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  1. JIM: Western's commencement redux
    Posted: 2013-05-21, Story ID: 59693

  2. Young pup from Knifley - three score and 12 - answers Q with Q
    Posted: 2013-05-06, Story ID: 59414

  3. 10 Second Critique: Ode to Joys Coming to Earth
    Posted: 2013-04-28, Story ID: 59226

  4. There's a positive side to negative perceptions for Backyard Oil
    Posted: 2013-04-26, Story ID: 59178

  5. Established employer in Green River Commerce Park is worried
    Posted: 2013-04-26, Story ID: 59177

  6. What is gained, what is lost: If Cobb-Vantress comes
    Posted: 2013-04-26, Story ID: 59172

  7. Global War on Kentucky Denigration wins battle with New Yorker
    Posted: 2013-04-25, Story ID: 59164

  8. Joyce Coomer: Payback for those denigrating Kentucky
    Posted: 2013-04-25, Story ID: 59159

  9. Greg Coomer intends to watch every episode of Backyard Oil
    Posted: 2013-04-25, Story ID: 59154

  10. Doug Beard: Should have remained in the Backyard
    Posted: 2013-04-25, Story ID: 59137

  11. Maury quit watching Backyard Oil because of language
    Posted: 2013-04-24, Story ID: 59104

  12. Are we safe enough downtown today?
    Posted: 2013-04-20, Story ID: 59019

  13. Cobb-Vantress/Tyson: Is CACEDA eating our young?
    Posted: 2013-04-15, Story ID: 58911

  14. Ronald Reagan's words apply to Feed Plant: Trust but verify
    Posted: 2013-04-12, Story ID: 58834

  15. Daffodils by Save-A-Lot were pretty sight
    Posted: 2013-04-10, Story ID: 58807

  16. Cobb-Vantress and the Green River Industrial Park
    Posted: 2013-04-08, Story ID: 58768

  17. Arsenic and the anemic chickens
    Posted: 2013-04-08, Story ID: 58763

  18. BC Jim: Mike Watson Adair Rocks a CM All-Time Top 10 Classic
    Posted: 2013-03-18, Story ID: 58281

  19. Adair Rocks: A Feeling of Exhilaration, a Sense of Awe.
    Posted: 2013-03-17, Story ID: 58266

  20. Praise for KTC, District 8 traffic change with Flashing Yellow Arrow light
    Posted: 2013-03-17, Story ID: 58263

  21. Columbia could have a children's museum
    Posted: 2013-03-13, Story ID: 58198

  22. Dart Industries announced styrofoam recycling in 09
    Posted: 2013-03-05, Story ID: 58035

  23. Commentary: Recycling can cut costs
    Posted: 2013-03-05, Story ID: 58034

  24. Guest editorial from Doug McCammish: Can Do Spirit
    Posted: 2013-02-25, Story ID: 57827

  25. Jon Halsey: Government business is our business
    Posted: 2013-02-14, Story ID: 57623

  26. Comment: A.L. Sinclair is right - roadsides are a mess
    Posted: 2013-02-13, Story ID: 57619

  27. Comment: Vote leaders out of office who don't lead
    Posted: 2013-02-11, Story ID: 57572

  28. Victoria Pike urges all to complete Highway Survey
    Posted: 2013-02-08, Story ID: 57522

  29. Jon Halsey: Against government set asides for minorities
    Posted: 2013-02-08, Story ID: 57518

  30. Play is under siege?
    Posted: 2013-02-04, Story ID: 57403

  31. Jon Halsey: Wishful thinking re: Fourth Estate, responsibility
    Posted: 2013-02-03, Story ID: 57400

  32. Martha Berry: Carol Perkins right, but should carry it farther
    Posted: 2013-02-03, Story ID: 57397

  33. Donna Saunders: Same offenders are continually breaking law
    Posted: 2013-01-24, Story ID: 57146

  34. Time to act to make streets, crosswalks safer is now
    Posted: 2013-01-23, Story ID: 57126

  35. Driver inattention is biggest factor in high incidence of fatalities
    Posted: 2013-01-22, Story ID: 57098

