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Master Gardeners Seed & Plant Swap is March 31

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

Do you love gardening? Are you looking for new plants or seeds to grow this year? If so, don't miss the Seed and Plant Swap from 5:30pmCT to 7:30pmCT on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

This event is hosted by the Adair County Extension Master Gardeners and is a great way to share and find seeds, plants, and gardening knowledge. Whether you have extra seeds or plants to trade or just want to see what's available, everyone is welcome!

If you'd like to reserve a table to display your seeds and plants, call the Adair County Extension Office at 270-384-2317. Make sure all seeds are properly packaged and labeled so others know what they are getting. Seeds and plants may be sold, traded, or given away.

For more information, call the Extension Office at 270-384-2317. We hope to see you there!


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2026-03-10 21:33:19 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service


Congratulations ACES Future Problem Solvers!


2026-03-10 - Bonnieville, KY - Photo courtesy Coach Jeana Pike.
The ACES Future Problem Solving Team achieved First Place and the Elementary Regional Governors Cup Championship held at Bonnieville Elementary in Hart County on Saturday, March 1, 2026. As a result, their booklet will now advance to the State level for scoring.

Coach Pike says, "I am so proud of each and every one of these kids!"

Pictured, front left to right, are Eleanor Kraner, Genevieve Wrensch, Coach Jeana Pike, Alice Kotter, Paisley Webster, and Luke Collins.


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ACHS Class of 1976 planning 50-year Reunion

From Valerie Thomas

Adair County High School Classmates of 1976, mark your calendar. We will be celebrating our 50th Class Reunion at 5pmCT on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Lindsey Wilson University's Cranmer Dining Center, Lindsey Wilson College, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY.

Come out, help celebrate and reconnect with old friends. Check out our ACHS Class of 1976 Facebook page. More information and pricing information will be available soon. If you know of a family member or friend that would have been a 1976 graduate, pass this information to them. We look forward to seeing everyone.


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2026-03-10 21:31:06 | Comments

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 68 F
Casey: 68 · Cumberland: 72 · Green: 70
Metcalfe: 70 · Russell: 69 · Taylor: 70
Updated at 11:00pm Tuesday, March 10, 2026
  High/Low: 76 F / 60 F
SLP: 1012.6
Wind: SSE at 4
Dewpoint: 66 F
Relative Humidity: 91.3%
Precipitation: 0.18 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


Basketball: Indians fall to Trojans in 5th Region semifinal

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Monday, March 9, 2026 the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team fell to the North Hardin Trojans 68-56 in the semifinals of the 5th Region tournament. This game was a rematch of last year's 5th Region final and of a regular season meeting that happened back on February 16, 2026. Unlike last year, the Tribe was overcome by the Trojans and fell by double digits.

Dawson Gilbert was the heart and soul for the Adair County offense in this one, leading the way with 28 points, followed by Landon Blakey with 17, and Tylin George with 10. Blakey led the way in rebounds with 11, followed by George with nine, and Gilbert with seven. The team was held to just 25% from the floor and 24% from three point range, but managed 65% from the charity stripe.

This loss was certainly not where the Indians wanted the season to end, but the team showed impressive fight to reach this point. They could have stopped pushing after a late season slide, but didn't and instead reached the region semifinal. That is certainly worth celebrating.


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2026-03-10 21:19:43 | Comments | See topic Sports

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ACES FPS Team are District/Regional Governors Cup Champions!

On Saturday, March 1, 2026, the ACES Academic Team traveled to Bonnieville Elementary in Hart County to compete in the Regional Governors Cup Competition! We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of the ACES Academic Team! Here are the results:
  • Jase Sneed placed 3rd in Social Studies!
  • The ACES Future Problem Solving Team achieved First Place and the Elementary Regional Governors Cup Championship!
FPS is a creative writing competition that allows students to solve future problems using critical thinking skills. Students enter the competition room and are given a future scene based on the current topic (this year it was Space Exploration and Video Games). Students follow a 6-step process to generate challenges, an underlying problem, solutions, criteria, and an action plan. Students are given 2 hours to complete this process and submit all 6 steps.

