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ACES SBDM Council to meet Jan 21

From M. Jordan Williams, Principal
Adair County Elementary School

Adair County Elementary School's School-Based Decision Making Council will conduct their regularly scheduled meeting at 3:30pmCT on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The meeting will be held in the library of ACES, 870 Indian Dr., Columbia, KY, and is open to the public.

Meeting Agenda:


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2025-01-20 21:35:43 | Comments | See topic Education


Temperature heading lower overnight


2025-01-20 - Adair County, KY - Photo From NOAA weather service.
Outlook for continued cold with a low around 6 degrees Monday evening, January 20, 2025, as this is posted. There's a chance of flurries on Tuesday with a high only near 20. Tuesday night is predicted to see a low around 3.


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Basketball: Indians face Bluegrass Blazers at home

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Monday, January 20, 2025, the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team will be back on the court as they host the Bluegrass Blazers home school team. The varsity game is set to begin at 7:30pmCT in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.

The Blazers varsity team comes off a 66-55 win against the UC Rams out of Cookeville, Tennessee. The Indians also come off a win, a close 62-61 victory over George Rogers Clark in the Bill Smallwood Classic at Berea High School.

This will be the first time Adair County has ever faced a homeschool team. Come out tonight and show your support!


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2025-01-20 14:29:54 | Comments | See topic Sports

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 6 F
Casey: 5 · Cumberland: 8 · Green: 6
Metcalfe: 9 · Russell: 6 · Taylor: 6
Updated at 9:00pm Monday, January 20, 2025
  High/Low: 15 F / 1 F
SLP: 1032.5
Wind: SE at 1
Dewpoint: -0 F
Relative Humidity: 73.68%
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


Racial healing being celebrated at CU this week

By Dr. Joseph Hopkins, President Campbellsville University

On this Monday, January 20, we are observing the annual national holiday in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. During his 39 years of life, Dr. King was committed to service as core to his life's mission. Other core values that Dr. King lived out included a strong commitment to integrity, an ethical framework on life, and the value of community. As he worked to advance civil rights and the beloved community, the life of Dr. King certainly provides a continued challenge to all of us at Campbellsville University that we seek to meet in 2025.


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2025-01-20 13:36:19 | Comments | See topic Education


ACJE Bryant shares State of the County at Chamber meeting

Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant was the guest speaker, and provided lunch catered by Melissa Murray, at the January meeting of the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce, held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in the Chamber basement.

"It is a tradition in the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce," said Executive Director Ellen Zornes, "to have our City and County officials kick off our meetings and hear how things are going as the new year begins."

Next month's meeting will feature Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots.

Bryant opened his remarks by saying, "I'm excited to speak to you today about the state of Adair county. But before I jump into that, I feel like I owe you a "state of my health" update. First let me say that I'm so thankful for all of those who have reached out and said prayers for me as I've struggled for the past six months or so especially with walking. As some of you may know, I had the surgery on the back of my head back (here) to regulate spinal fluid circulation. As it turns out my issues with walking and falling wasn't a back problem at all, it was a spinal fluid issue. I had that surgery on New Year's Eve and was able to come home the next day. While everything is still pretty sore, I can definitely tell improvements each day. To be honest with you, I'm not sure if I could have stood here long enough due to the weakness in my legs before I had this procedure.

"I'm ready to look towards 2025, and I know many of you are as well! Sometimes I believe it's good to look back on where we've been as we look toward where we want to go. In 2024, Adair County was able to:


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2025-01-20 10:22:09 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Events scheduled for today, January 20, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:59amCTRacial healing being celebrated at CU throughout this week (ID:68288 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
8:00amCTCounty Offices closed for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
  • The Adair County Judge Executive's office
  • Green River Animal Shelter
  • The Adair County Recycling Center
  • The Adair County Road Department
(ID:68281 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Adair County Clerks Office closed today (ID:68274 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
3:00pmCTACHS Boys Freshman Basketball vs Casey Co. (ID:68065 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
4:00pmCTACHS Boys JV Basketball vs Casey Co. (ID:68045 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:30pmCTMoved to Tuesday: Little League Basketball Tournament games (ID:68259 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
7:30pmCTBasketball: Indians Boys Varsity vs Bluegrass Blazers (ID:68284 | 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: Warming up before Bluegrass Blazers game


2025-01-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Trey Stephens.
The Indians warm up and prepare to do battle against the Bluegrass Blazers home school team in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium at Adair County High School.


