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Basketball: Lady Indians head to Fort Knox By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Friday, December 5, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians fell 61-47 to the Campbellsville Lady Eagles. The Lady Indians will look to improve their shooting and get one in the win column as they travel to play Fort Knox at 6:30pmCT on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in the main gym at Fort Knox High School, 266 Maine Street, Fort Knox, KY. Tickets are $7 cash only at the door. Campbellsville went ahead early in Friday's game, leading 15-11 at the end of the first quarter before the Lady Indians snatched the lead going into halftime 26-24. Unfortunately, the Lady Indians couldn't seem to buy a bucket in the third quarter, and were outscored 17-6 in that period. The Lady Indians battled throughout the fourth, but the gap was too wide to overcome. The team shot 33% from the floor and just 7% from three point range. The leading scorer against Campbellsville was senior Kinzlee Akin, with 17, followed by sophomore Reese Bardin with 10. Akin and Bardin were the only players for Adair County to score in double figures. Freshman Ella Brown led the team in rebounding, with seven, followed by Bardin with six, and Akin with five. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-09 09:11:31 | Comments | See topic Sports
E-Club aims to unlock entrepreneurial spirit at LWU By Duane Bonifer A group of Lindsey Wilson University students hopes to be part of a campus movement that will encourage more young people to become entrepreneurs. That's one reason why they started the E-Club, which held its first meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the university's Thomas D. Clark Reading Room. With support from Awesome Inc. -- a Lexington, Kentucky-based firm that works with and coaches entrepreneurs -- the LWU E-Club wants to help lower the age of the average entrepreneur. The average age of a person who starts a business is in their early 40s, and the officers of the LWU E-Club would like to instead see more members of Gen Z -- those born between 1997-2012 -- become entrepreneurs. "I think anyone that has an entrepreneurial mind always has ideas circulating, and we want to help them see if it's a realistic opportunity," said Taylor Harvey of Columbia, who will graduate from LWU this December with a double major in business administration and Chrisitan ministries and is E-Club president. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-09 08:50:07 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Old Concord Food Pantry distribution on Dec 13 From Phyllis Burris Old Concord Community Church will distribute food from 9amCT to 11amCT (or until all food has been disbursed) on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Distribution will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, and recipients must be present to do their own pick up. Old Concord Community Church is located at 5996 Fairplay Road (Hwy 704), Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-09 08:44:38 | Comments | See topic Church News
JOY Ministries has kids that need Christmas JOY Ministries currently has kids that still need adopting for Christmas. Anyone who is interested in helping may call 270-380-1808. JOY Ministries Crisis Resource Center is located at 400 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY., Mail to P.O. Box 114, Columbia, KY 42728. Phone 270-634-4612. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-09 00:49:23 | Comments Events scheduled for today, December 9, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Area Chambers of Commerce support Pre-K for All From Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - On December 4, 2025, 43 local Kentucky chambers of commerce endorsed Gov. Andy Beshear's Pre-K for All initiative, urging the Kentucky General Assembly to make expanding access to pre-K for all 4-year-olds a top priority in the 2026-2027 Budget Session. "Business leaders across our state know that Pre-K for All is good for business because it will boost our workforce by 70,000 and help more parents return to work," said Gov. Beshear. "Pre-K for All isn't political - it's simply the right thing to do for Kentucky's kids, our families, our economy and our future. Let's do the right thing and invest in our kids and our future now through Pre-K for All." The endorsement was made through a letter signed by 44 local and regional chambers of commerce and their presidents including Bowling Green and Louisville, as well as the Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce, the Liberty-Casey County Chamber of Commerce, and the Russell County Chamber of Commerce. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-08 18:09:00 | Comments | See topic Politics
Mark Archey: EK Railroad Presentation Mark Archey, an Adair County resident who purchased the Shepherd Grade Center, moved here with his wife Stephanie some years ago. He is a member of the Adair County Genealogy Society, and shared a story from his research at last Monday's meeting. Mark told the group at the December meeting, "I'm not from here. I'm from off. So I'll tell you about off a little bit. I grew up in northeastern Kentucky in Greenup County. And among my ancestors are Pattons. So I'm very happy to meet Mr. [Paul] Patton tonight. I'm sure we'll find a common connection. "So what I'm talking about has nothing to do with genealogy directly, and nothing to do with Adair County. But why would it be of interest? Because in doing genealogy research for my ancestors, I'm at the point where I've got to figure out why did these people come to Greenup County? Because the paper trails run out otherwise. And what brought them all in is Greenup County is like the heart of the Hanging Rock Iron District of northeastern Kentucky. On both sides of the Ohio River, there were 30 or more iron furnaces that were running there typically. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-08 17:57:47 | Comments
