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Adair Co. Community Baby Shower on April 16

From Heather Dudley, Family Resource Coordinator
Adair County Primary Center

Please join us for the 2026 Adair County Community Baby Shower, honoring expectant and new parents, starting at 4pmCT on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY (enter through Door #8).

There will be child development and safety resources, door prizes, and a meal. To register, you must reside in Adair County and either be currently expecting a baby, or have a baby that is less than 6 months old.

The event is Sponsored by: Adair County FRYSC, KY-ASAP, Green River Early Childhood Council and in collaboration with numerous additional community partners. For more information, call Heather 270-384-9752, Pam 270-384-9112, Kara 270-384-7617, or Hali 270-384-6050.


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2026-03-25 09:40:29 | Comments | See topic Health Care


The ladies hosting the Bridgerton Tea & Trivia


2026-03-25 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mayor Pam Hoots.
A fine time was had by all who attended the Bridgerton Tea & Trivia held last Saturday at the Adair County Public Library. These ladies hosting the event were, from left, Lee Ann Jessie, Mary Anne Loy and Jazmyn Burton.


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LWU speakers separate leaders from imposters

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University student Atavya Fowler '26 has experienced the imposter syndrome on numerous occasions, most recently when she was invited to speak about the subject on campus.

Fowler and eight other members of the Lindsey Wilson community addressed the psychological experience at the 14th edition of the Lindsey Wilson L3 Leadership Symposium, held Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in W.W. Slider Humanities Center Recital Hall.

Sponsored by the university's Center for Civic Engagement and Student Leadership, the daylong symposium featured three trios of speakers who explored "Unmasking the Leader Within: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Leadership."


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2026-03-25 09:21:49 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 63 F
Casey: 63 · Cumberland: 65 · Green: 64
Metcalfe: 63 · Russell: 64 · Taylor: 64
Updated at 10:30am Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  High/Low: 63 F / 44 F
SLP: 1020.3
Wind: S at 5
Dewpoint: 41 F
Relative Humidity: 43.69%
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


Place Names - How streams got their names

By Michael C. Watson
Adair County Genealogical Society

Most of the streams in what became Adair County were named well before the formation of the county. The Long Hunters and other explorers and land speculators named streams, beginning as early as the 1760s. Some of these retain the original designations, others have changed, perhaps more than once. A few examples: Cumberland and Green Rivers

Crocus Creek was named for the small springtime flower on her banks. It rises in present Russell, flows through south eastern Adair, into Cumberland, and empties into the Cumberland River.


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2026-03-25 09:00:48 | Comments | See topic Local History

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Baseball: Between cruise control and chaos, KY wins big

By Ryan Hoots
Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com

Lexington, KY - Some wins aren't as pretty (or exciting) as others in baseball.

Kentucky took care of Murray State last night, but it wasn't some clean, pretty game you frame and hang on the wall after run ruling a team coming off of a College World Series appearance. This one had some doubt at times. The Bat Cats started hot, went cold in the middle, then finished like a team that knows exactly what it's doing earning a run rule 14-4 victory over the Racers in 7 innings.

First couple innings? Kentucky came out swinging like they were trying to end it early. Good at-bats stacked, pressure built, runs followed. Nothing necessarily cheap either. Earned 'em all.

Then it stalled.


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2026-03-25 08:44:10 | Comments | See topic Sports

Events scheduled for today, March 25, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
1:00pmCTServices for Vernice Lawhorn, 77, Columbia, KY (1948-2026) (ID:70446 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
2:00pmCTVirtual meet with artist Natalie Jackson
W.W. Slider Humanities Center (ID:70417 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:00pmCTSparksville/Breeding Community Revival
At Breeding Church with John Campbell preaching (ID:70428 | 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.

Richard Lee Walker, from the Archives


2026-03-24 - Adair Co., KY - Photo from Mike Watson.
In Honor of National Agriculture Day... a photo of Richard Lee Walker from the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center Collections.


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Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at Adair Fairgrounds

From Charles Grimsley

The Adair County Fair Easter Egg Hunt will be held this Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11amCT. The event is scheduled for the new Fairgrounds at 256 Industrial Park Road, Columbia.

There will be drawings for Grand Prizes, Cotton candy and Hot Dogs, and Toys for any child that hunts. Come see the Easter Bunny!

Age groups will be: 1 to 3, 4 to 6, 7 to 9, and 10 to 12. For more information call Randy Hadley, 270-634-3636.


