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Basketball: Indians travel to Bardstown on Tuesday By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Indians (15-5) will face the Bardstown Tigers (8-10) on the road tonight. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30pmCT on February 3, 2026, at Bardstown High School, 400 N 5th St., Bardstown, KY. Tickets are $9, and can be purchased online at gofan.co. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-03 15:43:08 | Comments | See topic Sports
Tate Inc. announces increase in Barren Co. investment From Scottie Ellis/Brandon Mattingly Glasgow, KY - On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and company leaders from Tate Inc. to celebrate the largest job creation project in Barren County in 18 years. The new $76 million facility will be the company's largest site worldwide and create 400 new manufacturing jobs once fully operational. "I'm thrilled to welcome Tate to their New Kentucky Home in Glasgow," said Gov. Beshear. "This is the largest job creation project that Barren County has seen in nearly 20 years, and our skilled workforce is ready to step in. I want to thank the leaders at Tate for choosing to invest in the commonwealth and look forward to seeing their success and future growth." The investment was initially announced in October 2025 during the Governor's visit to Kingspan Group PLC in Ireland (the parent company of Tate) and has since increased. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-03 14:07:46 | Comments
ASCEND is an acronym for educational values Joyce Coomer wrote to ask, "What does ASCEND stand for?" in the December School Board report. Sarah Hatton, Director of Secondary Instruction for Adair County Schools, says, "Our ASCEND award sprang from identifying and celebrating our Adair County Schools core values, which are key components of our district vision to prepare students for lifelong success." ASCEND as the acronym rose from what administrators envisioned as celebrating the core values highlighted in bold below:
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Boil Water Advisory lifted for LWU Campus From Columbia/Adair Utilities District February 03, 2026 As of 12:28 pm on February 03, 2026 the Boil Water Advisory for all consumers on Lindsey Wilson University campus has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-03 13:47:36 | Comments  Events scheduled for today, February 3, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Save-a-Lot store closing downtown Columbia location Downtown shoppers are disappointed to be losing Save-a-Lot from Columbia. It has remained open and in walking distance for many who live in the surrounding neighborhoods, including Burkesville Street, Fortune Street, Guardian Street, Hurt Street and beyond. The Store was originally the Houchens location. Save-a-Lot shelves are getting more limited every day. Official closing date will be February 25, 2026. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-03 12:37:33 | Comments
Great Wooded South X: Going Out West, Part IV Read on for the latest installment from Billy Joe's days in the Kentucky Division of Forestry. Click here for all the entries in the Great Wooded South series By Billy Joe Fudge My first impression with California was remarkably similar to my first impression of Idaho, and could be summed up in one word, "dry"! Relative humidity is defined as the amount of moisture in the air compared to the amount of moisture the air can hold at a given temperature. During the Summer drought of 1988 in Kentucky, the relative humidity dropped to modern, record low levels for Summer of just north of 20%. These percentages are nothing unusual during frigid temperatures of single digits and below zero when the cold temperatures squeeze much of the moisture from the air. However, during hot drought conditions in the West, relative humidities can drop into the single digits during the day and rise very little at night. I know if you have never experienced those low humidities during hot weather, you are presently wondering, "What's the big deal?" Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-03 11:38:18 | Comments | See topic Great Wooded South by Billy Joe Fudge
Chamber of Commerce to meet Feb 10 From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots will deliver the "State of the City" address at the next monthly meeting of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce, scheduled for NoonCT on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Hodge Center, Lindsey Wilson University (directly across from the Dining Center). Parking will be available all around the area! We hope to see you there! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-03 11:32:06 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce 
Letter: Thoughts on the naming of birds Billy Joe Fudge writes: "Maybe its name is less indicative of a diet of only flies but of an all encompassing diet of insects that fly."Comments re: Birds of Kentucky: Great Crested Flycatcher Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-03 11:26:10 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback 
KSP: Post 15 to conduct traffic safety checkpoints From Trooper Jonathan Houk Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. A complete list of traffic safety checkpoint locations can be found at the following link: https://www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/post15checkpoints. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-03 09:25:25 | Comments 
Focus on health, safety at this year's Farm Machinery Show From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - Farmer appreciation and a focus on farmers' health will be the mission for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's (KDA) Raising Hope, Safety, Health, and Rescue Program at the 60th National Farm Machinery Show. The show, set for February 11-14, 2026, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, is the country's largest indoor farm show with more than 900 vendors. It brings thousands out to see the most complete selection of cutting-edge agricultural products, equipment, and services available in the farming industry. KDA's Raising Hope, a program that focuses on farm safety, farmer's health, and farm rescue, is using the popularity of the show to get a message to farmers and their families. In addition to farm safety exhibits and rescue exhibits, Raising Hope is partnering with several agencies to offer health and safety services and information to help farmers and agricultural producers remain at their physical best, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell announced. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-03 09:16:36 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden 
