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Farmers Market vendors meeting Feb 26 By Donna Jones Farmers Market on the Square will have a meeting at 5pmCT on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor for the 2026 season should attend this meeting. Any questions please call 270-634-2125. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-22 16:00:48 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Pope loses composure at podium, Kentucky loses yet again By Ryan Hoots Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com Auburn, AL - Saturday might wasn't just another gut punch loss at Auburn. It was something worse. It was a moment where leadership cracked in public view. Mark Pope walked into the media room furious. The press conference lasted under four minutes. His tone simmered with anger about officiating, particularly the late questionable offensive foul on Collin Chandler. He carefully avoided openly criticizing referees but made his frustration unmistakable, describing the situation in emotional and personal terms. That restraint did not last long. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-22 15:59:09 | Comments | See topic Sports
KSP: Apply now for Youth Academy Program From Sherry Bray Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) are encouraging young Kentuckians interested in a career in law enforcement to apply for the state police Youth Academy Program. This weeklong camp allows Kentucky's future officers the chance to interact with state police troopers while developing leadership skills, physical fitness and an understanding of law enforcement principles. "This important program helps build trust between our communities and our law enforcement, while also showing young Kentuckians what it takes to pursue these heroic careers," Gov. Beshear said. "Our brave KSP officers show up in so many ways to protect our people and I encourage eligible Kentuckians to experience this great opportunity to learn more." The third annual Youth Academy Program is scheduled to take place June 28-July 2, 2026, at Trooper Island Camp on Dale Hollow Lake at no cost to participants. Applications for the Youth Academy Program are currently being accepted online for Kentuckians 16-17 years old. The deadline to apply is May 14, 2026. Start the application process online at jotform.com. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-21 17:05:40 | Comments
Six documents everyone should keep on hand As a homeowner, you may find yourself with a lot of paperwork. While you don't have to keep everything, it is a good idea to keep certain files for tax or mortgage purposes. There are several documents that you should keep as long as you own a property and some after you sell the property. Those include the following six. 1. House deed: A house deed is a document that transfers ownership of a house from one party to another. Keep this for as long as you own a property, to have proof that you own it. 2. Closing documents: Keep documents related to closing the sale of your new home or property as long as you own the property, and three years after the sale. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-20 22:00:14 | Comments Events scheduled for today, February 23, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Area students participate in John B. Begley Scholars Day By Duane Bonifer Five Adair County High School students participated in the 2026 Lindsey Wilson University John B. Begley Scholars Day. The Adair County seniors who interviewed at the university's annual scholars day, held February 7, 2026 are:
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Letter: Curious Marie Freeman writes: Sure looks like the same color of the water that was behind the car wash that had the spill off. There's an article on Columbia Magazine about it. I'd be curious if that has any connection?Comments re: Scenic Adair Co. - concern about Big Clifty Creek Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-20 14:57:40 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Student-created book a highlight of All in for Ag Education Week Frankfort, KY - A book written and illustrated by two Kentucky students is at the center of this Spring's All in for Agriculture Education Week. "Millie's Farm Day," written by eighth-grader Ayla Tolentino and illustrated by 11th-grader Blakely Beth Callahan, follows the day in a life of farmer, Kenzie, as seen through the eyes of a dairy cow named Millie. "It's amazing how creative our young people can be," Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell said. "All in for Agriculture Education Week is designed to get agriculture in the classroom. This book does that in a fun, colorful way for our youngest future farmers." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-20 14:44:31 | Comments | See topic Education
2026 Donate Life Scholarship and Education Opportunities Adair Circuit Clerk Dennis Loy is helping spread awareness of organ donation and transplantation by supporting two important Donate Life Kentucky Trust initiatives: student scholarships and the debut of Heart of the Motor: The Wyatt Eddy Story, a short documentary and curriculum designed for Kentucky classrooms. Donate Life Kentucky Trust announced its annual scholarship program, which awards $20,000 in scholarships to Kentucky students who support the mission of organ donation in their communities. Students across the Commonwealth are encouraged to apply by the April 6, 2026 deadline. For more information about Donate Life Kentucky Trust scholarships or to learn how schools can access Heart of the Motor, visit www.donatelifeky.org. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-20 14:42:03 | Comments | See topic Education
KADB approves funding for projects in Green, Metcalfe, Russell From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $700,317 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth Friday at its monthly board meeting in February. Locally funded projects include the Metcalfe County 4-H Council, Green County CAIP, and Russell County DAR. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-20 14:39:54 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden
Hairspray by the Harold Chambers Theater Troupe From Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce The Harold Chambers Theater Troupe will present Hairspray at 7pmCT nightly on March 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2026, in the Metcalfe County Middle School Auditorium, 208 Randolph St., Edmonton KY. Tickets are $10, cash only, at the door. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-20 14:34:29 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
