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Letter: Bald Eagles Ann Pearson writes: These are such amazing birds, we are blessed to see them often near our home, they have a HUGE nest not far from where we live. We daily go by and see if we can catch them hanging around. Can't wait to see when they have babies!Comments re: Bald Eagle spotted near Citizens Park Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-21 13:45:34 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
City of Columbia seeks Block Grant for CIRCOR expansion The City of Columbia had a public hearing on Tuesday to discuss the city's request for an application for a Community Development Block Grant for the procurement of equipment to assist a local company, CIRCOR, in the operation of their Columbia facility. This Community Development Block Grant is tentatively planned to result in the creation of fifty full time jobs, 51% to be filled with low to moderate income residents. CIRCOR's investment would be an estimated more than $16 million dollars with building, machinery, and equipment. "We are excited about the prospect of CIRCOR's tentative expansion plans," said Mayor Hoots. "This is an important development for our community." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-21 09:46:50 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Carol Perkins: The Ski Trip (Part 4 of 5) Previous Column: The Ski Trip (Part 3 of 5) By Carol Perkins After Judy crashed at the bottom of the hill and made it up the chairlift to the resort, the vastness of the snow-covered mountain and the eerie feeling of being alone made me panic. For at least an hour, no one came down the slope. The longer I was there, the more agitated I became. Finally, I was just plain mad. Where was Guy? Why didn't someone save me? Coyotes could eat me before morning. I struggled to stand, but the pain made it impossible. I rolled over onto my stomach and tried to push myself up with those poles. They were useless, so I'd beat them on the ice in a fit of anger. I had wallowed in the mud until my eyes were the only body part recognizable, but by then they were blazing with fire. I tasted fear. "If I ever get off this mountain....." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-21 09:42:02 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
Basketball: Indians fall to Pulaski 86-85 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer Adair County lead Pulaski County 43-42 at the half in a shootout at John Burr, but eventually fell late to the Maroons in an 86-85 heartbreaker. The Indians trailed for much of the fourth. They had a chance to win the game late and just weren't able to convert. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-20 20:48:45 | Comments | See topic Sports Events scheduled for today, January 21, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Letter: Roundabouts Kerry Robertson writes: While it may have never been called a "roundabout," that is in fact what it is.Comments re: Letter: Roundabouts Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-20 20:07:49 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Basketball: Lady Indians defeat Hart Co. 70-49 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Lady Indians built a halftime lead of 34-22 over the Lady Raiders of Hart County. At halftime, Reese Bardin lead the scoring with 14, followed by a crowd of other Adair County players with six points each. The Tribe was able to pull away in the second quarter after being in a close battle earlier in game on the back of transition scoring made possible by a press defense. Adair County never looked back and laid the scoring on the Lady Raiders. The Tribe scores 70+ for the second time this season and the posts their highest scoring number since December 9, 2025. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-20 19:55:09 | Comments | See topic Sports
Hwy 68 improvement in Green and Metcalfe BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2026) — A project to improve safety and mobility along a section of U.S. 68 in Green and Metcalfe counties is expected to begin this week. Signs are expected to be posted this week, but most of the work will take place away from the roadway. The project will realign U.S. 68 from near KY 729 in Green County to KY 745 in Metcalfe County. The 1.2 miles of new alignment will feature 11-foot travel lanes with 4-foot paved shoulders. The new alignment is designed to reduce curvature and grade variations and will include construction of a new bridge over Caney Fork Creek. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-20 15:14:51 | Comments | See topic Local Government
ACHS SBDM Council to meet Jan 22 From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The ACHS SBDM Council will have its regular monthly meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-20 12:22:19 | Comments | See topic Education
Trinity Food Pantry postponed From Phyllis Burris The Trinity Church Food Pantry that was planned for this Saturday, January 24, 2026, has been canceled due to the forecast of extreme cold and snow. We will have it advertised when it is rescheduled. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-20 11:19:35 | Comments | See topic Church News
Kentucky tax filing season begins Jan 26 From Kinsey Woodson Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) will begin accepting state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 26, 2026, and will begin processing refund requests on Monday, February 2, 2026. The deadline for Kentuckians to file 2025 returns is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) also will begin accepting federal individual income tax returns on January 26, 2026. Electronic individual income tax returns typically take four to six weeks to process. Taxpayers may check the status of their refund online by entering their Social Security number and exact dollar amount of the expected Kentucky refund. Each year, DOR partners with the IRS to operate Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites across the state. At these sites, knowledgeable staff provide free tax filing assistance to eligible individuals and families, as well as Kentucky state government employees. This free service is available to help individuals with an annual income of $67,000 or less or any Kentucky state government employee, regardless of income. In-person assistance will be offered by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning February 10, 2026, to April 14, 2026. If you believe you qualify and would like to take advantage of this service, please schedule an appointment by contacting the nearest regional taxpayer service center. The closest Volunteer Income Tax Assistance for Adair County is in Bowling Green, at 201 West Professional Park Court, Bowling Green KY. The phone number is 270-746-7470. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-20 10:05:54 | Comments
