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Basketball: Indians defeat Somerset, face Taylor Co. By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Monday, December 29, 2025, the Adair County Indians defeated the Somerset Briar Jumpers 74-62 at home in their final matchup of the 2025 calendar year. The Tribe struggled early, with the Briar Jumpers taking an early lead, but as the game went on the Indians pulled ahead and began creating distance between them and Somerset. Senior Dawson Gilbert led the Indians in scoring with 29 points, marked by an impressive second half scoring display. Other Indians that scored in double figures were senior Tylin George, with 21, and senior Landon Blakey, with 14. Blakey posted a double-double, earning 10 rebounds, followed by Gilbert with nine, and George with five. The Indians shot 51% from the floor and 31% from three point range. The Indians defense able to keep the Briar Jumpers shooting poorly, holding them to just 39% from the floor. The Indians will look to yet again score the ball well and temper their opponents shooting when they host arch-rival Taylor County in a 20th District matchup on Friday, January 2, 2026, in. The tip-off will follow the battle between the Cardinals and Lady Cardinals, which gets underway at 5:30pmCT in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets are available at hometownticketing.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-01 16:50:30 | Comments | See topic Sports
2025 was a huge year for Lindsey Wilson University By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University adopted a new name, community service milestones were reached, Blue Raider athletics won three national titles over one weekend and a record number of graduates were celebrated. Here's a look at the top 10 stories of 2025 at Lindsey Wilson. No. 1: Lindsey Wilson College Becomes Lindsey Wilson University In the words of Board of Trustees Chair Denny Howell of Louisville, Kentucky, "to reflect the mission, character and direction of this incredible school," the Lindsey Wilson Board of Trustees unanimously voted on April 25 for Lindsey Wilson College to become Lindsey Wilson University. "I've always been convinced that the best teaching and learning in the world happens at small, private colleges across the United States," said LWU President William T. Luckey Jr. "That is why this move does not change our mission, who we serve or what we do, but rather it reflects the dynamic nature of who we have become." The change took effect July 1, which included a celebration of more than 200 people. And from Sept. 8-12, Columbia-Adair County celebrated the new name with Lindsey Wilson Week. No. 2: Record Number of Graduates LWU graduated a record number of students in 2025. At its 121st commencement in the spring, Lindsey Wilson College awarded a total of 890 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees, the largest number of spring graduates in school history. At its 122nd commencement in the fall, Lindsey Wilson University awarded a total of 974 degrees -- 121 undergraduate degrees, 851 graduate degrees and two doctorates, the largest commencement class in school history. That added up to 1,864 graduates in 2025, also a school record. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-01 09:47:17 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Friday night brings live music to Greensburg Kyle Zornes, an Adair County native and youngest son of JD and Ellen Zornes, will be performing this Friday, January 2, from 7-10pmCT, at Tavern on the Square, 115-117 South Public Square, Greensburg. Kyle is a multi-instrumentalist and alternative-folk musician who grew up in Columbia and has made some good friends along the way, and he’ll be bringing some with him. Together, they’ll play originals and plenty of crowd favorites. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-31 19:13:08 | Comments
Great Wooded South VII: Going out West Read on for the latest installment from Billy Joe's days in the Forest Service. Click here for all the entries in the Great Wooded South series By Billy Joe Fudge The United States Forest Service was always looking for help on Western Fire Detail. We Kentucky Forest Rangers and Foresters had the training needed to, "go out West". That is what we called it back in the day. Goin' out West only had one catch! Even with all the training, we had to pass a simple physical. During the 1970s and 80s, the physical was an "either-or" fitness test. The way I remember it, you could run one and a half miles in under 12 minutes or pass a heart rate recovery test after a period of 5 minutes stepping up onto and back down off a 16 inch step. Each step was made to the steady beat of a metronome, that was set at a particular number of beats per minute. I smoked two packs of Marlboro and drank 6 to 12 cans of Pepsi a day and couldn't pass the maximum acceptable heart rate before performing the step exercise! I had no problem running the distance, however, so I always did that instead. My first trip out West began on a connecting flight to Knoxville from Lexington. It was my first flight on a commercial jet and was quite an experience. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-31 15:31:52 | Comments | See topic Great Wooded South by Billy Joe Fudge
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Letter: Looking for memories of Mabel Blankenship Beverly Mattingly writes: My grandma was well known in Adair County for her gifts... and I was trying to find more stories from people that knew her as well.. I was wondering how I can find them? Her name is Mabel Simpson or Mabel Blankenship (married names). She lived in Adair County. Her kids were Clemadine, Bessie, L.C Simpson, Jr Lumpkin, Janie Brummett, and Marshal Simpson (he has a lot of stories too).Comments re: Please use the CM Comment Form to share your memories of Mabel Blankenship. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-31 15:17:27 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