The ACES Future Problem Solving Team earned this title by winning First Place in the District on the topic Space Exploration and securing the winning booklet at Region on the topic of Video Games. As a result, their booklet will now advance to the State level for scoring.

FPS Coach Jeana Pike had this to say: "Getting our booklet to State was one of our goals, but not an easy feat! At the elementary level, students are starting from scratch learning the six-step creative writing process in order to complete a booklet! Every year, I tell the students if they want a challenge, FPS is for you! Each of these students stepped up to the challenge of learning FPS, and they finished strong! I am so proud of each and every one of these kids! They were so committed to the process!"


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2026-03-10 11:13:13 | Comments | See topic Education

Events scheduled for today, March 10, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY
Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 (ID:70367 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
10:00amCTAdair Co Retired Teacher Association meeting
Guest Speaker: Carolyn Iverson, Cumberland Family Medical Center (ID:70384 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
NoonCTChamber of Commerce meeting
Superintendent Jason Faulkner will give the "State of the Schools" address for Adair County. (ID:70382 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:00pmCTAdair Heritage Association quarterly meeting (ID:70390 | 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.

Killdeer on the nest


2026-03-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold.
Veronica writes, "Leaving our 4-H Garden Club meeting last night, two clubbers excitedly proclaimed that a killdeer was out in front. The two girls did accurately identify the bird as a Killdeer.

The bird apparently has made a nest in the rocks in front of the classroom entrance. We carefully observed the bird so as not to disturb her from her nest. We discussed how the birds protect their nests by feigning injury to lure predators away. I was pleased with how the girls had a great club meeting and then took enjoyment watching native birds outside."


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Commodities distribution on Wed/Thu

From Bridget Compton
Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator

Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant and the Lake Cumberland Community Action agency are pleased to announce that we will be distributing another load of commodities from 10amCT to 2pmCT (or while supplies last) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Jim Blair Recreational Center, 901 Hudson St., Columbia, KY.

All Adair County citizens are welcome.


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2026-03-10 09:13:35 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Adair Co. Grand Jury March 6 indictments

On Friday, March 6, 2026, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 4 individuals from Columbia, KY, and Three Rivers, MI, on charges including theft, sodomy, sexual abuse, public intoxication, possession, and murder.

NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.

The indictments can be viewed here:
2026-03-06-Adair-Indictments-15-18-Redacted.pdf (PDF, 3.4MB)


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2026-03-10 09:07:37 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

LWU Nursing students study profession's origins in London

By Duane Bonifer

A group of Lindsey Wilson University nursing students and faculty members learned about the origins of their profession during spring break.

The 10 students and four faculty members spent March 2-8, 2026, in London and Paris, where they paid tribute to their profession's founder and learned about medical procedures dating back two centuries as part of a special study-abroad program.

The trip, which was funded in part by a university grant, helped the nursing students put their profession in perspective and prepare for their entry into it, which most of them will begin later this year.


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2026-03-10 08:53:29 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Congratulations Jase Sneed!


2026-03-10 - Bonnieville, KY - Photo courtesy Coach Jeana Pike.
Jase Sneed placed third in Social Studies in the Regional Governors Cup Competition held at Bonnieville Elementary in Hart County on Saturday, March 1, 2026.


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Spec building in GRCP funding approved

The Adair County Fiscal Court, through the Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority (EDA), is working to construct a 40,000-square-foot speculative building in the Green River Commerce Park. In February they received approval for nearly $1 million in state funding to construct the spec building.

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2026-03-10 00:03:29 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Lt. Gov. Coleman releases new report on women's health

From JT Henderson

Frankfort, KY - On March 9, 2026, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman joined the Kentucky Commission on Women (KCW) and officials from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) to release a new report on the status of women's health in Kentucky.

