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Schools to release at NoonCT on Friday

From Jason Faulkner, Superintendent
Adair County Schools

Due to the Adair County Boy's Basketball team's advancement to the Kentucky 2A Championships in Owensboro, Adair County Schools will be releasing at NoonCT on Friday, January 16, 2026. Our boys will play in the first round of the state tournament at 5pmCT. We encourage all that can to come to Owensboro and support our team.


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2026-01-13 17:00:45 | Comments | See topic Sports


Birds of Kentucky: Canada Geese


2026-01-13 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
A pair of Canada Geese make a water landing.


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42 Candidates now on the ballot for May Primary

42 candidates have entered the race for 22 Adair County offices as of the January 9, 2026, filing deadline.

Several candidates will face no opposition in the primary, making them the presumptive party candidate in the General Election, including the only two Democrats to file in any races. One candidate for Magistrate and most of the candidates for Constable (listed lower on the page) will run unopposed in the primary. The rest of the unopposed candidates are:
  • Todd D. Davenport (D), County Judge/Executive
  • James E. Bennett (D), Magistrate District 3
  • Patricia Robin Lewis (R), Coroner
  • Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin (R), County Attorney
  • Buddy Powell (R), Jailer
  • Landon Thomas Edwards (R), Property Valuation Administrator
  • Michael E Mckinney (R), Surveyor
There is still time for candidates to file for races that don't have primary voting, such as City Council, School Board, and Soil Conservation Officer, and for nonpartisan & independent candidates to file for all races. The deadline to file for the General Election is June 2, 2026, before 4pmCT.

The candidates for County Judge/Executive, Sheriff, and County Clerk will all face primary opposition:
  • Larry Russell Bryant (R), County Judge/Executive
  • Gale B. Cowan (R), County Judge/Executive
  • Chris Reeder (R), County Judge/Executive
  • Joey Keith (R), Sheriff
  • Gary Roy (R), Sheriff
  • Rodger Dale Young (R), Sheriff
  • Destiny Greer (R), County Clerk
  • Nadalie Inscho (R), County Clerk
Most candidates for Constable will face no opposition in the primary, while all of the Magistrate races except District 5 will be contested in the May Primary Election.


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2026-01-13 16:58:32 | Comments | See topic Politics

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 56 F
Casey: 55 · Cumberland: 59 · Green: 54
Metcalfe: 55 · Russell: 57 · Taylor: 54
Updated at 4:00pm Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  High/Low: 58 F / 31 F
SLP: 1009
Wind: SSW at 6
Dewpoint: 30 F
Relative Humidity: 36.99%
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


Agenda for Jan 15 School Board meeting

From Carolee Lloyd
Admin. Assistant to Superintendent/Human Resource Director
Adair County Board of Education

The Adair County Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Adair County Board of Education Building, 1204 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-01-13 16:35:50 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Basketball: Indians head to Monroe Co. on Tuesday

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team travels to face the Monroe County Falcons (10-4).

The Indians come off a 63-60 win over Taylor County, while the Falcons come off a 48-42 win over Barren County. The Falcons and the Tribe share three mutual opponents. Both have faced Cumberland County, Barren County, and Russell County. Monroe County lost at home, 70-59, to Cumberland County, won 48-42 at home against Barren County, and won 59-49 at home against Russell County. Meanwhile, the Indians defeated Cumberland County 71-66 at home, defeated Barren County 89-74 at home, and beat Russell County 83-80 on the road.

The names to watch from Monroe County are seniors Brison Nuckolas and Branson Williams, who are averaging 17.3 and 12.8 points per game respectively. Nuckols is also top 20 in the state in free throw percentage at the moment, averaging 85.5% from the line.

Williams is the Falcons' major threat in the post, and is averaging nearly a double-double, with a team-leading 9.8 rebounds per game to go along with his 12.8 points. The key for the Indians tonight will be an efficient offense that can dump points and overwhelm the Falcons.

Monroe County has the 22nd best defense in the state of Kentucky, giving up just over 50 points per game, while the Indians have the 14th best offense in the state, averaging 75 point per game. One of them will have to give in this matchup.

The game will follow the battle between the Lady Indians and the Lady Falcons. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pmCT on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Monroe County High School, 755 Old Mulkey Rd, Tompkinsville, KY.