KY Rural Health Transformation Plan accepted in full From Scottie Ellis/Beth Fisher Frankfort, KY - On December 29, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky's Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHTP) was accepted in full by the Trump administration, securing $212.9 million in funding to lessen the impacts of recent federal cuts and help support health care in Kentucky's rural communities. The funding was authorized by Congress earlier this year (2025) and administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. "Health care is a basic human right, and it was a priority for me and my administration to submit this application and fight for funding to support our rural health communities - especially following the passage of devastating Medicaid cuts," said Gov. Beshear. "I am proud our community-driven plan was accepted in full and now $212.9 million will help provide our fellow Kentuckians with the quality care they need and deserve." Kentucky's plan was developed by the Beshear administration in partnership with health partners from across the state and will use the $212.9 million over five years to help address the unique challenges rural Kentucky faces, including high rates of chronic conditions, maternity care deserts and gaps in coverage for oral care, emergency services and behavioral health. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-31 15:08:03 | Comments | See topic Health Care
Carol Perkins: The Ski Trip (Part 1 of 5) Previous Column: One Voice By Carol Perkins "We need to try something new each year," I said to my husband, Guy, on my birthday. "We can go skiing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and maybe take a ride in a hot air balloon." He saw nothing wrong with what we were doing now. When high school students at the school where I taught, along with a few teachers, planned a midnight trip to Ski Butler, a resort with man-made snow not too far from Louisville, Kentucky, I insisted we go. I invited my best friend Judy to join us. "We've never been on a pair of skis!" Guy declared, emphasizing the word NEVER. "People get killed who know what they're doing." "I know, but how hard can it be? I see little kids skiing on TV." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-31 15:06:10 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
New Year's Superstitions From Mike Watson Mike sends the following New Year's Rules to follow moving into 2026... Open the windows and/or doors just before midnight to usher the Old Year out and the New Year in. Wake up early on New Year's day. Meet the New Year head on. Have cash money on hand as you enter the New Year to ensure prosperity all year. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-31 14:56:45 | Comments | See topic Mike Watson - History
Bliss Club to meet Jan 8 From Shannon Steveson Bliss Club will hold their next monthly meeting at 11:30amCT on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Everyone is welcome. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-31 14:53:42 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Reminder: Last day to change party affiliation Wednesday, December 31, 2025, is the last day to change your political party affiliation and be eligible to vote in that political party's 2026 primary election. (KRS 116.055). Changes can be made online, no later than 11:59pmET. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-31 14:47:53 | Comments | See topic Politics
Retirement party honors Raydean Burton Raydean Burton was honored Tuesday on her retirement after 15 years of service in the Adair County Sheriff’s Office. She began working with the team when the Courthouse was moved to the new Judicial Center. In her career, Raydean worked under four different Sheriffs. Her coworkers and family surprised her with the special event and a keepsake plaque for her years of service and dedication. Family turned out to be with her also. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-31 03:09:24 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: We can still roast chestnuts Jennifer Parker writes: I just read the article regarding roasting chestnuts. My childhood memories flooded back as I read it. My mother was British and came to the US after WW2 and met my father and they married. We grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains of CA. Each Christmas she would purchase chestnuts and make chestnut stuffing for our Christmas turkey (Maybe on occasion for our Thanksgiving turkey as well), as she had done as a tradition "back home".Comments re: We can still roast chestnuts on an open fire Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-30 18:04:40 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Columbia City Council to meet Jan 5 From Tiffany Collins The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 5pmCT on Monday, January 5, 2026, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. In addition to regular business, items on the agenda include opening bids for a Gas Department dump truck and changes to the SRO Contract. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-30 17:59:20 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 1 Happy Anniversary, Adam and Karen Darnell (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Donna and Charlie Parnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Dwayne and Debbie Martin (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, James and Tonya Feese (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Wesley Bennett (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Benji Coffey (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Frausto | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Maynard (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Conner Wayne Chrisman (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie Copeland | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dale Johnson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joey McClister (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Dean | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ken Hill | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Landon Corbin (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Loretta Turner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael R. Jones | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rita Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Eleanor Stevens Brock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Taylor Calhoun | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teresa Milby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Vera Raines (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Willie Wooley (1986) | (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.