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2026-03-25 08:41:52 | Comments | See topic Church News

Holy Week services at United Methodist Churches

From Doug Beard

The United Methodist Churches of Adair and Russell County invite you to join us for Holy Week Services. Please make plans to join with us as a community of faith as we celebrate "Holy Week" services at these United Methodist Church locations:
  • Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026: Worship at 10amCT, Easter Egg Hunt at 3pmCT, at Columbia United Methodist Church.

  • Wednesday, April 1, 2026: Children/Youth at 6pmCT at Columbia United Methodist Church

  • Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026: 6pmCT at Jamestown United Methodist Church

  • Good Friday, April 3, 2026: 6pmCT at Emory Chapel United Methodist Church

  • Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026: at Columbia United Methodist Church

    • Easter Sunrise Service at Gazebo, 7:30amCT
    • Breakfast in Fellowship, 8amCT
    • Sunday School, 9amCT
    • Easter Morning Worship, 10amCT

Columbia United Methodist Church is located at 202 Burkesville St., Columbia, KY.
Jamestown United Methodist Church is located at 403 E Main St., Jamestown, KY.
Emory Chapel United Methodist Church is located at 1830 KY Highway 1952, Columbia, KY.


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2026-03-25 08:37:49 | Comments | See topic Church News


Agenda for March 26 School Board meeting

From Carolee Lloyd
Admin. Assistant to Superintendent/Human Resource Director
Adair County Board of Education

The Adair County Board of Education will meet at 5pmCT on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Adair County Board of Education Building, 1204 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-03-24 16:54:43 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Big crowd at Chestnut Grove for Community Revival


2026-03-24 - Adair Co., KY - Photo From Pastor John Campbell.
The attending congregation from Monday night at the Chestnut Grove Church location for the Sparksville and Breeding Community Revival. Services continue at 6pmCT on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Sparksville Nazarene.


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Hilda Legg: Why Kentucky should embrace solar

By Hilda Legg

In my former role as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Administrator for the Rural Utilities Service (formerly the REA), our office established a new dedicated funding stream for electric coops to diversify their portfolios. All forms of alternative energy were approved for this program, so that rural communities could avoid the rolling brownouts and excessive electric rates that plague many of our nation's urban centers.

Alternative sources of energy like solar are vital to balancing our ever-expanding power demand; and moving forward, our state's policymakers must ensure that Kentucky is never again so heavily dependent upon only one source of energy. A balanced approach that incorporates innovative sources like solar power has numerous benefits.


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2026-03-24 13:43:41 | Comments


ACHS SBDM Council to meet March 26

From Chad A. Parnell, Principal
Adair County High School

The ACHS SBDM Council will have its regular monthly meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in the ACHS Library (526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY 42728).


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2026-03-24 13:27:47 | Comments | See topic Education


Students get advice, make connections with business leaders

By Duane Bonifer

Five Lindsey Wilson University alumni returned to school on Monday. But rather than enrolling in a class, the five alumni led several class discussions about their professions.

The five alumni, who were joined virtually by two other LWU alumni, are members of the School of Business and Communication Advisory Board, which held its spring meeting on campus on Monday, March 23, 2026.

Advisory board members also heard from School of Business and Communication Dean Benson Sexton '04, who delivered a state-of-the-school address brimming with optimism and good news about accomplishments by the school's students and faculty.

"We have had a truly remarkable year," said Benson. "We're strong, vibrant and forward-looking; our students are achieving national recognition; our faculty are leading with passion; and our programs are expanding to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving world."


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2026-03-24 08:24:47 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Storm Spotting class provides life-saving knowledge

By Katelynn M. Molesky/The Adair progress

A recent storm spotting class at the Adair County Extension Office aimed to better prepare residents for severe weather by teaching them how to recognize warning signs, track storms, and respond safely. Hosted by Daniel Wilson of the Storm Alert Center in partnership with local emergency services, the event drew around 50 attendees, including first responders and community members eager to expand their knowledge.

The session began with updates from Adair County Emergency Management regarding the recent failure of local tornado sirens. Officials clarified the issue was due to hardware failure, not human error, and emphasized that sirens are primarily intended for outdoor alerts.


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2026-03-23 22:27:54 | Comments


Girls go to Frankfort


2026-03-24 - Frankfort, KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold.
Veronica writes, "Today I had the pleasure of taking my daughter and a couple other school girls to Frankfort. We had the pleasure of meeting up with Mrs. Amy Neighbors and, even though session was cancelled today, she made sure to keep her appointment with us. She sat down and answered many questions the children had and then gave us a tour. Normally we could not see so much of the Annex as it's too small for visitors to come on the floor. As session wasn't in order today we got to see the House floor and the Senate floor.

