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Favorite quote this week describes joy A favorite quote from a recent read: Little child's giggles. "It is, very likely, the sound that the earth made- Book Lovers by Emily Henry Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-19 23:46:25 | Comments
Holiday schedule for Adair County Clerk's Office From Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk The following is the Holiday schedule for the Adair County Clerk's Office:
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Sculpture by Tim Smith tells important story By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University art professor Tim Smith has created a striking 11-foot bronze sculpture that pays tribute to early 19th century resident Jane Todd Crawford of Green County. The artwork was unveiled December 13, 2025, in front of the Greensburg, Kentucky, hospital that bears her name. (See also: Greensburg Arts Council holds statue dedication) Dubbed the "Mother of Abdominal Surgery" by a bronze plaque in front of the statue, Crawford was a 46-year-old Green County resident who rode 60 miles over three days by horseback to Danville, Kentucky, to have a 22.5-pound ovarian tumor removed from her on Christmas Day 1809 by pioneer surgeon Dr. Ephraim McDowell. She was the first woman to survive surgery to remove an ovarian tumor. The medical procedure lasted for 25 minutes on a kitchen table in McDowell's home and did not include anesthesia. Crawford returned home 25 days later and went on to live for another 32 years, dying at the age of 78 in 1842 in Graysville, Indiana. Smith said that his sculpture, which sits on a marble base in the center of a lighted pool and is designed to slowly rotate around three times an hour, tells "a very important story." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-19 13:05:28 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Drive through Nativity canceled at Sparksville Baptist From Michele Foster The "Back to Bethlehem" drive-through nativity that was planned for Friday, December 19, 2025, at Sparksville Baptist Church, been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-19 13:00:26 | Comments | See topic Church News Events scheduled for today, December 20, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Letter: Prayers for the Robinson family David Hill writes: I worked with Gene for several years. I can say that I couldn't have spent all those years with a better man than him. All those years and we never had an argument or a disagreement at all. RIP my dear friend!Comments re: Eugene R. (Gene) Robinson, 88, Columbia, KY (1937-2025) Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-19 12:56:37 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Holiday schedules for County offices From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant's Office, the Adair County Road Department, Green River Animal Shelter, and the Adair County Recycling Center will be closed on December 24, 2025, and December 25, 2025, to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Have a safe and Merry Christmas! Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant's Office, the Adair County Road Department, Green River Animal Shelter, and the Adair County Recycling Center will also be closed on December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026, to celebrate the New Year. Wishing everyone a safe holiday and many blessing in the New Year. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-19 12:52:22 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Donations needed after losses in house fire JOY Ministries has a specific need for a male who lost everything in a house fire. Needed are men's clothing sizes 4-5X and shoes, men's size 16. To help, contact (270) 380-1808, 400 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Email admin@joy-ministries.org J.O.Y. (Jesus first. Others second. Yourselves third.) Ministries. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-19 11:30:52 | Comments
Basketball: Indians in Berea Holiday Classic By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team is back on the court today as they travel to Berea for three days of basketball in the Berea Holiday Classic. The Indians have had a week off since their last outing, a 70-56 road win over Marion County. They open up the classic against Tates Creek (5-2) at 6:30pmCT on Friday, December 19, 2025. Meanwhile, the Commodores of Tates Creek played just yesterday and picked up a 72-46 win over Franklin County on the road. The leading scorer for Tates Creek is senior Stephen Franklin, who is averaging almost 19 points per game. The Tribe will look to slow him down in this one if they want to pull out a win. The name of the game for the Commodores this season has been slowing down the opponents' scoring. They are 4-0 when holding their opponent to under 60 points, and 1-2 when they give up 60 points plus. If you can, make the trip to Berea and cheer on your Indians this evening at 6:30pmCT at Berea Community High School, 1 Pirate Pkwy, Berea, KY. The Indians play again at 10amCT on Saturday morning, December 20, 2025, facing Madison Southern at Madison Southern High School, 279 Glades Rd, Berea, KY. On Sunday, they are back at Berea High School to face Louisville Central, with tipoff scheduled for 1pmCT. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-19 10:51:49 | Comments | See topic Sports 
Basketball: Lady Indians fall to Greenwood By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians fell in a nail-biter at home 57-56 to the Greenwood Lady Gators. The team will return to action after Christmas when face off against Johnson Central (5-0) in the the Kelly Holiday Classic, held from December 27-29, 2025, at Bourbon County High School, 3341 Lexington Rd, Paris, KY. All-day tickets to the Classic are $8, and available through gofan.co. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-19 10:21:19 | Comments | See topic Sports
Commodities Distribution for Seniors on Dec 19 From Michele Fruth, Director Adair County Food Pantry The monthly commodities distribution for pre-qualified senior citizens will be held from 9amCT to NoonCT on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Adair County Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-18 18:10:52 | Comments
