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Jane Clemens' story flows through Darlene Campbell This is the story of Columbia native Jane Lampton Clemens, mother of Mark Twain, researched and performed by Darlene Campbell at the Mark Twain Storytelling Festival on June 20, 2026. Darlene's words follow: When I was five years old with Christina, our house slave, how the knife got from the potato to my eye, I'll never know, but it happened, and I never could see well out of that eye again. However, as most people put glasses on to read, I have to take them off because my son, Samuel, whom you may or may not know, was afraid that I would forget what I was supposed to say in my old age. So he wrote me a letter reminding me, "Dear mother, you know how absent-minded you are. So I thought I should write you some reminders of the things that you need to say when you tell those people about your trip from Columbia, Kentucky to Hannibal, Missouri." And that's what I want to talk to you about today - how I came to be born in Columbia and ended up in Hannibal, Missouri. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-22 23:38:20 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
Storytellers brought history to life at first ever MTS Festival By Duane Bonifer Area residents had the rare opportunity to hear from a Revolutionary War hero, a medical pioneer and one of the greatest American authors on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival. Held at Lindsey Wilson University, the event featured seven speakers who celebrated the art of storytelling, local history and Mark Twain's ancestral ties to Columbia. Twain was born in 1835 in Missouri as Samuel Langhorne Clemens, but his mother, Jane Lampton Clemens, was born on June 18, 1803, in Columbia. She married John Marshall Clemens in May 1823 in Columbia. The couple moved to Tennessee before settling in Missouri in 1835. The Mark Twain Storytelling Festival was the brainchild of students in Lindsey Wilson theatre professor Robert Brock's arts administration class, who presented their idea for an annual cultural event for Columbia-Adair County to Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-22 18:45:44 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
KY Afield Video: June 20, 2026 Full Show On this week's episode of Kentucky Afield: headed out on the Cumberland River, catching bait and searching for big striped bass! Then, checking in with biologists to see where those stripers come from. Finally, wrapping it all up by heading out on Dale Hollow at night to beat the heat and fish for smallmouth! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-22 18:37:15 | Comments | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Agenda for June 23 Fiscal Court meeting From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 4:30pmCT on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex basement located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-22 18:30:16 | Comments | See topic Local Government Events scheduled for today, June 23, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Tourism to hold special called meeting Thursday From Paige Nickel, Adair County Executive Director of Tourism The Adair County Tourism Commission will hold a special called meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 12noonCT. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Kentucky State Matching Funds. Meetings are held at the Adair County Welcome & Development Center, located at 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, Kentucky. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-22 14:35:26 | Comments | See topic Local Government
ACES SBDM Council to meet June 23 From M. Jordan Williams, Principal Adair County Elementary School Adair County Elementary School's School-Based Decision Making Council will hold a Special Called* Meeting at 3:30pmCT on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in the Library at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. (*Due to Cancellation of Regular Meeting) Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-22 13:48:53 | Comments | See topic Education
ACHS SBDM Council to meet June 25 From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The ACHS SBDM Council will have its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 4pmCT/5pmET on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-22 13:36:06 | Comments | See topic Education Featured Classified JOB OPEN AT LWU: DINING CENTER - P.M. COOK The Lindsey Wilson University Food Services has an immediate opening for a full-time position as Dining Center Cook. Potential candidates must have a positive attitude, pleasant personality, and enjoy working with the public. To apply, please submit a resume and recommendations through the Lindsey Wilson University online employment application at this link https://portal.lindsey.edu/forms/hr/employmentApplication/index.cfm. Lindsey Wilson University is an EOE. View all classified ads on our Classifieds Page.