  36. Comment on deadly situation at bypass intersection
    Posted: 2013-01-22, Story ID: 57086

  37. Jon Halsey comments on City Pool: Agrees with Billy Joe Fudge
    Posted: 2013-01-11, Story ID: 56889

  38. When? writer asks. When will traffic be calmed Downtown?
    Posted: 2013-01-11, Story ID: 56885

  39. Glad to see energetic debate about spending tax dollars
    Posted: 2013-01-10, Story ID: 56864

  40. PERSONAL OPINION: Jon Halsey comments on City Pool Issue
    Posted: 2013-01-09, Story ID: 56833

  41. COF outlines new career for Peg Schaeffer: Author
    Posted: 2013-01-07, Story ID: 56797

  42. Guest editorial: Keep the momentum going
    Posted: 2012-12-23, Story ID: 56582

  43. Differs on idea of locking outside doors at schools
    Posted: 2012-12-18, Story ID: 56476

  44. COF finds possible CM plot to bait him
    Posted: 2012-12-12, Story ID: 56356

  45. Remembering Paul Hayes: Champion for education
    Posted: 2012-12-06, Story ID: 56256

  46. Sometimes change starts in the most unlikely places
    Posted: 2012-11-28, Story ID: 56111

  47. Only those who have lost a pet comrade can fathom the grief
    Posted: 2012-11-17, Story ID: 55905

  48. Remembering Jean McLean: She loved, worked hard for Columbia
    Posted: 2012-11-11, Story ID: 55801

  49. Matt Hodge: Truly blessed with a gift from God
    Posted: 2012-11-06, Story ID: 55657

  50. Applauds Mike and Laura Harris investment in Downtown
    Posted: 2012-10-01, Story ID: 54860

  51. Highway conditions at East 80 and Jamestown
    Posted: 2012-09-29, Story ID: 54808

  52. Is It Just Me? Rant No. 2: Popsicles then and today
    Posted: 2012-09-27, Story ID: 54741

  53. Proud of Hailey Taylor for her will power and courage
    Posted: 2012-09-25, Story ID: 54705

  54. Comment KY law, Site Based Council Powers & School Boards
    Posted: 2012-09-24, Story ID: 54694

  55. Jennifer Moody: Where is passion for pre-school programs?
    Posted: 2012-09-21, Story ID: 54621

  56. A Statement for Colonel Wm. Casey Elementary School
    Posted: 2012-09-18, Story ID: 54542

  57. Ken Hill: Col. Casey lived in different times
    Posted: 2012-09-14, Story ID: 54466

  58. Comment: New School. New Name. New Beginning
    Posted: 2012-09-14, Story ID: 54459

  59. Awakening Day: September 11, 2001
    Posted: 2012-09-11, Story ID: 54382

  60. Remembering what today is
    Posted: 2012-09-11, Story ID: 54373

  61. COF: No room for Night Time Mudhole water haulers
    Posted: 2012-09-06, Story ID: 54261

  62. Commends Mayor, Council for important airport decision
    Posted: 2012-09-06, Story ID: 54257

  63. COF comments on current math teaching methods
    Posted: 2012-08-28, Story ID: 54085

  64. Wants to know if Spectrum has been sent packing yet?
    Posted: 2012-08-27, Story ID: 54056

  65. Was the interim CEO honestly worth $25,000 a month?
    Posted: 2012-08-26, Story ID: 54035

  66. Ralph Roy Waggener: We need each other!
    Posted: 2012-08-26, Story ID: 54034

  67. An FFA mom defends the program, supporters actions
    Posted: 2012-08-25, Story ID: 54010

  68. Foreign language is for FFA kids, too
    Posted: 2012-08-25, Story ID: 54007

  69. Why studying a foreign language is necessary
    Posted: 2012-08-24, Story ID: 54000

  70. Cheryl Wall: Westlake is much more than just the hospital
    Posted: 2012-08-23, Story ID: 53963

  71. Comment - Support Tax; put community first
    Posted: 2012-08-22, Story ID: 53936

  72. We are putting embattled hospital back on solid fiscal ground
    Posted: 2012-08-21, Story ID: 53932

