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ACES SBDM Council to meet March 17

From M. Jordan Williams, Principal
Adair County Elementary School

The Adair County Elementary School SBDM Council will conduct its March meeting at 3:30pmCT on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the Library at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.


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2026-03-17 08:32:44 | Comments | See topic Education


Epicurean Kentuckian: Breakfast fit for a Queen


2026-03-17 - Clifty Creek Farm - Photo by Donna Rieder .
Donna says, "Cold mornings like today demand a hearty breakfast before heading out to the barn: homegrown grass-fed KuneKune bacon, farm eggs (just look at those golden yolks!), grits, and toast made from Dave's Killer Bread! A breakfast fit for the Queen (that's me!)"


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Joseph Habedank to perform at Kelleyville Community Church

From Linda Tucker

Kelleyville Community Church is excited to host Christian music artist Joseph Habedank on at 7pmCT on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Kelleyville Community Church is located at 77 Kellyville Rd., Columbia, KY. For more information you may call 270-469-0327. Bro. Matt Pendleton and congregation invite everyone to attend.


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2026-03-17 08:23:05 | Comments | See topic Church News

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 24 F
Casey: 24 · Cumberland: 26 · Green: 24
Metcalfe: 23 · Russell: 25 · Taylor: 24
Updated at 7:30am Tuesday, March 17, 2026
  High/Low: 28 F / 23 F
SLP: 1017.6
Wind: WSW at 4
Dewpoint: 16 F
Relative Humidity: 70.53%
Precipitation: 0 in. today

Kentucky Mesonet Links:
Adair County - Casey County - Cumberland County - Metcalfe County - Taylor County

National Weather Service Links:
Burkesville. Campbellsville. Columbia. Edmonton. Greensburg. Jamestown. Liberty. Russell Springs


LWU starting Sport Performance Major in 2026-27 school year

By Duane Bonifer

Recognizing the academic and professional benefits of intercollegiate athletics, Lindsey Wilson University will begin offering a sport performance major in the 2026-27 school year.

Lindsey Wilson is the first college or university in Kentucky and the second in the nation to offer a sport performance major.

"Competitive sport participation is an embodied, experiential form of liberal arts learning," said Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Academic Growth Eric Carter, who is a sociologist by education and part of a national movement that promotes the power and potential of competitive sport to shape and create leaders. "This model reframes athletic participation not as an extracurricular activity but as a rigorous academic discipline. Like the performing arts, it develops measurable intellectual, ethical and creative capacities through disciplined practice, reflection and performance feedback."

The 120-hour bachelor of arts degree will include 11 core courses (33 hours) and four electives (12 hours) that draw on the disciplines of business; communication; English; history; physical education; psychology; recreation, tourism and sport management; sport performance; and women's and gender studies. It will also include four practicum-style courses of 90 hours of structured participation and 750 minutes of classroom-based instruction, which mirror expectations of clinicals, internships and performance practicums in the university's other academic programs.


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Writers, readers and listeners gather March 28

Saturday, March 28, 2026 is Writers' Day when The Adair County Arts Council showcases the literary arts. Everyone is welcome to attend and to read if they'd like.

Things get started at 9amCT and finish up at 3pm at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia.

2026 Annual Adair County Writers' Day Preliminary Schedule follows - all times are CST:


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2026-03-16 23:13:03 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene

Events scheduled for today, March 17, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTSt. Patrick's Day (ID:70372 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY
Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 (ID:70368 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Ag visits and farm visit starting in Green and Adair county schools (ID:70419 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
3:30pmCTACES SBDM Council meeting (ID:70421 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:00pmCTFree Storm Spotter Training Class
Adair Co. Cooperative Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY (ID:70414 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)

Visit the Events Page for details about the events listed above and for events on upcoming days. Please use our Contact Form to let us know about your organization's upcoming events.

They Got Curry - the horse named after the hostage


2026-03-16 - Photo from Mig Feuser/ Adair Progress.
The horse with the unique name, They Got Curry, earned $19,200 in her debut victory, and her connections believe she has a bright future.


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Words of Wisdom for March 17, 2026
For Day 76 of 2026. There are 289 days remaining in 2026.

