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Lindsey Wilson University Celebrates first Commencement with Record Class By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University celebrated its first commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025, by graduating the largest class in the school's 122-year history. The university awarded a total of 974 degrees -- 121 undergraduate degrees, 851 graduate degrees and two doctorates -- at its 122nd commencement, held in two ceremonies in Biggers Center Center. The excitement of the historic moment was not lost on Holly Blaydes of Edmonton, Kentucky, a first-generation college graduate who earned a bachelor of arts degree in education. "We just graduated," an exuberant Blaydes said after she passed through the congratulatory academic gauntlet formed by Lindsey Wilson faculty outside of Biggers Sports Center after the morning ceremony. "It feels amazing. I don't even have any words." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-13 22:18:53 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Vintage Christmas Advertisements Mike Watson sends these vintage Christmas adverts from old Adair County News, 22 December 1948. We'll add more between now and Christmas, click headline to see them all in one place. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-13 18:14:35 | Comments | See topic Christmas
Rehearsals underway for Christmas Plays at Bloomington Bloomington Chapel Church will be presenting a trio of Christmas Plays on Sunday, and all the groups have been busy rehearsing and preparing this week.
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Most Magistrate candidates face Primary opposition All but two of the candidates for Magistrate in 2026 already face primary opposition, according to the latest filings at the Secretary of State. Republican Chad Brown, running in District 5, is the lone unopposed Magistrate candidate in the Republican primary, while James E. Bennett, running for Magistrate in District 3, remains the only Democrat to file for any Adair County office so far.
Click read more for other local filings so far... Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-12 12:09:24 | Comments | See topic Politics Events scheduled for today, December 14, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form. 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.
Red Cross blood drive on Christmas Eve There will be a Red Cross blood drive from 9amCT to 2pmCT on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at T.J. Health Columbia, 901 Wellness Way, Columbia, KY. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org. Donors at the drive can receive an exclusive American Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-12 12:01:16 | Comments | See topic Health Care
Nominations open to recognize community volunteers From Kendra Steele/Beth Fisher Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear announced on December 11, 2025, that the commonwealth is now accepting nominations for the Governor's Service Awards, which honor extraordinary Kentuckians whose dedicated service is improving the lives of others. Nominations are open to all Kentuckians now through January 6, 2026, and must be submitted using the online form. More information is available on Serve Kentucky's website: serve.ky.gov. This is the 30th year for the service awards, which recognize the contributions of Kentuckians to their fellow citizens. Each year, a special ceremony is held to publicly honor the recipients and others who have given to their communities through volunteering and service without expectation of reward or commendation. "My faith teaches me that we should care for our neighbors, and this event is a meaningful reminder of how Team Kentucky works to lift each other up," said Gov. Beshear. "If you know of selfless individuals or organizations whose dedication has strengthened your community, please take a moment to nominate them and help ensure their efforts are recognized." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-12 10:46:51 | Comments | See topic Kentucky
Food and Clothing Giveaway on Saturday From Melissa Stone There will be a Food and Clothing Giveaway from 9amCT to 11am CT on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Columbia Church of Christ, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. Anyone in need of food or gently used clothing or shoes is welcome! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-12 10:39:12 | Comments | See topic Church News
Lindsey Wilson community supports Operation Christmas Spirit By Duane Bonifer Before they left campus for Christmas break, Lindsey Wilson University students, faculty and staff made sure that underprivileged Columbia-Adair County residents will have a merry and warm Christmas. Members of the LWU community donated more than 100 pairs of socks, two dozen throws, a dozen teddy bears, 96 bottles of hand lotion and several toys to Operation Christmas Spirit. Sponsored by the Columbia Police Department, Operation Christmas Spirit is a community drive that assists Adair County children and elderly along with residents at Signature HealthCARE at Summit Manor. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-12 07:40:12 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 
CACFD: Residential fire on Maupin Road From Grant Loy, Public Information Officer Columbia Adair County Fire Department The Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 18:55 hours Thursday night, December 11, 2025, to 329 Maupin Road on a report of a kitchen fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a one-story residential home with heavy fire conditions showing. Firefighters then made an aggressive offensive attack on the fire. After a lengthy attack it was brought under control and contained to the original structure. The cause of this fire is unknown at this time. The residence was deemed a total loss. There were 18 firefighters on scene for approximately 3.5 hours. There were no injuries reported at the time of the incident. Automatic Aid was Provided By the Breeding Fire Department. Other agencies that assisted included the Adair County E911 Center, Adair County Ambulance Service, Adair County Sheriff's Office, Taylor County RECC, and the Kentucky Red Cross. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-12 07:35:09 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports 
No School Friday in Adair Co., NTI Day 2 From Jason Faulkner, Superintendent Adair County Schools Due to winter weather and hazardous road conditions, there will be no in-person school today in Adair County. Today will be NTI Day 2 for all students. Please make sure your child completes their NTI assignments, and reach out to teachers if you need any assistance. Stay warm and stay safe, Adair County! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-12 07:23:50 | Comments | See topic Education
Adair Tourism Commission grant announced From Paige Nickel, Executive Director Adair County Tourism Commission The Adair County Tourism Commission is proud to announce that we have been awarded a Local History Trust Fund grant in the amount of $978 through the Kentucky Historical Society. This grant was secured to support and elevate one of Adair County's most valued cultural experiences, Mike Watson's historical tours. Watson has provided both residents and visitors with engaging, educational, and deeply meaningful tours that highlight Adair County's rich heritage. His storytelling, research, and commitment to preserving local history have made these tours an entertaining and educational attraction within our community. Funds from this grant will be used to enhance the tour experience by in the following ways: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-11 22:48:25 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Columbia-Adair EDA to meet Dec 17 From Larry Walker, Chairman Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold a meeting at 8amCT on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-11 18:04:44 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Ag Development Council to meet Dec 15 From Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources The Adair County Agriculture Development Council will meet at 5pmCT on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-11 12:59:05 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 14 Happy Anniversary, Clifton & Phyllis Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, David & Schella Pittman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jackie & Kim Helm, (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, James & Erin Bonta | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashtin Hancock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Berberich | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Bethany Taylor Shain | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Brown (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brody Page (2016) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Danny Pyles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Gonzalez | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Sneed birthday | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Fred Daniel Cross | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Isaiah Larguero (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie "Speedy" Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeanene Suesann Pike (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeren Franklin (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerrod Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaden Bardin (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenzey Madison Crawhorn (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lester Brock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lizzie Mae Stephens (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mallory Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matthew Alan Luttrell (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nick Curry (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nolan Cole (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Lawson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Begley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roger Huckaby, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Vickie Jessee | (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.
