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Basketball: Indians open postseason against Marion Co.

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Wednesday, the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team will open the postseason as they face the Marion County Knights (16-11) at Campbellsville High School.

The two teams have faced twice already this season, with the Tribe winning 70-56 on the road and 77-76 at home. But as they say, it is hard to beat a team three times, the Indians will hope that does not hold true for tonight.

The Tribe could benefit greatly from a big home crowd, so make your way north tonight to cheer on your Indians. Tip off is at 6pmCT on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Paul J Coop Gymnasium at Campbellsville High School, 230 West Main, Campbellsville, KY.

Tickets are $9, and can be purchased online at hometownticketing.com.


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2026-02-25 13:35:10 | Comments | See topic Sports


birds of Kentucky: Eastern Bluebird


2026-02-25 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
An eastern bluebird spotted on a recent walk in the park. All About Birds says that "Blue in birds always depends on the light, and males often look plain gray-brown from a distance." However, if you get to see them up close, males are a vivid, deep blue above and brick-red on the throat and breast.


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ACSO: Columbia man arrested for terroristic threatening

From Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Monday, February 23, 2026, at approximately 4pmCT, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to 165 Lakeview Drive, to a report of a man brandishing a machete and making threats.

Upon deputies' arrival and approach to the residence, a male subject jumped from a window. The male ignored commands to stop and fled into a wooded area. Deputies began a line search, and were able to locate the male hiding in a creek in the woods.

After a preliminary investigation the male was identified and taken into custody.


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2026-02-25 13:31:03 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 54 F
Casey: 55 · Cumberland: 58 · Green: 54
Metcalfe: 54 · Russell: 56 · Taylor: 54
Updated at 5:00pm Wednesday, February 25, 2026
  High/Low: 59 F / 45 F
SLP: 1007.3
Wind: W at 4
Dewpoint: 43 F
Relative Humidity: 65.93%
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


First Annual Chili Cook Off to be held at Barnett's Creek

Barnett's Creek Community Church is seeking 20 talented cooks to be contestants in their first ever Annual Chili Cook Off, scheduled to start at 3pmCT on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The participation fee is just $10, and there will be prizes for the top three winners, with a charity auction to follow the judging.

For more information, or to sign up as a contestant, contact Tonya at 704-239-4642. Barnett's Creek Community Church is located at 1338 Barnett's Creek Ch. Rd., Columbia, KY.


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2026-02-25 10:08:39 | Comments | See topic Church News


LWU students in distinguished Capitol Hill internship program

By Duane Bonifer

Two Lindsey Wilson University students have clearer pictures about their professional futures, thanks to a recent internship in Washington, D.C. Carlee Drury '27 of Providence, Kentucky, and Jager Ferguson '26 of Chatham, Illinois, spent the 2025 fall semester in the Capitol Hill Internship Program, where they took classes and served as interns.

Lindsey Wilson is one of eight U.S. colleges and universities who are members of the distinguished internship program, in which students live near Capitol Hill while interning in government or non-government offices and take part in seminars that enrich their internship experience. CHIP is open to students from all majors and career plans.


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2026-02-25 10:00:21 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Events scheduled for today, February 25, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
11:00amCTLunch and Learn: The Impact of the Cold War on Women's Sports
Lindsey Wilson University Katie A. Murrell Library (ID:70333 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Services for Ann Martin, 70, Columbia, KY (1955-2026) (ID:70340 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:00pmCTBasketball: Indians vs Marion Co.
Paul J Coop Gymnasium at Campbellsville High School, 230 West Main, Campbellsville, KY (ID:70347 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
7:00pmCTLWU Concert Band Performance
Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. The concert is free and open to the public. (ID:70334 | 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.

Carlee Drury visits Delegation of the European Union


2026-02-25 - Washington, D.C. - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University student Carlee Drury '27 of Providence, Kentucky, stands behind a lectern at the Delegation of the European Union, which she visited last fall as part of the Capitol Hill Internship Program. Drury was one of two LWU students to participate in the program.


