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Fiscal Court Budget Committee to meet Jan 15 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Fiscal Court Budget Committee will meet at 8:30amCT on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-06 15:37:29 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Basketball: Little League play canceled on Thursday From Daniel Hedges Based on the feedback I got and many people wanting to go to watch the Boys Varsity Basketball Team in the Kentucky 2A Section 4 Semifinals, I am canceling Little League games on Thursday night, January 8, 2026. I will look at a makeup date later. As of right now we will pick up with the schedule as-is on Sunday, and go from there. So Sunday's games will be as follows:
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Basketball: Lady Indians at Glasgow preview By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Adair County Lady Indians return to the court as they face the Glasgow Lady Scotties (3-10) on the road. The Lady Indians come off a tense double OT win over Green County on Saturday, while Glasgow comes off a one-point loss on the road to Hart County. The leading scorers for Glasgow this season are junior Jakylie Green and eighth grader Reece England. The Lady Indians faced Glasgow almost exactly a year ago and won 65-60. They'll be hoping for a similar result tonight. If you can make the trip to Glasgow, come support your Lady Indians and Indians. Tip off is scheduled for 6pmCT at Glasgow High School, 1601 Columbia Ave., Glasgow, KY. Tickets are $7, and can be purchased at gofan.co. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-06 15:03:40 | Comments | See topic Sports
Letter: Price of Gas Bryan New writes: There was a time in my life where gas was between 25 and 35 cents a gallon. At that time it was called regular (leaded). During my college years Id get gas for 46 cents a gallon because I worked for Hurtz at the airport and filled up there. Everyone threw a fit when gas reached a dollar a gallon.Comments re: Price of Gas Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-06 14:55:23 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Events scheduled for today, January 6, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Easton Jessie on President's List at GWU Easton Greer Jessie of Columbia was named to the Gardner-Webb University President's List for the 2025 fall semester. Easton is a graduateo of Adair Copunty High School and a freshman at GWU majoring in Exercise Science. The President's List is composed of students enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours who have earned a 4.0 Gardner-Webb University semester grade point average. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-06 13:59:08 | Comments | See topic Education
Hadley Church welcomes the Spirituals The Spirituals will be singing Sunday morning Jan 11, 2026 at Hadley Community Church, 8269 Fairplay Road in Adair County, Ky. Worship starts at 10amCT. Come out and see us if you are in the area. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-06 13:00:48 | Comments | See topic Church News
Basketball: Indians win in Double OT By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer For the second time in three days, Adair County fans have gotten to experience a rare double overtime win. This time it featured the Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team, who pulled out an 83-80 win over Russell County on the road on Monday, January 5, 2026. This game was also the first round of the Kentucky 2A Championship 4th Sectional. With this win, the Tribe will face LaRue County on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Marion County High School, 735 E Main St, Lebanon, KY. In the Russell County game, the Indians struggled without star Tylin George and fell behind early 22-10 after the first quarter. They closed the gap to six at the half, 32-26. The Indians came back and took the lead in the third quarter, leading 48-46 by the end of the period. The game would be knotted up 58-all at the end of regulation, and was tied again after the end of the first overtime period. Ultimately, thanks to good ball control and free throw shooting, the Indians were able to prevail late in this one. Landon Blakey and Dawson Gilbert led the scoring for the team, both putting up well upwards of 25 points. The Indians will look to extend their winning streak as they head to Glasgow to face the Scotties tonight. Tip off is scheduled for 6pmCT on Tuesday, January 6, 2025 at Glasgow High School, 1601 Columbia Ave., Glasgow, KY. Tickets are $7, and can be purchased at gofan.co. See also: Basketball: Lady Indians win thriller in Green Co. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-06 10:34:43 | Comments | See topic Sports
Terry Knifley donates map carried in Desert Storm A meaningful piece of military history was shared with the Adair County Genealogical Society at the recent Show-and-Tell Social when local veteran Terry Knifley donated a map he carried during Operation Desert Storm. Knifley explained that he had recently come across the map unexpectedly while going through a gun case containing hunting equipment. "I wasn't going to bring anything," he said. "I was trying to get some of my hunting equipment out, and I came across this in the gun case. I thought I'd bring it to show y'all." "This is where we went to Desert Storm in '91," Knifley said. The map documents the areas where Knifley served during the 1991 Gulf War. He was a member of the 623rd Field Artillery Unit. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-06 00:20:05 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Basketball: Lady Indians win thriller in Green Co. By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Saturday, January 3, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians defeated the Green County Dragons 64-61 on the road in double overtime. The game was a thriller. We were tied 16-16 by the end of the first quarter. The Lady Indians ripped off an 11-0 run to open the second quarter, and they lead by nine at the half. However, Green County fought back and cut the Adair County advantage to just three by the end of the third quarter. Regulation play ended with the game all tied at 48. The first overtime period led to another deadlock, this time 58-58. Tough defense in the final period put the Lady Indians over the top for a 64-61 win. Sophomore Reese Bardin lead the scoring with 17, followed by senior Kinzlee Akin with 14. Freshman Ella Brown lead the team off the backboard with eight rebounds and 8th grader Ila Loy pulled down seven. The team shot the ball 39% from the floor and 40% from three point range. They shot 60% from the free throw line. This win for Adair County snaps a streak of 15 straight wins for Green County over Adair County stretching all the way back to 2014. This was also the first recorded double overtime game for the program since 2019, when the team fell 41-40 to Cumberland County in double OT. The Lady Indians will look to carry the momentum from this win as they prepare for a road trip to take on the Glasgow Lady Scotties (3-9) at 6pmCT on Tuesday, January 8, 2025. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-05 21:20:38 | Comments | See topic Sports