Chamber of Commerce will meet Dec 16 From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will meet at NoonCT on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Cranmer Dining Center at Lindsey Wilson College, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. Cranmer Dining Center is the program and lunch sponsor for the meeting, where Dr. Bill Luckey will present 'The State of Lindsey Wilson University Address'. Classes are out for winter break, so there will be plenty of parking. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-11 10:52:03 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce
KELC: Kentucky unemployment fell slightly in September Note: Publication of September data was delayed by more than 6 weeks because of a lapse in federal appropriations. BLS will not publish an October 2025 State Employment and Unemployment news release, and November numbers will likely be delayed. From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY -- Kentucky's seasonally adjusted September 2025 unemployment rate was 4.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The September 2025 jobless rate was unchanged from August 2025 and down 0.6 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for September 2025 was 4.4%, which was up from the 4.3% reported for August 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-11 10:48:22 | Comments | See topic Kentucky
Kay's Cafe grand reopening on Thursday From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Kay's Cafe will hold a grand re-opening at 11amCT on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with light refreshments including free hot chocolate, sweets and other giveaways. They will be showcasing a new and improved menu. The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11amCT on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with light refreshments. Kay's Cafe is located at 808 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-11 10:43:07 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce
Christmas program at Cane Valley Baptist From Connie Young Cane Valley Baptist Church will have their Christmas program at 6pmCT on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Pastor Bro. Clay Scott and congregation would like to invite everyone. Cane Valley Baptist Church is located at 3145 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-11 10:38:54 | Comments | See topic Church News What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Betty's Country Cooking MENU 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY - Phone 270-384-5664. Bettys is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5:30amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking. On the hot bar today, Sunday, December 14, 2025: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Sunday Special: Burrito Fiesta, $8.99 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.
The Spirit of Christmas float coming Dec 13 From Mike Bunch/Elvis E. York The Elvis E. York Christmas float, "The Spirit of Christmas" will arrive at the Columbia Walmart parking lot at approximately 5pmCT on Saturday, December 13, 2025 (pending weather conditions). Santa will bring gifts and treats for the children. There will be lots of Christmas music and the Grinch will make it fun for all. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-11 08:19:27 | Comments | See topic Christmas
Charity Baptist Church Christmas Candlelight Service From Janet Biggs Charity Baptist Church invites everyone to a Christmas Candlelight Service at 6pmCT on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Refreshments will follow. Charity Baptist Church is located at 4072 Holmes Bend Rd, Columbia, KY. For more information call 270-250-2554. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-10 20:16:21 | Comments | See topic Church News
Letter: Students should be on Economic Development Board By Vonnie Kolbenschlag I think the extraordinary talent shown by the three LWU students' merits their inclusion on the Adair County Economic Development Board. Winning a National Marketing Competition is quite an accomplishment, in my opinion. Including them on the ACEB is an opportunity for using their recognized talents and skills. Also, 'real problem solving' at the local level by students may be even more meaningful than winning a contest. Comments re: LWU Business seniors win National Marketing Competition Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-10 20:14:28 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for December 14 In Memory Birthday, Beverly Long, 65, Casey Co., KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy L. Morgan, Green Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Louise Davis Price, Green Co., KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joshua Lee Read, Campbellsville, KY (1983-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnathan Davenport, Green County, KY (1986-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Arthur Grover, 58, Adair Co. KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Inez Adams,Taylor Co., KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Estil Cochran, Campbellsville, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma A. Harvey, Adair Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Bowen, Taylor Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fairis G. (Slim) Jones, Cumberland Co.,KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Radford Cary, Burkesville, KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Wright Staley, Burkesville, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Billie Lynn Rutherford, Adair County, KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Loy, 70, Russell Co., KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte O. Ricker, 84, Pulaski Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betsy Cheatham Stotts, Columbia, KY native (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry D. (Danny) Coffey, 61, Russell Co., KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timmy Ernest Gosser, 55, Russell County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, McKenley Johnson, Cumberland County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lizzie Mae Stephens, 88, Edmonton, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Michael Propes, 66, Willow Shade, KY native (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ella Mae Lobb, 83, Greensburg, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Grider Mann, 71, Russell Co., KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Selva Fay Baker Gilbert, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Day, 64, Cumberland Co., KY (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Lee Geron Smith, 82, Summer Shade, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Carolyn Yeadon, 69, Russell County, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Lois Edward Fields, Hart Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josephine Perkins, Casey County, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Davis Hampton, 78, Liberty, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty M. Northern Baldwin, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Consuelo Aguirre Cruz, 78, Columbia, KY (1946-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth York, 91, Adair County, KY (1932-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Henry Allen, 87, Burkesville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nolan Lee Cole, 70, Columbia, KY (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia D. McGlone, 76, Jamestown, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherry Corbin, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven A. Curry, 62, Adair Co., KY native (1962-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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