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Kentucky stops skid, handles business at South Carolina

By Ryan Hoots
Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com

Columbia, SC - Nobody is going to rewatch this one for fun. Kentucky's 72-63 win at South Carolina felt like eating plain toast after a bout with Covid. It gets the job done. Nobody's bragging about it later.

You know what? Good.

After three straight losses, this team didn't need pretty. It needed steady. It needed something that felt controlled instead of chaotic. Columbia gave them 40 minutes of mud and Kentucky finally decided to stop trying to eat it.

The offense wasn't smooth. There were possessions that looked like five guys meeting for the first time in Basketball 101. Shots came off awkward. Timing felt late. At times it was hard to tell if the lid was on the rim or if both teams just collectively forgot the idea of the game is to actually throw the ball "in" the hoop.


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2026-02-25 09:56:27 | Comments | See topic Sports

LWU Honors students discuss their research at NKU meeting

By Duane Bonifer

Three Lindsey Wilson University seniors recently discussed their deep dives into three areas of research.

The students took part in the Kentucky Honors Roundtable, held February 20-21, 2026, at Northern Kentucky University. More than 100 students from Kentucky colleges and universities participated in the academic event.

The event, which is held twice a year, features research work by undergraduate college students from honors programs at 15 Kentucky's colleges and universities.

Representing the Lindsey Wilson R.V. Bennett Honors Program were Emma Couch '27 of London, Kentucky, Zach Hite '26 of Hodgenville, Kentucky, and Yesh Singayao '26 of Vine Grove, Kentucky.


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2026-02-25 09:49:36 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


KSP: Casey Co. man charged with child sexual exploitation

From Lt. Mitchel Hazelett

Liberty, KY - On February 24, 2026, at approximately 3:21 p.m., the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch located and arrested a Casey County man on charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation.

The man was located, interviewed and arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect distributing sexually explicit images of juveniles online.

The investigation resulted in executing a search warrant at a residence in Liberty on February 24, 2026. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP's forensic laboratory for examination. The investigation is still ongoing.


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2026-02-25 09:45:49 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Eugene S. Moss and son Robert Regan Moss in service


2026-02-24 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Rita Moss and her daughter Carla.
Rita Moss and her daughter Carla are helping us update the Adair County Veterans list on Columbia Magazine. At left is Eugene Simmons Moss who served in World War II New Hebrides Islands, now known as Vanuatu, South Pacific, sent to Hawaii for rejuvenation. Eugene's son Robert Regan Moss was in the US Army in the Vietnam era. Bob served in Hanau, Germany, 23rd Engineering Battalion, secret clearance so he couldn't reveal anything.


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ACSO: Public help needed in theft investigation

On February 17, 2026, Deputy Derek Padgett obtained a search warrant for a residence on Oak Grove Road. During the execution of the search warrant, numerous stolen items from 101 and 103 Dillon Street were recovered. During the investigation, a suspect was identified, and on February 24, 2026, Deputy Derek Padgett obtained an Adair County felony warrant of arrest for Benjamin L. Harmon, 38, of Columbia.

The Adair County Sheriff's Office would like the public's help locating him. Harmon is white, approximately 5'5", 180 pounds, with dark brown hair, hazel eyes, and may have a beard. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of Benjamin (Ben) Harmon, please call the Adair County Sheriff's Office or Adair County 911 Center. Tips can remain anonymous.

In addition, although numerous items of reported stolen property have been recovered, there is still unrecovered reported stolen property. Sheriff Gary Roy is asking the public's assistance in an effort to try and locate the following items:
  • New in the box AO Smith, Signature 900, 50 gallon hot water heater. It has wifi iCOMM Smart Connectivity.
  • New in the box Sceptre 4K 65" TV
  • Canon EOS 60D camera and kit
  • Antique John Deere Peddle Tractor with wagon
It is believed these items have already been sold. If anyone has purchased or traded for any of these items from anyone recently, please contact The Adair County Sheriff's Office or The Adair County 911 Center by calling 270-384-6464.


