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2026 Jim Blair Pumpkin Trail Contest winners From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator What a wonderful turnout for our 2026 Jim Blair Pumpkin Trail! We were amazed by the creativity, talent, and imagination that went into decorating this year's pumpkins! Thank you to everyone who participated, voted, and helped make this community event such a success!
But here's the BEST PART... Cash's pumpkin won First Place in Bruss North America's contest! So, even though Cash's IT the Clown pumpkin never officially made it into our Pumpkin Trail contest, it still came out a winner! Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-02 17:05:43 | Comments
CPD: Columbia man charged with domestic violence The Columbia Police Department was dispatched to a domestic disturbance on October 31, 2026, at approximately 3:51pmCT. Upon arrival, Columbia Police conducted an investigation that resulted in the arrest of a Columbia man for assault and other charges. He was taken into custody without incident. Columbia Police Officer Travis Bell was the arresting officer. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-02 16:37:22 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
6th annual Homeless Veterans 5K Run, Walk is Nov 7 From James Hensley Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Frankfort, KY - Join us at 8amET on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for the 6th Annual Homeless Veterans 5K Run, Walk. The race will be located at 10951 E.P. Tom Sawyer Park Dr. in Louisville, KY, 40241. Check-in starts at 8amET, and the race will start at 9amET. Pre-Registration costs $15, while same day registration costs $25. Registered participants will receive a shirt and medal. All proceeds will go to the Homeless Veterans Trust Fund. To register click here: runsignup.com/Race/KY/Louisville/KDVAVeteransAffairs5K. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-11-02 16:33:20 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
ACSO: October 2026 Activity Report From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office Adair Co. Sheriff's Department Activity Report for the month of October, 2026:
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Adair Band Community Performance on Nov 2 The Class AAA State Champion Adair County Marching Band will present their 2026 prgram, Out of Your Shell, in community encore performance at 7pmCT on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Parnell Family Stadium, 928 Russell Rd, Columbia, KY. Entry is free, and donations are welcome. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-11-02 10:36:55 | Comments
Vendor spaces filled for Adair Co. Homemakers Holiday Bazaar From Dylan Gentry Adair County FCS Agent We are excited to announce that all vendor spaces for the 2026 Adair County Holiday Bazaar have been filled! We appreciate the tremendous interest and support from our community. A Although vendor registration is now closed, we will maintain a waitlist in the event of any cancellations. Anyone interested in being added to the waitlist is encouraged to contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Office at 270-384-2317. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Holiday Bazaar from 8:30amCT to 1:30pmCT on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-11-02 10:28:48 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
LWU Career Week provides students valuable insights, advice by Duane Bonifer If a single theme emerged from Lindsey Wilson University's 2026 Career Week, it was that there is no single or direct path to a career or finding a calling. That was what Lindsey Wilson students heard during the five-day event sponsored by the LWU Alumni Office and Career Services Center. From October 26-30, 2026, on morning panels held in the Normal and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship, two dozen LWU alumni and area professionals shared their career journeys with students and offered advice on starting a career as well as how to advance it. The week also included a career, graduate and professional school fair. Members of the five panels focussed on a wide variety of career paths that reflected panelists' broad experiences and professional accomplishments, including: corporate leadership, commerce and industry; health wellness and scientific discovery; human services, mental health and social justice; education, instruction and coaching; and media, culture and creative arts. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-02 10:11:59 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 
Off to the sheds...What's in the mind of Racehorse? By Pam Capozziello After watching all the Breeders Cup races recently, seeing how quickly both Sovereignty and Knightsbridge were led off their barn property and loaded up on a trailer and brought to their new home at Jonabell Farm in Lexington, I wondered what is in the horses' mind when they are led off that trailer and brought to a new barn and new stall. All new people around them, no familiar grooms or trainers, no practicing on a racetrack anymore. If only they could speak! What would they say? Would they say thank you? Would they say 'bring me back home?' They are not bred for endurance anymore and the breeding process makes millions of dollars. Horses are extremely smart and intuitive in their daily life. They must certainly know their lives are changed! I wish both horses a long happy and healthy life at their new home. They were brilliant to watch on the racetrack. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-11-02 10:05:11 | Comments 
Letter: Congratulations to Adair Marching Band! Carol Roberts writes: Congratulations to every member of the Adair Marching Band and its band leaders for their outstanding devotion to excellence. You have reaped the reward of a job well done, demonstrating what perseverance and practice can accomplish. May you be an inspiration to us all!Comments re: Adair Marching Band crowned 2026 Class AAA State Champions Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-11-02 10:02:44 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback 
Adair Marching Band crowned 2026 Class AAA State Champions An unforgettable season of championships, dedication, and community pride By Tony Streeval Some moments are worth every sacrifice, every long rehearsal, and every mile traveled. For the Adair County High School Marching Band, Saturday, October 31, 2026, was one of those unforgettable moments. The Adair County Marching Band is the 2026 KMEA Class AAA State Marching Band Champion! After months of preparation, countless hours of practice, and a season filled with outstanding accomplishments, approximately 60 dedicated students achieved what every competitive marching band dreams of -- bringing home a Kentucky State Championship. Performing their 2026 production, "Out of Your Shell," the band took the field at Western Kentucky University and added another state championship to Adair County's proud history of marching band excellence. But this championship represents much more than a trophy. It represents the hard work, sacrifices, determination, and heart of an incredible group of young people. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-01 20:40:11 | Comments