From Miss Donna Rieder
"Reading gives us somewhere to go when we don't have anywhere to go."


Donna Rieder's Clifty Creek Farm is located at 3190 White Oak Church Rd, Russell Springs, KY. You can reach Donna by email at cliftycreekkikos@aol.com, or on the Clifty Creek Farm Facebook page.


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St. Patrick's Day - enjoy it more when driving sober

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Celebrate March 17, 2026 with a designated driver, return home safely.

FRANKFORT - This St. Patrick's Day, Team Kentucky is reminding everyone to do their part to prevent drunk driving and avoid turning celebration into tragedy. Kentuckians who plan to drink should think ahead by arranging a safe ride or designated sober driver to keep themselves and others safe.

"This St. Patrick's Day, we ask that everyone does their part to make sure you are keeping yourself and your fellow Kentuckians safe," said Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray. "If you plan to drink, plan for a sober driver to get home safely."


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2026-03-16 21:47:42 | Comments

Ag visits Tuesday in Green and Adair counties

FRANKFORT -- State and local representatives, and community partners will visit three schools and a dairy in southern Kentucky on the second day of All In For Agriculture Education Week.

The day will begin at a Farmer Appreciation Breakfast at 7amCT at Green County High School in Greensburg. At 9:30 the dignitaries will travel to Adair County Primary Center in Columbia, where they will visit second- and fourth-grade math classes.

After lunch at 11 at Happy Cow Cafe, there will be a live virtual dairy farm tour and "Ask an Aggie" panel discussion at 12:30 at Compton Dairy in Columbia.


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2026-03-16 18:47:04 | Comments | See topic Local Government

From Hostage Crisis to Winner's Circle: They Got Curry

By Mig Feuser and Chris Melton / Adair Progress

Sometimes there are coincidences -- events nearly 14 years apart, both highlights in their own time, connected in the strangest of ways. One of them happened just a few weeks ago. So, without further ado, let's get into the story.

Part I: The Race

It was a sunny day on January 22 around Philadelphia. Forty-eight degrees and barely a cloud in the sky. At Parx Race Course in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, a three-year-old filly owned by Super C Stables of Mike Coombs was ready to run.

And it would not just be her first race -- it would immediately become the first win of her young career. By 4 1/4 lengths, the filly defeated the field, and on the big board her name stood at the top: Winner: They Got Curry!


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2026-03-16 14:24:28 | Comments

They Got Curry - the backstory about the guy


2026-03-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mig Feuser, Adair Progress.

Nearly 14 years later, Mike Curry still works at the Campbellsville Street branch of United Citizens Bank where a robber entered United Citizens Bank branch at 1582 Campbellsville Road. Eugene Earl Gentry, then age 63, allegedly brandished a black semi-automatic handgun while robbing the Highway 55 branch.

After getting around $90,000 in cash, Gentry decided that taking a hostage -- and the hostage's vehicle -- would be the best way to escape. He proceeded to take branch manager Mike Curry -- and yes, I know what you're thinking now -- at gunpoint and forced him to flee the scene in Curry's 1998 Ford Ranger pickup.

This is just part of the story! Click read more for all the details!


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New art exhibit showcases strength, memory and identity

Natalie Jackson's 'Baroque Beauties' to be featured through April 10, 2026, in Lindsey Wilson Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery.

By Duane Bonifer

Works that explore timeless beauty by a nationally renowned artist from the Midwest are now on display in the Lindsey Wilson University Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery.

"Baroque Beauties" features 14 images by artist Natalie Jackson of Peoria, Illinois. Her works are on display through April 10, 2026.

"Through digital photography and collage, I seek to honor the depth of spirit that endures beyond the fleeting and the fashionable," said Jackson. "These images are not only portraits of subjects, but reflections of strength, memory and identity -- woven with textures and layers that echo the stories we carry. In every frame, I challenge the narratives imposed upon us, redefining how we are seen and, more importantly, how we see ourselves."

Patrons will be able to meet Jackson at a virtual event at 5pmCT on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and at 2pmCT on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in the W.W. Slider Humanities Center. A reception with refreshments and music will be held following the March 24 reception. All events are free and open to the public.