Agenda for special called City Council meeting From Tiffany Collins Assistant City Clerk, Planning and Zoning Administrator City of Columbia The Columbia City Council will meet in special session at 11amCT on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-20 10:00:30 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Mountain View to sing at Freedom Separate Baptist From Collene Rooks Mountain View will be singing at 6pmCT on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Freedom Separate Baptist Church. We would like to invite you to come and bring a friend. Brother Darrin Blair, pastor. Freedom Separate Baptist Church is located at 576 Freedom Church Rd., Russell Springs, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-20 09:43:21 | Comments | See topic Church News
Evlyn Komosa leaves largest estate gift in LWU history By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University has received its largest estate gift in the school's 123-year history, a $1.84 million bequest from the late Evlyn (Beard) Komosa of Columbia. The gift is unrestricted. The school's previous largest estate gift was $1.28 million. "Few people loved Lindsey Wilson and its mission more than Evlyn Komosa," said Lindsey Wilson University President William T. Luckey Jr. "For more than three decades, Evlyn was a devoted supporter of the Lindsey Wilson mission and how this school serves students. Her generosity will help young people throughout our region realize their educational dreams." An Adair County native, Komosa grew up on the Beard family farm in the Coburg area. She was educated in Adair County and then moved to work in Louisville, Kentucky, in the 1940s. While working in support of the war effort during World War II, she met her husband, Adam, who was an Army officer. The Komosas moved to Adair County after Adam retired, first from the Army as a lieutenant colonel and then from his second career as a college history professor in Michigan. Adam, who died in 1998, taught history at Lindsey Wilson. Evlyn Komosa died in 2025 at the age of 102. At the time of her death, she was LWU's oldest known living donor. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-20 09:31:59 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 21 Happy Anniversary, Mike and Teresa Roy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ricky and Susan Bohannon (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Sam and Katie Everidge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Pickett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cameron Huff (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Danielle Kerekes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gavin Lavigne (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe B. McKinley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melanie Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shane Gaskins (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Timmy Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tonya Bunch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wesley Melton (2007) | (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.
Letter: Roundabouts Sue Mullins writes: I was glad to see that someone else pointed out that we have always had a roundabout/rotary in Columbia. I think they are better than stoplights if everyone could just learn to use them properly.Comments re: New roundabouts popping up all over Kentucky Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-20 09:28:09 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Counterfeit $100 bills discovered in Campbellsville On January 17, 2026 at approximately 16:45 hours, The Campbellsville Police Department received a call from multiple business in the area of Green River Plaza. Business's reported two males were attempting to pass counterfeit $100 bills. Officer Jordan Whitlow located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Through the investigation the males were identified as Denzel Patton, 25, and Aarron Bond, 23 both of Ohio. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-20 00:50:59 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Journal tips for writing your personal history Open your journal to two blank side-by-side pages. Use a ruler to draw a horizontal line across both pages. Write your birth year at the left end of the line and the current year at the right end. If you are worried about having enough space for your timeline (not that you're old!), you can stretch it across two more pages. Begin filling in important memorable dates as they come to mind. Following are some examples of milestones that would be a good addition to your timeline. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-20 00:29:31 | Comments
Great Wooded South VIII: Going out West, Part II Read on for the latest installment from Billy Joe's days in the Kentucky Division of Forestry. Click here for all the entries in the Great Wooded South series By Billy Joe Fudge Actual flight time from Knoxville to Boise Idaho is five to six hours or so. Of course there are no direct commercial flights to Boise from Knoxville, but since our Evergreen International flight was a charter, we cruised right into Boise non-stop. You are probably thinking our destination was Boise because there were fires in Idaho needing our attention. However, that was not the case. Not that there were not fires in Idaho, but none needed our attention. In reality Boise is the location of the National Interagency Fire Center. Multiple agencies, including the United States Forest Service, coordinate wildfire activities from there. This was my first trip out to the Greater Rockies Region. I must say that for someone who was raised and grew up in the Green East Biome, the Brown West Biome posed significant challenges to my acclimation system. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-19 21:40:28 | Comments | See topic Great Wooded South by Billy Joe Fudge 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 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 January 21, 2026: 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, January 21, 2026:
Carol Perkins: The Ski Trip (Part 3 of 5) Previous Column: The Ski Trip (Part 2 of 5) By Carol Perkins To follow the story from last week, when we finally reached the clearing, Judy held my arms for balance while I popped my skis into my boots, and then I did the same for her. We turned toward "down" and waited nervously for the adventure to begin. Our skis quickly skimmed the ice and eyed the slush. We were both on our backs within seconds, our skis crisscrossing each other in mid-air. "You be still and let me get mine untangled from yours, and then we'll figure this out," she suggested. For the first hour, the routine went something like this. We fell. She popped her skis, raised herself using her poles, pulled me up, and helped me into my skis. We would slide another two or three inches and edge right back toward the mud. Down in the slush we'd go. By then, we looked like mud wrestlers. After two hours, we had traveled about ten feet. Suddenly, we heard an engine. Someone had surely spotted us and was coming to our rescue! We flagged down the emergency snowmobile. "Ladies, I wish I could help, but a guy down the slope has broken his leg, and I have to attend to him." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-19 21:30:44 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
Letter: Public Square not a roundabout Jim Hudson writes: Although it is similar to a roundabout, the Public Square is instead a rotary.Comments re: Roundab-out-reach Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-19 21:26:05 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Adair Co. FFA students recognized for Conservation essays From Brittany Smith, Gabby Barnes, and Robin Hancock Adair County FFA The Adair County FFA middle and high school chapters enjoyed learning about the importance of conserving wetlands in Kentucky! Students in seventh, eighth, and ninth grade agriculture classes researched and composed essays telling about the different types of wetlands in Kentucky and all the efforts from all stakeholders to conserve those wetlands, which support the cleanliness and vitality of our Kentucky countryside. The Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing Contests have offered opportunities for students to learn and participate since 1944. The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet webpage states that, "The contests educate students on soil, water, forestry and wildlife conservation. Students take the knowledge they have gained and transform it into creative art work and essays. Students can earn monetary prizes on the county, regional and state levels." The school essay winners for Adair County Middle School were:
Congratulations to the winners for all of their hard work and achievement! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-19 13:08:50 | Comments | See topic Education Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for January 21 In Memory Birthday, Barry Kay McKinley, Sr., 80, Jamestown, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Gene Walker, 60, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Buel Edward Phelps, Casey County, KY (1955-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chester (Bill) Wise, Taylor Co., KY (1923-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Louise Lile, Adair County, KY (1961-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Elkins, 68, Jamestown, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth (Libby) Norris, 76, Burkesville, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flora Mae Koch Womack, 94, Adair Co./Campbell Co., KY native (1923-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Goldie Graham, 97, Campbellsville, KY (1923-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Brower, 75, Russell County, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Icy Ford McCubbin, 99, Green County, KY (1916-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Dial, 71, Columbia, KY (1946-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jim Moss, 71, Adair County, KY (1948-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John N. Murphy, 59, Casey County, KY (1957-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Munford, 63, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Lasley, Adair Co., KY native (1949-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Mae Claiborne, 77, Columbia, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorena Lewis Cochran, 80, Taylor County, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Jewell Marple, 83, Cambpellsville, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Faye Poff, 76, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ellen Norris, 53, Summer Shade, KY (1964-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melissa Burton, 44, Adair Co., KY (1980-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Hines, Casey Co., KY (1948-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peter (Pete) B. Johnson II, Green County, KY (1950-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Thomas Emerson, Casey Co., KY (1940-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie B Whitlow, 65, Glasgow, KY (1952-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose May Houser Parrott, Green County, KY (1931-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosie Catherine Presson, 92, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby E. Hadley Coomer, 97, Adair Co., KY native (1923-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Lee Bartram, 78, Hustonville, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Caulk Waddle, 80, Taylor County, KY (1936-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Lantis Long, 65, Cumberland Co., KY (1949-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom Andrew, 86, Adair County, KY (1930-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Travis Lewis, Taylor County, KY (1928-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Bryant, 78, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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