Basketball: Lady Indians win again in Kelly Holiday Classic By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Monday, December 29, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians Varsity Basketball team wrapped up their time in Bourbon County with a 67-53 win over Fleming County in the Kelly Holiday Classic. The team ended as the third place finisher overall in the Holiday Classic, behind Lyon County and Boyd County. The Tribe ended the tournament ahead of host Bourbon County, Johnson Central, Montgomery County, East Carter, in addition to Fleming County. The Lady Indians accomplishments at this tournament are impressive as they fished towards the top of a very tough field. Coming into the tournament, the Indians' opponents had a combined 32-18 record. The team will have gained valuable experience from their time in Bourbon County, which should help them as they face district rival Taylor County (7-1) at 5:30pmCT on Friday, January 2, 2025, back at home in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets are available at hometownticketing.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-30 17:45:14 | Comments | See topic Sports
Kentucky reports first pediatric influenza death this season From Kendra Steele/Beth Fisher Frankfort, KY - On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, state health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced that a Kentucky child has died from influenza (flu). This is the first pediatric flu death this season. The child, who lived in Kenton County, had not received this season's flu vaccine. The flu vaccine is the best way to protect against influenza. "Team Kentucky is deeply saddened by the loss of a child to influenza," said Dr. Steven Stack, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. "Our hearts are with the family during this incredibly difficult time. This is a heartbreaking reminder that the flu is not always a mild illness, especially for young children and people with high-risk medical conditions." Seasonal influenza is increasing across the commonwealth, especially among children. The Kentucky Department for Public Health reports that emergency department visits and hospitalizations for the flu among children younger than 5 are higher than they were a year ago. The Kentucky Department for Public Health shares data on respiratory virus activity in Kentucky through its Respiratory Disease Data Dashboard and other resources available at chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/Pages/RespiratoryDiseases.aspx. "While flu activity is increasing across Kentucky, there are proven steps families can take to protect their loved ones," said Dr. John Langefeld, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health. "The flu vaccine is safe, effective and widely available. It is the best way to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-30 17:36:17 | Comments | See topic Health Care
Letter: Downtown Columbia on Tuesday Billy Joe Fudge asks: Wonder why Downtown has been inundated with semis all morning?Use the CM Comment Form to send in your answer. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-30 17:33:20 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Mayor Hoots delivers 2025 End of the Year Address In an End of the Year Address for 2025, originally delivered as a video message on her facebook page, Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots reflected on a year of progress, resilience, and community pride for the City of Columbia, thanking city staff, partners, and residents for their support. Highlights included:
Full transcript of Mayor Hoots' End of the Year Address: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-30 17:31:24 | Comments | See topic Local Government 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 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking. On the hot bar today, Thursday, January 1, 2026 Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Thursday Special: Enchiladas Rancheras 3 cheese enchiladas topped with pork cooked with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and enchilada sauce, served with a salad. $8.50 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.
Red-throated Loon spotted at Corbin's Bend According to e-bird's rare bird alert for Kentucky, birder Jeffery Sole reported a Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata) at Corbin's Bend this morning, Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The location link for the sighting is maps.google.com. According to the All About Birds entry for the Red-throated Loon, they are sometimes spotted in the Great Lakes region during migration, but are not frequently seen in Kentucky. In addition to the Red-throated Loon, Sole's lengthy checklist today included two flocks of sandhill cranes, plus grebes, common loons, bald eagles, and dozens of other species. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-30 16:53:54 | Comments
Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower - local ties Annita Dial of Columbia shared a fascinating historical and personal presentation titled, “The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower—John Howland—and His Adventure from the Old World to the New,” at a recent Adair County Genealogical Society meeting - and the fact that John Howland is connected to her own family. Dial, now a member of the Mayflower Society, presented research tracing her family lineage more than 400 years back to Mayflower passenger John Howland, the subject of that book. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-30 13:06:27 | Comments | See topic Local History
Extension District Board to meet Jan 8 From Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources The Adair County Extension District Board will meet at 4pmCT on Thursday, January 8, 2026, 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. 2025-12-29 11:07:39 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for January 1 In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Diane Edwards, Green Co., KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Earl Walters, Somerset, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delores Clements Carrier, Liberty, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Leon Tungate, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Lee Harris Durham, Green Co., KY (1932-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Lewis McClister (1956-2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. Troutman, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Hedgespeth, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen McElroy, Russell Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lou Dean, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Theda Ganal Polston Baker, Cumberland Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ancil Lane, Taylor County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joann Bottom, Russell County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oreta Ann Tucker, 66, Russell County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Johnson, Adair County, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Roy Muncie, Taylor Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Pearl Smiley, Adair Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorkis F. Burton, Adair County, KY (1964-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Lee Burris, Hustonville, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lola Shaffer, 95, Adair County, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby A. Gaddie, 72, Taylor County, KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Welby (Jimmy) Baker, Cumberland Co. KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Leland Sammons, 73, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Roe Tucker, 73, Russell County, KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas Coy Wolford, 70, Casey Co., KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vena Raines, 79, Adair Co., KY/Wayne native (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Cundiff, 64, Adair County, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Gene Flatt, 54, Russell Springs, KY (1967-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carmelita Mascarenas, 70, Taylor Co., KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Sayers, 68, Casey County, KY (1951-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Keith Dyer, 70, Adair County, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethel Faye Braddock, 53, Burkesville, KY (1968-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Ruth Simpson, 90, Russell Springs, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Guinevere Elaine Jones, 82, Greensburg, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Henry Dotson, 73, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitchell Howard Collings, 63, Greensburg, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Janes Waggener, 81, Columbia, KY native (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert K. Reff, 76, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald W. Upton, 51, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Payton, 62, Casey County, KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Billy Ray) Wethington, 75, Liberty, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
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