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2026-03-16 10:52:48 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Boil Water Advisory issued for Greenbriar Road area

From Columbia/Adair Utilities District
Date Issued 03/16/2026, Time Issued 9:00am

A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for all consumers starting at 1132-5524 Greenbriar Road and all side roads in between. The advisory has been issued due to a main line break.

Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using.

This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Bradley Miller at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181.


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2026-03-16 10:47:12 | Comments

Sirens failed during Sunday night storms

Please have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. Outdoor warning sirens should not be the sole method for receiving severe weather warnings.

From Grant Loy, Director
Adair County Emergency Management

Adair County Emergency Management experienced a hardware failure at the tower site that supports the county's outdoor warning siren system.

Emergency Management personnel are actively working to diagnose and repair the issue as quickly as possible. During this time, the outdoor warning sirens may be unavailable or may not function as expected.


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2026-03-16 10:13:18 | Comments | See topic Local Government

City accepting applications for Veterans Banners

The City of Columbia is accepting nomination forms for the 2026 Veterans Banners. The City began this project five years ago; and, it has been received well by the public. Banners are placed in the areas immediately around the square and just off the public square. Veteran banners are sponsored by family and friends of the nominees. This year the city will be accepting up to forty new banners.

If you have someone you would like to nominate, the following information is to be furnished: Name of Veteran, Date(s) of service, Branch of service, and the individual and/or family sponsoring the banner. You will also need to furnish a photo that can be used for the banner.


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2026-03-16 09:54:55 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Baroque Beauties featured now in Begley Art Gallery


2026-03-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery Co-Director Kristyne S. Gilbert, hangs a piece of art by artist Natalie Jackson of Peoria, Illinois. Jackson's "Baroque Beauties" runs through April 10, 2026, in the Begley Gallery.


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Gov. Announces $3.7M in Tobacco Settlement Funds

From Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - On Friday, March 13, 2026, Gov. Beshear announced that the Kentucky Soil and Water Conservation Commission has selected 305 projects in 73 counties to receive more than $3.7 million in tobacco settlement funds, helping Kentucky farmers improve the health and productivity of their farmland.

"Our farmers help produce the goods we rely on each day and drive of our economy, so when they succeed, Team Kentucky succeeds," said Gov. Beshear. "These funds will help address needs on farms across our commonwealth and boost productivity in the process."

Projects may include installing livestock waterers, fencing or grassed waterways, establishing rotational grazing, planting cover crops and more.


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2026-03-15 13:05:54 | Comments | See topic Kentucky

VFW service officer to visit on March 19

By Joe Hare

On Thursday 19 March 2026, Doc Cook the VFW service officer will be at the Columbia VFW post beginning at 10 AM CDT. This service is available to any veteran needing help with a claim. Please bring your recent paper work from VA for any other claims. If you wish to apply for admission into the VA system bring a copy of your DD-214. This service is for any veteran and there is NO charge.

The post is located at 500 Greenhills Road, Columbia, Ky 42728.


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2026-03-15 13:02:51 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 17
Happy Anniversary, Dean and Patricia Quinn (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Donnie and Marina Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bub Polston | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Greg Mann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Haskin Wheeler (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, J.C. "Curly" Giles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jaxson Tyler Abbott (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kazandra Trejo (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mildred Burton Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peggy Stone | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tonya Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Victoria Browning Pike (1960) | (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.

Free Storm Spotter Training on March 17

From Grant Loy
Adair County Emergency Management

The Office of Adair County Emergency Management in coordination with the Storm Alert Center & Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department would like to invite members of the community and local first responders to attend a Storm Spotter Training Class at 6pmCT on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Doors will open at 5:45pmCT. The class will be held at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

This training will be taught by Daniel Wilson with the Storm Alert Center. Attendees will learn how to identify severe weather, understand storm development, and properly report on weather conditions during severe weather events.

The American Red Cross in Kentucky will also be on site providing information on disaster preparedness and community response during severe weather events.