Coroner statement on weather-related fatality The Adair County Coroner's Office is investigating a weather-related fatal incident that occurred on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in the Northern part of Adair County. On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 0805 hours, the Adair County Ambulance Service responded to the scene of incident and transported a 75 year old female to TJ Health Columbia Emergency Room, where care was continued until time of death at 1313 hours. The coroner's office was notified, and the deceased was sent for autopsy at the state Medical Examiner's Office to determine official cause of death. The Coroner's Office said, "We express our sympathy to the family and ask the community to respect their privacy during this time." Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-03 09:14:26 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports 
Tommy Druen: Same person, different contexts Previous Column: Change is hard By Tommy Druen Years ago, I was channel surfing when I stumbled across an old movie called "Murder in Coweta County." Johnny Cash played a Georgia sheriff, and Andy Griffith--yes, that Andy Griffith--played the villain, a wealthy landowner named John Wallace who thought he was above the law. I couldn't look away. Here was Sheriff Andy Taylor, America's beloved small-town lawman. Here was Matlock, the folksy defense attorney who always got to the truth. And he was playing a cold-blooded killer who murdered a man and tried to cover it up with the arrogance of someone who'd gotten away with everything his whole life. The most unsettling part? He was brilliant at it. And it just seemed wrong. We do this with actors all the time--lock them into boxes based on the roles for which we know them. John Wayne playing Hamlet? Unthinkable. Meryl Streep in a Marvel movie? We'd probably assume we walked in the wrong theater. Once we've decided who someone is, we resist seeing them any other way. But here's the thing: we don't just do this to actors. We do it to everyone. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-03 09:05:18 | Comments | See topic Tommy Druen
Kentucky Baseball set for 2026 By Ryan Hoots Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com Lexington, KY - The Bat Cats are beyond the point where "good vibes" and February optimism mean much of anything. Those died somewhere around the third conference weekend last season, right alongside a bullpen seemingly always running on fumes. This program measures seasons differently now. Especially after a College World Series appearance in 2024. Durability beats aesthetics. Winning beats style points. That's the real way to look at the 2026 Kentucky baseball team. Preseason chatter is background noise, rankings don't protect you from a Friday night ace. Pretty lineups on paper don't save you when the wind is howling sideways in Starkville and the umpire has somewhere else he wants to be. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-03 08:56:52 | Comments | See topic Sports 
Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 3 Happy Anniversary, Bob and Peggy Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beverly Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryce Steele (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Candace Petty | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ginger Easton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hilda McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaurden Hubele | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Lynn Jones (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kole Ryan Atwood (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kurt Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Landon Sneed (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melanie Ollery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mrs. Lora Atwell (1910) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Ryan Moore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Opal Forrest Hughes (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shannon Matthews | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stanley Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Vickie Fisher (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Whitney Frost (1995) | (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.
Nominations open for Kentucky Living 2026 Best in KY Awards Louisville, KY - Kentucky Living magazine, the flagship publication of Kentucky's electric cooperatives, is calling on Kentuckians to shine a light on what makes their communities special. Nominations are now open for the 17th annual Kentucky Living Best in Kentucky awards, celebrating exceptional destinations, creations, and people who define Kentucky. Kentuckians have until February 28, 2026, to nominate their favorite local spots and personalities. Whether it's a down-home restaurant, a scenic hiking trail, or outstanding radio show host, Kentucky Living's Best in Kentucky awards are a chance to honor the people and places that make Kentucky a place we're proud to call home. Ranging from Best Kentucky Musician or Band to Best Food Truck, the awards feature 30 categories that reflect the variety of experiences, talent, and charm found across the Commonwealth. Hidden gems and longtime favorites alike are invited to be nominated in the statewide celebration of Kentucky's communities. To submit nominations or learn more, visit KentuckyLiving.com. The top three nominees in each category will appear on a ballot throughout May on KentuckyLiving.com. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-02 18:06:36 | Comments 
Adair Co. Grand Jury Jan 22 indictments On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 3 individuals from Elizabethtown, KY, and Indianapolis, IN, on charges including possession, flight, resisting arrest, trespassing, theft, criminal mischief, and obscuring the identity of a machine. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The indictments can be viewed here: 2026-01-22-Adair-Indictments-1-3-Redacted (PDF, 5.3MB) Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-02 17:36:09 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