Letter: Birds of Kentucky Roldcat writes: Your shot of the eagle in flight is first class. Awesome photo.Thanks very much for the kind words -- I got very lucky when he left a high perch and flew right in my direction! -Pen Comments re: Birds of Kentucky: Bald Eagle Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-08 17:38:35 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Chamber Breakfast at TJ Health Columbia on Tuesday From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The annual Adair County Chamber Breakfast will be held from 7amCT to 9amCT on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at T.J. Health Columbia, 901 Wellness Way, Columbia, KY. The breakfast menu will include breakfast bombs (sausage, egg and cheese baked inside a biscuit), gravy, hash brown casserole, fresh fruit, mini muffins, coffee, oj, and water. Attendees are asked to help spread holiday cheer by bringing donations of new toys for Operation Christmas Spirit. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-08 17:32:34 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce 
Christmas events at Bloomington Chapel Church on Dec 14 From Shirley Moss The live Nativity scene at Bloomington Chapel Church will be presented from 5:15pmCT to 5:45pmCT on Sunday, December 14, 2025, followed by Christmas Plays beginning at 6pmCT:
Updating: Bloomington Chapel Christmas Play is Dec 14 Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-08 17:25:53 | Comments | See topic Christmas 
Lindsey Wilson University to hold record winter commencement A total of 974 degrees will be conferred at Lindsey Wilson's first commencement ceremony as a university. By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University will hold its 122nd commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. It will be Lindsey Wilson's first commencement ceremony since the school became Lindsey Wilson University on July 1, 2025, and it will also be the largest graduating class in the school's 122-year history. A total of 974 degrees will be conferred on December 13, including 121 undergraduate degrees, 851 graduate degrees and two doctorates. To accommodate the large crowd, the university will hold two ceremonies. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-08 11:59:39 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 
OCC 2025: Volunteers helping out in Atlanta From Mark Fudge A group of volunteers from Adair County recently traveled to the Samaritans purse Operation Christmas Child processing center in Atlanta, GA. The group has been busy this week processing OCC shoebox gifts. These boxes will be traveling to other countries to bless children over the world over the next few weeks. The group is made up primarily of individuals from the Columbia Baptist Church, but also has volunteers from other churches in the area as well. The Atlanta processing center has already processed more than 1 million shoebox gifts, and hopes to reach 2 million shoeboxes by the end of next week. Nationwide at the eight processing centers across the United States Samaritans Purse hopes to process over 12 million shoebox gifts over the next few days. An amazing statistic about the shoebox gifts in 2024 is that 27% of the recipients of shoebox gifts led to the gift of salvation for the children receiving their boxes. Not only do the children receive the wonderful gifts in each shoebox, but they also receive gospel materials written in their own language, which consist of a 12 week study of the gospel. Columbia Baptist Church has had a group travel to the Atlanta processing center almost every year since 2016. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-08 11:39:18 | Comments
Concert by Adair Schools Choirs Thursday at 6 From Keri Willis, NBCT, Adair County High School The Adair County Schools Choirs will be performing a Christmas concert this Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6pmCT at the Columbia United Methodist Church. The event is free; however, guests are encouraged to make a donation of canned food to assist families in Adair County. Light refreshments will be provided by Title I. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-08 10:20:53 | Comments | See topic Education