  73. Joe Hare: We saw the people of Adair Co. pull together
    Posted: 2012-08-21, Story ID: 53930

  74. Ken Hill: Open debate foundation of this Country
    Posted: 2012-08-21, Story ID: 53917

  75. We need to know the Paul Harvey about Westlake
    Posted: 2012-08-20, Story ID: 53887

  76. Westlake Regional Hospital: Two angels watched over him
    Posted: 2012-08-19, Story ID: 53869

  77. Victoria Pike: Petition signing going well
    Posted: 2012-08-19, Story ID: 53856

  78. Junior Officer In support of FFA
    Posted: 2012-08-17, Story ID: 53831

  79. President of ACHS FFA tells what FFA has meant to her
    Posted: 2012-08-16, Story ID: 53787

  80. Whittney Ford urges hiring of 3rd Ag teacher
    Posted: 2012-08-15, Story ID: 53766

  81. John Ford: On why he's against the Hospital Tax Recall petition
    Posted: 2012-08-15, Story ID: 53757

  82. Adair FFA student urges turnout in support of third Ag teacher
    Posted: 2012-08-15, Story ID: 53755

  83. Clarifying statements made at Hospital public meetings
    Posted: 2012-08-12, Story ID: 53693

  84. Jon Halsey comments on Billy Joe Fudge Hospital proposal
    Posted: 2012-08-12, Story ID: 53690

  85. Seeking higher advice for future of hospital
    Posted: 2012-08-12, Story ID: 53673

  86. A proposal: Lindsey Wilson Regional Hospital
    Posted: 2012-08-11, Story ID: 53671

  87. Billy Joe Fudge writes: Save Our Hospital
    Posted: 2012-08-09, Story ID: 53633

  88. Guest Editorial: The County Needs a Hospital - Now and Forever
    Posted: 2012-08-09, Story ID: 53624

  89. Do we need a hospital or a HOSPITAL?
    Posted: 2012-08-09, Story ID: 53614

  90. Comment: LifePoint having plans for hospital isn't reassuring
    Posted: 2012-08-05, Story ID: 53545

  91. We can save our hospital
    Posted: 2012-08-02, Story ID: 53495

  92. Commentary: Will Fiscal Court give leadership to save WRH?
    Posted: 2012-08-02, Story ID: 53490

  93. What a great idea!: WRH, the best value hospital in the nation?
    Posted: 2012-07-29, Story ID: 53388

  94. Personal commentary: Georgina Roy got it right!
    Posted: 2012-07-28, Story ID: 53369

  95. B. Armitage Sounds Off - on technology lag, lack of leadership
    Posted: 2012-07-22, Story ID: 53263

  96. Victoria Pike: Keep phones ringing until someone listens
    Posted: 2012-07-22, Story ID: 53247

  97. RRW: Could God all mighty hisself get industry here?
    Posted: 2012-07-20, Story ID: 53230

  98. Too much emotionalism, politics in hospital situation, writer says
    Posted: 2012-07-20, Story ID: 53220

  99. Hospital one of most critical issues community may ever face
    Posted: 2012-07-19, Story ID: 53197

  100. Reader salutes LWC/Somerset students for generosity
    Posted: 2012-06-27, Story ID: 52781

  101. News of murder of Sarah B. Hart revives rules lived by in city
    Posted: 2012-06-17, Story ID: 52597

  102. Professor Dan Phillips comments on big city crime in rural setting
    Posted: 2012-06-16, Story ID: 52586

  103. Public Art Enhances Our Lives
    Posted: 2012-06-15, Story ID: 52563

  104. South Central Printing has recycled since Jerry Vaughan days
    Posted: 2012-06-06, Story ID: 52393

  105. Glad we can recycle batteries at the Adair Recycling Center
    Posted: 2012-06-05, Story ID: 52382

  106. Letter: Memorial Day is for Veterans who lost their lives
    Posted: 2012-05-29, Story ID: 52201

  107. A thank you from Lindsey Wilson family to Cafe on the Square
    Posted: 2012-05-13, Story ID: 51876

