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Kentucky Color: Early Spring Flowers By Billy Joe Fudge There are more Red Maple trees in the United States than any other! Many are cultivars of the original, including this one. Red Maples and Silver Maples are some of the earliest flowering native trees in the Great Wooded South. These early spring flowers (see photo) on a Red Maple cultivar in the Columbia Walmart parking lot are beautiful but are nothing like the original Red Maple flowers. I have an original Red Maple in my yard that I dug in the woods back in the nineties. It is about forty feet tall and the trunk at 5 feet above the ground is about eighteen inches in diameter. I planted both a Red and Sugar Maple at the same time in my yard on the southwest end of the house. They shade that end of the house from the scorching summer sun saving me $80 to $100 a month on my electric bill from mid-spring thru early fall. In your yard original Red Maples will grow 40-60 feet tall and in the woods as tall as 90 feet in height. Most cultivars will not be nearly as tall. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-22 08:23:28 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Byron Kirkland-Lundy signs with Lindsey Wilson By Osbon, Torrie Congratulations to MCHS senior Byron Kirkland-Lundy for signing a letter of intent to continue his education and football career at Lindsey Wilson College! Byron finished his career with 2,010 rushing yards with 29 touchdowns. He broke the single game state touchdown record last season, scoring ten TDs in a 70-44 win over Clinton County. He was also third in the state for the most rushing yards in a game with 491. And, he set three school records while at Metcalfe County. Byron is the 12th Hornet in Coach LJ Harbison's career to sign to play football at the next level. We are proud of Byron's achievements on and off the field and wish him the best of luck at LWC! Go, Bue Raiders! #MetcalfeHornetsEver #signingday2025 Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-21 20:24:14 | Comments | See topic Sports
Reminder: Everyone is welcome at ACGS Saturday Session The Adair County Genealogical Society and the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center will present the first Saturday Session of the new year at NoonCT on March 22, 2025. The class will be presented by Mike Watson, and will address research strategies for locating illegitimate births in the historic record without using DNA. This session is geared to both the new researcher as well as the seasoned one. No materials are needed other than something on which to make notes--laptop, notebook, etc., and a writing implement. Please email or call to let us know the number of handouts to prepare in advance. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-21 15:54:02 | Comments
Benningfield and Engle graduate KSP Telecom Academy From Sherry Bray Frankfort, KY - On Friday, March 21, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the graduation of 17 telecommunicators from the KSP Telecommunications Academy. These individuals have been assigned to 10 posts across the state, where they will answer the call of service by providing critical communication support to Kentuckians and law enforcement agencies. Local graduates include Kendall Benningfield and Ryan Engle, both with KSP Post 15 in Columbia. "Today, you embark on a commendable journey of public service, one that will provide light in the darkness to so many Kentuckians in their times of greatest need," Gov. Beshear said. "Thank you for being committed to creating a new Kentucky home with safer communities and helping ensure our officers have the information they need to respond to emergencies." KSP telecommunicators are responsible for dispatching state troopers, commercial vehicle enforcement officers, conservation officers and other emergency service agencies. Last year alone, they answered over 1.2 million calls, leading to more than 406,000 requests for assistance. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-21 15:49:38 | Comments Events scheduled for today, March 22, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Adair Co. Fiscal Court to meet March 24 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Fiscal Court will not be having their regular called meeting Tuesday, March 25, 2025 due to quorum concerns. The Adair County Fiscal Court will instead be meeting at 4:30pmCT on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Special Called session, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. In addition to regular business, items on the agenda include discussion of the Waste Connections contract, changes to travel expense policies, a Trash For Cash program, contracting for the 2024-2025 audit, Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame inductees, health insurance quotes, a discussion of the courthouse clock extended warranty, renewal of software for 911, the 2025-2026 jail budget, and recognition of Magistrate Daryl Flatt. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-21 15:44:45 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Tebbs Bend Battlefield Association Bean Soup Luncheon From Mike Watson Tebbs Bend Battlefield Association's annual Bean Soup Luncheon will be held from 10amCT to 1pmCT this Monday, March 24, 2025, at First Methodist Church, 317 E. Main St, Campbellsville, KY. Enjoy all you can eat soup, desserts, and drink for just $10.00. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-21 09:59:34 | Comments
Vanessa Taylor serves family, friends, neighbors One Woman's Ongoing Mission To Nourish, Transport And Spread Kindness. By Wanda Washington Not all heroes wear capes or light crime. some decide to dedicate their lives to serving the members of their community. During these times when kindness and compassion are needed more than ever, Vanessa Taylor or has become a source of needed support for her community. She is known throughout her community as a person that will put her neighbors' needs above ner own. Even though Vanessa has meager means and she has her own aliments she is always available for friends, neighbors and church family. Many know that if they need transportation to appointments, medical care or even to go to the grocery store they can call Ms. Vanessa and she will get you there. And if she can't take you at that time she will call around to get you where you need to go. On top of transporting members of her community, Vanessa has fed so man. When she cooks to feed her family she seems to find a way to provide plates for others. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-21 09:37:28 | Comments
Annex Building to be closed Mar 26 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Annex building will be closed Wednesday, March 26, 2025, to support the Adair County Highs School Boys 5th Region Champs as they compete at Rupp Arena in the Sweet 16! Go Indians! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-21 08:03:00 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Letter: Proud of Recycling Center William Feese writes: We are really proud of our Recycling Center, and hope that it never closes again. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-21 08:00:37 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Scams getting more sophisticated every day As technology advances, so do the tactics used by scammers. Artificial intelligence (AI) is shifting the way fraudsters deceive consumers, creating scams that are more convincing than ever. Kentucky's Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) will be offering community events spotlighting how scammers are leveraging AI to clone voices, create deepfake videos and craft sophisticated phishing schemes designed to steal personal and financial information. For information on help that's available contact Tasha Stewart, Tasha.Stewart@ky.gov Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-20 23:01:00 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Gene Dale Holmes, 68, Adair County, KY Gene Dale Holmes, 68, of Columbia, Kentucky, was reunited with his son, Chris, in Heaven on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. If you knew Gene Dale, then you know he always had a project going. He loved to fish, farm, work with his hands and riding his great-grandbabies around the farm on the Kubota. He found strength in his life through the love of his Savior and his family. Gene Dale was a member of Bloomington Chapel Church where he served as Superintendent and a Deacon. He loved and was loved by his church family. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-20 21:31:09 | Comments | See topic Obituaries