Adair County Emergency Management encourages community members, weather enthusiasts and first responders to attend this training. Storm spotters play an important role in providing real time weather information that helps keep the public safe during severe weather.

This event is free and open to the public, and officials hope for a strong turnout as community involvement is a key part of strengthening Adair County's preparedness during severe weather season.


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2026-03-15 12:51:03 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

You're invited: Bridgerton Tea & Trivia at ACPL

The invitation from the Library reads, "Dearest Gentle Reader - You Are Invited To RSVP For Bridgerton Tea & Trivia Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1pmCT at the Adair County Public Library." Costumes Are Encouraged. Decorate Your Own Masquerade Mask.

Light Refreshments And Tea. Trivia With Prizes For Winning Table. Sign up is required. Forty spots are available. RSVP: Come In to the Library at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, Or Call 270-384-2472.


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2026-03-14 22:43:53 | Comments

Before the storm


2026-03-16 - Fairplay, KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold.
Veronica writes, "I took pictures of these bright, soft, pretty, pink tulips in bloom on Sunday. I wanted to remember they were just here in case the winds rip them to shreds or the cold freezes them off. They were here and they were lovely."


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New Principal named at Metcalfe County Elementary

By Torrie Osbon, Communications Director

EDMONTON, Ky. (March 12, 2026) - Metcalfe County Schools is proud to announce that Paige Crowe will be the next principal of Metcalfe County Elementary School.

"I am beyond excited for this opportunity," Crowe said. "While I have cherished my last four years as the assistant principal at Metcalfe County High School, I am so looking forward to joining MCES."

Crowe will assume her new position on July 1. Jamie Howard, who took over as interim principal after Michael Gill's retirement, will continue to serve through June.


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2026-03-14 22:03:03 | Comments



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Registration Deadline is April 20, 2026, at 4pm.


LWU beats CU 40-13 in first Women's Flag Football meeting

By Duane Bonifer

The Lindsey Wilson University women's flag football team made history in a big way on Friday, March 13, 2026, with a 40-13 win over rival Campbellsville University in the Battle of Highway 55 at Parnell Family Stadium. It was the first home women's flag football game in university history.

Lindsey Wilson, playing their inaugural season, improved to 4-1 with the win. Campbellsville fell to 3-7.

The Blue Raiders never trailed in the game. Lindsey Wilson scored a touchdown on their first possession, the game's second, to take a 7-0 lead. Campbellsville narrowed the deficit to six points with a 13-7 halftime score, but the Blue Raiders scored the first 27 points of the second half to seal the win.

Lindsey Wilson travels to Rockford, Illinois, to play four games March 20-21, 2026. Lindsey Wilson's next home game is April 1, 2026, and Lindsey Wilson will play Campbellsville again at 6pmCT on April 3, 2026, at the Tigers' Finley Stadium in Campbellsville.


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2026-03-14 13:27:06 | Comments | See topic Sports

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

Appetizers & Salads, Combination Dinners, Vegetarian Combinations, Especial of the House Grill, Especial Seafood, Especial Steak, A La Carte Orders, Side Orders, Kids Menu, Desserts and Beverages. Call in orders are welcome!

Special: Pollo Fiesta A whole chicken breast filled with bacon and cheese, and covered with cheese dip. Comes with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.

--Roy Ayala


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!
Steaks & Ribs, Seafood, Chicken, Combinations and Vegetarian Platters, Sides, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches, Wraps, Burgers

Click here to read our menu


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.
Tuesday Special: Loaded Waffle Fries with Pulled Pork OR Pulled Chicken Or Bacon Bites, Shredded Cheese or Melted Cheese, Hot Peppers, Sour Cream, Onions, BBQ Sauce and more. Also we will have our Famous Home Made Chili and Grill Cheese, we will have all our regular menu.

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.
For the Fall and Winter, 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.

Call our Columbia location at 270-380-1980, or order online at acapulcomexicangrillky.com.


