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Basketball: Lady Indians host Elizabethtown Panthers By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians picked up their first win of the Hunter Cundiff era with a dominant 74-14 win on the road at Ft. Knox. The Lady Eagles of Ft. Knox were fully overpowered by the Tribe in every facet of the game. The leading scorers for the Lady Indians were sophomore Reese Bardin, senior Kinzlee Akin, and 8th grader Ila Loy, with 16, 14, and 10 respectively. Junior Anika Jennings led the way for the Lady Indians in rebounding, with nine, followed by sophomore Callee White, with five. The team as a whole shot 53% from the floor and 27% from three point range. The Lady Indians return to action as they host the Elizabethtown Panthers (1-2) at 6:30pmCT on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY.. The Lady Indians will look to build the first winning streak of the season against a Panthers squad that comes off a 68-84 loss at home to John Hardin on Tuesday. If you can, come out and support your Lady Indians tonight! Tickets are available at hometownticketing.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-11 17:39:32 | Comments | See topic Sports
Ag Development Council to meet Dec 15 From Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources The Adair County Agriculture Development Council will meet at 5pmCT on Monday, December 15, 2025, 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. 2025-12-11 12:59:05 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Chamber of Commerce will meet Dec 16 From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will meet at NoonCT on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Cranmer Dining Center at Lindsey Wilson College, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. Cranmer Dining Center is the program and lunch sponsor for the meeting, where Dr. Bill Luckey will present 'The State of Lindsey Wilson University Address'. Classes are out for winter break, so there will be plenty of parking. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-11 10:52:03 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce
KELC: Kentucky unemployment fell slightly in September Note: Publication of September data was delayed by more than 6 weeks because of a lapse in federal appropriations. BLS will not publish an October 2025 State Employment and Unemployment news release, and November numbers will likely be delayed. From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY -- Kentucky's seasonally adjusted September 2025 unemployment rate was 4.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The September 2025 jobless rate was unchanged from August 2025 and down 0.6 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for September 2025 was 4.4%, which was up from the 4.3% reported for August 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-11 10:48:22 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Events scheduled for today, December 11, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Kay's Cafe grand reopening on Thursday From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Kay's Cafe will hold a grand re-opening at 11amCT on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with light refreshments including free hot chocolate, sweets and other giveaways. They will be showcasing a new and improved menu. The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11amCT on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with light refreshments. Kay's Cafe is located at 808 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-11 10:43:07 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce
Christmas program at Cane Valley Baptist From Connie Young Cane Valley Baptist Church will have their Christmas program at 6pmCT on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Pastor Bro. Clay Scott and congregation would like to invite everyone. Cane Valley Baptist Church is located at 3145 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-11 10:38:54 | Comments | See topic Church News
The Spirit of Christmas float coming Dec 13 From Mike Bunch/Elvis E. York The Elvis E. York Christmas float, "The Spirit of Christmas" will arrive at the Columbia Walmart parking lot at approximately 5pmCT on Saturday, December 13, 2025 (pending weather conditions). Santa will bring gifts and treats for the children. There will be lots of Christmas music and the Grinch will make it fun for all. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-11 08:19:27 | Comments | See topic Christmas
Charity Baptist Church Christmas Candlelight Service From Janet Biggs Charity Baptist Church invites everyone to a Christmas Candlelight Service at 6pmCT on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Refreshments will follow. Charity Baptist Church is located at 4072 Holmes Bend Rd, Columbia, KY. For more information call 270-250-2554. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-10 20:16:21 | Comments | See topic Church News 
Letter: Students should be on Economic Development Board By Vonnie Kolbenschlag I think the extraordinary talent shown by the three LWU students' merits their inclusion on the Adair County Economic Development Board. Winning a National Marketing Competition is quite an accomplishment, in my opinion. Including them on the ACEB is an opportunity for using their recognized talents and skills. Also, 'real problem solving' at the local level by students may be even more meaningful than winning a contest. Comments re: LWU Business seniors win National Marketing Competition Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-10 20:14:28 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback 
Bonner Scholar Program donates 48 coats to Adair Co. Head Start By Duane Bonifer A Lindsey Wilson University community service program reached a milestone on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, but more significant than the achievement is the program's impact. Members of the LWU Bonner Scholar Program delivered 48 winter coats to Adair County Head Start. It's the 14th year the "Coats for Kids" program has outfitted Head Start's students with winter coats. Since the inception of "Coats for Kids," the Bonner Program has donated more than 700 winter coats to Adair County Head Start. The coats were collected from donations from members of the Lindsey Wilson community as well as from Columbia-Adair County residents. The response to the Bonner Scholars' efforts was so great this year that 59 coats were collected. The 11 additional coats will be given to other agencies that partner with the Bonner Scholar Program or kept for next year's "Coats for Kids," according to Lindsey Wilson Director of Civic Engagement, Student Leadership and the Bonner Scholar Program Kisha Burton '13. The fund drive also collected winter hats and gloves, as well as money that was used to purchase toys and games for Adair County Head Start. Those items will be distributed to Head Start students later in the school year. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-10 20:02:14 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Arts Council welcomes area artists to Kentucky Crafted program From Leeann Potter Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Arts Council has accepted 26 new artists into its prestigious Kentucky Crafted program including area artists Lee Whitney for painting and Kay Kass for baskets. The Kentucky Crafted initiative supports visual and craft artists with business training, networking, exhibitions and promotional opportunities to help grow their small businesses. The program offers participants the chance to showcase their work at one of the commonwealth's most highly anticipated New Kentucky Home events, the Kentucky Crafted Market. The annual market will be held March 6-8, 2026, at the Kentucky Horse Park's Alltech Arena and will feature the finest in Kentucky visual art and craft. "The Kentucky Crafted Program has long been a hallmark of artistic excellence in our state, and we're proud to welcome these new artists into such a distinguished tradition," said Chris Cathers, executive director of the Kentucky Arts Council. "Our artists are independent business owners who help drive Kentucky's local economies. When people choose to buy local art, they strengthen small businesses and help our communities flourish." This year's new members include painters, photographers, jewelers and ceramicists from 15 counties across the commonwealth. Local area artists already in the Kentucky Crafted program include Robert Ellis, Richard Douglas, and Eugene McMahan. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-10 19:59:47 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene 
Say what makes your corner of Adair the best David Goguen has sent a suggestion that Columbia Magazine run an invitation for all our readers to write and answer the question, "why you think your corner of Adair County - present home or previous homeplace - is the best spot of them all." Was it because of the beautiful hills and valleys, the school you went to, the house style, barns, animals, or was it the best because of the people inside? We thank David for a great idea and challenge readers to get to writing! Just click "comments" under this or any story and send us your thoughts or questions for more information. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-10 18:22:14 | Comments
ACMS SBDM Council to meet Dec 18 From Samantha Ellis, Principal Adair County Middle School The ACMS SBDM Council regular December meeting will be held at 3:30pmCT on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Room 127 at Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-10 13:27:10 | Comments | See topic Education Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 11 Happy Anniversary, David and Paula Bell (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Kasey and Holly Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Dial (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carl M. Johnson (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marty Burton (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steven McKinley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Pree | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Powell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Walter Theodore Powell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wyatt Ashcraft (2021) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday,, Allee Campbell | (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.
KY General Fund and Road Fund receipts for November 2025
Frankfort, KY - State Budget Director John Hicks reported on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, that General Fund receipts rose 9.2 percent in November compared to last year. The increase in collections followed two consecutive monthly declines. Total revenues for the month were $1,375.0 million compared to $1,259.4 million in November 2024, an increase of $115.6 million. Year-to-date General Fund receipts are unchanged from FY25 and can fall 3.8 percent over the final seven months of the fiscal year and still meet the official revenue estimate of $15,349.7 million. Upon review of the monthly General Fund revenues, Hicks noted: "Individual income tax collections accounted for $83.4 million of the $115.4 million total increase. Each of the major components of the individual income tax grew, including the impact of Governor Andy Beshear's order allowing affected taxpayers in all 120 counties to file tax returns by November 3 instead of April 15 because of severe storms in February. The Kentucky disaster relief tax returns had an impact on the net returns and pass-through entity tax components of the income tax, which grew by $22.4 million and $22.7 million, respectively, in November. Sales and use tax revenues also posted growth of $16.7 million in November while property tax receipts increased $15.1 million." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-10 13:26:12 | Comments | See topic Kentucky
Adair Co. Grand Jury Dec 4 indictments On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 8 individuals, on charges including criminal mischief, trafficking, possession, DUI, receiving stolen property, wanton endangerment, reckless driving, assault, and strangulation. 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: 2025-12-04-Adair-Indictments-123-130-Redacted (PDF, 8.7MB) Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-10 13:23:31 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Registration opens for 2026 KY Fruit and Vegetable Conference From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - Registration is now open for the 2026 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference, the premier event for statewide fruit, vegetable, and cut flower growers to interact and learn. Pre-conference events on January 11 include vegetable growers meet and green, a Farmers' market short course and workshops on creating farm food safety and disease management plans. The main conference is January 12-13, 2026, with more than a dozen educational tracks and more than 75 expert speakers. Approximately 600 growers, researchers, and technical support providers will come together to learn and discuss sessions focusing on fruit, vegetable, and cut flower production, handling, harvesting, marketing, storage, and related topics. Pre-registration is now open at an early bird cost of $80, which includes membership in one of the participating associations: the Kentucky Vegetable Growers Association, Kentucky State Horticultural Society, or Organic Association of Kentucky. The early bird price ends on Friday, December 19, 2025. Those interested in attending are encouraged to take advantage of this discounted price. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-10 13:13:45 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden
City brings stockings to Summit Manor From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor The City of Columbia has been assembling stockings which were made possible thanks to a huge outpouring of support from various local businesses and organizations donating materials. The City of Columbia would like to thank the following organizations for their donations:
Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-10 13:06:44 | Comments 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 5:30amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking. On the hot bar today, Thursday, December 11, 2025: 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. Adair County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for December 11, 2025: 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 Thursday, December 11, 2025:
Midnight Breakfast gives LWU students a break from finals By Duane Bonifer It's usually silent on most December nights in the Lindsey Wilson University Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. But at 9:52pmCT on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, more than 50 Lindsey Wilson undergraduates were stirring as they lined up outside the building's entrances. They had taken a break from studying for finals, polishing papers and preparing final presentations to enjoy one of the university's more beloved semiannual events -- Midnight Breakfast. Sponsored by the Office of Residence Life and held on the Tuesday of fall and spring finals weeks, the two-hour event that runs from 10 p.m. to midnight is an excuse for scores of Lindsey Wilson undergraduates to take a break from studying, refuel with breakfast food served by residence life staff members and enjoy fellowship with classmates. And sometimes play a few card games. This fall's Midnight Breakfast served 482 students. "It's actually one of my favorite things we do. It's between that and Safe Halloween," said Madison Duvall '24, who is resident director of Phillips Hall and has experienced the event as an LWU student and as a staff member. "I love seeing the kids relax during finals, and I love giving back to students by serving them." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-10 12:58:44 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
ACSO: Campbellsville Road accident results in injuries From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at approximately 4:38pmCT, the Adair County Sheriff's Office investigated a three-vehicle injury accident on Campbellsville Road. Kevin Gozdor, age 66, of Adair County, was operating a 2014 Chrysler 300 when he pulled into the path of a northbound 2007 Honda Odyssey, operated by Clinton Sapp, age 41, of Taylor County. After the 2 vehicles collided, Sapp's vehicle continued on and struck a 2018 Dodge Charger, operated by Caitlan Willis, age 29, of Adair County. Willis and her two passengers were treated on the scene and transported by Adair County EMS to the Emergency Room at TJ Health Columbia. Gozdor refused medical treatment on scene, but was later transported by private means for possible injuries. Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch is leading the investigation. He was assisted on scene by the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Adair County Fire Department, Adair County EMS, and the Kentucky State Police. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-10 10:26:39 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Carol Perkins: Not My Cats Previous Column: Equalizing Christmas By Carol Perkins You know what I want to get my kittens for Christmas? A home. They are not my kittens. They were born under my deck and stayed, along with the mother, the father, and two of their offspring (grown kittens) that followed them to our house, and a visitor. A total of nine cats is at the feeding plate. "STOP feeding them," you might suggest. We can't let them starve. At least two of the kittens are girls, so that's another problem. We have seen stray cats saunter through our neighborhood, but none of them stayed. None had kittens under the deck and claimed us as their "parents." We had a cat years ago, but we vowed never to have another. We didn't ask for them; they found us. So, what do we do? Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-10 10:18:35 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for December 11 In Memory Birthday, Mr. Colva Ray Leftwich, Summersville, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Luther Garvin Blakey, Jamestown, KY (1923-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Marie Smith, Columbia, KY (1980-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Elmore, Russell County, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tonia Sue Redford Allen, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. A.J. Parrish (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary E. Henson Griffith, Russell Springs, KY In Memory Birthday, Beulah Burton Sinclair, Adair Co., KY native (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audrey F. Bell, Russell County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Eugene Bagby, Green County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Garland Paxton, Green Co., KY (1924-2014), Green Co., KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosaline Beck , 81, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Everett (Tude) Simpson, 81, Casey County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva June Wesley Wilkinson, Liberty, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph A. (Jody) Keltner, 54, Green Co./Adair Co., KY native (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stevie Dale Harper, 53 Summer Shade , KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Austin Wayne Buckner, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Welby Lee Hicks, Burkesville, KY (1982-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Marshall Garner, Russell County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce Lee Popplewell, Russell County, KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delbert Lindsey Beard, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brandon Wayne Kinnett, Columbia, KY (1979-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hubert Edwards | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James K. Sheene, 54, Burgin, KY (1966-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Eaddy, 64, Adair Co., KY (1960-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Garnett Dowling, 81, Adair County, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tessie Tincher, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tina Jo Tucker Pelly, 67, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Alexander, Jr., 61, Columbia, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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