"As we celebrate Women's History Month, there is no better time to assess the status of women's health in Kentucky," said Lt. Gov. Coleman. "As someone whose life was saved by early detection through screenings, we should celebrate the advances that have been made for women's health while also admitting there are severe deficits and far too many women cannot access the care they need and deserve. This work becomes more important as our state faces devastating cuts to Medicaid that will severely harm women's health in the commonwealth."

The report was developed in partnership with the Division of Women's Health at CHFS and is a collection of public health data indicators related to Kentucky women, such as rates of insurance coverage, chronic disease prevalence, cancer mortality rates, mental health data, domestic violence rates, perinatal and maternal health indicators, and data related to the well-being of high school girls.


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2026-03-09 17:08:38 | Comments | See topic Health Care

Bonner Scholars forge strong connections with Florida groups

By Duane Bonifer

If you want to see the benefits of a long-term relationship, follow members of the Lindsey Wilson University Bonner Scholar Program the next time they travel to St. Augustine, Florida.

Every March, the Lindsey Wilson service-leadership group takes an alternative spring break trip to the northeast Florida community where its members volunteer their time with three local nonprofit groups.

It's an annual service trip that has taken place every year since 2011, except in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's trip -- which took place during the week of March 2-6, 2026, during Lindsey Wilson's spring break -- was the first the Bonner Scholar Program made as members of Lindsey Wilson University, and it included work with three long-standing nonprofit partners: St. Johns Housing Partnership, St. Johns County Conservation and the St. Augustine Lighthouse.

During their week in the Florida community, 20 members of the Lindsey Wilson Bonner Scholars Program helped clean up a house and its grounds, installed signs, performed other routine maintenance jobs and cleaned up beaches along the Atlantic Ocean.


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2026-03-09 16:57:51 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

CPD: Officers Complete Advanced SWAT 1 Training

Columbia Police Officers Dustin Bunch and Travis Bell recently completed advanced tactical training with Norse Tactical in New Albany, Indiana. Officers Bunch and Bell attended the training from March 2 through March 6, 2026.

Norse Tactical is a private training company that provides advanced tactical instruction for law enforcement and military personnel. The program focuses on close-quarter tactics, firearms proficiency, and breaching techniques through realistic, scenario-based training led by experienced instructors with law enforcement and military backgrounds.

Officers Bunch and Bell successfully completed the SWAT 1 Course, an intensive 40-hour training program designed for both new and experienced officers. The course includes instruction in firearms operations, breaching techniques, and close-quarter tactics. The SWAT 1 course is accredited by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC).

This marks the second consecutive year Columbia Police Department personnel have attended the Norse Tactical SWAT 1 training. In 2025, Assistant Police Chief Drew Conn and Sergeant Trevor Foster also completed the course.

"Training is crucial in the law enforcement profession," said Columbia Chief of Police Evan Burton. "I want the Columbia Police Department personnel to be ready for any situation at any given moment. This type of training is valuable and potentially life-saving, and we will continue striving to go above and beyond in preparing our officers."


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2026-03-09 16:55:07 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Hungry chipmunk comes back for a snack


2026-03-10 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Roldcat.
Roldcat writes "My chipmunk friend came back for a snack. Here he is standing on part of an old hickory stump with his cheeks packed with sunflower seeds. When I saw him on the hickory stump, it reminded me of the old Charlie Daniels song Devil Went Down to Georgia. I've given him the name of Chippy Von Chippenmeister."


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Prayers for Lisa: tour group stranded in Dubai

Prayers were requested for one of our own at Columbia UMC Sunday. Adair County high school graduate, educator, world traveler Lisa Hutchison, is stranded in Dubai, UAE - Iran's response to US bombing. Her tour group was grounded on February 28, 2026 when flights were cancelled at the start of the war. Air traffic remains in chaos.

Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Until the start of war, it was known as a calm, entertaining city. Lisa says emergency alerts of missiles and drones coming in the sky from Iran happen regularly, then things normalize so she and fellow tourists can get outside the hotel and see the amazing city while they wait to get home.