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Archery: LWC finishes 3rd at MSC Indoor Championship

Madisonville, KY - The Lindsey Wilson archery team posted a third-place finish at the Mid-South Conference Indoor Championship Sunday at the Western Kentucky Archery Complex.

The Blue Raiders tallied 117 points over the three-day event while posting a total of 14 podium finishes. Lindsey Wilson tallied three gold, three silver and eight bronze medals at the championship. Cumberlands (KY) took home the team title with 184 points while Pikeville (KY) finished runner-up with 147 points.

Parker Braddock earned a gold medal in men's compound. Braddock earned the top seed in qualifying with a score of 595 on Friday. In the first round, he defeated Campbellsville's Lance Powell 150-124. Braddock then defeated Cumberlands' Jared Laux 147-146 in the quarterfinals. He punched his ticked to the finals with a 149-146 victory over Cumberlands' Tanner Barker. Braddock captured gold with a 147-142 victory over Union's (KY) Chase Herndon.

Ken Parsley (ACHS Class of 2020) and Turner Nevitt also advanced to the quarterfinals in men's compound. Parsley defeated teammate Bo Pipes 146-144 while Nevitt defeated Cumberlands' Isaac Sullivan 148-147.


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2025-01-20 10:17:32 | Comments | See topic Sports

Sign up this week for Trinity Food Pantry

From Phyllis Burris

Trinity Church will be having a perishable food pantry for the elderly (65 and older) and the disabled (receiving a disability check) of Adair County from 9:30amCT to 10:30amCT on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

To participate, you must call the church office at 270-384-3259. You may sign up from 9amCT to NoonCT daily beginning Tuesday, January 20, through Friday, January 24, 2025. Messages outside of office hours will not be returned. Even if you have been before, you must sign up each time.

You will need to come inside the Family Life Center to sign in and receive the food on January 25, 2025. Trinity Church is located at 2418 Campbellsville Rd., Columbia, KY.


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2025-01-20 08:48:22 | Comments | See topic Church News

Free Lunch on Feb 1 at TTFWC

From Pastor Gary Tucker

Through The Fire Worship Center will be having Free Lunch from 11amCT to 2pmCT (or while supplies last) on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

We will have pasta with sauce and with or without meat. We will also have hotdogs with chips and dessert and drink comes with lunch. This will be pick-up only, at the church located at 24 Burnett Road, Columbia KY (located near Sleep Inn Hotel on Old Burkesville Loop).

For more information call 270-634-2464.


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2025-01-20 08:44:44 | Comments | See topic Church News

Tammy Stotts at January Chamber of Commerce meeting


2025-01-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener.
At the January Chamber of Commerce meeting, Tammy Stotts thanked everyone who served in and attended the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Home Tour in December. She said it was a fantastic event, raising funds for Chamber activities, and involving everyone in a fun holiday experience. Planning is already in the works for a Spring Garden Tour.


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Graham given KESSP Award in special ceremony

From Taylor County Schools social media reports

Sam Graham, Taylor County Schools Bus Driver, received the 2024-2025 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional (KESSP) Award.

He received the award during a surprise ceremony at the Taylor County Board of Education. He was under the impression he was attending a bus training when, in fact, his family, friends, fellow bus drivers, administrators, Kentucky Department of Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, and Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman were all waiting to surprise him.


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2025-01-19 22:19:44 | Comments | See topic Education


Basketball: Little League tournament games moved to Tues

From Daniel Hedges

Little League Basketball games that were planned for Monday, January 20, 2025, have been moved to Tuesday, January 21, 2025, because of the added varsity basketball game on Monday. Please note that Tomahawk division will be moved to 6:30pmCT that night to provide a break between the 4-5 Semi and the Championship Game at 7:30pmCT. The rest of the schedule remains unchanged at this point.

Note: This is tentative and can change based on weather and on the varsity basketball schedule.

