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Professor Doan turns leftover T-shirts into keepsake quilts

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University professor Melissa Doan is turning t-shirts from an iconic annual Lindsey Wilson event into cherished keepsakes.

Doan recently started to create quilts out of leftover T-shirts from Malvina Farkle Days, Lindsey Wilson's annual day of service. She has given the quilts to university employees, alumni and friends. She's created eight quilts so far, with plans to produce the next two for Bob's Basket, the university's student-assistance program.

That's not bad for someone who took up quilting only a few years ago. Before that, Doan said she crocheted to pass the time during cold-weather months. Her mother, Gay Ratz, an experienced quilter, offered tips on how to turn leftover T-shirts into a comforting quilt.


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2025-12-17 07:37:19 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Luckey addresses Chamber of Commerce


2025-12-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University President William T. Luckey Jr. addresses the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in the university's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center.: http://app.readmedia.com/news/attachment/221530/LWU_Luckey_02.jpg



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KSP: Simple steps can save lives during holiday season

From Trooper Scottie Pennington

As the holiday travel season begins throughout the commonwealth, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) will take part in the nationwide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement campaign from Wednesday, December 10, 2025, through Thursday, January 1, 2026. The initiative focuses on reducing impaired driving crashes and keeping roadways safe during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

KSP asks all motorists to take simple steps that can save lives:
  • Plan Ahead: If alcohol or any impairing substance is part of your celebration, arrange a sober ride before you leave home.

  • Use Safe Transportation: Rideshare services, taxis, and public transit are reliable alternatives to driving impaired.

  • Report Impaired Drivers: If you encounter a vehicle being operated dangerously, pull over safely and contact 911 or your nearest KSP Post.

  • Wear Your Seatbelt: Seatbelts save lives, reduce injuries, and provide essential protection against impaired drivers.
"Everyone plays a role in keeping our highways safe," added KSP Post 11 London Commander, Captain Robert Purdy. "By looking out for one another and making responsible decisions, we can help ensure a safe holiday season for families across Kentucky."


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2025-12-17 07:07:32 | Comments

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 46 F
Casey: 47 · Cumberland: 48 · Green: 48
Metcalfe: 48 · Russell: 47 · Taylor: 48
Updated at 9:00am Wednesday, December 17, 2025
  High/Low: 47 F / 45 F
SLP: 1018.6
Wind: S at 3
Dewpoint: 24 F
Relative Humidity: 41.69%
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


Luckey tells Chamber local support key to University success

By Duane Bonifer

Strong local support has been key in propelling Lindsey Wilson University's extraordinary success throughout this century. That was one of the messages Lindsey Wilson President William T. Luckey Jr. delivered Tuesday, December 16, 2025, to members of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce.

"Sometimes people will stop me and they will oftentimes say, 'You know, Bill, I think Lindsey Wilson is Adair County's greatest asset,'" Luckey told Chamber members at their monthly meeting, held at the university's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. "And while I certainly appreciate that, I think the reverse is also true -- that Adair County and Columbia, Kentucky, are also Lindsey Wilson's greatest assets."


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2025-12-17 06:48:13 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


AKFA Aluminum Solutions announces Bowling Green investment

From Scottie Ellis/Brandon Mattingly

Frankfort, KY - On December 15, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted a historic milestone for the state's manufacturing industry, as AKFA Aluminum Solutions, a division of Uzbekistan's AKFA Group, announced plans to become the first Uzbekistani company to establish a manufacturing operation in the United States, making a significant investment to locate a new facility in Bowling Green, creating 331 Kentucky jobs.


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2025-12-16 16:09:20 | Comments

Events scheduled for today, December 17, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTColumbia-Adair EDA meeting (click for agenda) (ID:70037 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
11:00amCTRibbon Cutting ceremony for Kay's Cafe (ID:70033 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Services for Roger Dale Lovitt, Sr., 78, Columbia, KY (1947-2025) (ID:70044 | 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.

Live nativity scene at Christmas in Knifley


2025-12-16 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Mayor Pam Hoots.
Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots shared this from her experience at Christmas In Knifley, held on December 13, 2025 at the Knifley Area Volunteer Fire Department. Free food, crafts, gifts, live music and a gingerbread and nativity competition for kids were all part of the celebration. A live Nativity drive-through began at the Lighthouse Tabernacle.


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Carol Perkins: Santa Comes to Town

Previous Column: Not My Cats

By Carol Perkins

"Oh, what a night," Santa sang as he plopped into his oversized recliner.

"Tell me everything you saw. Was anything different this year?"

"Not much has changed. I like that." Santa was tired, and his hot chocolate and grilled cheese warmed his tummy.