LWU spotlights undergrad work in Academic Celebration Week By Duane Bonifer The final week of classes of the 2025 fall semester at Lindsey Wilson University was a time to celebrate student research, artistic achievements and academic accomplishments. Undergraduate students presented research projects from the disciplines of art, biology, chemistry, education and nursing, and the university's performing arts groups entertained the Columbia-Adair County community with a pair of Christmas productions as part of Academic Celebration Week, held December 1-7, 2025. Lindsey Wilson's 2025 winter commencement will be held at 10amCT and at 2pmCT on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Throughout Academic Celebration Week, students presented their research all over campus, the Department of Theatre presented A Holiday Cabaret, and the Lindsey Wilson Band performed at a pair of community events. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-08 08:55:37 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 9 Happy Birthday, Audreanna Alley (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daylon Joseph "D.J." Richards (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Devan Lynn Burton (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ella Denise Robertson (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grant Robertson (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Withers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaitlyn Akin (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Rogers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marteneque Bailey (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Akin (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rachael Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rachel Burris (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Reed Thornton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Greer Pyles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tonya Maynard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trish Hadley Zatkoff | (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.
Apply now for 2026 Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers The Center for Rural Development is accepting applications for the 2026 Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers summer youth leadership programs. Applications for both Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers must be submitted online by January 31, 2026, at www.centeryouthprograms.com. Rogers Scholars (current 10th graders) provides valuable leadership skills and exclusive college scholarship opportunities for high school students to seize their potential as the region's next generation of leaders. Scholars spend one week on the campus of Lindsey Wilson University or Morehead State University. Rogers Explorers (current 8th graders) focuses on leadership development, technology, teamwork, and career pathway exploration in STEM and other fields. Explorers spend three days and two nights on one of the following college campuses: Lindsey Wilson University, University of the Cumberlands, Eastern Kentucky University, Union Commonwealth University, University of Pikeville, or Morehead State University. Eligible students must live within The Center's 45-county primary service area, which includes Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell, and Taylor Counties. For more information, contact Amber Decker or Amy Ellis at 606-677-6000 or email youth@centertech.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-07 21:25:27 | Comments | See topic Education
Winners of Christmas in Columbia Parade 2025 Saturday night was a frosty 39 degrees for the 25th annual Christmas in Columbia parade. Cars and trucks lined Jamestown Street filling every parking space that faced the street as parade watchers hoped to watch the floats from the warmth of their vehicles as they waited for the parade to begin. In-County Float winners, earning a first Place $300 & Plaque; second place $200 & Plaque; and third place - $100 & Plaque were: first place: Milltown Church Worship Team; second place: Columbia Church of Christ; third place: Free Union Separate Baptist Church; and fourth place: Freedom Separate Baptist Church. Non-float prize winners: first place: Brigg's McFall; second place: Sneed Properties; and third place: Community Medical Services. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-07 20:09:03 | Comments
Free Christmas meal at Breeding Church Dec 14 Breeding Church will be providing a Free Christmas Community Meal at 12:30pmCT Sunday, December 14, 2025. The church is located at 605 Breeding Loop, Breeding, KY. On the menu will be ham, turkey and dressing, mashed Potatoes, green beans, rolls and desserts. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-07 11:12:59 | Comments | See topic Church News
Adair Co. Arts Council to meet Dec 11 From Joyce Coomer The Adair County Arts Council will meet at 5pmCT on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Adair County Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Everyone is invited to attend. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-06 20:25:42 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene 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 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. Adair County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for December 9, 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 Tuesday, December 9, 2025:
Christmas on the Square in Edmonton Sunday By Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Hometown Holiday on the Square around the historic Metcalfe County Courthouse in Edmonton begins at 1pmCT. Due to the uncertainty of the weather for this Sunday Christmas shopping from 1 - 4:30pmCT will have a slight change. The Local Artisan Courtyard Sales that were scheduled to be on the sidewalk will be moved inside the Government Center. Reminder: Please be sure and sign your name on the back of your ticket and list a good contact number before putting the ticket in the drawing. The winners of the Metcalfe Money will be able to get their money as soon as the names are drawn and the money may be used at any participating chamber member business. The full list of events of the afternoon follow. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-06 14:23:34 | Comments