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2026-02-24 16:13:07 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Tax Law changes for the 2026 filing season

From Cindy Turner at Steadfast Accounting & Tax

As taxpayers prepare for upcoming changes, several significant updates to federal tax law will affect returns filed during the 2026 tax season. The revisions include expanded deductions for seniors, new charitable giving provisions, overtime income adjustments, vehicle loan interest deductions, and major changes to tax refund distribution.

Click 'read more' for the following summary of the most important updates:


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2026-02-24 14:13:38 | Comments


It is cold out, come search your family history

From Mike Watson

This cold spell of winter--thankfully we missed any measurable snowfall--may be keeping folks inside. However, the furnace is working just fine at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center. We are here to assist, or just encourage, family and local history researchers in tracing their ancestors and more. We are always busy, always swamped, always willing to help, and always learning new tricks of the trade, so to speak.

Next week, on Monday, is the next meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society. This month Mike Watson will present a short program on the names of geographic points in Adair County--creeks, communities, post offices, schools, voting precincts, and more. Not every point in Adair County will be covered, that would take about a week...so come see what you already know and what you didn't know!

ACGS meeting is open to all, members and visitors alike, and takes place at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, adjacent to the Adair County Public Library. The meeting will convene at 5pmCT on Monday, March 2, 2026.


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Leadership Kentucky accepting nominations for Class of 2026

From Carrie Truitt

Frankfort, KY - Leadership Kentucky is now accepting nominations and applications for the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2026.

Leadership Kentucky connects a diverse group of leaders with a variety of career accomplishments and volunteer activities to gain insight on complex issues facing Kentucky. In a series of seven monthly, three-day sessions held at various locations throughout the state, participants will meet with Kentucky leaders and explore the state's resources and opportunities.

If you or someone you know is interested in being a member of the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2026, the nomination form is available online at www.leadershipky.org. Potential applicants will receive full application instructions via e-mail once nominated. All Leadership Kentucky Class of 2026 applications will be due by March 16, 2026.


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2026-02-24 09:19:13 | Comments | See topic Kentucky


Adair County Fiscal Court February 2026 meeting


2026-02-24 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike of Miss Vicky's Pampered Angus Ranch.
All members of the Adair County Fiscal Court were present for the February county government regular meeting Tuesday night. From left are: Magistrates District 4 Chris Reeder, District 3 Sammy Baker, District 2 Todd Davenport, District 1 Tony Denton, Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant, Clerk Amy Pike, County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin, and Magistrates District 5 Billy Coffey, District 6 Mark Humphress and District 7 Terry Hadley. At right are Sheriff Gary Roy and Treasurer Melinda Quinn.


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Phillip Coffey: Keltnertown Valentine Massacre

Forty years ago today the hills and alluvial plains near Keltner, KY, located near the juncture of the counties of Adair, Green and Metcalfe, on Mell Ridge, were covered with snow.

Massacre of hens occurred at a level I had never witnessed previously or since that day. I was visiting a good friend and his family about a mile and a half from my birthplace.


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2026-02-24 00:15:14 | Comments

Rev. Gene Weddle: I led people to Jesus

From Pastor Carol Weddle

Monday evening update, February 23, 2026 - I want to thank everyone for your lovely, heartfelt comments about Gene. He went to his eternal home about an hour ago. Please pray for our family, we mourn the loss of one of God’s faithful servants and yet rejoice in his homegoing! He had suffered with dementia for several years. Last Monday we had to bring him to the ER with a soft tissue injury. He was diagnosed with the beginnings of pneumonia and was admitted. Plans were made to send him to rehab.


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2026-02-24 00:07:48 | Comments | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 25
Happy Anniversary, James and Carole Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jeff and Rita Neat (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Preston and Natashia Gaskin (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, August Mann (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Benisha Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bryan Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elbert Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jacob Lewis Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lauren Paige Ollery (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michael Daniel | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mitchell Quinn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tiffani Campbell (1993) | (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.

Congratulations ACHS Cheer!

From Julie McQueary

Adair County High School cheerleaders traveled to Sevierville, TN, this weekend to compete in the Apex Cheerleading Competition! The team won the High School Game Day Division, with a score of 93. The next team closest to them had a score of 90.

