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McGowan named LWC Criminal Justice Professor From Duane Bonifer A lot of people don't land their dream job until they have labored for decades in their profession. That's one reason why Casey Hardy McGowan is excited to be back at Lindsey Wilson College. McGowan was recently named a Lindsey Wilson criminal justice professor and director of the college's Title IX compliance, where she serves as the college's Title IX coordinator. She also will serve as public defender for the Columbia region in nearby Taylor County. "I'm really excited to be back here," said McGowan, who grew up in Jamestown, Kentucky, and graduated from Lindsey Wilson in 2014 with a degree in English and criminal justice and a women's studies minor. "Lindsey Wilson is so special to me . . . I feel like I was able to achieve what I did after I left here because of what I got while I was here. Throughout the years, I have realized how special the Lindsey Wilson student experience is." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-31 18:26:14 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
KSP pursuit ends in armed robbery suspect arrest By Trooper Jonathan Houk COLUMBIA, Ky. (March 31, 2025) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers arrested a Muhlenberg County man early Sunday morning on numerous charges after a vehicle pursuit. On March 30, 2025, at 2:06 A.M. CST, KSP Post 15 received a call that a Wayne County Sheriff's Office Deputy was pursuing a vehicle suspected of being involved in an armed robbery of a convenience store in Monticello. The vehicle was a 2008 Ford F-150 traveling west on KY 90 through Clinton County and into Cumberland County, where KSP Post 15 Troopers located the vehicle and continued the pursuit. The vehicle continued north on KY 61 into Adair County, where a tire deflation device was deployed successfully. The vehicle was stopped near the intersection of KY 61 and KY 55 Bypass in Columbia. Upon termination of the vehicle pursuit, the operator exited the vehicle and was taken into custody. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-31 17:14:53 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Wigginton challenges let Jesus into your situations By Simon Baker, student news writer, Office of Campbellsville University Communications When do you call on Jesus? When you are anxious, need help on an exam or when life is going wrong? At CU's chapel on March 19, Madison Wigginton, a CU alum, suggested students should welcome Jesus into all areas of their lives, not just when life is going bad. Wigginton opened by telling students about the invitation that Jesus offers - an invitation that requires a response. Jesus lived, went to the cross, laid His life down and rose from the grave to offer salvation to anyone who believes and calls on His name. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-31 16:51:14 | Comments | See topic Campbellsville University
Public asked for concepts to improve KY49 in Casey Co. From Amber Hale Somerset, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public input regarding proposed improvements to KY 49 in Casey County. The project proposes reconstructing KY 49 at Brush Creek Hill from Hilltop Drive to Lower Brush Creek Road. The KYTC Project Team has prepared an interactive presentation that may be accessed from April 1, 2025 until April 30, 2025. This presentation may be accessed by visiting transportation.ky.gov/DistrictEight. Project background information, its purpose and need, along with an interactive mapping depicting the preferred roadway alignment and affected properties. A comment form will be provided at the end of the presentation and everyone is encouraged to complete this form. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-31 13:10:13 | Comments Events scheduled for today, March 31, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Boil Water Advisory issued From Columbia/Adair Utilities District Date Issued 03/31/2025, Time Issued 10:15 am A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for consumers at the following locations:
This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Bradley Miller at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-31 13:07:33 | Comments
Annex and offices within will close at 3 today From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Annex building and all offices within will be closing today at 3pmCT for the funeral of Jason Corbin. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-31 12:15:35 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Wednesday bringing more storms to our area Thankfully, no major storm damage has been reported from Sunday night, however a few power outages were reported in the area. Wednesday will bring more storms so we have a couple of days to think about preparedness. Stay weather aware and plan to be safe! There is a full library of emergency prep stories in Columbia Magazine archives. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-31 11:46:07 | Comments
Farmers Market season opening on Saturday From Donna Jones Farmers Market on the Square will open for the season on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The market offers a large variety of products and we have a full market of vendors for this season. Farmers Market on the Square is located at the corner of Campbellsville and Merchant Street, and open each Saturday from 8amCT to 1pmCT. We hope you and your friends can come by and join us for opening Saturday. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-31 10:15:18 | Comments
Speed will be checked in north Columbia area Speeders, take notice - according to Columbia Police Chief Evan Burton, the CPD officers are focusing in the area of north Hwy 55 and the Veterans Memorial Bypass, stopping speeding vehicles. Make a commitment to honor the speed limits, slow down and no texting while driving. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-31 01:16:19 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACHS SBDM Council to meet April 3 From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The Adair County High School SBDM Council will have a special called meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct interview an possibly make recommendations for vacant positions. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-30 22:05:44 | Comments | See topic Education