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2026-01-13 13:25:36 | Comments | See topic Sports

Events scheduled for today, January 13, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY
Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 (ID:70129 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
NoonCTChamber of Commerce meeting
County Judge Executive Larry Bryant will give the annual State of the County Address (ID:70145 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:00pmCTAdair Co. Fiscal Court meeting (click for agenda) (ID:70164 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Basketball: Indians at Monroe Co. (ID:70168 | 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.

Basketball: Anika Jennings in the paint


2026-01-13 - Hodgenville, KY - Photo by Trey Stephens.
Junior Anika Jennings goes above three LaRue County defenders to score a bucket in the Lady Indians win over the Lady Hawks 61-15 in Hodgenville on Monday, January 12, 2026.


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Basketball: Lady Indians win 4th straight

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Monday, January 12, 2026, the Adair County Lady Indians dominated the LaRue County Lady Hawks, scoring an impressive 61-15 win in Hodgenville.

The game started out with the two teams battling to a six point difference after the first quarter, 16-10 in favor of Adair County. But the distance between the teams quickly grew as the Lady Indians stretched their advantage to 21 by halftime, 35-14. Adair County then fully shut down the LaRue County offense, holding them scoreless for the entire third quarter. The Lady Indians scored 19 more to gain a 40 point advantage going into the fourth quarter. The smothering defense from the Tribe continued in the fourth quarter. The team eventually surrendered just one additional point to LaRue County for the entire 2nd half, by far the most impressive defensive performance I have ever seen in person.

Adair County's offense, on the other hand, scored seven in the final period to bring the final score to 61-15. Ila Loy led the scoring for Adair County with 18, followed by Reese Bardin with 14, and Kinzlee Akin with 9.

The team has now won four straight games and improves to 8-5 on the season, continuing their incredible success on the road. The Lady Indians are 7-2 when playing away from home this season. They will be back on the road to face the Monroe County Lady Falcons (10-5) on at 6pmCT on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.


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2026-01-13 13:13:53 | Comments | See topic Sports

Bennett, Kemp are Student Leaders at Lindsey Wilson University

By Duane Bonifer

Two Adair County residents have leadership positions this school year at Lindsey Wilson University:
  • Addie Bennett '28 of Columbia is a commuter representative with the Lindsey Wilson Student Government Association for the 2025-26 school year. Bennett is a human services and counseling and psychology double major.

  • Sadie Kemp '26 of Columbia is vice president of Lindsey Wilson's senior class and a member of the Lindsey Wilson Student Government Association. She is an elementary education major.
The Lindsey Wilson Student Government Association is responsible for coordinating student clubs and organizations, student development, and student leadership. In addition to serving as a voice for student concerns and needs, the Lindsey Wilson Student Government Association assists with planning, promoting and organizing student activities and community service projects.


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2026-01-13 08:24:29 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Madison Curry Named to President's List at UC

Retired Adair County educator Phyllis Curry shared good news that her granddaughter Madison Curry has been named to the President's List for the fall 2025 semester in recognition of academic performance at University of the Cumberlands.

To be eligible for the President's List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (a full course load), maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.0 for the semester, receive an "A" grade in UC Engage, and be in good academic standing. Congratulations, Madison!


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2026-01-12 22:40:53 | Comments | See topic Education

VFW Post 6097 Columbia


2026-01-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Joe Hare.
On Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10amCT, Doc Cook will be at VFW 6097 500 Greenhills Road Columbia KY to assist any veteran needing assistance with VA claims. This is for ANY veteran needing help and is on a first come first served basis.


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County Clerk to be closed for Martin Luther King Day

From Lisa Greer
Adair County Clerk

The Adair County Clerk's Office will be closed on Saturday, January 17, 2026, and Monday January 19, 2026, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.


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2026-01-12 21:43:34 | Comments | See topic Local Government

KY General Fund and Road Fund receipts for Dec 2025

Frankfort, KY - State Budget Director John Hicks reported on Monday, January 12, 2026, that December's General Fund receipts totaled $1,525.4 million, a 3.4 percent decrease in collections compared to December 2024 totals. The official revenue forecast calls for General Fund revenues to decline by 1.3 percent in FY26. Based on year-to-date collections, revenues can fall 1.9 percent over the final six months of the fiscal year and meet the estimate.

Regarding December General Fund revenues, Hicks noted that "Receipts were $53.4 million less than what was collected in December 2024 due to a $60.7 million decline in the major business taxes and the timing of receipts from the public service component of the state property taxes, which are expected to be received in January. December receipts had increases in the largest two accounts, individual income and sales and use taxes. Individual income receipts grew 4.2 percent, including a 6.1 percent growth in withholding taxes. Sales and use tax collections rose by 2.5 percent. Both wages and spending grew for the month and have anchored General Fund collections through the first half of FY26."