KSP: Post 15 welcomes new troopers ready to protect and serve From Trooper Jonathan Houk Frankfort, KY - On Friday, October 30, 2026, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) honored 40 cadets graduating from Cadet Class 107 the KSP Training Academy, marking the start of their careers as state troopers serving communities across the commonwealth. The Cadet Class 107 graduates assigned to Post 15 - Columbia are:
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Candidate introductions 2026: Todd Davenport I am Todd Davenport, candidate for Adair County Judge Executive. As a lifelong citizen of Adair County I'm running because I love this community and believe in its future. This county has given me more than I can ever repay, and I want to continue serving the people. As your County Judge, my chief priorities will be: - Encouraging civility among elected officials - Providing full transparency in how our budget is managed - Supporting county employees with proper training & support - Cultivating a fiscal environment with an honest open door Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-01 14:12:06 | Comments
KSP Post 15 to conduct traffic safety checkpoints COLUMBIA, Ky. (November 1, 2026) - Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15's highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for violations of Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle equipment safety, driver licensing, motor vehicle registration, child restraints, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-01 10:01:58 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 2 Happy Birthday, Carter Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Drake Sneed. (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Franklin (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Neat (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julinda Kean Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayden Birdwell (2005 | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenetha Dial Atwell (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marjorie B. Payne | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Moriah Catherine Young (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Scott Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ryan Moss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Bell Coomer (1961) | (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.
More than 1,100 attend LWU Safe Halloween By Duane Bonifer The anticipation started building about three weeks ago among residents in Lindsey Wilson University's Phillips Hall. That's when students of the 140-resident residence hall started to prepare the 123-year-old building's hallways for the university's "Safe Halloween." The annual event is when the university opens select residence halls to area children and their family members, who enjoy a trick-or-treat journey through decorated hallways and receive candy from students dressed as characters from children's stories, films, TV shows and video games. "I was very excited about it this year, especially when I found out the theme of the hall," said Lindsey Wilson student and resident Anna Kate Alexander '29 of Glasgow. Alexander dressed as Princess Peach from the "Mario" video game series, which complemented her hallway's theme. The building's other themes included the "Minions" animated series, the "Star Wars" saga, the "PJ Masks" children TV series and several Disney characters. A lot of people shared Alexander's excitement this year because more than 1,100 area children and their family members attended this year's Lindsey Wilson "Safe Halloween," often all dressed in costumes. That made it one of the largest crowds since the event was first held in 1994. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-31 16:23:24 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 
ACSO: Inmate escapes, crashes stolen car From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On Friday, October 30, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle that had been located in a field on Lampton Lane. The vehicle had been involved in a collision, but no operator could be located. At around the same time, authorities were notified of an escaped inmate from the Adair County Regional Jail Class D Facility. Through investigation, it was determined that the inmate had escaped custody and stolen a vehicle before crashing the vehicle. He was located and taken into custody without incident a short time later. Deputy Ricky Shirley was the arresting officer. Deputy Shirley was assisted by Deputy Tweedy, Deputy Wall, Sheriff Roy and members of the Columbia Police Dept. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-31 16:15:13 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports 
Letter: On Christian Fellowship Travis Martin is the great grandson of Daniel and Bertha McClendon of Columbia. He was born and raised in Louisville, and relocated to Columbia in the early 2020s. He says that as a child he remembers frequent trips to Columbia, "never knowing this would be the place where I would find my forever home." By Travis Martin Christian fellowship improves Columbia's overall wellness. When we form friendships, we grow as children of God. In the year and a half that I have lived here, I have hosted 36 fellowship gatherings. By spring 2030, I hope to reach over 100. I find that wholesome Christian fellowship is not only socially fulfilling and comforting but also spiritually beneficial. Joining a prayerful community is always good for the soul. I love Columbia, which has given me something no other location has: an active, growing social life. I feel my best in Columbia, and I believe it is due to the connections I have formed here and the celebrations I have shared. If someone asks how to improve overall happiness, I suggest hosting gatherings with family and friends: at home, in the park, at a restaurant, or wherever they want to meet. Share a meal and go the extra mile; doing so brings us a sense of belonging, at least in my experience. I suggest weekly attendance at a church that welcomes you with open arms and engages your social life. I believe God's command to love our neighbors as ourselves instructs us to build a stronger and more engaging community. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-31 16:10:59 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