The team was then announced as the Grand Champion out of all the school divisions. This was a result of having the highest score out of all the school teams that competed regardless of the division.

The team was met with a few struggles that day. One girl was extremely sick but managed to push through the competition!

The weekend was a lot of fun, and the team represented Adair County well. We are so proud of these girls. They have worked hard to build a name for themselves the past couple of years and to be a team that makes the fans of Adair County proud.

Members of the team are: Sophie Taylor, Leah Howard, Raegan Atwood, Kynlee McGaha, Hannah Jones, Destiney Sorg, Alayna Marcum, Bristol Wall, Briley Wall, Sallie Ballou, Lundyn Williamson, Erica Richardson, Luxy McQueary, Sophie Terry, Harper Hadley, Ava Feese, Kynzlee Wooldridge, Abby Maulden, Laydence Burton, Lemmy McQueary, Makayla White, Halynn Stargel, Mariah Kelsay, Chloe Streeval, Chloe Murrell, Maci Spears, Shae Inchcliff, and Trina Nguyen.

The cheerleaders are coached by Julie McQueary, Nichole Booher & Alex McGaha.


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2026-02-23 21:51:28 | Comments | See topic Sports


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

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-02-23 20:16:03 | Comments | See topic Local Government



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


Russell County School bus carrying winning students


2026-02-24 - Russell Springs, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Russell County first responders had some positive runs over the weekend escorting winning school students. The busses were carrying winners in RC Laker Band, sixth grade volleyball ball champs, and in wrestling. Congratulations to all the students!


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Spring Pick It Up Day is March 12

From Tiffany Collins
City Of Columbia

The City of Columbia will have their Spring Pick It Up Day on Thursday, March 12, 2026. If you have an item to be picked up, such as a chair, mattress, table, etc., please call City Hall at 270-384-2501 to get your name on the list.

Mayor Hoots says, "We appreciate everyone's participation in keeping our town clean."

This is the fourth year of this event for the City of Columbia.


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2026-02-23 12:47:10 | Comments | See topic Local Government

City to meet with prospective buyers for Synergy building

From Tiffany Collins

The imminent closure of Synergy Food Group LLC in Columbia was announced in January 2026. The City of Columbia received a Community Development Block Grant for the procurement of the building, and did a loan for the remainder of the purchase price. Synergy Food Group LLC has the property, located on the corner of the Veterans Memorial Bypass and Burkesville Street in Columbia, until May 1, 2026.

Several companies have already expressed an interest in obtaining the property for business and/or manufacturing use. The City will be in contact with each one of these and will be in discussion over the next few weeks.

According to Mayor Hoots, the City will be working with the Lake Cumberland Area Development District and local legal counsel to ensure that an appropriate process is developed for the future purchase and/or leasing of the facility. Individual meetings with each prospect will be setup in the near future.

If you have any questions, please contact the Mayor's Office by calling 270-384-2501.


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2026-02-23 12:44:45 | 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
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


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.
Wednesday Special: Turkey and Dressing with sides, just $12.99!

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


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 February 25, 2026:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, cinnamon toast, hashbrowns
Lunch: Cheeseburger on bun or taco salad with chips, salsa, sour cream, trimmings, potato wedges, refried beans, mandarin orange cup, fresh fruit options

ACMS and ACHS menu for February 25, 2026:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, cinnamon toast, hashbrowns
Lunch: Taco salad with chips, salsa, sour cream, trimmings, potato wedges, refried beans, mandarin orange 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 Wednesday, February 25, 2026:
Fish sandwich, broccoli and cauliflower, scalloped potatoes, fruit, bun, milk



ACHS SBDM Council to meet Feb 26

From Chad A. Parnell, Principal
Adair County High School

The Adair County High School SBDM Council will have its regular monthly meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY.


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2026-02-23 12:29:55 | Comments | See topic Education

KOHS issues public safety alert on highly potent synthetic opioid

From the Columbia Police Department

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) is alerting the public, healthcare providers, first responders, and law enforcement agencies to the confirmed presence of Cychlorphine, a highly potent synthetic opioid, in central Kentucky. This dangerous substance has been linked to overdose deaths in neighboring regions, including eastern Tennessee, and is expected to expand to additional areas within the Commonwealth.