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2026-01-12 21:42:12 | Comments | See topic Kentucky

Revised Little League schedule

From Daniel Hedges

This is the revision to the schedule based on a couple of events. One--this Thursday, January 15, 2026, games are on as normal. Two--I have had something personal come up one Sunday, January 25, 2026, and can't have games. Three--One night several people are going to a WKU game involving a former player, and I am attending as well.

This schedule gets us all 6 games. That is what we have had in the last two years. If we have snow, I will make it up and this gives us time in February to make it up.

Monday January 19, 2026:
  • K-1 5:30 Black Indians vs. Blue Indians
  • K-1 6:30 Blue Indians vs. Gray Indians
  • K-1 7:30 Red Indians vs Orange Indians


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2026-01-12 21:33:59 | Comments | See topic Sports

VA Service Officer coming to VFW 6097

From Joe Hare, PIO
VFW Post 6097

On Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10amCT, Doc Cook will be at VFW 6097 500 Greenhills Road Columbia KY to assist any veteran needing assistance with VA claims. This is for ANY veteran needing help and is on a first come first served basis.

Be sure and bring the latest paper work from VA if you have existing claim(s) or a copy of your DD-214 or similar discharge info if you are not yet in VA system. We encourage all vets to enter the VA system.


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2026-01-12 13:00:44 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

LWU: Bennett and Kemp are student leaders


2026-01-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Addie Bennett '28 of Columbia (left) is a commuter representative with the Lindsey Wilson Student Government Association for the 2025-26 school year. Bennett is a human services and counseling and psychology double major at the university.

Sadie Kemp '26 of Columbia (right) is vice president of the Lindsey Wilson senior class and a member of the Lindsey Wilson Student Government Association. She is an elementary education major at the university.


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Adair Chamber, Tourism and EDA in Lexington

From Adair Tourism Director Paige Nickel

Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Economic Development were represented at the 31st annual Kentucky Chamber Day dinner in Lexington Thursday. It is an event to celebrate businesses and services, and to focus on how state government is working in their interest.

Starting the program was KET's Renee Shaw, Miss Kentucky sang My Ole Kentucky Home and Adair County's own Hilda Legg led the prayer. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear came onto the stage to a Tyler Childers song and gave a great speech.


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2026-01-12 11:13:54 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce

Ryan Hoots: UK Mens Basketball showing up

By Ryan Hoots,
Sports Writer and Director of Sports Media for Untdwestd.com


(LEXINGTON) - So. Kentucky finally showed up to play like a team that actually wants to be good. You know that feeling when your car almost stalls at a stop sign, then suddenly rockets past everyone on the highway? That was Saturday night in Rupp. After looking like they left their skill in the locker room for the first five minutes, UK uncorked a performance that made Mississippi States six-game win streak feel like it was an aberration.

Lets set the scene: the Bulldogs jump out early, because, of course they dowith a 12-point lead that probably had some folks wondering if the Cats were playing without a heart (the boo birds ringing from the Rafters of Rupp would agree). But then the Wildcats decided it wasnt going to be that kind of night, they changed the tone completely.


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2026-01-12 10:53:17 | Comments | See topic Sports

Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 13
Happy Anniversary, Robbin and Beverly Redmon (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Anthony Holmes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Becky Franklin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Becky Shanklin Huffman (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brooklyn Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bruce Wilson (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cindy Walker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Della Harmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elayna Claire Popplewell (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Melton Scholl | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ethan Lane Collins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Fredia Melton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gayle P. Rogers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeanette Page | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Leila Jones | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marsha Beard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matthew Alan Jessie (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Harris (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Owens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shawn Shirley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Suzanne Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tammy Burchett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wesley "Chandler" Staten (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wyatt Edward Franklin (2005) | (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.

More details on upcoming Farmers Market meetings

By Donna Jones

Welcome to Farmers Market on the Square. If you are interested in becoming a vendor for the season of 2026, you will need to attend the following meetings as we prepare for the season:
  • First Meeting: Thursday, January 22, 2026. Application will be available for you to submit to become a vendor for the season. We will not be taking any dues at this meeting, we will take them at the March meeting. Renewing your certification.

  • Second Meeting: Thursday, February 26, 2026. Return your application to the market manager. Discuss classes needed to achieve certification.