The UAE is one of six Gulf states, often referred to as the Arab states of the Persian Gulf or members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). They are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Please pray for Lisa and everyone who is affected by the US bombing of Iran and Iran's response. Find Lisa A. Hutchinson on Facebook where, for ten days she's been reaching out, trying to be calm while sending out calls for information, communicating with every possible entity that could help and waiting.


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2026-03-09 12:21:03 | Comments

Kentucky State Parks campgrounds to open March 13

From Anita Hatchett

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky State Parks will kick off camping season on March 13, 2026, at 20 campgrounds across the commonwealth.

Campgrounds opening on March 13 include Barren River Lake, Big Bone Lick, Blue Licks Battlefield, Carr Creek, Columbus-Belmont, Dale Hollow Lake, General Burnside, General Butler, Grayson Lake, Greenbo Lake, John James Audubon, Kentucky Dam Village, Kincaid Lake, Lake Barkley, Lake Cumberland, Lake Malone, Natural Bridge, Paintsville Lake, Pennyrile Forest and Yatesville Lake.

"With warmer weather on the way, we look forward to welcoming guests back to our Kentucky State Parks campgrounds," said Kentucky State Parks Commissioner Mark Kellen. "We encourage campers to check our website, parks.ky.gov, for the latest updates. We are ready for spring and can't wait to host folks at our New Kentucky Home campgrounds."

Taylorville Lake, Cumberland Falls, Jenny Wiley, Carter Caves, Greenbo Lake, My Old Kentucky Home and Kenlake campgrounds will remain closed as they continue to undergo $23 million in renovations and upgrades that will improve the experience for Kentuckians and visitors alike. These campgrounds will open later in the season, featuring brand-new bathhouses, improved electric and sewage lines, bigger camper pads and other amenities.

Due to extreme flooding in 2025, Nolin Lake, Green River and Fort Boonesborough will remain closed during the 2026 camping season as they undergo infrastructure and electrical replacement, and additional upgrades.


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2026-03-09 11:46:07 | Comments

Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 10
Happy Anniversary, David & Judy Reliford (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allen Absher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amanda Firkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Wesley Bryant (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cindy Edwards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Earnest Edward (Dickie) Bryant (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hallie Madison Brown (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hazel "Granny" Murley (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Isabel Fister | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jacob Campbell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jacob McKinley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karla Stone | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lance Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lee Ann Jessee | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda "Ma" Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lois Foley (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Luke Keen | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pam Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tami Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wilma McIntyre | (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.

Girl Scouts hold March meeting at Extension Office

Girl Scout Troop #1214 held their monthly meeting at the Extension Office in Columbia last week. Guests were Gabriela "Gabby" Zuquelo and Mayor Pamela Hoots. The Troop leader is Bobbie Barnett.

Gabriela Zuquelo is a volleyball player from Brazil. She just moved to Columbia in January and is looking for a host family. She is experienced in childcare and would love a family with children. She is also offering volleyball coaching lessons at Lindsey Wilson University in their gym. She has been in the United States since 2022.


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2026-03-09 10:29:13 | Comments

Basketball: Indians face North Hardin on Monday

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Adair County Indians Boys Varisty Basketball team defeated the Bardstown Tigers 71-59 in the first round of the 5th Region tournament at Green County High School.

The Tribe was led by a trio of 20-point scorers. John Shehan and Landon Blakey both had 22, followed by Tylin George with 21. George briefly left the contest, but returned later in the game. All three of that trio posted a double/double. Blakey pulled down 13 rebounds, followed by George with 11 and Shehan with 10. The team shot 44% from the floor and 23% from three point range. The Indians were also able to limit the Tigers to just 30% from the floor.

Adair County will now move on to face North Hardin (25-6) on Monday, where the Tribe will hope to avenge the eight point loss they took from the Trojans in February. Tip off is scheduled for 7pmCT on Monday, March 9, 2026, back at Green County High School, 302 Brummal Ave, Greensburg, KY.