It was truly a very special day. After all the questions were answered, they got a hands-on experience seeing the sights and sounds behind the scenes. It was very pleasant to meet the person and get to know each other beyond the elected office she holds.

Introducing these young ladies to the Democratic process."


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Agenda for March 24 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 regular session at 4:30pmCT on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend.

In addition to regular business, items on the lengthy agenda include a resolution supporting agricultural hemp industry development and regulatory clarity in Adair County, proposed free tipping on 2 days in May, the Sheriff's 2025 Tax Settlement, a Conservation District budget presentation, the tornado siren five year maintenance agreement, discussion of a location for fireworks, various grant discussions, the GRAS/Don Franklin Kia-Adoption Event, Windstream's request for Telecommunication Services Ordinance, second reading of the Garbage Haulers Ordinance, adoption of the City of Columbia's Comprehensive Plan, permission for County Treasurer to transfer funds for Geoconnex, and a Tourism Board appointment.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-03-23 14:55:03 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Lindsey to begin 4+1 Bachelor's-MBA Program in the fall

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University is giving students an opportunity to earn two degrees in five years.

Starting this fall, Lindsey Wilson's four-plus-one business program will allow students to earn a bachelor of arts degree in business administration and a master's degree in business administration in only five years -- saving students time and money.

Students who major in business administration apply to the accelerated pathway during the second semester of their junior year and begin taking MBA-level coursework in their senior year. The graduate hours count toward both the bachelor's degree and the MBA, allowing students to make progress toward both degrees.

"This new program prepares students to move seamlessly from undergraduate business foundations to advanced leadership and strategic practice in an accelerated, integrated learning pathway," said business professor Cathy Boatright, who helped design the new program. "It cultivates analytical thinking, ethical decision-making and innovative problem-solving through a curriculum that blends business theory with real-world application."


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2026-03-23 14:39:22 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 25
Happy Anniversary, Barry and Jennifer Biggs Burton (2023) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Corey and Crystel Stephens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Joey And Jennifer Owens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Rodney and Rhonda Redmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Sonny and Mary Jane Williams (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Breanna Bolin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ellen McQueary McQuaide (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Haley Luttrell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Jeff Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joshua Taylor (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Richard Mayse | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ruby Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shandi Motta Stephens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley Jones | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Troy Elmore | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthdy, Emma & Ellie Willis (2017, twins) | (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.

CPD issues Public Warning about text message scam

See Also: Text message scam poses as state agency

From Kila Kean, Secretary
Columbia Police Department

The Columbia Police Department is warning residents about a text message scam currently circulating in the community.

On March 20, 2026, an individual reported receiving a fraudulent text message claiming they owed payment for a citation and directing them to submit payment online through the Kentucky Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Enforcement. This message is not legitimate and is part of a scam designed to obtain personal and financial information.

Residents are advised that government agencies do not typically request payment for citations or fees via unsolicited text messages, nor do they direct individuals to unfamiliar or unsecured payment links.

The Columbia Police Department urges the public to:
  • Not respond to suspicious text messages.
  • Avoid clicking on any links contained within such messages.
  • Delete the message immediately.
Individuals who receive similar messages or believe they may have been targeted by this scam are encouraged to report the incident to local law enforcement.


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2026-03-23 14:37:41 | Comments


Around 100lbs of expired medications turned in

From Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

Adair County Deputy Coroner Robin Lewis and Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy collected approximately 100 pounds of unused or expired prescription drugs in the 2026 Spring Drug Take Back on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

We would like to thank everyone that participated, and announce that we will be having another one in the Fall of 2026.


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2026-03-23 14:33:45 | Comments


Paige Nickel discusses tourism with Business students


2026-03-24 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University alumna Paige Nickel '11 discusses the building blocks of tourism with students in recreation, tourism and sport management professor Ginni Dilworth's class on Monday, March 23, 2026, in the university's J.L. Turner Leadership Center.

Nickel, who is executive director of Adair County Tourism and Convention Commission, was visiting her alma mater as a member of the LWU School of Business and Communication Advisory Board.


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5th annual Columbia Duck Derby scheduled for May 2

The "Running of the Ducks" continues to progress for the weekend of the Kentucky Derby in Columbia.

Ducks can be purchased for $5 each. All proceeds will be going to improve the Paddle Trail for Columbia's Trail Town.

There will be prizes offered to the individuals whose ducks place in the race. For further information, contact Sydney Strange at City Hall.