Tips for self care may help with depression This was shared by a trusted friend on social media. An internet check has it coming in pieces from multiple sources. It's shared here as it sounds like pretty good common sense self care. -- LW Shower. Not a bath, a shower. Use water as hot or cold as you like. You don't even need to wash. Just get in under the water and let it run over you for a while. Sit on the floor if you need to. Moisturize everything. Use whatever lotion you like. Unscented? Dollar store lotion? Fancy 48 hour lotion that makes you smell like a field of wildflowers? Use whatever you want, and use it all over your entire skin. Put on clean, comfortable clothes. Put on your favorite underwear. Those ridiculous boxers you bought last christmas with candy cane hearts on the butt? Put them on. Drink cold water. Use ice. If you want, add some mint or lemon for an extra boost. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-22 11:44:48 | Comments | See topic Health Care ACHS Class of 2026 coverage on Columbia Magazine: Class of 2026 Senior Profiles | Graduation Ceremony | Departmental and Achievement Awards Scholarships | LWU Scholarships | Military Awards | Summa Cum Laude | Magna Cum Laude | Cum Laude
Water issues next door: State of Emergency in Casey Daniel Wilson reported from Liberty, KY last week on his Storm Alert Center page, "I attended the standing room only meeting at City Hall. It basically requires residents to conserve water immediately. The county will follow the city's guidelines and enact a similar declaration thus including all of Casey County. "Among many things, no outdoor watering, filling pools, pressure washing, take shorter showers and be sure dishwasher and washing machines are full before use. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-22 09:55:00 | Comments | See topic Local Government 
Glens Fork family honors NASA pioneer By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress Earlier this month, NASA announced that Kentucky-born astronaut Randy Bresnik, a native of Fort Knox, will command the Artemis III mission, one of the agency's next major steps toward returning humans to the Moon. But long before today's Artemis missions, a member of a local family helped make America's earliest space flights possible. Lisa Ogden from Glens Fork recently shared a collection of artifacts and family memorabilia connected to her late uncle, Kenneth Alford Hoagland, an optical engineer whose work contributed to NASA's manned space program from the Mercury era through the Space Shuttle years. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-22 07:57:08 | Comments 
Saturday Session: Genealogy Research Class on June 27 From Mike Watson The Adair County Genealogical Society and the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center will offer a Genealogy Research Class for any interested individuals on from NoonCT until 2pmCT on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. This class is the next installment of the Saturday Session Series which encourages beginners and seasoned family history researchers to dig deeper into family history. No materials are required. Various handouts will be available. If you wish to bring laptop or other devices, you may, but not required. The class will be conducted by Annita Dial and Mike Watson, both experienced researchers and members of the staff at the Research Center. You need not make an appointment to attend, but let us know if possible so that handouts can be prepared. Information: Research Center, 270-380-1024 or adairgenealogy@gmail.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-21 20:35:52 | Comments 
Independence on the Grounds Celebration The Adair Co Fair will present Independence on the Grounds Celebration Events staring at 3pmCT on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the new Adair County Fairgrounds, 256 Industrial Park Rd., Columbia, KY. Up to 10 teams of 4-6 will get the chance to compete for a $500 Grand Prize*, and there will be games for all ages, $5 train rides, multiple food trucks and more! *Contact Charles Grimsley at 270-634-2253 or via Facebook Messenger to get on the approved and/or waiting list. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-21 10:07:27 | Comments
Columbia 4th of July events From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor Fourth of July weekend will kick off the celebration of America 250 with Columbia Nights from 5pmCT to 8pmCT, with Jack Fishback performing from 6pmCT to 7pmCT on the Public Square in Columbia. On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Columbia Cruise In & Car Show will be held in front of Priceless Columbia, and the Columbia Adair County Firework Show is planned for dusk (roughly 8:30pmCT) at Joe Johnson Little League Park. The best places for viewing of the fireworks will be in the vicinity of Jamestown Street between Russell Road and the Parkway. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-21 10:00:52 | Comments Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 23 Happy Anniversary, Charles and Carol Shirley (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ethan and Emily Keltner (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gary and Jennifer Moss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mike and Melanie Ollery (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anabel Suzanne Marie York. (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bradley Karnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darron Bunch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Estelle Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gabriel Aaron Davenport (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, JoEllen Lemmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Johnny Foster | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josie Layne Cox (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda K. Johnson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marcella Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nathan Wendry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paula Shirley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ricky Isaac Neat (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Nokes (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Grider | (Updates/Corrections)View all birthdays and anniversaries for this month and next month on our Celebrations Page. Submit your birthday or anniversary using our Contact Form.
CACFD: Fire damages house on Joe R Barbee Road From Grant Loy, Public Information Officer Columbia Adair County Fire Department The Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 5:48amCT on Friday morning, June 19, 2026, to 60 Joe R Barbee Road for a reported fully engulfed structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a single-story residential home with flames showing. Crews quickly initiated an aggressive interior attack and were able to contain the fire to the original structure. The residence sustained major damage as a result of the fire. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. No injuries were reported. A total of 15 firefighters responded to the scene and remained on location for approximately two hours. Agencies that assisted included the Adair County E911 Center, Adair County Ambulance Service, Columbia Police Department, Adair County Sheriff's Office, Columbia Gas Department, Kentucky Utilities, Kentucky Red Cross. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-21 09:53:31 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Video: Fossils in Kentucky Learn about a few of the fossils that have been found in Kentucky in this video from the Adair County Public Library. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-21 09:51:38 | Comments