Note: Tickets are cash only at the gate, no debit or credit cards accepted.


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2026-03-08 21:47:28 | Comments | See topic Sports



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


Travel: Spring Mountain Ranch State Park (2 of 2)


2026-03-10 - Blue Diamond, Nevada - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes, "The Ranch House at the State Park. I would definitely like to go back some day and explore some of the other trails at the Park. This completes our short 3-day Western adventure, thanks for following us along on this trip."

Note: Click 'read more' to see all the photos from this latest adventure, or view lots more travelogues from photographer Robert Ellis on Columbia Magazine.


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Baseball: UK sweeps The Citadel to extend winning streak

By Ryan Hoots
Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com

Lexington, KY - Baseball tells the truth about a team faster than almost any other sport. Nine innings expose everything. Three straight games expose even more.

Kentucky didn't just beat The Citadel this weekend at Kentucky Proud Park. The Wildcats got knocked down early in all three games and still walked away with a sweep. That kind of weekend doesn't happen without a word that kept popping up in my mind over and over.

Resiliency.

Friday night put it on display first.


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2026-03-08 21:41:40 | Comments | See topic Sports

Phillip Coffey - Pale

My Heart began beating all in a flutter as I stepped aside
Out of view of all my mind's Useless clutter.
Taking in all of the warmth of the radiant sun, springtime be a-coming

As I retreat slowly From the influences of my brief encounter(s)
Of the pale that is called the dreaded Influenza.


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2026-03-08 14:13:23 | Comments

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

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


Happy Hawg BBQ
114 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. 270-585-4671. Open from 10:30amCT to 5pmCT Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Mastercard, Visa, and Discover accepted.
Tuesday Special - Meal for Donations:
Three slices of smoked BBQ tenderloin and two sides, for a donation only, with all proceeds from this meal going straight to Josh Wilson to help him out with medical expenses. Call in 270-585-4671. Randy says, "Thanks from his mom and dad and you can leave any donation for him at The Hawg."

Happy Hawg BBQ is open again on Jamestown Street with shoulder, brisket, chicken, smoked bologna, and ribeye steaks, plus burgers and hotdogs, cold cut sandwiches, fries, nachos, appetizers, homemade sides, ice cream cups, Italian Ice cups, and more!
Randy Young, owner


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.

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 10, 2026:
Breakfast: Breakfast pizza
Lunch: Cheeseburger on bun or orange chicken, fried rice, Asian veggies, fortune cookie, applesauce cup, fresh fruit options

ACMS and ACHS menu for March 10, 2026:
Breakfast: Breakfast pizza
Lunch: Orange chicken, fried rice, Asian veggies, fortune cookie, applesauce cup, 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 Tuesday, March 10, 2026:
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas, grapes, roll, margarine, milk



Recap of March City Council meeting

The Columbia City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 2, 2026, in City Hall.

The local Valley of the Cumberland DeMolay led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Month of March, 2026, has been proclaimed as DeMolay Month as the result of a proclamation issued by Mayor Hoots.

The City Council gave second reading to Ordinance 920.121, an ordinance amending the Columbia Zoning Regulations and Columbia Official Zoning Districts Map. The City Council gave first reading to an ordinance amending the compensation for the office of Mayor of the City of Columbia.

The City Council adopted a Statement of Goals and Objectives for the Columbia Comprehensive Plan.

Mayor Hoots gave a listing of streets to be considered for spring paving (all or portion of):


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2026-03-06 18:42:01 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Auker graduates Public Safety Dispatch Academy

From Michael Moore

Richmond, KY - On March 6, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 28 dispatchers from across Kentucky graduated from the Department of Criminal Justice Training's (DOCJT) Public Safety Dispatch Academy and are now ready to begin answering the call to aid both citizens and law enforcement officers of the commonwealth. Among the graduates of PSDA 169 was Lance Auker, with the Campbellsville Police Department.