Be weather-aware Sunday night From Grant Loy, Director Adair County Emergency Management The storms that are moving in tonight, Sunday March 30, 2025, are expected to bring damaging winds, hail and the possibility of tornadoes. Confidence seems to be increasing with these storms as they are going to be moving in during the overnight hours when most people are asleep. Please remember to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts! After speaking with Daniel Wilson with Storm Alert Center we are going to be monitoring this storm very closely and will be providing updated information as quickly as possible! The Adair County Annex will be open starting at 8pmCT tonight, and remaining open throughout the night for a temporary storm shelter. If anyone has any questions please contact Adair County E911 Center @ 270-384-4760. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-30 07:59:51 | Comments
Early closing of Adair County Attorney's Office From Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin The Adair County Attorney's Office will close at NoonCT on Monday, March 31, 2025, for the visitation and funeral of Jason Corbin. Obituary: Jason Corbin, 48, Columbia, KY (1976-2025) Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-30 07:57:28 | Comments
Sentence of 20 years given in AYDC riot case From Brian Wright, Commonwealth's Attorney, 29th Judicial Circuit An Adair County Circuit Court jury found Demaurion Moore, age 19, guilty of several crimes Friday (March 14, 2025) following a three-day jury trial. Moore was convicted of First-Degree Rape, Complicity to First-Degree Sodomy, Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Minor, First-Degree Riot, and two (2) counts of Fourth-Degree Assault. The jury recommended that Moore serve a total of 25 years in prison. The charges against Moore were the result of his involvement in a riot that occurred at the Adair Youth Development Center (AYDC) in November 2022. According to testimony at trial, Moore, who was 17 years old at the time and from Louisville, had been detained at AYDC for a short period of time prior to the riot. The riot began when another juvenile assaulted a Youth Worker at the facility and was able to gain possession of the worker's keys. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-29 21:22:45 | Comments Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 31 Happy Birthday, Aaran Maurice Taylor (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Smith Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bill Gill (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chance Scholl (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elisabeth Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Harper Kayne Bennett (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Holly Kate Ballou (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Coffey Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Norris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ron Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarai Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shawntae Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wilma Bean | (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.
Kentucky Color: Smokey II, the legend is born By Billy Joe Fudge Smokey was born in June of 1955. Dad was promised the pick of the litter but when he found out the puppies had been born, all were already gone except for the runt of the litter, Smokey. As we have discussed in the past, Smokey was a Lemon-Spotted English Pointer. You can read about what makes them visually different from other Pointer Breeds in a recent Kentucky Color: Best Covey Dog. As one might imagine, Smokey's name stemmed from his almost total white color. Whether hunting in the snow or out traipsing with me across the Rock Lick watershed in front of our house or the Pettit's Fork watershed behind our house, he would often become invisible when not moving. Additionally, that little white puppy being named Smokey was a preternatural occurrence in my life considering that another animal named Smokey would frame my adult life in my career as a Wildland Firefighter and Forest Manager! My philosophy is heavily weighted by the idea that there are no accidents. Smokey, being of slight build and an anemic looking runt would most probably not have been chosen over his more impressive litter mates by my dad. The fact that those hunters who chose prior to Dad's arrival did not choose Smokey is the proof in the pudding. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-29 13:10:43 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Tommy Druen: Literacy was a treasure for Clem Coomer Previous Column: The Power of the Small By Tommy Druen Reading is in my blood. As I've mentioned in this column before, my mother was a school librarian. But my lineage on this subject runs even deeper. Two of my grandparents served on the local library board, and my uncle was a book dealer. Still, my greatest inspiration for reading may have come from a family member I never even met. Clem Coomer, my second great-grandfather, was born in rural Adair County in 1877. Like so many of his generation, formal education was a luxury. The demands of the family farm took precedence over school, and as a result, Clem spent much of his life not knowing how to read. That changed when he met Miss Bertha Hamilton. Bertha was among the first graduates of Lindsey Wilson College and soon taught at a one-room schoolhouse in the community where Clem lived. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, the two fell in love and soon married. Already in his thirties, Clem learned to read under the patient instruction of his wife. Naturally, I never knew Clem personally. But he lived to the age of 95, and both my mother and grandmother knew him well. Through their stories, I gathered a sense of who he was--a kind and compassionate man with a remarkable gift for storytelling. Yet what resonated with me most was his devotion to reading the Bible daily. For a man of deep faith who had been denied literacy for so long, the ability to read the Bible for himself was a treasure, not just a skill. I can't recall a time when I didn't know how to read. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-29 13:07:57 | Comments