MT Storytelling Festival gets great reviews If smiles were what you needed on this Saturday, June 20, 2026, the first literary arts festival in Columbia had many gifts. We'll have information and photos coming in the days ahead, but for this moment, as we're about to gather in front of the historic Field House on Reed Street for the final presentations, there's no question but that this will become an annual event. As theater professor Robert Brock said of the direct connection between the famous storyteller and Columbia, "it's big, and we own it." Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-20 18:04:39 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
Carol Perkins: Here, Chick, Chick, Chick Previous Column: Carol Perkins: Bible School By Carol Perkins Chickens are nasty creatures. Those of you who raised chickens back in the days of chicken coops and henhouses in the backyard know this is true. Even when I visited my grandmother and begged to collect the eggs, I knew the hens were dangerous and confrontational. If I lifted a chicken from her nest, she could either cooperate or peck me. Being nice to the chicken did not assure me that she would be nice to me. Finding eggs is like panning for gold. Almost. The "golden" egg, however, did not come with a prize unless my grandmother planned to use a few of them to make her famous "dump" cake, which was a one-layer cake, dumped into a bowl, and then a sugar concoction made with water, butter and a little nutmeg was poured over it. Soggy, but tasty. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-20 16:35:09 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Tuesday Special: Quesadilla Verde Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef with cheese served with rice, lettuce, tomato & quacamole. $8.50 Black Stallion Steakhouse 202 Will Walker Rd., Columbia, KY. 270-380-1800. Open seven days a week 11am to 10pmCT. Nonsmoking. Credit cards accepted. Private rooms available. Full Bar Seating, Beer & Wine, 7-days a week Black Stallion is open today from 11amCT to 9pmCT! Happy Hawg BBQ 114 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. 270-585-4671. Open from 10:30amCT to 5pmCT Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Mastercard, Visa, and Discover accepted. Happy Hawg BBQ is open again on Jamestown Street with shoulder, brisket, chicken, smoked bologna, and ribeye steaks, plus burgers and hotdogs, cold cut sandwiches, fries, nachos, appetizers, homemade sides, ice cream cups, Italian Ice cups, and more!Randy Young, owner Betty's Country Cooking MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Betty's is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT Acapulco Authentic Mexican Grill Columbia - Russell Springs - Nancy | Offering excellent, authentic Mexican food 7-days-a-week. Express specials five days a week, plus appetizers salads, soups, a children's menu and desserts! Try a dinner combination and choose from beef, pork, chicken, or seafood, or select a vegetarian combination anytime. Adair Co. School District Adair Co. Schools Summer Feeding Program, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476. All children ages 1 - 18 years old who are residents are encouraged to participate in the Adair Co. Schools Summer Feeding Program
Adair Senior Citizens Center 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. 8amCT to 2pmCT Monday through Friday. Phone 270-380-1899. JoAnn Smith, Director. Menu for Tuesday, June 23, 2026:
All 4 Him to sing at Sparksville Nazarene on June 28 All 4 Him will be singing at Sparksville Nazarene Church at 10:45amCT on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Pastor Robert Adkins and congregation welcomes you. Sparksville Nazarene Church is located at 9562 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-20 16:31:15 | Comments | See topic Church News
Video: Right Here, Right Then, In Columbia The latest video from Dr. Ben Arnold (DrArnold) is a poem/song for the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-20 16:28:26 | Comments
Columbia City Council June meeting report By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress The Columbia City Council approved the second reading of the city's budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Mayor Pamela Hoots noted that the budget includes a five-percent raise for city employees. The members then voted for a park curfew ordinance, but amended the opening time from 7am to 6amCT after discussion. The change was made mainly to accommodate residents using the walking trail in the morning. City officials noted that restrooms may not be open that early, and the splash pad will continue to operate on its regular schedule, beginning at 11amCT. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-19 22:41:28 | Comments | See topic Local Government Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for June 23 In Memory Birthday, Bob Caudill, Casey Co. native (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Baker Rodgers, Columbia, KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diane Lobb Brown, Greensburg, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Scott, Adair Co., KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Jones Lee, Taylor Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. R.C. Milby, Green Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gloyce G. Parker, Adair County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Sue Hancock, Greensburg, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Rattliff, Green County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bertha Carman Russell Co., KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephanie Kaye Bell, 3 mos., Russell Co., KY (d. Sept. 30, 2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Brock, 55, Columbia, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattigene Gaskin, Russell County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alene F. Kelsay, 84, Adair Co., KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elder Kenneth Hammond, 91, Russell Co., KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosemary Galbreath, 54, Russell Co., KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barry Houk, 75, Green County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Ervin Gentry, Taylor County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Leeangelica Nicole Skaggs, 30, Taylor Co., KY (1987-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Murrell (Red) Corbin, Cumberland Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Isacc (K.I.) Riddle, Adair Co., KY/Cumberland Co. native (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gentlev Groce Capps, Cumberland Co., KY (1922-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Jean Sayers, 70, Russell County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bob Acree (1938-1999) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny E. Stone, 72, Columbia, KY (1953-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dora Mae Stone, 84, Columbia, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elnora Martin Pickett, 95, Greensburg, KY (1927-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Allen Biggs, 80, Columbia, KY native (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Walker, 79, Knifley, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Bloyd, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nadean Popplewell Wilson, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patsy N. Squires Keltner, 79, Green Co., KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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