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Letter: Why MY corner of Adair County is BEST Katelynn M. Molesky writes: I guess it's my turn to jump on the bandwagon. I'd say my little corner of the county is the best because it's just close enough to town for a quick Walmart trip here and there, but far enough that I can hide away from it all. Out here in the Montpelier area, there's a lot to see by just driving down the back roads. There's farms full of cattle, old houses and barns being reclaimed by nature, and of course lots of houses of all shapes, sizes, and conditions. Not to mention all the trees that change color in the fall or grow all lush and green by the mid-spring to summer months. Sure, life in town is great - it's all right there and all your neighbors are close together. But out here in the woods, you can live your life without worrying about what everybody else thinks. And thats why there's no doubt in my mind that my corner of Adair County beats the rest! Comments re: Say what makes your corner of Adair the best Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-21 14:50:56 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Christmas Eve Services at Columbia United Methodist By Doug Beard The Columbia United Methodist Church invites everyone to join together at 11pmCT on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, for a sacred time of worship as the family of God. The service will feature traditional carols, readings from the Holy Scriptures, a service of Holy Communion, and joining our voices in "Silent Night" by candlelight as we welcome the birth of the Messiah. Columbia United Methodist Church is located just off the Public Square at 202 Burkesville St. Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-21 14:49:33 | Comments | See topic Church News
Wilderness Medical Rescue at Pikes Ridge From Chief Chris Taylor Executive Director Fire-Rescue-EMS/Campbellsville Fire-Rescue Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a wilderness medical emergency in a climbing deer stand in remote area of Pikes Ridge Wildlife Management Area at 8:55amET on Sunday, December 21, 2025. 911 staff was able to obtain an accurate last known position GPS location relayed to command staff. The on-duty crew remaining at HQ started our mapping program and by the time responders arrived on the scene the scene was mapped out. Due to the remote area, we had crews access via watercraft, SXS and 4X4. Boat crews deployed rope rescue equipment and EMS equipment. A KFW officer arrived at the patient along with initial recon teams. The victim was evaluated by EMS personnel in the remote area and stabilized. The patient was then transferred via an SXS unit to the medic unit. The patient was transferred to Taylor Regional Hospital in stable condition. Chief Taylor says, "This incident is a prime example of all agencies working together seamlessly in a remote wilderness environment for a positive outcome for the patient." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-21 12:30:08 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Co. Grand Jury Dec 18 indictments On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 6 individuals from Columbia, Knifley, and Liberty, KY, on charges including possession, flight, DUI, flagrant nonsupport, assault, wanton endangerment, failure to comply with sex offender registration, and numerous traffic violations. 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: 2025-12-17-Adair-Indictments-00131-136-Redacted (PDF, 5.9MB) Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-21 12:19:42 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports Events scheduled for today, December 21, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Basketball: Indians 1-1 so far in Holiday Classic By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Friday, December 19, 2025 the Adair County Indians were defeated by Tates Creek Commodores 115-89 in the opening round of the Berea Holiday Classic. Tates Creek shot 51% from three, which on their 57 attempts equated to 29 makes, and the Commodores shot just slightly better than 55% from the floor. However, a large majority of their field goals were from deep. Adair County shot 51% from the floor and 42% from three, but made just 8 threes. Adair County was outscored by a staggering 63 points from three point range, a fatal blow in almost any basketball contest. In their second game of the Holiday Classic, on Saturday, December 20, the Adair County Indians bounced back to defeated the Eagles of Madison Southern (6-2) 72-67. The team was led in scoring by seniors Landon Blakey and Tylin George, with 26 and 24 respectively. Senior Dawson Gilbert and sophomore John Shehan also scored in double figures, with 12 and 10 points. Those four were the only players for the Tribe to score. Blakey posted a double-double by leading the team in rebounds, with 11, followed by Shehan with eight, and George with six. The Indians shot 46% from the floor and 28% from three point range against Madison Southern. All in all, the Indians were able to grind out a win in a close game against a team playing on their home floor, something they will undoubtedly need to do again before this season is over. Adair County will play their final game in the Berea Holiday Classic against Central High School (Louisville) at 1pmCT on Sunday, December 21, 2025, back at Berea Community High School, 1 Pirate Pkwy, Berea, KY Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-21 11:40:39 | Comments | See topic Sports
CBC Candlelight Service From Mark Fudge The Columbia Baptist Church will host their annual candlelight service at 6pmCT on Sunday evening, December 21, 2025, in the church sanctuary. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. Columbia Baptist Church is located at 201 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-20 09:43:07 | Comments | See topic Church News
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
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 Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 21 Happy Anniversary, Greg and Laura Murrell (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ricky and Linda Bennett (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Sneed (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandi Prichard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Coffey (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Talley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ella Jane Cundiff (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Brooke Ellis (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Holly Edwards Grimsley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Luttrell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jo Ann Feese Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Molly Rae Hadley (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ray Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ryan Bauer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shawn Bardin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tina Kessinger (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Valerie Loy (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zoey Everidge | (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.
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 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, Sunday, December 21, 2025: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Sunday Special: Burrito Fiesta, $8.99 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.
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
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 Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for December 21 In Memory Birthday, Glen Stephens, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nettie Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitchell Rodgers, Taylor County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelia June Willis Stearns, 54, Cumberland Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Reliford, Adair County, KY (1950-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jannis Jewel Phelps, 87, Liberty, KY, (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willodene Bernard, 81, Russell County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edora Bradley Tucker, 83, Russell County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Jean Cochran, Casey County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirlene Bragg Shaw, Metcalfe Co., KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kimberly McAllister Downs, Adair County, KY (1973-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorene Spoon, Adair Co., KY native (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Brown Probus, 60, Weed community, Adair County, KY (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Bernice Jarboe Farmer, Taylor County, KY (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Claudia Froedge, 56, Columbia, KY (1968-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dianne Loy, Russell Co., KY (Dec. 21, 1944-Nov. 21, 2005) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelson Jeffries, 73, Greensburg, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollie Pearl England Branstetter, 92, Summer Shade, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul D. Carter, 71, Green Co., KY native (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel R. Bowling, 44, Liberty, KY (1975-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Murrell Ford, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Services, Cumberland County, KY, for Mrs. Robbie Gay Wells Allen, 100, Burkesville, KY (1917-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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