"Want a cookie?" Mrs. Claus winked, knowing he'd tasted all the sugar, gingerbread, and chocolate chip cookies he could stomach before stuffing them into his pockets for the reindeer.

"I'll tell you a sight I saw, well, really more than one, that took me back. There are small towns still around that look straight out of those Hallmark movies." He leaned up in his chair.

"There was this particular one in Kentucky that I landed my sleigh right on the blacktop on the town square. No vehicles were around except a couple of police cars. You could have heard a penny drop on the sidewalk. Not even a barking dog. I walked through the courthouse yard and sat on a bench that read, 'Metcalfe,' so that was where I was.


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2025-12-16 16:06:41 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins

Letter: Kind and generous nature of Adair

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Heather Dashkiewicz writes:

In the world full of apathy or even animosity, Adair County seems to be somewhat shielded from that. My car broke down on Friday morning just off Burkesville Street on Will Walker Road. I was right at the stop sign and could not get the engine to stay on, so I couldn't even move the car over to the side of the road.

Having lived in bigger cities a good portion of my life and let's say experienced the "charm" that comes with that, I expected the worst. Some honking or some choice words at the very least. So my guard was up.

However, that is not what happened, not even close. From the first person that came up behind me, I would say 98% of people stopped and asked if I needed help. One car even pulled off of Burkesville Street just to ask if I needed help.

After I said that I had help on the way, they pulled back on to Burkesville Street and went on their way. My husband was walking up Burkesville Street by this point, when a very kind gentleman asked if I needed help. I explained the engine wouldn't stay on and that my husband was walking up there now. He actually drove down, picked up my husband and then stayed with us and tried to help. He even drove me to the gas station so I could get something to drink.

We really wanted to give him something for his help but he refused. He did it just out of the goodness of his heart. Thankfully the car did eventually start and we didn't have to call a tow truck.

I just wanted to say "Thank you" to everyone that stopped and to the very kind gentleman that helped us out. That is why I think all of Adair County is the best, because of the kind and generous nature of the people. You would be very hard-pressed to find that in other places. -Heather


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2025-12-16 09:44:45 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

LWU Business graduate students shine at inaugural Student Showcase

By Duane Bonifer

The breadth and depth of student work in the Lindsey Wilson University School of Graduate Business & Technology were on display on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the school's inaugural Student Showcase.

More than a dozen graduate students showed off seven projects that proposed to do everything from develop well-rounded athletes to create an outreach program for Appalachia's disadvantaged residents.

Although the event -- which was held in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center between the university's two winter commencement ceremonies -- was billed as a showcase of student research, the demonstrations often took on the tone and enthusiasm of a pitch to potential investors.

"This is but a small sample of the kind of innovation and energy that's common in our program," said School of Graduate Business & Technology Dean Helen MacLennan. "Our students have come up with some interesting ideas that creatively address a host of issues and societal needs."

The winning project came from Shawna Kidd of Morehead, Kentucky, and Barbara Mendez of Liberty, Kentucky.


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2025-12-16 09:35:40 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Featured Classified

Recovery Plus Mental Health Clinic LLC is Expanding to Adair County!
We are excited to announce our growth into Adair County and surrounding counties, and we are actively hiring motivated professionals who want to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Now Hiring:
  • LCSW, LPCC or LPCA Therapist
  • Community Support Associates (CSA)
We are seeking experienced, compassionate, and dedicated individuals who are passionate about serving others and helping strengthen the mental health of our communities.

Competitive pay 60.00-80.00 per hour for experienced therapist who are passionate about working with children in afterschool program. Also need Therapist to join our Mental Health practice.

Recovery Plus currently operates offices in Bowling Green and Morgantown, and we look forward to expanding our services at our new location in Columbia, KY.

New Office Location: 1200 Russell Rd, Columbia, KY

To Apply: Please send your resume to businessrecoveryplus@gmail.com, or contact Debbie Dillon at 270-202-4639 for more information.

Join a team that values community, compassion, and helping individuals achieve a healthier future. Recovery Plus Mental Health Clinic LLC - Making a difference, one person at a time.


View all classified ads on our Classifieds Page.

Columbia City Cemetery


2025-12-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Barry Loy.
Barry writes, "Remembering loved ones in the Columbia City Cemetery at Christmas time."


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Fisheries benefit from discarded Christmas trees

From Lisa Jackson

Frankfort, KY -- Used Christmas trees can have another life after the holiday season.

Natural trees donated to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources "Christmas for the Fishes" tree recycling program can give a home to fish in many Kentucky lakes in the coming year. This annual program uses evergreens donated after the holiday season to create underwater habitats that help fish thrive.