  • Third Meeting: Thursday, March 26, 2026. Pay Dues for the season. Training for Senior and WIC vouchers. Opening date
Each meeting will take place at 5pmCT at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. If you have any questions about the market or becoming a vendor, you may call the market manager at 270-634-2125.


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2026-01-12 10:13:23 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

Letter: Check out the Owensboro Sassafras tree

William Feese sends a tip for Basketball travelers to add to their Owensboro Itenerary:
Friday, when you go to the game (and after you've had your fill of Owensboro's famous barbecue), you might want to drive down Frederica Street toward the Ohio River to see the world's largest Sassafras tree.
visitowensboro.com says, "The largest known Sassafras tree in the world, approximately 300 years old, is located on one of the main streets of Owensboro, in the 2100 block of Frederica Street. The tree measures over 100 feet tall and 21 feet in circumference."


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2026-01-12 10:08:08 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Basketball: Lady Indians dominant against Larue


2026-01-12 - Hodgenville, KY - Photo by Trey Stephens.
The Adair County Lady Indians lead the LaRue County Lady Hawks 35-14 at the half, on their way to a dominating 61-15 victory on the road in Hodgenville on Monday evening, January 12, 2026.


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Basketball: Lady Indians head to Larue Co.

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Adair County Lady Indians travel to Hodgenville to face the LaRue County Lady Hawks (4-10) on the road tonight.

The Lady Indians come in as winners of three straight, most recently a 51-40 home win over the Casey County Lady Rebels. Meanwhile, the Lady Hawks come into this one having lost five straight, most recently a 51-29 road loss to Marion County. Marion County is the lone mutual opponent for the two teams. The Lady Indians defeated Marion County 46-29 on the road back in mid-December.

Tonight's game is the embarkation of a three-game road trip journey for the Lady Indians. After their trip to face the Lady Hawks, they travel to Tompkinsville to face Monroe County as part of a girl-boy double-header on Tuesday, before heading to Monticello on Monday, January 19, 2026, to face Wayne County.

The Tribe will look to keep their winning ways going as they face LaRue County with varsity tip off scheduled for 7pmCT tonight, Monday, January 12, 2026, at LaRue County High School, 925 S Lincoln Blvd., Hodgenville, KY.


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2026-01-12 10:02:39 | Comments | See topic Sports

New Lindsey Wilson University license plate available

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University supporters in Kentucky can show off their Blue Raider pride and the university's new look when they hit the road in 2026. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has released a new edition of the Lindsey Wilson license plate, which features the university's new logo and four words from its mission statement, "every student, every day."

The initial cost of the license plate is $44 and the renewal cost is $31; $10 from each plate goes to the Lindsey Wilson general scholarship fund. The license plate can also be personalized with up to six characters for an additional $25 annual fee.

"This is such a great way for Lindsey Wilson's alumni and friends in Kentucky to show their Blue Raider pride wherever they go," said Director of Alumni Relations Allison Cross '09. "Not only do you get to spread the Lindsey Wilson message throughout the commonwealth and beyond, but you also help Lindsey Wilson students by supporting scholarships."

Lindsey Wilson unveiled a new seal and logo on July 1, 2025, to celebrate the school's transition from college to university. The new logo and seal were created by Bowstring, a Philadelphia-based global creative content studio.

To get a Lindsey Wilson license plate, visit your county clerk's office or go to drive.ky.gov.


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2026-01-12 09:52:40 | 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
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


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 January 13, 2026:
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
Lunch: Cheeseburger on Bun or, Orange Chicken, Fried Rice, Asian Veggies Fortune Cookie Applesauce Cup, Fresh Fruit Options

ACHS and ACMS menu for January 13, 2026:
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
Lunch: Orange Chicken, Fried Rice, Asian Veggies Fortune Cookie 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, January 13, 2026:
Pinto beans with ham, greens, cornbread, fruit, milk, V8 juice



Basketball: Indians advance to 2A State Championship play

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Saturday, January 10, 2026, the Adair County Indians defeated the Taylor County Cardinals 63-60 in the 2A Section 4 Final in Lebanon. The game was razor-thin throughout, with a one point gap at the half in favor of the Tribe, 30-29. The game stayed just as close, with the Indians leading 46-44, at the end of the third quarter. The Indians once again outlasted Taylor County down the stretch, and secure a one-possession win.

Dawson Gilbert lead the scoring for Adair County, with 19, followed by Tylin George with 18, and Landon Blakey with 11. Blakey lead the team in rebounds, with an impressive 14 boards, followed by John Shehan with 10 and Tylin George with eight. The team shot 39% from the floor and 32% from three point range.