"Dispatchers play an essential role for Kentuckians during their toughest moments," Gov. Beshear said. "Your calm voice will be a light in darkness for so many, and all of Kentucky thanks you for choosing a career that serves your neighbors across our great commonwealth."


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2026-03-06 18:32:17 | Comments

LWU students and faculty in the Tower Bridge walkway


2026-03-10 - London, England - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Students and faculty members of the Lindsey Wilson University gather on the Tower Bridge glass walkway in London on their study-abroad trip to London and Paris during the university's spring break. The walkway is about 110 feet (33.5 meters) above Tower Bridge Road, which runs above the River Thames.


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TJRH Health recognized by US News & World Report

From Stacey Biggs

T.J. Regional Health has been named a Best Home Health agency for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition comes as part of U.S. News' first-ever evaluation of home health providers, identifying the top-performing agencies in the United States.

With more than three million patients turning to home health agencies each year, this debut analysis offers a much-needed, independent view of quality. T.J. Regional Home Health earned the "High Performing" designation - the highest level of recognition - for exceeding expectations in care quality and patient experience based on U.S. News' methodology.

Shara Page, Administrator of Home Care Services at T.J. Regional Health stated, "Being recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top home health provider is a tremendous honor and reflects the extraordinary dedication of the entire home health team. Our interdisciplinary team of clinicians, caregivers, and support professionals work together to deliver compassionate, person-centered care. We approach every patient as if we were caring for our own loved one while partnering with physicians, caregivers, and community programs to ensure coordinated, high-quality care in the home. For the T.J. home care team, it is a great privilege to help patients heal, regain independence, and experience the comfort and dignity of care at home."


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2026-03-06 18:28:15 | Comments | See topic Health Care


Remembrances for March 10
In Memory Birthday, Curt Flinchum, Campbellsville, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Julia Goodin, Columbia, KY native (1957-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Gregory Allen, Grove Ridge, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Caven Marcum, 95, Green/Adair County (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Goodin Burton, Columbia, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald H. Miller, Adair Co., KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Catherine A. Huddleston, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Booher, Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Inis Pierce, Cumberland Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nathan Wade Montgomery, Green Co., KY (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amelia Lornelle Glass Smith, 60, Burkesville, KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ella Maxine Morgan Lacy, Louisville, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis S. Travis, Adair County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) P. Combest, 84, Adair Co., KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Hood, Cumberland Co., KY (1916-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Bell, Casey County, KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Bowles Tudor, 81, Summer Shade, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Floye Marie Bradshaw, Adair Co., KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rita Sue Skaggs Burris, Green County, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenda Carol Blankenship, 64, Green County, KY (1950-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernest Edward (Dickie) Bryant, 79, Adair Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Lorene Saunders, 83, Jamestown, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Doy Ott Davis, Jr., Green Co., KY (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Matthew Allen Vane Rhinehart, 29, Glasgow, KY (1987-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lassie Bagby Schmidt, Green Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kerry Norris Gilley, 55, Metcalfe Co., KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Mae King Smith, 92, Dunnville, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kevin Elbert Grissom, 56, Green County, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Frank Haysley, 77, Jamestown, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell Roach, 87, Edmonton, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susie Magdalene (Mag) Dudgeon, Columbia, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Appleby, 67, Sparksville, Adair County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Lois Acree, 74, Metcalfe County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ellis Bishop, Cumberland Co., KY/Owsley Co. native (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Lyle Sanders, 60, Knifley, Adair County, KY (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delmer R. Conner, 93, Russell County, KY (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brian Keith Powers, 55, Liberty, KY (1965-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Carl Pitman, Jr., 50, Liberty, KY (1970-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David F. Akridge, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Arlene Kessler, 90, Greensburg, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Luckett, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Perkins, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Priscilla Elizabeth Harmon Burton (1857-1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Scholl, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Woodrow Franklin, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1948-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 






























 
 
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