Benefit Auction for the Allen Curry family will be held on Saturday, November 14th...

Press Release from the Don Franklin Automotive Group announcing the "Operation 369 Memorial Fund"...

The ACHS Veterans Day Program will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026...

The ACHS SBDM Council will have its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 22, 2026 at 4:30pmCT in the ACHS Library. The meeting is open to the public.

The banquet will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 at The Green at the ACPL. Former Kentucky Wildcat basketball play Jeff Sheppard will be the guest speaker.
 

The great thing about donating blood is that just about anyone can do it. No “dough” is needed to make a difference in your community – all it takes is a little bit of time and a pint of blood.

Grab a slice of saving lives by donating blood at this upcoming drive with the Kentucky Blood Center. All donors will receive a “Grab a Slice of Saving Lives” T-shirt (while supplies last) as a thank you for adding a key piece to the blood supply. One donor will win a $100 gift card sponsored by Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas.

The Russell County Community Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 from 11:30am-5:30pmCT at the South Ky RECC Community Room, 2405 N Main St, Jamestown, KY.

Please note: Online appointments and reminders (emails and texts) are shown and made in EST. For example, if you make an appointment online for 2 p.m., please arrive at the blood drive at 1 p.m.

KBC, the exclusive provider of blood to most hospitals in Central and Eastern Kentucky, is coming off a difficult summer. Donations, as they often do in the summer months, suffered because of seasonal vacations, an absence of school blood drives and extreme temperatures, which deter donors from attending drives. At the same time, transfusions increased during trauma season when emergency rooms saw an uptick in severe, life-threatening injuries, many of which required blood.

Fall blood drives like this one in your community are important to restock hospital shelves. Because blood cannot be manufactured, the health of the local blood supply relies entirely on the generosity of Kentucky donors.

Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, show a photo I.D. and meet additional requirements. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522.

The Adair County Annual Book Fair and Arts & Crafts Show will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10:00am-2:00pmCT at Adair County VFW Post #6097, 500 Green Hills Road, Columbia, KY. Many regional Authors & Artists (Non-fiction & Fiction), History & Genealogy, Local History, Biography & Memoir, Poetry, How-to Science-fiction, Religious & Inspirational, Children's Literature, Gardening and much more! No vendor's fee!

The event is sponsored by Mike & Renea Watson, the Adair County Arts Council, Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots, Adair County Public Library, Genealogy & History Center, Adair County Genealogical Society, and the Adair Heritage Association.

For more information, email: adairgenealogy@gmail.com or call 270-380-1024. Space is limited, so sign up early for a booth! 

Vendors are needed for the semi-annual RC Extension Homemakers Vendors Fair to be held on Saturday, November 21st at the Russell County ANC from 9:00am-2:00pmCT. Registration fee of $25.00 is required to participate. For more information, call Megan Gullett at 270-866-4477 or Barbara Sharpe at 270-343-1720, or email: russellcountyhomemakers@gmail.com.

RCH is hosting a Survivor Reception & Education Hour to raise awareness, share valuable resources, and honor those who have battled breast cancer! The event will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 1:00pm–3:00pmCT at the Russell County Public Library – Community Room.

This event is for EVERYONE, not just breast cancer survivors! The entire community is invited to come together as we recognize and celebrate our survivors.

Local businesses and organizations will be on-site offering giveaways, goodies, and special treats for attendees!

Breast cancer education and valuable resources will be available to promote awareness and the importance of early detection.

Bring a friend and stop by for an afternoon of education, encouragement, and community support!

The First Responder Appreciation Meal will be held on Monday, Oct. 26th...

The community baby shower will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27th...

The 2026 HOMEMAKER HOLIDAY BAZAAR will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 8:30am-1:30pmCT at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground St, Columbia, KY.

Vendor applications available at the Extension Office while booths last! There are a limited number of tables, don't delay if you'd like to be a vendor!

2026 Vendor Rules

The Holiday Bazaar is a local craft market organized by the Adair County Extension Homemakers. Money generated from the Bazaar supports scholarships and educational programs of the Homemakers. The Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 21st from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm CST at the Adair County Extension Office.

Register

Registration for the Bazaar is due by November 18th at 4:30 pm CST. To register, return this signed vendor sheet with payment to the Extension Office. The office is located at 409 Fairground Street, Columbia KY 42728. Anyone may be a Bazaar vendor, including non-Homemaker members. After 37 tables are sold, no new vendors will be accepted. First come, first served. A will-call list will be kept until the Bazaar.

Cost

There are two cost options for vendors to setup at the Bazaar.

Option #1 Join Homemakers 

To join Homemakers costs $12 and you receive the full benefits of homemaker membership. Then additionally, to setup at the Bazaar will cost $15. This is a total cost of $27, $12 membership + $15 setup fee = $27 total. Already paid 2026 members do not need to rejoin.