Holiday schedule for City Hall From Tiffany Collins Assistant City Clerk, Planning and Zoning Administrator City of Columbia City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of Christmas. The City of Columbia would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas. City Hall will be closed again on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and Thursday, January 1m, 2026, in observance of the New Year Holiday. The City of Columbia would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year. There is a night drop located in the back of City Hall for payment dropoffs on holidays. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-18 17:55:18 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Scams grow in this season of buying and giving Use these rules of thumb in this season of making purchases and giving to charity. Pause and think if you are responding when you should first double check the source. Use these tips: STOP - Every time you are asked to send money or give out your personal information! Do not click, do not copy, do not paste. CHECK - That they are who they say they are. Call the published number you know or visit their official website, don't assume the number they are calling from is real. ACT - Report to law enforcement and to your family and friends. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-18 14:46:44 | Comments | See topic Local Government
P&Z to hear zoning change request on Jan 8 From Tiffany Collins Assistant City Clerk, Planning and Zoning Administrator The City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing at 6pmCT on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in city The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider the following: Request for zone change from R1 (Low Density Residential) to C2 (Highway Oriented Commercial) for lots located at 601 Jamestown Street (PVA Map# 00-06-04-073.00) and 603 Jamestown Street (PVA Map# 000-06-04-072.00). The purpose is to resell the property as commercial. Property owned by Richard and Mary Beth Phelps.The hearing is open to the public. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-18 13:07:47 | Comments | See topic Local Government Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 20 Happy Anniversary, Kevin and Debbie Reynolds | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Maxwell & Carolyn Hancock (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mitchell and Brenda Higginbotham (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Sam and Jennifer Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Watson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Douglas Vaughn Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emma Lacy Burton (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James David "JD" Coomer (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Bardin (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Bertram | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephen Kelsay (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wally Burress (1961) | (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.
Updated Jan/Feb Little League Schedule By Daniel Hedges I have had to revise the Little League Basketball schedule for the Spring, in particular with K-1. The weather will more than likely change this schedule further. Yes, a couple of K-1 will have an extra game, and there is no way to balance this in the time frame we have. I also tried to look at matchups to balance the number of times teams play. Yes, with a number of games and timeframe, some teams will play each other more and it will not be completely uniform. Thank you. 2025-2026 Adair County Little League Basketball schedule: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-18 13:01:09 | Comments | See topic Sports
KY Spay or Neuter license plate gets a fresh look From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - More than 20 years after it was first introduced, Kentucky's Spay or Neuter special license plate has a new look, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell announced this week. "Practicing responsible pet ownership and the need to reduce the stray and homeless pet population are the messages surrounding this new eye-catching plate design," Commissioner Shell said. "Kentucky has 411 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations making it obvious we, as a society, need to do more to control the pet population. This plate reminds us of that in a beautiful new way." The new design, which was crafted by Lexington graphic artist Hayli Strickland, features peek-a-boo images of a kitten and dog on a green background. The bottom features the words "Spay or neuter your pets" with a red pawprint in the shape of a heart overlapping the words. The new plate, which can be personalized, is available for purchase at County Clerk offices across the state or on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's website. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-18 12:04:04 | Comments | See topic Kentucky
Sydney Newton receives Milken Educator Award For Lindsey Wilson University graduate Sydney Newton, receiving a Milken Educator Award is a tribute to her teachers. The award-winning Taylor County High School teacher was inspired by the educators who helped shape her career. By Duane Bonifer Campbellsville, KY - When Sydney Newton '16 joined fellow Taylor County High School teachers, staff members and students on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in the school's Citizens Bank Arena, she assumed they were there to take part in what promised to be a fairly typical celebratory schoolwide assembly. The school's low brass band was playing festive music, and Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher were on hand to praise the teachers, staff and students for the school's recent academic accomplishments and noteworthy test scores. But then things took a turn when visitor Jane Foley walked onto Clem Haskins Court to announce that one of the school's teachers was about to be named a recipient of a prestigious Milken Educator Award. "I was like, 'Oh my gosh, some teacher in our building is about to get that money, this award and get to go to (Washington) D.C.,'" said Newton. "I was like, 'This is amazing, this is amazing that this exists.'" Then Foley, who is the senior vice president of the Milken Educator Awards, called Newton to the floor because the English language arts teacher was named Kentucky's 64th recipient of a Milken Educator Award and the first Taylor County teacher to earn the honor. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-18 11:22:40 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
County unemployment data for September 2025 From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates fell in 116 counties, including Adair and all surrounding counties, rose in Clinton, Wayne and Ballard counties, and stayed the same in Logan County, between September 2024 and September 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.