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2026-03-23 10:44:45 | Comments | See topic Local Government



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Registration Deadline is April 20, 2026, at 4pm.


Adair Schools celebrate big for All In for Ag Education Week

From Robin Hancock, FFA Advisor/Agriculture Teacher
Adair County Middle School, Adair County High School

The Kentucky Department of Education sponsors All In for Agriculture Education week twice a year, in March and September. As a result, schools all across the Commonwealth celebrated agriculture and learning about agriculture last week. Adair County Schools loved being a part of this great event by hosting representatives from the Kentucky Department of Education and Kentucky Department of Agriculture, including Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Warren Beeler, Kentucky State 4-H President Case Shirrell, and Clinton Corner, Kentucky State FFA Vice President of the Lake Cumberland Region.

The theme for All In for Ag Education Week this spring was the dairy industry, in collaboration with The Dairy Alliance, which is a nonprofit organization funded by dairy farmers in the southeast United States to educate the public about dairy farming and delicious dairy foods, along with Farm Credit Mid-America.

During the visit, Adair County FFA members Myla Curry, Maycee Hovious, Alyssa Greer, and Alexa Castrejon visited Jessica Simpson's 4th grade math classroom at Adair County Elementary School and Sarah Dean's 2nd grade classroom at Adair County Primary Center to teach a lesson about how cheese is made from milk (a liquid) into cheese (a solid), changing states of matter. Students in both classes were given the opportunity to try mozzarella cheese and learned about dairy farming.

During the visit to our elementary schools, Pam Phipps and BreAnna Coffey's library technology students and Jennifer Mann's library students enjoyed read alouds of this spring's All In for Ag Education Week book, Millie's Farm Day, written by Ayla Tolentino and illustrated by Blakey Beth Callahan.

Later in the day, teachers across Adair County and the state tuned in to a virtual field trip hosted by Compton Dairy Farm in Fairplay, Kentucky. Mr. Tony Compton was interviewed about his operation while students got to meet his family's dairy cows. Mr. Compton was joined by Kentucky Education Commissioner Dr. Robbie Fletcher, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, and author Ayla Tolentino on the "Ask the Aggies" panel. Students submitted questions for each "Aggie" to answer.

After school, our visitors returned to Adair County Schools, where the Adair County FFA Chapter hosted an after school learning opportunity. Students from Camp Casey, Camp Safari, and Camp Arrow were bussed to the high school where they went through rotations to learn about soils and planting seeds in the FFA greenhouse with Brittany Smith, welding in the FFA Ag Shop with Gabby Barnes, and taking care of baby calves with Robin Hancock in the FFA barn. The Adair County FFA officers were also on hand to help with each station. The young students loved hands-on learning about agriculture, and the Adair County FFA really enjoyed teaching them!


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2026-03-23 09:46:01 | Comments | See topic Education

What's Cooking in Columbia Today
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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


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!
Steaks & Ribs, Seafood, Chicken, Combinations and Vegetarian Platters, Sides, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches, Wraps, Burgers

Click here to read our menu


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 March 25, 2026:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, cinnamon toast, hashbrowns
Lunch: Chili crispitos or pulled pork loaded baked potato, cole slaw, sweet peas, roll, fresh fruit options

ACMS and ACHS menu for March 25, 2026:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, cinnamon toast, hashbrowns
Lunch: Pulled pork loaded baked potato, cole slaw, sweet peas, roll, 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, March 25, 2026:
Roast turkey, green beans and potatoes, carrots, fruit, roll, margarine, milk



Softball: Lady Indians travel to Russell Co. on Monday

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Adair County Softball season is underway, and the Indians are currently sitting at 1-2 with a win over Monroe County and narrow losses to Casey County and Green County.

The Tribe opened up their season on Thursday, March 19, 2026, with a 5-6 road loss to Casey County. On Friday the posted a 12-2 win in five innings over Monroe County. The team fell to Green County on the road 2-3.

In the season opener against Casey County the Lady Indians were led on the mound by sophomore Keylin Bergin, who pitched six and two thirds innings of work. She had 111 pitches, giving up eight hits, six runs (three earned), and walking one batter while striking out eight Lady Rebels. This gave Bergin an ERA of 3.15 on the outing, a solid performance for the sophomore. She likely would have bagged a winning performance in this one, had it not been for Casey County's three unearned runs.

The bats for the Lady Indians were led by Allee Campbell, Ashley Loy, and Jazalynn Young who all had two hits each. Young also led the team in RBI's with two. Ashley Loy led the squad in stolen bases, posting two of the team's four. Both Young and Campbell found the long ball in this game, posting a home run each.