  108. The Big Event today: Hospital Board Meeting
    Posted: 2012-04-02, Story ID: 51014

  109. Kentucky Color - Complexity and Beauty
    Posted: 2012-03-30, Story ID: 50946

  110. BJF: Quality of Future contingent on understanding past
    Posted: 2012-03-16, Story ID: 50674

  111. How many more High Speed Chase stories
    Posted: 2012-03-16, Story ID: 50672

  112. Maury: It's not about smokers - a Great Ad
    Posted: 2012-03-03, Story ID: 50371

  113. JIM: On the miracle of an infant
    Posted: 2012-03-02, Story ID: 50330

  114. Tom Chaney, R750: When the inmates run the asylum
    Posted: 2012-02-19, Story ID: 50103

  115. Thanks to AL Sinclair for the trash pickup
    Posted: 2012-02-18, Story ID: 50085

  116. Editorial: A need to discard cigarette butts in courteous manner
    Posted: 2012-02-01, Story ID: 49766

  117. A plea for preservation of Southern Red Oak Fairgrounds Forest
    Posted: 2012-01-22, Story ID: 49563

  118. Larry Smith: Area has three incredible things going for it
    Posted: 2012-01-20, Story ID: 49520

  119. Martin Luther King, Jr.: His passion made him voice of oppressed
    Posted: 2012-01-18, Story ID: 49477

  120. That Chase Spreen shot will go down in History
    Posted: 2012-01-16, Story ID: 49435

  121. In Louisville, Von Price pays 150 for water each month!
    Posted: 2012-01-14, Story ID: 49389

  122. Editorial: The rate increase for water. We'll gladly pay it.
    Posted: 2012-01-14, Story ID: 49387

  123. JIM: CM report of motor trip to Eli, KY, evokes memories of Ono
    Posted: 2012-01-04, Story ID: 49198

  124. Guest Commentary: Let Mike Newton, LWC do it
    Posted: 2011-12-16, Story ID: 48891

  125. Guest Commentary: We don't know how to treat our heroes
    Posted: 2011-12-16, Story ID: 48880

  126. Mark Hale comments on school buildings
    Posted: 2011-12-11, Story ID: 48786

  127. Made in the U.S.A. - One Adair County family's patriotic plan
    Posted: 2011-11-23, Story ID: 48445

  128. Doug McCammish Gives thanks: Thanksgiving 2011
    Posted: 2011-11-22, Story ID: 48428

  129. Progress on Historic Adair Courthouse is so impressive
    Posted: 2011-11-21, Story ID: 48404

  130. On day of Poetry Night, COF recommends S. Wordsworth
    Posted: 2011-11-14, Story ID: 48262

  131. Eleven Great Ideas, Most, but not all, from Great Thinkers
    Posted: 2011-11-12, Story ID: 48205

  132. Thank you Billy Joe, for planting the trees
    Posted: 2011-11-09, Story ID: 48133

  133. The Contractor can help, IFASN editor says
    Posted: 2011-11-07, Story ID: 48085

  134. Guest Rant: Columbia's lack of parity with Glasgow
    Posted: 2011-11-02, Story ID: 47962

  135. Rev. Harris comments on Halloween, Of Spooks and Saints
    Posted: 2011-10-30, Story ID: 47884

  136. Rev. Joey N. Welsh: An Important National Symbol
    Posted: 2011-10-23, Story ID: 47747

  137. The Whitehurst Diaries: The search for viable solution for wildlings
    Posted: 2011-10-21, Story ID: 47712

  138. Joe Hare: Let's all pull together
    Posted: 2011-10-19, Story ID: 47677

  139. Downtown days show difference volunteers make
    Posted: 2011-10-16, Story ID: 47607

  140. The Negative Impacts of Alcohol Sales
    Posted: 2011-10-16, Story ID: 47595

  141. CAROL PERKINS: Football for tots
    Posted: 2011-10-16, Story ID: 47593

  142. Mark Hale: For staying dry, but why not settle issue with vote?
    Posted: 2011-10-14, Story ID: 47559

  143. 2011 Awards Banquet: Adair Co., KY has great 4-H program
    Posted: 2011-10-14, Story ID: 47556