Tuesday January 21, 2025
  • 5:30pmCT 4-5 Blue Chiefs vs. #1 Seed Green Chiefs
  • 6:30pmCT Tomahawk Championship Game
  • 7:30pmCT 4-5 Championship Game 5:30pmCT game winner vs Black Chiefs
Click headline for the Thursday/Sunday game times.


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2025-01-19 15:51:56 | Comments | See topic Sports

Basketball: Indians top GRC 62-61

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Saturday, January 19, 2025 the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team defeated the George Rogers Clark (GRC) Cardinals 62-61 in the Bill Smallwood Classic, hosted at Berea High School.

This was a massive win for the Indians, defeating a highly ranked opponent, and adds another strong resume building win, (adding with the Bowling Green win from earlier this season).

Dawson Gilbert was named the Bill Smallwood Game MVP after posting a team leading 24 points and 10 rebounds. Connor Loy posted 12 points and 8 rebounds, and the team as a unit shot 44% from the floor, and 45% from three point range.

The ACHS Boys Varsity Basketball team will return to action in a recently added game against the Bluegrass Blazers homeschool team at 7:30pmCT on Monday, January 20, 2025, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY.


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2025-01-19 15:43:59 | Comments | See topic Sports

Green/Taylor County lines - not an easy split

Use the CM Comment Form to share memories and information about the County split.

By Larry Joe Smith

Being a person with a passion about local history, I'm fascinated about how Green and Taylor Counties were split and how accurate the county lines really are.

The two counties were split in 1848 and I've always heard that people from the eastern part of old Green (the Spurlington Mannsville) area had a long horse back ride to Greensburg to do business at the courthouse and petitioned to the state to create a courthouse that would be closer.


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2025-01-19 13:32:03 | Comments | See topic Local History

Benisha Johnson and Bridget Compton at Chamber meeting


2025-01-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener.
Fiscal Court staff members Benisha Johnson and Bridget Compton served the meal provided by Adair County Judge Larry Russell Bryant at the January meeting of the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce, held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in the Chamber basement. The meal was catered by Melissa Murray of Adair County.


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Basketball: Indians defeat Knights on Fri, face GRC Sat

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team defeated the Marion County Knights 89-64 after shooting out to a 23-point halftime lead.

The team shot an impressive 60% from the floor and 48% from three point range. The leading scorer for the Indians was Connor Loy, with 22, followed by Isaiah Cochran with 15. Loy notched a double-double, adding 10 rebounds to lead the team in that statistic as well. Brayton Coomer added 6 rebounds.

This win improves the team to 11-4 on the season, and 3-0 in district play, which puts them halfway to back-to-back perfect seasons for in-season district play.

The team is back in action on the road at 4pmCT/5pmET today, Saturday, January 18, 2025, to take on George Rogers Clark in the Bill Smallwood Classic, hosted at Berea High School, 1 Pirate Pkwy, Berea, KY. The Indians' game will follow a game between North Hardin and Bell County.

George Rogers Clark (GRC) sits at 12-2 atop the 10th region's RPI rankings, and GRC was placed 16th in the latest poll by Kentucky Sports Radio.

This game will undoubtedly be a challenge for the Indians as they try to stop the GRC offensive attack led by Junior Malachi Ashford, who posted 18 in GRC's game against Bourbon County.


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2025-01-18 11:03:04 | Comments | See topic Sports

Basketball: Lady Indians win 71-42

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians Basketball team defeated the Marion County Lady Knights 71-42 at home in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, marking the 4th straight win for the team (and the 2nd 4-game winning streak this season).

The team was led in scoring by Freshman Reese Bardin with 26. Bardin shot an impressive 12 for 16 from the floor. Kinzlee Akin scored 14. The team as a whole shot 50% from the floor and 15% from beyond the three point arc. The win improves the team to 9-7 on the season, well above the 4-13 that the team was at this same point last season. This win also notches the Lady Indians as 7th in the region in the latest RPI rankings.

The Lady Indians were able to pick up this win with an explosive second half scoring run. Adair County led by just one point halfway through the 3rd quarter, but increased that to 10 by the end of the third, then up to 17 with 6:30 left in the game, ultimately building their way to a 31 point lead halfway through the 4th quarter.

The team hopes to keep this momentum as they travel back to Warren Central to face the Warren Central Lady Dragons (0-13) at 7:15pmCT on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.