LWU Concert Band to perform free concert Feb 25 By Duane Bonifer Area residents can enjoy a mid-week musical break compliments of the Lindsey Wilson University Concert Band. Under the direction of Lindsey Wilson Director of Bands Robert Palmer, the LWU Concert Band will present its first concert of the spring semester at 7pmCT on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. The concert is free and open to the public. This year's Lindsey Wilson Concert Band features students from several area high schools, including from Adair County, Hart County, Russell County and South Warren high schools. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-20 07:55:05 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
ACSO: Burglary Investigation leads to search warrant From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 10:30pm, The Adair County Sheriff's Office received information regarding an unknown residence in or around Columbia. The reported details indicated a burglary had occurred with extensive property stolen. Deputies began to investigate this claim using the information given. After visiting several locations that matched the description, deputies located the residence at 101 Dillion Street. Deputies made contact with the owner of the property, confirming that various items had been stolen. The owner also checked an additional residence, located at 103 Dillion Street, advising this address as also having property stolen. On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Deputy Derek Padgett, with additional information pertaining to the items stolen, obtained a search warrant for a house on Oak Grove Road. During the execution of the search warrant, numerous stolen items from 101 Dillion Street were recovered. Based on these findings a suspect was identified, but was not present during the execution of the warrant. This investigation is ongoing, with criminal charges pending. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-20 07:52:59 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: Men with no faces. William Lamkin writes: You ask who they are? They are Americans, they are the faces of law and justice. And I for one will support them when they come to our city.Comments re: Poem: Men with no faces Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-20 07:50:25 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 23 Happy Birthday, Aline Foster (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Audrey-Claire Brielle Benham (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clurel (Doc) Murphy (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Collin Pike (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Delpha Dulworth (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Frances Edwards (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Burton (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Renee Brown Yarberry (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joseph Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patricia A. Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rebecca Melton (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sara Jean Corbin (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Suzanna Streeval (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teresa Giles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tracy Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tristen Jayce Rafferty (2018) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wilma Scott | (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.
Metcalfe Co. MS student receives statewide award By Torrie Osbon, Director of Communicatioins Metcalfe County Schools EDMONTON, Ky. - For the first time in its 25-year history, the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (KAGE) has selected a Metcalfe County student as its Distinguished Student Award recipient. Tymber Garrett, a 6th-grade student at Metcalfe County Middle School, was nominated for her outstanding academic achievement, strong leadership skills, and tireless contributions to the community. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-19 23:47:18 | Comments | See topic Education
US 127 in Casey Co. to be reduced to one lane on Feb 23 From Amber Hale The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that beginning Monday, February 23, 2026, U.S. 127 in Casey County will be reduced to one lane for shoulder repairs. The project will take place between Loop Road and Patsy Riffe Ridge Road on north U.S. 127 at mile point 21.5. Temporary traffic signals will control traffic on both the northbound and southbound approaches during the lane closure. Work is scheduled to last approximately two weeks. The starting date and project duration may be adjusted due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Motorists are reminded to expect delays and are encouraged to allow extra travel time while work is underway. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-19 15:08:02 | Comments
Some information about campaign signs From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office I have had citizens and political candidates to reach out to me regarding campaign signs. Campaign signs that are placed on private property can be removed by the owner of the property. Campaign signs that are on right of ways will be removed by the State Transportation Cabinet and the County Road Department. I have spoken with both the state and county road crews and as mowing season approaches the signs will be removed and taken to the State Highway Garage or the county Road Department garage. So as a candidate myself, I know firsthand the cost of signs and I don't want to see anyone lose their signs. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-19 14:50:52 | Comments | See topic Politics
Next Lunch and Learn on Feb 25 in Katie A. Murrell Library By Duane Bonifer The Lindsey Wilson University Katie A. Murrell Library is offering patrons several opportunities this spring that involve more than checking out books. The next edition of "Lunch and Learn" will be held at 11amCT on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, in the Thomas D. Clark Reading Room. The Clark Reading Room is in the Holloway Building, which also includes the Murrell Library. The topic of the February 25 "Lunch and Learn" will be "The Impact of the Cold War on Women's Sports," which will be presented by Alicia Kemnitz, who is head coach of the Lindsey Wilson men's and women's swim programs as well as the aquatics director of the Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-19 13:57:11 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 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. 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. Adair County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for February 23, 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, February 23, 2026:
Basketball: Lady Indians dominate Colonels, 96-12 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Adair County Lady Indians Varsity Basketball team defeated the Caverna Lady Colonels, 96-12. Yes, you did read that correctly, the Lady Indians won by 84 points, quite a dominating performance. Kinzlee Akin led the scoring for Adair County with 27, followed by Reese Bardin with 13, and Ashley Loy with 11. Claire Loy and Allee Campbell led the rebounding with five each. The team shot 54% from the field, 40% from three point range, and a much improved 89% from the free throw line. The Tribe cannot spend long relishing one of their biggest victories ever though, as they are back in action today, hosting the Elizabethtown Panthers (13-13). ETown comes off a 10 point loss to Breckinridge County on Tuesday. The names to watch from ETown are Maliah and Maya Courtney, who average 28 and 18.1 points per game respectively. They both also lead the team in rebounds with Maliah averaging 9.5 rebounds per game, and Maya six. On paper these two teams look pretty similar, and this game will undoubtedly be tight, so come out and cheer on our Lady Indians tonight with tip off scheduled for 6pmCT on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets area available at hometownticketing.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-19 11:03:22 | Comments | See topic Sports
Kentucky Color: Big Pitman Creek By Billy Joe Fudge Big Pitman Creek is a major tributary of Green River. Big Pitman begins on the East side of Hwy 68 just before the Marion County line It drains about all of Taylor County west of HWY 68 from the Taylor/Marion line down through Campbellsville and on toward Greensburg. The video looks up Big Pitman just after it enters Green County and then looks down Big Pitman where both Middle and Little Pitman merge with it prior to crossing under HWY 61 on its way to its confluence with Green River about halfway between Gabe and the Green River Bridge on HWY 88. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-19 10:13:54 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
LWU Nursing first among KY independent schools By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University has the top nursing program among the state's independent colleges and universities, according to the 2025 nursing school ranking by NursingExplorer.com, an independent website operated by nurses that provides prospective and current nursing students with education and career resources. Overall, Lindsey Wilson was ranked No. 4 among Kentucky's 56 nursing programs and No. 1 among the nursing programs offered at the state's independent colleges and universities. Lindsey Wilson's nursing program scored 94.67% out of a possible 100% in NursingExplorer.com's weighted average NCLEX-RN pass rate. NCLEX -- the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nursing -- is the nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-19 09:46:06 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for February 23 In Memory Anniversary, Wilma Jean Waggener Cravens and Paul J. Cravens | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Kerr, 90, Taylor Co., KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oris Murrell, Columbia, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gordon Lee Brown, 75, Adair County, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luther Groce, Burkesville, KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Kyle Watkins, Burkesville, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Hawkins, Green Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cortis Smith, Cumberland Co., KY, (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald "Jed" Dudgeon, Taylor Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Foster, Sano Community - Russell Co., KY native (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis D. True, Liberty, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Odell Burton, Adair County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Floyd Squires, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lona Joan Watson, Taylor County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Marshall Sloan, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1953-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dora Aliene Foster, Adair County, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Lynn (Tony) Grider (1973-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Durham, 84, Yosemite, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthew Rylan Lynn, Liberty, KY (23 Feb-20 Oct 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jesse J. King, Burkesville, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Mae Spoon, 93, Adair County, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue Waters, Casey County, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Sue Wall, Casey County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Norris Eugene McCawley, 76, Adair Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Abston, 86, Burkesville, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Ronald Gene Holder, Russell County, KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Sue King, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melba Corbin Schlimmer, East Tawas MI/Columbia, KY native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lottie Irene Creason Marr, Green Co., KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David E. Walters, Taylor County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Marie Burton, 39, Adair County, KY (1978-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elsie Marie Gaskins, Adair County/Russell County, KY native (1922-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Miles Jordan Coffey, 25, Adair County, KY (1993-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sona Michelle (Gabbert) Shaw, 54 Taylor Co., KY (1964-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie V. York, 84, Jamestown, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Montgomery, 77, formerly of Taylor Co., KY (1941-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garry L. Wall, 69, Columbia, KY (1956-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Lee Humphress, 84, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Joe Satterfield (d. 2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, L. C. Claywell, 83, Cumberland County, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Kay Redford, 57, Liberty, KY (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nathan Rowe (1920-1997) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Dennis Henson (1920-1991) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Samuel Everett Parson, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Dee Mills, 52, Taylor County, KY (1965-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Simon Myers, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ted Smith, 93, Burkesville, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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