*Recommended for CAIP Education Requirement*
Weather, volatile markets, and health events all pose threats to the family farm. Over the past year, we have witnessed many of our neighboring counties experience severe impacts from drought, flooding, and tornadoes. Farmers also face unpredictable markets and fluctuating input costs. In addition, the success of every family farm depends on the health and well-being of those who operate it. While we may not be able to predict or prevent every challenge, we can prepare our families and farms for the risks we know exist.
Join us for a one-hour overview and discussion on developing plans to help your farm navigate disasters, unfavorable market conditions, and unexpected health events. Having a plan in place can help your family farm endure whatever challenges arise and could make a difference in keeping the farm for future generations.
The program will be offered on the following dates at the Adair County Extension Office. Participants only need to attend one session.
The Grand Opening of The Green at RCPL will be held Sept. 19th...
LEXINGTON, KY – Only you can prevent blood shortages, and that starts by donating blood at an upcoming Kentucky Blood Center blood drive in your community.
Blood cannot be manufactured. That means the health of the blood supply – and the patients who rely on it for a variety of needs – is entirely dependent on donors giving blood at drives like this one.
A Russell County Community Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, Aug. 27th 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.
Donors will receive a limited-edition “Only You Can Prevent Blood Shortages” T-shirt (while supplies last) and one lucky donor will win a $100 gift card sponsored by Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar as a thank you for doing their part to ensure a healthy blood supply.
Patients in Central and Eastern Kentucky count on KBC donors. Kentucky Blood Center provides blood to more than 70 local hospitals. Unfortunately, blood donations often decrease in the summer because of warm-weather activities, family vacations and no school.
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.
About Kentucky Blood Center
KBC, the largest independent, full-service, nonprofit blood center in Kentucky, has been saving local lives since 1968. Licensed by the FDA, KBC’s sole purpose is to collect, process and distribute blood for patients in Kentucky. KBC provides services in 90 Kentucky counties and has donor centers in Lexington, Louisville, Frankfort, Pikeville, Somerset and the Tri-County area (Corbin).
The Green River area team will kick-off the 2026 Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign with a project leader workshop on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Ransdell Chapel at Campbellsville University, 401 Hoskins Drive, Campbellsville, KY.The workshop will take place from 5–7pmCT (or 6–8pmET). The Green River area team consists of Adair, Casey, Green, Hart, Metcalfe and Taylor counties. Everyone is invited to attend this event.
Come and hear the story about how Devan Rachae’s fabric-covered shoebox full of items interrupted the life of poverty he knew in Grenada at age 12. As one of four siblings with a single mother, Devon experienced God's love through the gift in a way that led him to accept Jesus Christ and become involved in children's ministry. As his church served their community, Devon became a household name on the island, paving the way for him to become the parliament's youngest senator at age
22.
God later led him specifically to "seek first the kingdom of God" (Matthew 6:33) by giving up his government role, and today he serves as a pastor of two churches. Over the years, Devon has held several international roles with Operation Christmas Child, including his current role as Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean and Pacific Islands.
The City of Columbia will be having their "Fall Pick-it Up Day" on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at the Welcome & Development Center at 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Dr. Kyle Mann, Business Coach-Small Business Development Center, will be the speaker. Reed Brothers Insurance will be the lunch sponsor.
The Skills USA Car Show will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25th...
L.C. Bluegrass Festival Aug. 21-22, 2026...
The Russell County High School Class of 1966 Wii have 60th class reunion on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 1:00pmCT at Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant in Jamestown, KY. For more information, call Robert Bell at 270-634-4468.
The benefit auction for McKenna will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12th...
The Jared Stargel Benefit Auction will be held on Wednesday, August 26th on Facebook...
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.
The Jeeps and Jokers Poker Run will be held on Saturday, September 19th...
The Jim Estes Memorial Ride will be held on Saturday, August 22nd...
The Russell Co. Hospital Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25th at 3:00pmCT...
The descendants of John & Myrtle Bailey and Alfred & Mary Bailey & friends, will meet on Saturday, September 5, 2025 at the Millerfield Brethren in Christ Fellowship Hall, 1891 Millerfield Road, Columbia, KY. A meal will begin at 2:00pmCT.
An Adair County Community Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall...
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The Russell County Chamber's 27th Annual Golf Scramble will be held Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Lakewood Country Club.
Contact the Chamber for more information, 270-866-4303.
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