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2025-01-18 10:45:31 | Comments | See topic Sports

Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 20
Happy Anniversary, CJ and Shirley Holt | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Lester and Charlene Brock | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Jo Burris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby Serafino | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christopher Burton (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jim Sproles (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Fudge (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michelle Petty | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nancy Ann Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Randy Page | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sabrina Stapp (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Suzanne Grant Hobbs | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tim Phillips | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wanda Taylor | (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.

KSP arrests Adair man in Sexual Abuse Investigation

COLUMBIA, Ky. (January 17, 2025) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers have made an arrest in an ongoing sexual abuse investigation in Adair County.

The preliminary investigation began on January 16, 2025, when KSP Troopers received a report that Nathan Rybicki, 21, of Columbia, was sending sexually explicit messages through social media platforms to a 15-year-old juvenile. Troopers also discovered that Mr. Rybicki had engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with the juvenile.


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2025-01-18 01:32:35 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Proposal would rename HWY 127 in honor of Joshua Phipps

Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell County introduced a resolution to the Kentucky House Committee on Committees on January 8 that would rename Highway 127 in honor of the late Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps.

House Joint Resolution 5 proposes to "Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate United States Route 127 in Russell County as the Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps Memorial Highway."

The resolution can be tracked at apps.legislature.ky.gov.


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2025-01-17 20:35:13 | Comments | See topic Politics

Zornes introduces Judge Bryant at Chamber meeting


2025-01-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener.
Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellen Zornes introduced Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant as the guest speaker at the January meeting of the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce, held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She said it's our tradition to to have our City and County officials kick off meetings and hear how things are going as the new year begins. Next month's meeting will feature Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots. Pictured from left are: Zornes, Chamber President Landon Edwards, and ACJE Bryant.


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Tax Aide program free to all on Mondays

Carolyn Scott, Green County Tax Aide Volunteer

The AARP Foundation Tax Aide program to assist with tax preparation for 2024 will begin Monday, February 3rd in the Green County Extension Office.

This free service is each Monday only and you must make an appointment by calling Brenda Cook at 270 932-7459.


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2025-01-17 10:23:06 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Bill Parson, 83, Adair County, KY native (1941-2025)

William Robert Parson Jr., aged 83, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2025, at his home in Jeffersonville, KY, in Montgomery County with his wife June at his side.

Bill, or Dokie as he was known to friends and family, was born on Dec. 12, 1941, in Columbia, KY, to parents William Robert "Buck" Parson Sr. and Allie Parson.

He was a proud resident of Columbia for most of his life and a graduate of Adair County High School, Lindsey Wilson College and Campbellsville University.

Bill worked for the Lake Cumberland Area Development District for more than 30 years, retiring in 2000 as the executive director, serving on numerous boards and committees. He loved his family and took great joy in helping others all over the country.


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2025-01-17 10:12:10 | Comments | See topic Obituaries

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
Margarita Mondays!
12oz $3.25 | 16oz $4.99 | 27oz $7.99 | Pitcher $18.99 - Every Monday from open til close

Monday Special: Burrito Deluxe Two chicken & bean burritos topped with lettuce, tomato & sour cream. $7.99

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.

Special: Pollo Fiesta A whole chicken breast filled with bacon and cheese, and covered with cheese dip. Comes with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.

We're open for distanced inside dining, and your call in orders are welcome!
--Roy Ayala


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!
Steaks & Ribs, Seafood, Chicken, Combinations and Vegetarian Platters, Sides, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches, Wraps, Burgers

Click here to read our menu


Betty's Country Cooking
MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted.
Bettys is opening on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 530amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT


Adair County Schools
Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476
Adair Co. Schools menu for January 20, 2024:
No School! Martin Luther King, Jr. Day


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 Monday, January 20, 2025:
Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day



County Offices closed for Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday

From Bridget Compton
Adair County Deputy Judge Executive,
Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator

The Adair County Judge Executive's office, The Green River Animal Shelter, The Adair County Recycling Center, along with the Adair County Road Department will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Please have a safe and happy holiday.