CPD: Tennessee woman arrested on drug-related charges From the Columbia Police Department On Friday, October 30, 2026, at approximately 12:27 a.m. (CST), officers with the Columbia Police Department conducted a traffic stop on the Columbia Bypass. During the traffic stop, officers conducted a roadside investigation that resulted in the discovery of suspected illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. The driver was arrested at the scene without incident. Columbia Police Officer Colton Nunn was the arresting officer. He was assisted at the scene by Columbia Police Officer Dustin Bunch and Adair County Sheriff's Office Deputy Nick Barber. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-31 16:04:52 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports  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 Margarita Mondays! 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! 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 County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for November 2, 2026: 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 Monday, November 2, 2026:
Kentucky Color: Country Doorstop By Billy Joe Fudge This is a homemade memory of my maternal grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Furkin Stotts. Ma was born in 1907. She and Pa raised two daughters that were born during the depression. They, like many others, raised their young'uns with grit, grind, scrimping, faith and ingenuity. Back in the day here in the Great Wooded South, everyone had screen doors to let air in to cool the house during hot weather. This required the entrance door to stand open, sometimes day and night. That meant that Geodes, other rocks and old irons that were heated on the wood stove to iron clothes were used to hold the doors open. However, Ma Stotts got all fancy close to 60 years ago and used water with food coloring in an old Ancient Age Bourbon bottle to make her living room door stop! It has lost that much volume over time. May be a little air leak but can't be much. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-31 10:26:15 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Recipe call for exhibition on family and materials From Kristyne Gilbert Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery at the W.W. Slider Humanities Building at Lindsey Wilson University is officially inviting the community to contribute to it's highly anticipated Spring 2027 exhibition, a multi-media showcase exploring family lineage, ancestral roots, and the profound concept of 'material memory.' The upcoming exhibition brings history to life through striking visual narratives, including photographic series documenting architectural remnants of family landmarks and the domestic labor of past generations, as well as community portraits. A central theme of the showcase centers on how everyday rituals--like the exactness of a cherished recipe--serve as a vital means of survival, love, and connection across decades. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-30 21:53:51 | Comments | See topic Food
Phillip Coffey - Uncle Joe I raise my cup of coffee to Uncle William (Joe) Edgar Coffey (October 30, 1917-January 19, 1994) who always had his two spoons full of instant coffee akin to James Bond's Martini - never stirred but for sure try not to shake it. When he drank to the bottom of the cup, the coffee had the consistency of syrup but bitter like he liked it. Uncle Joe's life was often bitter, yet better than most I think, because everyone knew him. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-30 21:21:19 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for November 2 In Memory Birthday, Carol Jeanette Johnson, 52, Scottsville, KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Frances Walker, Cumberland Co., KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Evan Scott, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Carroll Eastridge, Columbia, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Leah Overstreet, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Staten, Cumberland Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha R. Baxter, Taylor Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cosby Munday, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lawrence Fredrick Boger, Russell Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ruth Shuffett Rogers Bruton, Green Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Lynn Melson, Russell County, KY (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Houk Wall, Taylor Co., KY native (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Finis Crawhorn, Adair Co., KY (1946-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ret. Lt. John E. Humkey, Adair County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vesta M. Nankivell, 88, West Milton, OH (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy C. Ooten, Cumberland Co., KY native (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilburn (Geary) Wolford, Adair County, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lavern Stone, Taylor Co., KY (1922-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lori Elaine (Hopper) Keen, 49, Russell Co., KY (1964-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rollin Harper, Metcalfe County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Faye Rice, Adair County, KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Arnold, Taylor County, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Abner Wooldridge, 87, Russell Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Walker, 78, Taylor County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Jean Miller, 76, Adair County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cheryl Wall Hembree, Adair County, KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Bell Perkins, Jamestown, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Luster, 80, Middleburg, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Deering (1953-2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Land, 84, Liberty, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emmi L. Foster, 84, Columbia, KY (1940-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Pearl Wisdom, 95, Adair Co., KY (1929-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Lester Wright, 77, Greensburg, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeanette Jones, 86, Columbia, KY native (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Donald Dickson, 62, Knifley, KY (1961-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Browning, 81, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Missy Grider, 50, Columbia, KY (1970-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Onia Tucker Semones (1922-1971) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Tucker Bryant (1922-2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Cook, 73, Burkesville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rondall Fredrick (Freddy) Gibson, 67, Breeding, KY (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas J. Lockaby, 92, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vivian Sullivan | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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