"Donated Christmas trees are put to work in local reservoirs as fish habitat, where they're arranged in clusters that create dense branches and small pockets for young fish to hide," said Spencer Phillips, a fisheries biologist with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. "These structures also attract sportfish, offering opportunistic feeding as smaller fish venture out from cover."

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife will be accepting evergreen trees from December 26, 2025, through January 16, 2026, at 37 drop-off locations across the state. The closest is Crazy Horse Archery and Tackle, 2422 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY. Trees should be real, not artificial, and should be free of lights, garland and decorations. Limbs, wreaths, brush or other plants will not be accepted.


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2025-12-16 09:32:46 | Comments | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors


LWU School of Professional Counseling honors 157 students

By Duane Bonifer

A little more than a week before Lindsey Wilson University history was made on December 13, 2025, at Biggers Sports Center, with the university's first commencement ceremony, the university's School of Professional Counseling made its own history by holding seven academic celebrations throughout the region and online.

At the seven pinning ceremonies held from December 4-12, 2025, the Lindsey Wilson School of Professional Counseling honored 157 students who had earned a bachelor of arts degree in human services and counseling or a master of education degree in counseling through the university's educational outreach program. The ceremonies were held in the Kentucky cities of Harlan, London and Somerset, and in Hillsboro, Ohio, and in Logan, West Virginia, as well as online. That's where the students had studied for their degrees.


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2025-12-16 09:09:23 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Greensburg Arts Council holds statue dedication

From Larry Joe Smith, 99.9 The Big Dawg,
and Artist Karen Roland


What a great day in Greensburg, Kentucky. Finally a statue honoring this heroic and pioneering woman in front of the hospital carrying her name, Jane Todd Crawford! The Arts Council hired Lindsey Wilson University art director Tim Smith from Columbia to create the statue.

Past Chronicles: "In the heart of Kentucky in 1809, a woman named Jane Todd Crawford, a mother of five in her mid-forties, faced a mystery that filled her life with fear and exhaustion.

"Believing she was pregnant, perhaps even with twins, she waited far beyond her expected due date while doctors failed to explain her condition. When young physician Ephraim McDowell of Danville examined her, the truth was startling: Jane was not carrying a child, but a massive ovarian tumor the size of an infant.


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2025-12-16 00:24:58 | Comments


Letter: Lots of reasons to like his corner of Adair Co.

Johnny Roemisch writes:

I saw the "What makes my corner of Adair County the best" article. I dont know if I qualify, as I'm a part-time resident, but I'd respond with this:
  • The ease of interaction with local businesses.
  • The friendly interactions everywhere I go.
  • Folks remembering me even though I may have not stopped in there in quite a while.
  • The general relaxing nature of the community. And...
  • The natural beauty, of course, but how do you localize that?
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2025-12-15 17:08:48 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Ashley Meadows Miller discusses showcase project


2025-12-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University business graduate student Ashley Meadows Miller of Shelbyville, Kentucky, right, discusses her project with LWU Director of Institutional Research and Assessment Lisa Holtzclaw. Miller's project with Jay Muvumba of Atlanta took second place at the inaugural School of Graduate Business & Technology Student Showcase, held Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center.


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ACES SBDM Council to meet Dec 16

From M. Jordan Williams, Principal
Adair County Elementary School

We will hold our regular scheduled SBDM Council meeting at 3:30pmCT tomorrow, December 16, 2025, in the Library at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. We will also have our Embr-ACES (booster organization) meeting at 5pmCT following the SBDM meeting.

Meeting Agenda:


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2025-12-15 17:02:00 | Comments | See topic Education

Basketball: Lady Indians defeat Lady Knights 46-29

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Friday, December 12, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians defeated the Marion County Lady Knights 46-29 on the road in Lebanon. This makes the Tribe 1-1 and tied for second place in 20th District standings, early into the season.

Adair County was led in scoring by senior Kinzlee Akin with 17, followed by Ila Loy with 11. The leading rebounders for the Lady Indians were Anika Jennings and Reese Bardin, with seven each. The team continued in their struggles shooting the ball, hitting 35% from the floor and 31% from beyond the three point line.

The Lady Indians will return to the hardwood as they host the Greenwood Lady Gators (0-5) at 7pmCT on Tuesday, December, 16, 2025, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets are available at hometownticketing.com.


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2025-12-15 14:59:15 | Comments | See topic Sports

Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 17
Happy Anniversary, Sammy and Nadene Baker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Tony and Sheila Franklin (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amber Natasha Neat (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashlee Meridith Corbin (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bob Benningfield | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carl Dwayne Kelsay (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Conway Wilkerson (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gabe Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeanette Keith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley Sneed | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Timmy Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wes Stone | (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.

Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber holds Christmas banquet

By Kim Harwood, Executive Director
Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce


The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber Christmas Banquet was held recently in the Old School Gym with another beautiful Christmas tree standing in the corner next to the tunnel (for those of us who attended the old MCHS you understand the tunnel reference). Many trees have graced the gym over the years, and it brings back fond memories of high school days gone by.

The banquet is one of the highlights of the year. It gives members the opportunity to come together, share the year's accomplishments, and enjoy a meal and evening of entertainment.


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2025-12-15 10:29:14 | Comments

Crump graduates CJ Executive Development Program

From Michael Moore

Richmond, KY - On December 12, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 23 law enforcement officers from agencies across Kentucky graduated from Criminal Justice Executive Development Program (CJED) Class 32, including Jordan Crump with the Edmonton/Metcalfe County Dispatch Center.

CJED is an advanced leadership course designed for supervisors of small to medium-sized law enforcement agencies.


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2025-12-15 09:30:51 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Barbara Mendez explains award-winning project


2025-12-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University business graduate student Barbara Mendez of Liberty, Kentucky, left, explains the award-winning project, Moving Forward With Hope Inc., that she and fellow graduate student Shawna Kidd of Morehead, Kentucky, presented at the inaugural School of Graduate Business & Technology Student Showcase, held Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center.


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Christmas in Columbia and Adair County, 111 years ago

By Mike Watson

"In Santa Claus Land," a play given by the Primary Department of the Lindsey-Wilson Training School, was the theatrical highlight of the Christmas Season in Columbia, December 1914, one century and eleven years ago. On the evening of December 15th, the Primary Department performed the play in the Chapel. Admission was 10 and 15 cents. The players and their roles were as follows:

Rachel Faulkner, Mother; John Ottley, Ted; Mary Harris, Lula; Ray Goff, Santa Claus; Frances Strange, Santa Claus' wife; Virginia Harris, Santa Claus' baby; John Morrison, Imagination; Sallie Hudson, Cook; Amelia Damron, Mother Goose; Margaret Harris, Margaret Hynes, Maxine Moss, Pauline Arnold, Leona Bryant and Sadie Mullinix, Fairies; Walker Bryant, Sanford Strange, Delbert Arnold, Russell Goff, Keithley Wickliff and Louie Feese, Brownies. Miss Mary Heyd, principal of the Primary Department, assisted by Miss Mary Chandler, pianist.

"On Display--The season has arrived when the people are looking into the show windows, trying to select in their own minds the gifts they will give for Christmas presents. There are many beautiful gifts on display, and to us it seems like a donor would experience but little difficulty in making a selection. There are many articles, at the different stores, designed mostly for show; then there are others that will prove useful. The latter is the kind to buy, except you must purchase a few articles to please the children."

Russell and Company, on the Public Square, advertised many goodies for Christmas, including:


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2025-12-15 09:26:56 | Comments | See topic Christmas

Basketball: Indians defeat Knights 70-56

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Friday, December 12, 2025, the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team defeated the Marion County Knights 70-56 in Lebanon.

The Indians were led in scoring by a trio of seniors posting double figures. Dawson Gilbert had 25, followed by Landon Blakey with 22, and Tylin George had 14.

Blakey led the team in rebounding with 13, followed by George with nine. The team as a whole shot 48% from the floor and 33% from three point range. The Indians certainly felt the impact of the return of Blakey and Gilbert, who contributed 47 of the Tribe's seventy points.

The team will return to action when they travel to Bardstown to take on the Generals of Thomas Nelson (1-3) at 7pmCT on Monday, December 15, 2025.


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2025-12-14 21:53:54 | Comments | See topic Sports

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
Wednesday Special: Quesadilla Roja Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef with cheese, served with rice, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes. $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 530amCT 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 December 17, 2025:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, cinnamon toast, hash browns
Lunch: Chili cheese coney or hot ham and cheese on bun, tater tots, baked beans, sidekick, fresh fruit options

ACMS and ACHS menu for December 17, 2025:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, cinnamon toast, hashbrowns
Lunch: Hot ham and cheese on bun, tater tots, baked beans, fruit 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 Wednesday, December 17, 2025:
Deluxe cheeseburger, potato salad, baked beans, seedless grapes, bun, milk



Lindsey Wilson University Celebrates first Commencement with Record Class

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University celebrated its first commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025, by graduating the largest class in the school's 122-year history.