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2025-01-17 09:38:16 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Nature Watch with Sandhill Cranes on Feb 7-9

From Anita Hatchett

Lucas, KY - Barren River Lake State Resort Park welcomes visitors to our New Kentucky Home during the second weekend in February, hosting a Nature Watch Weekend that will focus on viewing migratory sandhill cranes. Each year, thousands of sandhill cranes make Barren River Lake a stop as they congregate in huge numbers to migrate. The lake's exposed mud flats in winter provide the birds with a perfect spot to rest and socialize as they settle in for the night. Ample farmlands and wet meadows offer plenty of food.

Tours will be offered on February 8 and 9, 2025, for guests to learn more about these intriguing birds with a unique sound. The weekend also includes an educational session conducted by a wildlife biologist with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources at 7pmCT on February 7, 2025. Registration is $55 per adult and $45 per child 8-12 years old (must be at least 8 years old to go on van tours). The fee includes all educational sessions, drinks and snacks, a T-shirt and a choice of one tour at the following times: Saturday sunrise, Saturday sunset or Sunday sunrise.


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2025-01-17 09:35:53 | Comments

Scenic Kentucky: visitors in the back yard


2025-01-19 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo by Jan Sandidge.
Photographer Jan says this was her back yard view enjoyed with her morning coffee.


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Kentucky Color: I Challenge You

By Billy Joe Fudge

No! I'm not selling soap. In fact I covered the name of the company from whom I buy my soap. This is not only my soap, it is my shampoo as well.

Red Dye #3, a suspected carcinogen for at least 4 decades, was banned from food in the United States yesterday. It was banned from cosmetics about 35 years ago but we have been eating it by the thousands of tons since then. Additionally and according to sources, over 10,000 additives are allowed in our food while less than 200 are allowed in most European countries. Consequently, and as an example, the citizens of Italy live around 7 years longer than do we in the United States.

If Shakespeare was penning Hamlet today he would have written, "there is something rotten in the state of America"! Fifty years ago, a loaf of bread would mold within 4 or 5 days of bringing it home. Back last spring I found an unopened package of buns in the back of a drawer that had been there over a month that was as fresh and mold free as the day it baked! That is just not right, and I'm convinced that it is dangerous beyond our ability to imagine.

No, I'm not selling soap and neither am I selling shampoo but I wanted you to see the natural soap/shampoo I use and challenge you to look at the plethora of chemicals that are in your soap, body wash and shampoo that you lather up with multiple times daily.

Likewise look at the palate of chemicals that are in the food and drinks we consume each and every day. We can do better and it is time to demand those in all facets of the food manufacturing and processing businesses do better also.


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2025-01-17 09:15:15 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge


Remembrances for January 20
In Memory Birthday, Amber Godbey, 17, Casey County, KY (1999-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arleen Latimer, 80, Taylor County, KY (1938-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Garner, 61, Russell Co., KY (1956-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bryan Kevin Davis, 54, Green Co., KY (1965-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Camillia Fay Blaydes, 75, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis Cravens, Waynesburg, KY (1952-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curvan Smith, 92, Amelia, OH (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dollie Opal Caudill, 85, Casey County, KY native (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna Faye (Tater) Brown, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elaine Krizan, 88, Louisville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Ann Kirtley, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Essie Lee Scott Allen, 87, Taylor Co., KY native (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Francine Moore, 78 Columbia, KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Strange, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Clay Faulkner, Green County, KY (1929-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert Turner, 74, Columbia, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Whitlock Sr, 85, Taylor County, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keith (Skeeter) Helm, Casey County, KY (1962-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Estel Harden, 79, Taylor County, KY (1934-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Marie Robertson, Russell Co., KY (1924-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marla Warriner Liddy, 52, Columbia, KY (1971-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marty K. Walsh, 46, Russell Springs, KY (1972-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marvin R. Clements, Casey County, KY (1931-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Phillips Wilson, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nathan Alan Bell, 36, Liberty, KY (1983-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Neva Nell (Thomas) Keeton, 93, Burkesville, KY native (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal Mae Foley, 73, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robin Smith, Adair County, KY, (1956-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Lee (Swede) Dyer, 63, Green County, KY (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Alice Wilson, 87, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teddy Rogers Ray, Edmonton, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tony Tucker, 75, Green County, KY (1944-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 


































 
 
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