A thank you from Donna Rieder Comments re: Letter: Stories/Pictures from Donna Rieder By Donna Rieder I just want to say "thank you" to Vicki Brock and all the others who spoke so kindly about my recent article on CM. Writing and photography are both things I have always enjoyed, and I appreciate CM allowing me to share over the years. I started writing a book years ago and will be offering parts of it on CM soon. In the meantime, anyone who is interested can enjoy all the things that happen on my farm by following my Clifty Creek Farm Facebook page. Spring is always a busy time with gardens to plant, beehives to tend to, and of course, my favorite time of year: Kidding Season! I'm expecting 7 of my does (female goats) to kid beginning in April, and although it can be hectic and stressful, it's also a time of wonder as those brand-new lives enter the world full of energy and curiosity. Goat Yoga, anyone? I'll be offering my annual goat care seminar the first weekend in May, will be offering farm tours by appointment, and hope to be adding more events as infrastructure is completed. And as always, I welcome anyone who wants to work in exchange for learning new skills; there's always something that needs attention, and at 69 years young, I always appreciate a helping hand! Clifty Creek Farm is located at 3190 White Oak Church Rd, Russell Springs, KY. You can reach Donna by email at cliftycreekkikos@aol.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-02 17:05:36 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Quote and verse for Monday, February 2, 2026 A quote for this cold, cold Monday comes from Kentucky speaker Liz Curtis Higgs in her podcast, Grace Every Monday: "Welcome to February, the second day, Groundhog Day, looking like six more weeks of winter. It's also Feast Day, Candlemas, Sled Dog Day, and Tater Tot Day." Her verse for the day to help us hang on and be brave - "Psalm 21:34 - be strong and take heart all you who hope in the Lord." Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-02 11:58:17 | Comments 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 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 3, 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, February 3, 2026:
KSP: Post 15 welcomes new trooper Joshua Murphy From Trooper Jonathan Houk Frankfort, KY -. (January 31, 2026) -- On January 31, 2026, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the graduation of 32 cadets from the KSP Training Academy, marking the start of their careers as state troopers serving communities throughout Kentucky. The Cadet Class 106 graduate assigned to Post 15, Columbia, is Joshua Murphy of Liberty, KY. To see the full list of Cadet Class 106 graduates, visit KSP's website at https://www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/news/hq-1-30-2026. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-02 11:09:14 | Comments
Sunday night at the Fork: Don Powell, Jr. From John Campbell Join us for "Sunday night at the Fork" at 6pmCT on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Our special guest will be Don Powell, Jr., from WJCR Christian Radio in Upton, KY. Contact Pastor John for more details at 270-576-1590. Harrods Fork Church is located at 169 Harrods Fork Circle, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-02 10:52:58 | Comments | See topic Church News
ACSO: Traffic stop leads to drug arrest From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On Sunday, February 1, 2026 a traffic stop lead to a drug arrest by the Adair County Sheriff's Office. Deputy Hunter Tweedy made contact with the operator of the vehicle. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-02 10:50:54 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for February 3 In Memory Birthday, Robert William (Bill) Lenihan (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Phillip Rodgers Adair Co., KY, native (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Florene Green, Adair Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vivian K. Tarter, Casey Co., KY (1926-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Richard (Dick) Acree , Taylor Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Harold Autry, Adair County, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Goode, 81, Casey Co., KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelda Ferguson, Adair County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Lee Delk, Casey County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, April Anderson Thompson, 30, Burkesville, KY (1984-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Doggie) Walters, Taylor Co., KY, (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diana Kay Ware, Casey Co., KY (1963-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ellen Gertrude Upchurch, 95, Russell Co., KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katherine Joan Thacker Long, Metcalfe Co., KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Michael Carter Price, Green Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom Rathke, 88, Casey County, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patrick McCleery, 64, Marrowbone, KY(1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Willia Hicks (Aunt Bill) Smith, 107, Burkesville, KY (1909-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Amber Rae Knight Sanders, Casey Co., KY (1995-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verniece Lee Taylor, Taylor County, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Louis Smith, 48, Metcalfe Co., KY (1969-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Wayne (Todd) Pyles, 68, Russell Co., KY/Adair native (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stevie Kerr, 67, Russell Springs, KY, (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby G. Smith, 59, Jamestown, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Lankford Pascoe, 63, Green County, KY (1955-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Ray Dease, 54, Taylor County, KY (1964-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Clements, 82, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward S. Perry, 79, Columbia, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frona Billeter, 95, Cambpellsville, KY (1923-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, H.O. Kelsey, 75, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Dale Payton, 65, Casey County, KY (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Bryant, 82, Burkesville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Eugene Harris, 87, Greensburg, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lee Olus Bronston Warf, Sr, Green County, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Kaye White, 65, Green County, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Taylor, 79, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Cowan Tweedy (1952-1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert A. (Bobby) Osborne, 36, Russell Springs, KY (1986-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Neil Miniard, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In memory, Caleb Kyle Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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