The university awarded a total of 974 degrees -- 121 undergraduate degrees, 851 graduate degrees and two doctorates -- at its 122nd commencement, held in two ceremonies in Biggers Center Center.

The excitement of the historic moment was not lost on Holly Blaydes of Edmonton, Kentucky, a first-generation college graduate who earned a bachelor of arts degree in education.

"We just graduated," an exuberant Blaydes said after she passed through the congratulatory academic gauntlet formed by Lindsey Wilson faculty outside of Biggers Sports Center after the morning ceremony. "It feels amazing. I don't even have any words."


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2025-12-13 22:18:53 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Vintage Christmas Advertisements

Mike Watson sends these vintage Christmas adverts from old Adair County News, 22 December 1948. We'll add more between now and Christmas, click headline to see them all in one place.

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2025-12-13 18:14:35 | Comments | See topic Christmas

Luna and Tracy Watkins


2025-12-16 - Somerset, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Luna Watkins, the 5-year-old daughter of Lindsey Wilson University undergraduate student Tracy Watkins of Science Hill, Kentucky, plays with the tassel on her father's mortar board at the Somerset Pinning Ceremony, held Dec. 9 at New Beginnings Worship Center in Somerset. Watkins earned a bachelor of arts degree in human services and counseling.

The Lindsey Wilson School of Professional Counseling honored 157 students who had earned a bachelor of arts degree in human services and counseling or a master of education degree in counseling through the university's educational outreach program at seven pinning ceremonies held December 4-12, 2025.


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Most Magistrate candidates face Primary opposition

All but two of the candidates for Magistrate in 2026 already face primary opposition, according to the latest filings at the Secretary of State. Republican Chad Brown, running in District 5, is the lone unopposed Magistrate candidate in the Republican primary, while James E. Bennett, running for Magistrate in District 3, remains the only Democrat to file for any Adair County office so far.
  • Magistrate District 1: Denton, Tony (R)
  • Magistrate District 1: Curry, Donnie G (R)
  • Magistrate District 1: Kimbler, Joe Edward (R)
  • Magistrate District 1: Stargel, Jared (R)

  • Magistrate District 2: Eaton, James (R)
  • Magistrate District 2: Flatt, Daryl (R)
  • Magistrate District 2: Willis, Greg (R)

  • Magistrate District 3: Bennett, James E (D)

  • Magistrate District 3: Smith, Todd (R)
  • Magistrate District 3: Turner, Brian (R)

  • Magistrate District 4: Janes, Chris (R)
  • Magistrate District 4: Fudge, Carley (R)

  • Magistrate District 5: Brown, Chad (R)

  • Magistrate District 6: Humphress, Ronald Mark (R)
  • Magistrate District 6: Caldwell, Greg (R)

  • Magistrate District 7: Phelps, Richard (R)
  • Magistrate District 7: Cheatham, Bryan (R)
Candidates who must be on the ballot in the primary have until January 9, 2026, to file their paperwork. See: Candidate filing forms are available online.

Click read more for other local filings so far...


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Remembrances for December 17
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Mae Butt, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeanette Shearer, Adair County KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rosetta Parnell Montgomery, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennis (Denny) Gene Withers, Russell County, KY native (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Glen Posey, Mell Ridge, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Dean Ford, 76 Taylor Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Newton, Taylor Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rose Hunn Rogers, Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruchin E. Fudge, Adair Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Former Mayor Charles R. Marshall, Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Welby Thomas, Jr., Russell County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Todd Cundiff, Russell Springs, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bryan E. Hadley, Columbia, KY, native (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keith "Kevin" Burton, 79, Adair Co., KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Katherine M. Withers, 58, Hillview, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean Wilson Johnston, Liberty, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Donna Sue Richerson Mendoza, 51, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Groce Farlee, 63, Burkesville, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Tommy) Murphy, 75, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aubrie Jay Cook, 7 months, 13 days Russell County, KY (December 17, 2015-July 29, 2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Verna Jill Price Groce, 60, Burkesville, KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mike Meece, 56, Casey County, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lester Wallace Burress, 93, Elk Horn, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky Donald Stamper, 58, Russell County, KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Milby, 87, Taylor County, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ambrose (A.J.) Judd, 15, Greensburg, KY (2006-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Miller, 87, Rickman, TN (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Lee Allen, 73, Columbia, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye Lynn Moronese, 68, Liberty, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Rodgers, 73, Liberty, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Harvey (Jim) Evans, 85, Columbia, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenyatta (K.D.) Duncan, 48, Columbia, KY (1974-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Edith Parson, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Merritt Lawless, 64, Liberty, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert L. Merrill, 74, Jamestown, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 































 
 
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