Cumberland, Scott, Shelby and Woodford counties recorded the lowest jobless rates in the commonwealth at 3.7% each. They were followed by Fayette and Oldham counties, 3.8% each; and Boone, Franklin, Kenton, Spencer, Todd and Washington counties, 3.9% each. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-18 10:41:32 | Comments What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Betty's Country Cooking MENU 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY - Phone 270-384-5664. Bettys is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5:30amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking. On the hot bar today, Saturday, December 20, 2025: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Saturday Special: Enchiladas Supremas 4 corn tortillas - 1 beef, 1 chicken, 1 cheese, 1 bean - topped with enchilada sauce, cheese lettuce, tomato & sour cream. $8.50 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.
ACSO: Columbia man arrested for stolen property From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office The Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Hutchison-Loy Road on Monday, December 15, 2025, to a report of break-ins to several vehicles. After an investigation, a search warrant was obtained on a residence at 2105 Hutchison-Loy Road. As a result of the warrant, several of the reported stolen items were located, and a Columbia man was arrested. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-18 10:25:41 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Co. Fiscal Court to meet Dec 18 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 6pmCT on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 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 agenda include the Gradyville building discussion, Total Patch oil discussion, a donation to the animal shelter, Christmas and New Year's schedules, ACA Prime, the service agreement for the courthouse clock, the 2026 Clerk's budget, the Sheriff's budget, the SRO contract, and 2026 meeting dates. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-17 16:57:38 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Vote for your favorite Christmas decorations Voting is underway in the Adair County 2025 Christmas Home/Business Decorating Contest. The following locations are entered in this year's contest:
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Remembrances for December 20 In Memory Birthday, Lewis Lee Hardin, Adair Co., KY native (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carole Ann Karstetter, Columbia, KY (1944-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allen J. Reid, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Ann Miller Gaines, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Gilpin, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clurell England, 85, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Colonel Herbert B. Mattingly, Glasgow, KY (1920-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Kay Morris, 75, Russell County (1943-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delphene Wilson, Russell County, KY (1934-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis Michael Trentham, 71, Greensburg, KY (1947-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freddie Wade Wilson, 75, Edmonton, KY (1942-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerline Finn, 85, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gilbert (Gil) Ephraim Kempf, age 85, Russell Co, KY (1930-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Bell Frost, Taylor County, KY (1952 - 2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Richardson, 65, Casey Co., KY (1951-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Otto (Herb) Stein, Jefferson Co., KY (1942-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Vernon Meeks, Jr., 58, Casey County, KY (1958-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Walker (J.W.) Burton, II, 78, Columbia, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice (Susie) Richard, 59, Columbia, KY (1965-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Branham, Cumberland Co. KY (1944-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Heistand, 65, Taylor County, KY (1951-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kayla Cash, 22, Taylor County, KY (1990-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Judd Upton, Greensburg (1928-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orine Richardson, Casey Co., KY (1921-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rabon D. (Toon) Burton, 85, Adair Co., KY (1939-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Creech, Russell Co., KY (1962-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky L. Coomer, 68, Adair Co., KY native (1955-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosa Skaggs, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Lydia Glass, 7, Taylor Co., KY (2001-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Lee Babbit, 69, Green County, KY (1947-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Glen Milton, 62, Edmonton, KY (1959-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Woodson Lewis Milby, Green Co., KY (1935-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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