CPD: Columbia woman arrested on DUI and drug charges From The Columbia Police Department A Columbia woman was arrested Sunday evening after police responded to a reckless driving complaint on the Cumberland Parkway. Columbia Police Department officers were dispatched at approximately 5:16pmCT on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in reference to a reported reckless driver. Upon investigation, the driver was taken into custody. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-05 21:15:30 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
UofL McConnell Scholars visit Columbia Three students from the University of Louisville's McConnell Center assembled at City Hall in Columbia on Monday, January 5, 2026. Columbia's own Trey Stephens was joined by Elizabethtown's Grant Avis and Louisville's Hannah Cease. This was the first visit to Columbia for Cease and Avis, who met with Mayor Pamela Hoots and Chief Evan Burton to learn more about the operation of local government and Columbia specifically. After meeting with local leaders they embarked on a tour of Columbia to learn more about the blossoming community and its history. The McConnell Center is a non-partisan educational institution that seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Core principles of the center are leadership, scholarship, and service. McConnell Scholars is a four year program at the University of Louisville, where students get enhanced academic experiences outside of the traditional classroom under the direction of Gary L. Gregg, PhD. Programming focuses on the foundations of leadership and political and social thought in America. General opportunities include participating in Socratic-style seminars with UofL faculty and nationally-recognized experts, authors, and leaders on a variety of topics related to American social and political thought. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-05 16:32:22 | Comments | See topic Education
Letter: Gas price Allyson writes: I get gas at Buc-ees - - last eeek at $2.19 a gallon. I refuse to buy it in this area and will even now pick up random convenience things there.On a road trip last week, we found Buc-ees to be the cheapest, and very most expensive, fuel we purchased. -Pen Comments re: Price of Gas Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-05 11:39:52 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
CPD: December Activity Report From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor The Columbia Police Department has released their activity report for December 2025. Highlights from the past month include six criminal cases opened, 28 accidents investigated, and over 800 calls for service answered, and Officer Elliot Smith received the 2025 Governor's Impaired Driving Enforcement Award from the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety.
Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-05 11:31:51 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 6 Happy Birthday, Austin Arnold (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bonnie Rodgers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carlos Wayne Turner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Crystal Wethington | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James P. Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Riley Grace Roy (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sonia and Tonia Helm | (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.
Arts Council meeting location changed From Mike Watson and Joyce Coomer The Adair County Arts Council will meet at 5pmCT on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY (not at the Chamber building, as previously announced.) Everyone is invited to attend. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-05 10:58:59 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
Tommy Druen: Change is hard Previous Column: Collective gullibility By Tommy Druen A few years ago, I came across a historical photograph that caught my attention. It showed a massive traffic jam in Sweden in 1967. Traffic jams, of course, are nothing remarkable. We've all endured them--whether during rush hour in a city or stuck behind a slow-moving tractor on a one-lane country road. But this one was different. The photograph captured a moment of complete and utter chaos, with no obvious cause. Having read the caption of the photo, I knew the basic reason for the congestion, but I hadn't given it much thought until Dr. Patrick DeVane, my pastor, referenced it in a recent sermon. He told the story of September 3, 1967--the day Sweden experienced Hoegertrafikomlaeggningen, better known to us non-Swedish speakers as the day the country switched from driving on the left-hand side of the road to the right. This was not a decision the Swedes made lightly. The issue was hotly debated for eight years before a final determination was reached. The reason was that all their neighboring countries drove on the right and the vast majority of the vehicles owned by Swedes were designed to be driven on the right. The decision was made with the intent to reduce accidents. Even then though, the change was not immediate. The switch was scheduled to occur four years later, allowing ample time for a comprehensive public information campaign. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-04 22:43:31 | Comments | See topic Tommy Druen
Columbia Cemetery seeks bids for 2026 mowing season From Barry Loy The Columbia Cemetery is seeking bids for the 2026 mowing season. The cemetery is located on Campbellsville Street and is approximately 8 acres. The bidder is considered an independent contractor, providing equipment, materials, and all pertinent insurance. The typical mowing schedule is:
Bids are to be submitted on a per/mowing basis. Compensation will be made on a monthly basis, payable at the first of each month. Include all available contact information (phone, mailing address, email, etc.) with your bid. Submit bid by Saturday, February 14, 2026 to: Columbia Cemetery, P.O. Box 233, Columbia, KY 42728. Contact Richard Phelps at 270-378-1162 with any questions. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-04 22:37:11 | Comments