The Lady Indians are through three games outscoring their opponents 19-11, but find themselves below .500. That is certainly tough, but should also be a sign for hope. The team has showed they can compete, posting very good performances both offensively and defensively.

The team will be back on the diamond at Russell County (1-1) today. First pitch is scheduled for 5pmCT on Monday March 23, 2026. The Tribe will round out the week by hitting the road to face Metcalfe County (0-2) on Tuesday and LaRue County (2-1) on Thursday.


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2026-03-23 09:41:15 | Comments | See topic Sports

Extension District Board to meet April 2

From Nick Roy
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources

The Adair County Extension District Board will meet at 4:30pmCT on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Adair County Extension office located at 409 Fairgrounds Street in Columbia.

The meeting is open to the public.


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2026-03-23 09:34:14 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

LWU School of Business and Communication Advisory Board


2026-03-24 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University Dean of the School of Business and Communication Benson Sexton '04, left, joins five members of the school's advisory board in the university's J.L. Turner Leadership Center.

From left: Sexton; Paige Nickel '11, executive director of Adair County Tourism and Convention Commission; Patrick Adkins '19, the financial controller for South Central Bank Inc. in Glasgow, Kentucky; Lori Riddle Eberenz '02, Yum! Brands' head of public relations and global storytelling; Madison Bryant Kirby '19, Wiley Publishing digital learning executive; and Kyle Edwards '06, president of Edwards Managed Technology Computer Consulting of Lexington, Kentucky.

Not pictured: Andy Mann '08, assistant vice president, contract administration, HealthTrust Performance Group; Curtis Pelston '16, parks program services supervisor at Lake Cumberland State Resort; and Chloe Thomas '22, marketing specialist with MDI-Management Data Inc.


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Baseball: Indians off to a hot start

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

Adair County Baseball is off to a hot start this season, as they currently sit at 3-0. The team opened the season this past Wednesday, March, 18, 2026, with a 6-0 win over Monroe County, followed by a 14-7 road win over Lincoln County on Thursday, and most recently an 8-0 win over John Hardin on Friday.

Alex Martin led the Tribe on the mound in the win over John Hardin, going six innings after getting the start, where he gave up five hits and just one walk while striking out nine batters on 87 pitches. Fellow junior Matthew MeJean came in to close out the game, doing an inning of work on 15 pitches, with one hit and two strikeouts.

On the offensive side of things, the Indians were led by Bryce Russell and Jackson Sinclair, who both posted two hits and two RBI. Russell had an especially busy day, reaching base on all three of his at bats. He posted a walk in addition to his two hits, and he also posted one of the Indians four stolen bases on the day.

Adair County will look to continue the positive momentum as they face Hart County (2-3) at home. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30pmCT on Monday, March 23, 2026.


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2026-03-23 08:25:15 | Comments | See topic Sports


Remembrances for March 25
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Nadine Overstreet Caddell, Liberty, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Miller, Russell Springs, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cameron Lee Shuffett, Campbellsville, KY (1977-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Ray Hart, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janet Abernathy Lawless, Russell Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Nell Kinser, Taylor Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Hughes Wilkinson, Adair Co., KY (1927-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine (Kay) Luttrell, Burkesville, KY (1934-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dorothy Lewis Radford, Cumberland County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martin Thrasher, Cumberland Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pernie Kingrey McCoy, 92, Summer Shade, KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leslie Tucker, Russell Co., KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gracie Jane Richardson, 79, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. George Lee Porter of Greensburg, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Anthony Godbey, Casey County, KY (1966-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ellen McQuaide, 96, Adair County, KY (1918-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dixie Hagan, Green County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Roach Garnes, Adair County, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillie Mae Dobson, 99, Green Co., KY (1915-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jannella F. Luttrell, Russell County, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mallie Wright, 102, Russell County, KY (1913-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Philip Ray Barton, 73, Metcalfe Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, C. V George, 80, Russell Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Richard, 69, Adair County, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lutha Cooper, Russell County, KY (1927-20170 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Grider Moore, Burkesville, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Anderson, 93, Taylor Co., KY/White Plains, NY native (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Coy Dean Colvin, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Isbell, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eva (Bebe) McCubbin, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Franklin Elmer Whitson, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Conrad, 76, Richmond, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Richerson Hayes, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Gabehart, 76, Adair Co., KY native (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal Watson, 89, Columbia, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah Elizabeth Roy, Columbia, KY (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Velda Stevenson, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Whitney Nicole Brown, 30, Greensburg, KY (1991-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 






























 
 
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