Cychlorphine is estimated to be approximately ten times more potent than fentanyl. Due to its extreme strength, even trace amounts may result in severe respiratory depression or death.

Officials report that Cychlorphine is frequently mixed with other illicit narcotics. Individuals may be unknowingly exposed, significantly increasing the risk of accidental overdose. The unpredictable nature of the illicit drug supply heightens the danger to users and first responders alike.

Preliminary reports indicate that overdoses involving Cychlorphine may require multiple doses of naloxone (Narcan) for reversal. Standard single-dose administration may not be sufficient in all cases.

The Columbia Police Department urges the public to stay safe, remain alert, and immediately report any suspected drug-related activity to authorities and/or the Columbia Police Department Drug Tip-Line at 270-378-2259 (Cally's Line). Callers will remain anonymous.


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2026-02-23 12:28:25 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Travel: Tom Kelly's Bottle House


2026-02-24 - Rhyolite, Nevada - Photo by Tammy Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert Ellis writes, "While I took numerous photos of this famous 'Bottle House' in Rhyolite, this image that Tammy took of the house deserved top honor for capturing the best image.

There's an excerpt of the bottle house mentioned in this article here: travelnevada.com/ghost-town/rhyolite-ghost-town/."


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LWU Doctoral students place first in national competition

2026 American Counseling Association Graduate Student Ethics Award for Doctoral Students won by team of LWU students Mahalia Cain of Williamsburg, Kentucky; Amanda Gienow of Knoxville, Tennessee; Lynnsey Vandeventer of Danville, Kentucky; and Sibo Zhao of Bowling Green, Kentucky.

By Duane Bonifer

It will be several years before four Lindsey Wilson University graduate students earn their doctorate degree in counselor education and supervision, but they are already making a name for themselves in the counseling profession.

The quartet of Mahalia Cain, Amanda Gienow, Lynnsey Vandeventer and Sibo Zhao recently won the 2026 American Counseling Association Graduate Student Ethics Award for Doctoral Students in the ACA Graduate Student Ethics Competition.

In the national competition, students were given a challenging fictional professional scenario and asked to examine it using the ACA Code of Ethics and information from other professional counseling literature.


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2026-02-23 12:24:40 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Remembrances for February 25
In Memory Anniversary, Nathan & Faye Rowe | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory birthday, Chester Franklin, native of Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leoner Bennett (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shawn Matthew Brumley, Russell Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger "Pop" DeSpain, Buffalo, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Estella Rice Hare, Taylor Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Avis Jean Holt, 74, Russell Co., KY (1937 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie L. Anderson, Russell Springs, KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David R. Cundiff, Greensburg, KY - Adair Co. native (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kyra Grace Harmon, infant, Campbellsville, KY. (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Ann Campbell, Adair Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Johnson, Taylor County, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randall Earles, Casey Co., KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Robert "Bob" Dobbs , Taylor County, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephan Keith Thompson, Green County, KY (1981-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eveline Fisher Tungate, 71, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Landis Pearce, Green Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnie Isac Hurt, 59, Summer Shade, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gertrude C. Allen, Taylor County, KY, (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Beck, 45, Casey Co., KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Lewis (Bobby) Simpson, Adair Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dora (Dodie) Skaggs, 78, Columbia, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Guinn Taylor, 73, Burkesville, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Agnes Goforth, 86, Yosemite, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Mae "Dot" McKinney Parson, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co. Native (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cecil Elmore Wilson, Metcalfe County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean Rexroat Hill, 88, Russell Co., KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tina Beth Ramlow, 51, Russell County, KY (1967-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Smith Hansford, Casey County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mabel Chumbley Minton, Russell Co., KY (1924-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hellen Ridgeway, Taylor County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bill Bryant (1922-1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. John Paul Cummins, Middleburg, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Debra Joan Parradee, 62, Columbia, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenda Young Meadows, 85, Green County, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hallie Ratcliff, 80, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
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