Letter: Quilt project By Yvonne Kolbenschlag Some years ago, the Center for Rural Development in Somerset promoted tourism to boost the economy with the concept that the counties consider themselves not as an individual county, but as part of a corridor offering tourism opportunities. I think there were at least 40 counties grouped in corridors of six counties in this major tourism project called TOURSEKY. Adair County was with five other counties. We worked together on numerous projects, one of which was the barn quilts. Sue Stivers composed a brochure showing photos and descriptions of barn quilts of our corridor. It was entitled "stitched together." She also had additional wooden squares made and painted of quilt patterns, in addition to the ones on barns. These are now displayed in the barn at Homeplace. It was Phil Hannah's idea to hang them there with explanations of the patterns. The Center for Rural Development provided matched grant money for paint I used to paint quilts on the cement wall by the parking lot at Sav-a-Lot. The quilts pictured are the ones that were mounted in Adair County. At that time the CEO of TOURSEKY was Jeff Crowe. He promoted planting of red bud trees also. So, I painted a crow in a red bud tree as part of the wall of quilts. EXTRA: At an earlier time, Houchens was located where Sav-a-Lot is. A major fire had blackened the cement wall. REALLY BLACK!! Mike Glasgow brought a tank truck filled with water and blasted the soot away! Not only was that a matching gift-in-kind, but it was also a kind gift! The wall needs washed again, please. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-04 22:32:55 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback 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 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 January 6, 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 Tuesday, January 6, 2026:
Adair Co EMA statement on waterway spill From Grant Loy, Director Adair County Emergency Management The Adair County Emergency Management Office has been made aware of an incident that occurred on Thursday, January 1, 2026, involving a waterway near the intersection of Campbellsville Street and Fairgrounds Street in the city limits of Columbia. Adair County Emergency Management wishes to inform the public that a non-toxic spill occurred as a result of an overflow from a holding tank. There is no indication at this time of any immediate threat to public health or safety. The State Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort, the Kentucky Division of Environmental Protection, the Adair County Utilities District, and the City of Columbia Mayor's Office have all been notified and are aware of the incident. The situation is being monitored, and appropriate agencies are addressing the matter. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-04 22:30:25 | Comments
Floyd Burton, 79, Adair County, KY Floyd Burton, 79, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the home of his son. He was born October 31, 1946, in Adair County, to the late Arvil Ray and Mary Frances Pendleton Burton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Moss Burton, and the following siblings, Ralph Burton, Lewis Burton, Edgar Burton, George Burton, Jewel Burton and four in infancy. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-04 12:21:48 | Comments | See topic Obituaries
Water discoloration said to be soap, not antifreeze While the neon green color that leaked into Town Creek on New Year's Day had the appearance of antifreeze, it is reported to have been a type of soap used by the Carwash near the corner of Campbellsville and Fairground Streets which turns the water color green. The report of the leak was made by the Carwash to Frankfort so that an MSDS sheet will be available to the city. The environmental response team, division of water, Frankfort, is investigating. Columbia Adair Utilities District reports that this Town Creek water is not part of our drinking water system. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-04 01:37:46 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for January 6 In Memory Birthday, Ruby Roach, Adair County, KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Lawless, Jamestown, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bobby) Aaron, Russell Springs, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marguerite Dudley, Adair Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary J. Pike Allen, Taylor Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bertha Mae Loyall, Taylor County, KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lacy Brinton, 27, Russell County, KY (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amy Spears, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Bault Watkins, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Robin Lynn Raynor, Taylor Co., KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jon E. Frederick, 70, Cumberland Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clara Alice Sneed, Adair County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul J. Montgomery, 72, Casey County, KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Reynolds Young, 74, Burkesville, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Murphy Grimes, Casey Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Mattie Absher Lawhorn, Columbia, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Viers, 64, Elk Horn, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Cundiff, 81, Adair County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth (Betty) Benson, Russell County, KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret A. Bell Pickett, 79, Jamestown, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Smith, Cumberland Co., KYh (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, A. Jeanne Dunsmore, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arnell Hammonds, 88, Casey Co., KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Jean Burton, 71, Columbia, KY (1953-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Scott Grider, Jamestown, KY (1960-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Fisher, 48, Columbia, KY native (1974-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Jeanne McKinley, 92, formerly of Russell County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jenetta Nell Davidson Parrish, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Thomas Compton, 68, Columbia, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph L. Pyles, 81, Columbia, KY (1943-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leo Whitlock, 60, Campbellsville, KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marion Suvanna Cochran, 73, Liberty, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tijuana Lyn Durham, 58, Campbellsville, KY (1965-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vessie Lou Horton, 71, Edmonton, KY (1952-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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