Basketball: Sweet 16 caps an amazing season By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Adair County Indians Basketball team fell to the Bowling Green Purples 52-51 in overtime. Despite a tough end to the year, this was an amazing season for the Tribe. This is undoubtedly a season to be proud of, especially for this year's senior class. Their incredible effort and dedication to Adair County Basketball will not be soon forgotten. Senior Connor Loy was praised after the game by Bowling Green's coach, who said he knew he "Isn't going to quit". Senior Isaiah Cochran had some personal moving remarks in his postgame comments calling his move to Adair County, "The best decision I have ever made." No one really knows what next season will hold for the Indians, an almost total lineup reconstruction is definite, as the only player who saw consistent minutes this year and can return for next year is Dawson Gilbert, but that uncertainty for next season is a problem for another day. In the meantime we can reflect and be proud of the incredible season put together by the 2024-2025 Indians, 5th Region Champions and 30-6 on the season. A historic team. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-29 12:52:30 | Comments | See topic Sports
Agenda for Special Called Fiscal Court Meeting From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in Special Called session at 9amCT on Monday, March 31, 2025, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Suite 1, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. Items on the agenda include discussion of the Waste Connections contract, discussion of a raise for bi-weekly employees, and the 2024 Sheriff's budget. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-28 16:36:05 | Comments | See topic Local Government 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! Black Stallion Steakhouse 202 Will Walker Rd., Columbia, KY. 270-380-1800. Open seven days a week 11am to 10pmCT. Nonsmoking. Credit cards accepted. Private rooms available. Full Bar Seating, Beer & Wine, 7-days a week Black Stallion is open today from 11amCT to 9pmCT! Betty's Country Cooking MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Betty's is open on Wednesday, 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 ACES and ACPC menu for March 31, 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 Monday, March 31, 2025:
Carol Perkins: The Stretch Stitch Previous Column: On the Road Again By Carol Perkins The cute material I found to make teddy bears for the Metcalfe Shoebox Mission was a stretchy knit, which is challenging to navigate around ears, arms, and legs. The setting on my sewing machine needed to be for a stretch stitch. I picked up the manual and read, which is something I don't like to do. I scanned the index for the next fifteen minutes but found nothing about a stretch stitch. I learned about a dozen other stitches, but not the one I needed. A picture showed where the tension for a similar stitch was located, but there was no such "wheel" on the side of my machine. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-28 15:35:51 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/Adair Utilities District March 28, 2025 As of 9:56amCT on Friday, March 28, 2025, the Boil Water Advisory that was issued due to tying into a line for customers on 591-2314 Bull Run Road, Dwight Curry Road and Bovine Lane has been lifted by the division of Water. You no longer have to boil your water. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-28 11:29:29 | Comments
Trash for Cash Pickup-Caution: Old Portland and Portland Rd. From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Pickett's Chapel will be participating in the Trash for Cash program from 8amCT to NoonCT on Saturday, March 29, 2025, picking up Portland Rd. and Old Portland Rd. Please use caution when traveling in these areas. Thank You to Pickett's Chapel for participating in the Trash for Cash program to beautify Adair County! Keep Adair County Litter Free! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-28 09:55:07 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for March 31 In Memory Birthday, Geraldine "Jerry" Loveless, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Hoskins (R.H.) Weatherford, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie M. Anderson, Russell Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruthie M. Weddle Russell Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul A. Campbell, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Scott Newby, Cumberland Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aaron Brenner, Taylor Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thurston Ferguson, Burkesville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karalee Caldwell Jones, Adair Co., KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Franklin Thomas Allen, Liberty, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Carroll Lavigne, Taylor County, KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary G.(Gerry) Long Grant, 80, Casey Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Cheryl Skaggs, 60, Taylor County, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Eveland, 68, Green Co., KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Belcher, 58, Taylor Co., KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Whitehouse, Green County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aunt Margie Burton (1937-2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chelsea Nicole Brown, 23, Liberty, KY (2000-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Pepper, 85, Green Co., KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Hamlett Nunn | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loretta Sharp, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret (Maggie) McMahan, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Odell Keith Dotson, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Janes French, 88, Columbia, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Lynn Murray, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Baker, 54, Kings Mountain, KY (1964-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Cape, 62, Russell Co., KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Edward Davis, 93, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wyona Benningfield Mitchell,Taylor Co., KY (1938-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday,Bro. Walter Keen (W. K.) Norris, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Bithday Ronnie Lee (Bubby) Wilson, 68, Russell County, KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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