Option #2 Setup as a Non-Member 

Setup at the Bazaar for $30 without joining homemakers. Additional tables will cost $15 per table. Please notify the office at the time of payment if you would like extra tables. You may not bring your own tables.

Types of Vendors

The bazaar is intended for vendors who are profit seeking. However, up to six non-profit vendors will be allowed this year. Non-profit vendors will be placed in Room C. Please speak to Dylan Gentry for more information.

Wifi

Wifi is available for vendors. However, there are no assurances that wifi is secure. Caution should be exercised when executing credit card payments.

Items Not Allowed

The Bazaar is limited to handmade/locally sourced items only. Re-sell items are not allowed. The bazaar is a family friendly event. Yard sale items, political items, junk, obscene material, illegal items, etc. are not allowed. Weapons of any kind are not allowed to be sold. Vendors who bring banned items will be asked to leave without refund.

Electricity

Electricity for vendors will be very scarce, but a limited number of outlets will be available based on table assignments. Accessories powered by batteries are the safest bets. Unsafe use of electricity, such as plugging multiple extension cords into one, overloading the outlet, frayed or exposed electrical wires, and tripping hazards are not allowed.

Setup

Setup for the Bazaar will begin at 4:00 pm on Friday, November 20th and conclude at 6:00 pm. Setup will then resume the day of the Holiday Bazaar beginning at 8:00 am on November 21st.

Vendors will be supplied a table and two chairs, the measurements of the rectangular table is 72x30 inches. Vendors may purchase an additional table for $15 per table. Vendors can not bring their own additional table. Vendors can not setup their booths in a way that will block other vendors, walkways, or exits.

Takedown

You may begin packing up your table at 1:30 pm on Bazaar day. If the crowd begins to dwindle at an earlier time, you may pack up earlier.

Gift Cards

Vendors are no longer required to provide door prizes. Instead, the Homemakers will sponsor 10, $5 gift cards to be used exclusively at the Bazaar. Customers can redeem these gift cards at participating vendor booths. Vendors can then turn in the gift cards to the Homemakers for reimbursement. These gift cards will be given away throughout the day and are valid only at the Bazaar.

The Cumberland River Ferry Ride will be held Oct. 24th. All proceeds will benefit the Good Shepherd Scholarship Fund...

Please make plans to donate blood on October 28th..

Adair County has received grant funding for the Household Hazardous Waste event again this year. It will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Adair County Road Dept., 62 Service Rd, Columbia, KY from 8:00am-12:00pmCT.

Adair County has once again been awarded the HHW/E-SCRAP Grant!

As part of this grant, the Adair County Fiscal Court will be offering electronic waste disposal for the entire month of October, giving residents plenty of time to safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted electronics.

For more information, see the attached flyer or call the Adair Co. judge Executive's Office at 270-384-4703.

Last year's inaugural Night Market was a huge success, and we were thrilled with the incredible support from our community. This year, we're planning to make it even bigger and better!

This free community event will feature:

• The Pumpkin Trail around the Pumpkin Track
• Live pumpkin voting
• Free face painting
• Pumpkin painting &
• Exciting new activities & surprises for the kiddos!

Vendor applications are being accepted. Two of the same kind of vendors will not be allowed, so get those applications in. If you're a local business, artisan, food vendor, or organization looking to be part of this growing community event, we'd love to have you join us!

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 23rd and stay tuned for more event announcements as we continue adding fun attractions and activities.

If you're interested in becoming a vendor, contact us today to reserve your spot!

• The Adair County program meets each Wednesday at 12 Noon at the Adair County Health Department. Enter through the basement entrance.
   
• The Russell County program meets each Friday at 12 Noon at the Russell County Health Department in Jamestown. Enter through the Environmental Department side entrance.

The Democrats of Adair County holds monthly meetings on the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Meeting Room located at Pizza Hut in Columbia at 990 Jamestown Street. All Registered Democrats (or those considering registering as a Democrat) are invited to attend.
 

Russell County citizens who suspect illegal drugs are being sold in their neighborhood are urged to contact the Russell County Sheriff’s Office Drug/Wanted Persons Tip-Line at 270-343-8116. All callers will remain anonymous.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets on Thursday evenings at 6:00pmCT in the Pearl Helm Worship Center located on the 2nd floor of the Russell Springs United Methodist Church, 226 Jamestown Street, Russell Springs, KY. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered recovery program based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. It is for anyone with Hurts, Habits, and Hang-ups. You must be 18 or older to attend. For more information, please call the church at 270-866-5180 or Dennis Price at 270-566-1889. You can also check out the Celebrate Recovery Facebook page for more details.