  144. Robert W. Flowers has seen kids saved with organ transplants
    Posted: 2011-10-13, Story ID: 47524

  145. Tiffany Kessler: Against legal sale of alcoholic beverages
    Posted: 2011-10-13, Story ID: 47523

  146. Organ Donation, the Gift of Life, greatest gift we can give
    Posted: 2011-10-12, Story ID: 47515

  147. Adair County's Organ Donation signup is lackadaisical
    Posted: 2011-10-12, Story ID: 47501

  148. Poetry Nights give opportunity express ourselves, hear others
    Posted: 2011-10-12, Story ID: 47494

  149. Historic Adair Courthouse matters - Just ask Jacob Schilling
    Posted: 2011-10-09, Story ID: 47443

  150. Trish Jackson: Is there an Animal Takeover in our town?
    Posted: 2011-10-08, Story ID: 47411

  151. Thanks to ACHS Golf Teams for exciting year!
    Posted: 2011-10-07, Story ID: 47403

  152. Reformed smoker speaks out
    Posted: 2011-10-06, Story ID: 47385

  153. Tom Chaney: R730: John Ed Pearce
    Posted: 2011-10-02, Story ID: 47298

  154. Rev. Joey N. Welsh: To take a licking and keep on ticking
    Posted: 2011-09-25, Story ID: 47149

  155. Rev. Joey N. Welsh: Autumn: Endings, beginnings, and transitions
    Posted: 2011-09-18, Story ID: 46985

  156. Doesn't understand Adair School Board and textbooks
    Posted: 2011-09-10, Story ID: 46782

  157. The Great Alcohol Debate: Mark Hale votes we stay dry
    Posted: 2011-08-30, Story ID: 46542

  158. Rev. Joey N. Welsh: That was her story
    Posted: 2011-08-28, Story ID: 46497

  159. Billy Joe Fudge: Another voice for slow eating
    Posted: 2011-08-21, Story ID: 46350

  160. Rev. Joey N. Welsh: From The Mouth Of Satchel Paige
    Posted: 2011-08-21, Story ID: 46348

  161. Made in the U.S.A. - One Adair County family's patriotic plan
    Posted: 2011-08-17, Story ID: 46280

  162. Rev. Joey N. Welsh - Keen eyes, striking images: Part 2
    Posted: 2011-08-14, Story ID: 46216

  163. Carol Perkins: Driving fast
    Posted: 2011-08-14, Story ID: 46213

  164. Freecycling ad helps put restricted gift in right hands
    Posted: 2011-08-14, Story ID: 46209

  165. Rev. Joey N. Welsh - Keen eyes, striking images: Part 1
    Posted: 2011-08-07, Story ID: 46086

  166. Lisa Lee comments on Cooper Ridge Road project
    Posted: 2011-08-04, Story ID: 46037

  167. All ATV riders are not the same. Most respect other's property
    Posted: 2011-08-02, Story ID: 45997

  168. Helen Williams: The Valley in need of a voice
    Posted: 2011-07-30, Story ID: 45930

  169. Guest editorial: Thoughts on the possible post office closings
    Posted: 2011-07-28, Story ID: 45874

  170. A Kindred Spirit: 87,000 Kentucky Kids raised by grandparents
    Posted: 2011-07-24, Story ID: 45778

  171. Drivers need to slow down; use extra precaution on Tutt Street
    Posted: 2011-07-21, Story ID: 45727

  172. Rev. Joey N. Welsh: Isaac Watts on the Kentucky frontier