A good team needs to be able to win not only when they are playing well, not only when their shots are falling, not only when they can gather rhythm, but a good team needs to be able to win when they are in a rock fight of a game. The Indians were able to edge out a win while shooting a dreadful 39% from the floor, the worst they have shot in any game this season, and that kind of toughness and grit is something that the Tribe will need if they want to win tough games down the stretch and in the postseason.

Adair County moves on to the H&W Dukes Kentucky 2A State Championship, where they will face Bell County (12-2) in the first round. Tip-off is scheduled for 5pmCT on Friday, January, 16, 2026, in Owensboro.

Prior to the trip to Owensboro, the Indians will have to travel to Tompkinsville to face the Monroe County Hawks (9-4). The Hawks have become an annual opponent for Adair County as they have faced off in each of the last six seasons, and twice in the 2020/2021 season. The battle between the Indians and Hawks will get underway following a battle between the Lady Indians and the Lady Hawks, which is set to begin at 6pmCT on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.


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2026-01-12 09:48:36 | Comments | See topic Sports

Cheatham believes national budget can be fixed

Retired Taylor County educator Frank Cheatham shared the following thoughts recently about America's budget problems and one expert's opinion on how to fix them.

"I could end the deficit in 5 minutes," Warren Buffett told CNBC. "You just pass a law that says that anytime there is a deficit of more than 3% of GDP, all sitting members of Congress are ineligible for re-election. The 26th amendment (granting the right to vote for 18 year-olds) took only 3 months and 8 days to be ratified! Why? Simple! The people demanded it. That was in 1971... before computers, e-mail, cell phones, etc. Of the 27 amendments to the Constitution, seven (7) took 1 year or less to become the law of the land... all because of public pressure.


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2026-01-10 20:41:14 | Comments

Adair connections at state Chamber Day dinner


2026-01-12 - Lexington, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Deputy ACJE Bridget Compton, center, visited with friends in government William Hunt and Julie Harris of the City of Somerset at the annual state Chamber of Commerce day Thursday.


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UK launches Forage Testing Program for livestock farmers

From Madison Pergrem Cannon

Frankfort, KY - The University of Kentucky Division of Regulatory Services (UKDRS), in collaboration with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) and the Cooperative Extension Service, has officially launched its Forage Testing Program to help Kentucky producers improve livestock nutrition, reduce feed costs, and promote sustainable agriculture.

With support from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund, trial testing began in September 2025, and the program is now fully operational, offering comprehensive nutritional analysis of forages.


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2026-01-10 12:21:06 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service


Remembrances for January 13
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Ben Spencer, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Robertson Blakeman, Green County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delena Jessie Mann, Columbia, KY(1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garnett Henderson, 85, Taylor Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy E. Melton, Adair Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Katherine Campbell Green Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer "Buddy" Hoosier, Jr.Taylor Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leola Sallee, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James W. Sears, Russell County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rick Caldwell, 56, Adair County, KY (1957-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darril Streeval, Casey Co., KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, R.T. Cave, Adair County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Kessler, Portland, Adair Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Grider, 41, Russell County, KY, Adair native (1973-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George B. Whitmore Jr., Casey Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Skyler Paije Lee Curry, 22, Green Co., KY (1993-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Albert Chandler Underwood, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer R. Halsell, 83, Russell County, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Evelyn Christine Craft, 72, Burkesville, KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Burnice Louise (Mama E.) Parker, 90, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jesse Burchett, 55, Russell Co., KY (1962-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pansy Dyer, 65, Cumberland County, KY (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Cook, 79, Adair County, KY/Russell County, KY native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sherfield Thomas DeSpain, 76, Green County, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Franklin Ardell Carper, Green County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ricky Lee Roy, 49, Windsor, Casey Co., KY (1968-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loenell Shipp, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Lois Rigney, 88, Adair County, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Argle Coffee Meeks, 85, Windsor, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arthur Giles, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn M. Polston, 69, Jamestown, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Claudia Jan Donnell, 70, Breeding, KY (1953-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clayton Compton (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edwin Clifton Roy, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye Stotts, 69, Columbia, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hollie Kinnett (1902) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Ella Collins, 82, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Lee Hamlett, 74, Columbia, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger D. (Big Roger) Myers, Sr., 64, Columbia, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Parson, 74, Columbia, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 































 
 
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