Adair County Schools
Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476
ACES and ACPC menu for March 17, 2026:
Breakfast: Chicken and waffles
Lunch: Burrito or chicken and cheese quesadilla, cheesy rice, refried beans, salsa and chips, applesauce cup, fresh fruit options

ACMS and ACHS menu for March 17, 2026:
Breakfast: Chicken and waffles
Lunch: Cheese quesadilla, cheesy rice, refried beans, salsa and chips, applesauce cup, fresh fruit options


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, March 17, 2026:
Honey glazed pork chop, baked potato, Brussels sprouts, apple slices, sour cream, margarine, roll, milk



Basketball: Beaten on the boards, beaten out of Nashville

By Ryan Hoots
Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com

Nashville, TN - Kentucky's stay in the SEC Tournament didn't last past Friday afternoon. Florida saw to that.

71-63. Gators. Wildcats headed back to the Bluegrass early. Tails tucked.

Ugly game. Ugly box score. Ugly feeling walking out of Bridgestone Arena. Only thing uglier are the fans clad in orange hanging around for after the game.


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2026-03-14 13:23:40 | Comments | See topic Sports

Columbia-Adair EDA to meet Mar 18

From Larry Walker, Chairman
Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority

The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold the next monthly meeting at 8amCT on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-03-13 12:46:48 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Find spring in the Adair County Public Library


2026-03-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Spring can be found early in the selfie spot at the entry of the Adair County Public Library.


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Columbia Police Department Crime Tip-Line: Cally's Line

Note: For emergencies, always dial 911

From Evan Burton, Chief of Police
Columbia Police Department

The Columbia Police Department operates an anonymous Crime Tip-Line known as "Cally's Line" at 270-378-2259. This secure and confidential phone number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and accepts phone calls, voicemails, and text messages from citizens in Adair County, Kentucky who wish to report criminal activity.

Criminal activities that can be reported include drug trafficking, wanted fugitives, burglary or theft information, and any other criminal activity you wish to report.

It was recently brought to my attention that at a local meeting an individual stated that anonymous information from the Columbia Police Department Crime Tip-Line "Cally's Line" was not being shared with other local law enforcement agencies. I want to assure the community that this statement is incorrect.

When you report an anonymous tip, the information is taken seriously and shared with the appropriate law enforcement agency within your jurisdiction to ensure the best possible response.

The Columbia Police Department officer who manages the Crime Tip-Line shares information with other agencies, including the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky State Police, Dispatch, and surrounding county law enforcement agencies.


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2026-03-13 12:43:09 | Comments


Remembrances for March 17
In Memory Birthday, Susan Oliphant, Adair County, KY (1974-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmy Beard, Adair Co., KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Al Sullivan, Adair Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Uneeda Burton Adair County, KY, (1934-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Baker Hinton, 83, Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernis Oneal Spoonamore, Burkesville, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Walter Jascor, 78, Liberty, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Spivey, 91, Orlando, FL (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara J. Stone, Adair Co., KY (1935-20140) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billie Gene Booher, Adair Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lawrence Hunt, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Tye Faulkner, Jr., Taylor Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Mace, Sr., 71, Taylor County, KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wm. P. (Bill) Tucker, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Akin, 91, Green County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Coomer, 83, Metcalfe Co., KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn (Moochie) Taylor, 60 Taylor County, KY (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leslie Franklin Walker , Candler, NC (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Meredith E. Womack, 81, Russell Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anis Pearl Ritter Parrish, formerly of Beaumont, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zach Summers, 23, Campbellsville, KY/Boyle County native (1994-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Fant Harlow, Metcalfe County, KY (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brian Gordon Baldwin, 63, Taylor County, KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flossie (Keith) Warren, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aubrey Calhoun, 83, Green County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Sullivan, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Callahan, 86, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Blanche (Jeffries) Hurt, 82, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Addie Corine Derringer, 78, Casey County, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anetna Walker Russell, Gradyville/Louisville, KY (1931-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angie Lee, 49, Campbellsville, KY (1969-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Rose Grant Wells, 72, Adair Co., KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bill Keys, 91, Columbia, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bradley Hoosier, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Blaydes | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn Shirley Glasgow, Adair Co., KY (1920-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jack Arnold Gribbins, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Faye Turner, Adair County, KY (1942-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lilburn Ray Hudson, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1969-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mabel Morgan, 96, Middleburg, KY (1924-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
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