    Posted: 2011-07-17, Story ID: 45584

  173. Rev. Joey N. Welsh: Life-long learning and fullness of appreciation
    Posted: 2011-07-10, Story ID: 45454

  174. COF clarifies Issue du Jour: Rose of Sharon v Rose of Sharon
    Posted: 2011-07-10, Story ID: 45450

  175. Rev. Joey N. Welsh: Proclaim liberty throughout the land
    Posted: 2011-07-03, Story ID: 45301

  176. George Kolbenschlag: Preserve streamside vegetation
    Posted: 2011-06-30, Story ID: 45247

  177. Why this is a special place: It is relatively unspoiled
    Posted: 2011-06-29, Story ID: 45246

  178. Rev. Joey N. Welsh: The Good Ship Lollipop and The Titanic
    Posted: 2011-06-26, Story ID: 45187

  179. Great Wooded South Ponderings
    Posted: 2011-06-26, Story ID: 45180

  180. The Flag: It speaks a common language
    Posted: 2011-06-25, Story ID: 45165

  181. Real threat to clear writing: Homophone-challenged people
    Posted: 2011-06-24, Story ID: 45139

  182. Thanks for the Flags
    Posted: 2011-06-22, Story ID: 45117

  183. Turning 65 is time to reflect for Adair Countian in Louisville, KY
    Posted: 2011-06-21, Story ID: 45093

  184. Rev. Joey N. Welsh: A time for everything
    Posted: 2011-06-12, Story ID: 44910

  185. Mayor Harris: Joe Johnson is face of Little League Baseball
    Posted: 2011-06-07, Story ID: 44841

  186. Joe Hare speaks out for keeping Joe Johnson name for LL Park
    Posted: 2011-06-06, Story ID: 44806

  187. Rev. Joey N. Welsh: Being First, at Least for awhile-Champ Clark
    Posted: 2011-06-05, Story ID: 44775

  188. Teresa Kindred: Oprah and A Big Orange Pot
    Posted: 2011-05-29, Story ID: 44653

  189. Dr. Roger D. Smith, DMD: Taxpayers are leery of industry recruiters
    Posted: 2011-05-22, Story ID: 44511

  190. Rev. Joey N. Welsh: More Birthday Appreciation: Learning From Peter Shaffer
    Posted: 2011-05-22, Story ID: 44505

  191. The best thing about small towns
    Posted: 2011-05-21, Story ID: 44480

  192. Posted Downtown Speed Limits vary by point of entry
    Posted: 2011-05-19, Story ID: 44437

  193. Rev. Joey N. Welsh: Twins, birthdays
    Posted: 2011-05-15, Story ID: 44359

  194. Pastor Paul A. Fryman: Living to look like Jesus
    Posted: 2011-05-08, Story ID: 44221

  195. Commentary: The generosity of a small town
    Posted: 2011-05-07, Story ID: 44207

  196. Guest editorial: Calming Downtown Traffic
    Posted: 2011-05-05, Story ID: 44158

  197. No signage to East KY 80 from Public Square
    Posted: 2011-05-04, Story ID: 44148

  198. Would like to see a change in road classification State to City
    Posted: 2011-05-04, Story ID: 44140

  199. Good things usually have good people, good works behind them
    Posted: 2011-04-30, Story ID: 44047

  200. Easter Thoughts: Memories of holiday of Vermont childhood
    Posted: 2011-04-24, Story ID: 43923


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