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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 Events scheduled for today, January 20, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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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
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 Featured Classified Found in CertaCare back parking lot: One very sweet and healthy black cat. Evidently someone's pet housecat as it behaves nicely inside and wants a lot of petting. If anyone has lost this sweet little animal, I will return it to you. -Joyce M. Coomer, 270-250-4541 View all classified ads on our Classifieds Page.
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
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
Basketball: Lady Indians fall to Wayne Co. By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Lady Indians Varsity Basketball team fell to Wayne County 54-51 on the road in Monticello on Monday, January 19, 2026, in a game that was decided in large part at the free throw line. Adair County will look to have better fortunes when they host the Hart County Lady Raiders (5-12) at 5:30pmCT on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium. Tickets are available at events.hometownticketing.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-19 21:23:15 | Comments | See topic Sports
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 Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 20 Happy Anniversary, CJ and Shirley Holt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Lester and Charlene Brock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Jo Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Serafino | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christopher Burton (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jim Sproles (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Fudge (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Petty | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Ann Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Page | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sabrina Stapp (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Suzanne Grant Hobbs | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Phillips | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wanda Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)View all birthdays and anniversaries for this month and next month on our Celebrations Page. Submit your birthday or anniversary using our Contact Form.
Letter: Just like Dad Joe Hare writes: Pen, when I read the caption to this picture I looked to see if it was a rerun from the past. This read exactly as Ed would have wrote. Pen you are about to catch up with your Dad. This is so great to be able to see this in you, my Friend.Joe, I blush at the comparison, but thank you very much for the suggestion. --Pen Comments re: New roundabouts popping up all over Kentucky Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-19 13:02:16 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Roundabouts Martha Berry writes: Never. Never. Never has the Columbia Square been called a roundabout!!Roundab-out-reach Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-19 12:57:20 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Public invited to LWU Arts and Humanities Irish Film Series By Duane Bonifer Area residents will have an opportunity to learn about the last century of Irish culture and anti-colonial struggle through the lens of four films, thanks to the Lindsey Wilson University School of Arts and Humanities. The Lindsey Wilson Arts and Humanities Irish Film Series will screen four Irish films that deal with Ireland's struggle for independence from four different perspectives. The screenings will be:
Each screening will be preceded by a talk from Lindsey Wilson English professor Karolyn Steffens, who will help set the context of each film. Each film will also include a post-screening discussion led by Steffens. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-19 12:53:30 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Hospital tax ends, sweet news for Adair County The Adair County Hospital debt is retired, a vocational school is urged for future - these were highlights in ACJE Larry Russell Bryant's State of the County Address By Mig Feuser/Adair Progress During a State of the County address delivered Tuesday at a meeting of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce, Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant highlighted two developments he described as pivotal for Adair County's future: the payoff of the county hospital debt and renewed momentum toward establishing a local vocational school. Bryant framed his remarks around what he repeatedly called "arithmetic," focusing less on politics and more on long-term financial positioning and opportunity. While touching on economic development, tourism, and infrastructure, he returned several times to the belief that sound numbers--and strategic investments--can change the county's trajectory. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-19 10:08:14 | 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 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 6amCT 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 Adair Co. Schools menu for January 20, 2026: No School Today 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, January 20, 2026:
Roundab-out-reach by Pen Roundabouts are all the rage with new transportation projects in Kentucky, with dozens planned or installed in recent years. The US Department of Transportation confirms what Columbians have known all along: "Roundabouts are not only a safer type of intersection; they are also efficient in terms of keeping people moving. Even while calming traffic, they can reduce delay and queuing when compared to other intersection alternatives." The three recently completed roundabouts on Highway 555 offer a greatly reduced commute time through the outskirts of Springfield, on the way to metropolitan Willisburg, or maybe the Bluegrass Parkway. But that's only if all the drivers understand how they work, and on recent trips through the area I've seen some blatant unfamiliarity with the concept. Since Adair County has had a roundabout as our central transportation hub from maybe the late 1800s, it's easy to take for granted our community of drivers' ingrained understanding of the finer points of roundabout use and etiquette. It might be time for a marketing push to capitalize on our homegrown expertise. We could invite drivers and officials from "new roundabout towns" to come observe for a while before embarking on a few "practice runs" through our historic downtown on their way back and forth from Adair County points of interest like Lindsey Wilson University, the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center, and out Highway 55 for a slice of homemade pie at Betty's. Use the CM comment form if you can offer a good suggestion for a "four points" tour of the area. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-18 21:55:32 | Comments
Basketball: Indians fall to tough Bell County team 70-46 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Adair County Indians fell to Bell County 70-46 in the first round of the H&W Dukes Kentucky 2A State Championship. The game was not close from start to end. The Tribe fell behind 21-6 by the end of the first quarter and things never really improved. Bell County shot the ball very well, going 52% from the floor on the game and 47% from three point range. The leading scorer for the Indians was Matthew MeJean with eight, followed by Tylin George and Landon Blakey, who both had seven. George led the team in rebounds with five, followed by Dawson Gilbert with four and Landon Blakey with three. Blakey was named to the All Tournament Team for his performance in the game. The Indians will look to get back on pace as they face a tough Pulaski County team at home at 7pmCT on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-18 20:56:28 | Comments | See topic Sports
ACVFD to hold Chili Supper, Live Auction Saturday The Adair County Volunteer Fire Department will hold its first fundraiser for the 2026 WHAS Crusade for Children - a Chili Supper, Live Auction and candidate speech opportunity - on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:30pmCT. Everyone is invited. The Live auction will be at 6pmCT. All Proceeds go to the WHAS Crusade For Children. Anyone who wants to donate to the live auction can contact Phillip Richard 606-271-4944 or Billy Hadley 270-634-3084. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-17 23:19:36 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for January 20 In Memory Birthday, Amber Godbey, 17, Casey County, KY (1999-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arleen Latimer, 80, Taylor County, KY (1938-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Garner, 61, Russell Co., KY (1956-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bryan Kevin Davis, 54, Green Co., KY (1965-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Camillia Fay Blaydes, 75, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Cravens, Waynesburg, KY (1952-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curvan Smith, 92, Amelia, OH (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dollie Opal Caudill, 85, Casey County, KY native (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Faye (Tater) Brown, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elaine Krizan, 88, Louisville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Ann Kirtley, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Essie Lee Scott Allen, 87, Taylor Co., KY native (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Francine Moore, 78 Columbia, KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Strange, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Clay Faulkner, Green County, KY (1929-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Turner, 74, Columbia, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Whitlock Sr, 85, Taylor County, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith (Skeeter) Helm, Casey County, KY (1962-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Estel Harden, 79, Taylor County, KY (1934-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Marie Robertson, Russell Co., KY (1924-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marla Warriner Liddy, 52, Columbia, KY (1971-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marty K. Walsh, 46, Russell Springs, KY (1972-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin R. Clements, Casey County, KY (1931-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Louise Scott, 79, Adair Co., KY (1946-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Phillips Wilson, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nathan Alan Bell, 36, Liberty, KY (1983-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Neva Nell (Thomas) Keeton, 93, Burkesville, KY native (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Mae Foley, 73, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robin Smith, Adair County, KY, (1956-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Lee (Swede) Dyer, 63, Green County, KY (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Alice Wilson, 87, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teddy Rogers Ray, Edmonton, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony Tucker, 75, Green County, KY (1944-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean McDonough, 72, Adair Co., KY native (1953-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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