Great Wooded South: Hot Box Read on for the latest installment from Billy Joe's days as an aerial fire spotter. Click here for all the entries in the Great Wooded South series By Billy Joe Fudge Unless there were circumstances that dictated otherwise, my pilot and I would lift off around mid-morning each day. Since the day before was rather mundane and there was no overnight activity, on this particular day that is exactly what we did. We made the first two-hour trip around the Great Wooded South with very little activity. It was a clear day with little haze and increasing winds and the little amount of haze allowed us to fly higher and see further than on hazy days. Those hazy days would cause us to fly a tighter grid because the sight distance was so short. Consequently it would take longer to cover the district than two hours. On this day, we were on our second trip around when we saw a smoke probably fifteen miles off the nose of the plane. Because of the good visibility, I knew the smoke was near the Junction City/Moreland area. I alerted the Boyle County Ranger about the smoke so he could be prepared to travel once we located the fire. Then, as we were approaching the area, another smoke appeared south of the first smoke. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-05 14:21:33 | Comments | See topic Great Wooded South by Billy Joe Fudge
Carol Perkins: Equalizing Christmas Previous Column: A Mad Fit By Carol Perkins Keeping Christmas equal is a nightmare. "How many boxes did you wrap for Teddy? Is it the same as for Sue?" Equalizing ends up costing far more than expected because when the dollars don't add up favorably, what happens? Grandma (or Mama) buys another gift for Teddy, and when that gift costs more than the one for Susie, she dashes to Walmart. Leveling Christmas is exhausting. Counting boxes brings another complication. One year I spent almost to the penny on the kids. However, one had more boxes than the other, and that wouldn't "do." I added another box, which meant I spent more money on one than the other. Guy had to explain that the room was only so big, and if I kept buying, Santa wouldn't get down the chimney. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-05 10:14:29 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for December 9 In Memory Birthday, Ivalee Short Hurt, Celina, TN (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daisy ''Red'' Burris (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Miss Shirlee Ann Lemons Green Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eleanor F. Firkin, Adair Co., KY, native (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Hovious White, Casey Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn Wayne Murphy, Casey Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Ann Rather, Lampasas, TX and Taylor Co., KY (1946-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Lewis Curry, Green Co., KY (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Mae Holt, Adair County, KY (1918-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clora England Campbell, Taylor County, KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard (Jeff) Denton, 72, Adair Co., KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis William Milby, 71, Green Co., KY 1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Russell Shaw, 77, Burkesville, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Trenton Andrew, 20, Adair County, KY (1993-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alfred B. Corbin, Jr., 84, Adair County, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tonya Sue Lewis, 41, Park City, KY (d. 28 Mar 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ottis Lee Sandusky, 78, Casey Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Joe Parnell, 66, Adair Co., KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clora J. Elmore, 80, Russell Co., KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank Wethington, 68, Casey County, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Wayne Adams, Burkesville, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Fred (J.R.) Simpson, Jr., 72, Taylor Co., KY/Adair native (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Mardis Bohanon, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aaron Wayne Milby, Green County, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby L. Bolin, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jamison O. Burns, 22, Burkesville, KY (2002-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Bernell Wethington Atwood, 81, Casey County, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kennedy Faith Rayburn, 2, Campbellsville, KY (2020-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Duvall, 93, Columbia, KY (1929-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin A. Hale, 75, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Irene Groce, 91, Columbia, KY (1933-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph (Cooney) Shearer, 88, Columbia, KY (1936-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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