Russell County Hospital partners on natural food Frankfort, KY - A partnership between Russell County Hospital and Dry Branch Stock Farm is the next step in the Food is Medicine Initiative that began last year in collaboration between Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell and the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA). The partnership, which will incorporate Dry Branch's premium, all-natural beef into the food services meals served by Russell County Hospital to patients, staff and visitors, was announced Saturday. "I'm so proud to see Russell County Hospital and Dry Branch come together as a part of the Food is Medicine Initiative," Commissioner Shell said. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-20 21:03:13 | Comments
Traveling Art Exhibit features ACES students From Pam Phipps, Librarian Adair County Elementary School The Arts for All Student Traveling Art Exhibit, "A Matter of Perspective", is currently on display at Adair County Elementary School. This annual exhibit is comprised of original artwork created by students with disabilities from all across Kentucky. Each year, Ms. Campbell collaborates with Ms. Garmon's class to create artworks early in the Fall that are submitted for consideration in the exhibit, and three ACES students have created artwork that has earned a showcase spotlight in this juried art show! They are:
Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-20 14:16:43 | Comments | See topic Education Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 22 Happy Anniversary, Clayton and Jackie Tucker (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Michelle Westmoreland | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allison Roy and Leslie Roy, sisters | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cadence Larguero (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clark Dean (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Walker McCoy (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Ponder | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leslie Roy (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Bandy Kemp (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lulu Marcine Bailey (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Schorman (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Misty Dawn VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherry Janes Gagne (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teresa Burton Falauskai | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Houston Derman (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Victoria Thorpe Luttrell (1990) | (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.
Commodities Distribution for Seniors on Friday 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, March 21, 2025, at the Adair County Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-20 13:43:06 | Comments
KYSTATS: Russell County unemployment improves From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates rose in 109 counties, fell in nine counties and stayed the same in Johnson and Knott counties between January 2024 and January 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Locally, unemployment rates rose both month-to-month and year-to-year in Adair and all surrounding counties except Russell County, where unemployment was down both month-to-month and year-to-year.
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 4%. It was followed by Fayette and Shelby counties, 4.3% each; Oldham and Scott counties, 4.4% each; Bourbon, Jessamine and Nicholas counties, 4.6% each; and Harrison, Todd and Washington counties, 4.7% each. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-20 10:23:35 | Comments
Fun Run, Walk or Crawl event coming April 26 The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its first Chamber Crawl 5K, Fun Run/Walk (or Crawl), Saturday, April 26, 2025, 8amCT at Adair County Elementary School. This fun run or walk is open to all ages but all participants MUST be registered through RunSignup which includes the liability form. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-20 10:11:29 | Comments
Tennis: LWC on a roll, sweeps McPherson The Lindsey Wilson men's and women's tennis teams both secured 7-0 victories over visiting McPherson (KS) on Wednesday evening, March 19, 2025, at the Henry Baughman Tennis Complex. This win stretches both teams' unbeaten streak to seven matches. The Blue Raiders are most likely back in action this Saturday. Originally scheduled to play Freed-Hardeman on Thursday, the match was postponed. Their contest against Campbellsville on Sunday, March 23, 2025, is expected to move to Saturday, March 22, pending official confirmation. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-20 09:48:18 | Comments | See topic Sports 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 Wednesday, 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, March 22, 2025: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Saturday Special: Nachos Supreme Cheese nachos with assorted toppings of beef, chicken and beans covered with lettuce, tomato & sour cream. $8.25 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!
Carol Perkins: On the Road Again Previous Column: Trying to leave By Carol Perkins Six ladies flew from Louisville, went on a cruise out of Port Canaveral, and returned to the Orlando airport eight days later for a flight home. We arrived early only to learn our 2 PM flight had been delayed two hours. We groaned, but what could we do? Some read, some slept sitting up, and some talked to fellow sufferers. A later update announced another two-hour flight delay. I had been in this situation before and feared the worst. The worst happened. The airline canceled our flight. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-20 09:42:00 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
Thanks from Coach Breeze By Coach Deron Breeze ACHS Head Boys' Basketball Coach Adair County fans, community, and family...thank you again for your support at the 5th Region tournament. I am so honored to lead a team and community with such passion and fight. Once again, this championship is yours. We do it for you! Some other area schools did their best to self-anoint themselves as the new champion of the 5th region. In the end, three things stood true. We are the champs of this region, and the road to Rupp in the 5th Region runs through Cane Valley, Knifley, Casey Creek, Coburg, Breeding, Columbia and all of Adair County. Lastly, you better be careful when you mess around and pick a fight with an Indian! See you at Rupp and ROLL TRIBE! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-03-20 07:57:40 | Comments | See topic Sports
Basketball: ACHS Indians win 5th Region Championship By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team defeated the North Hardin Trojans 62-48 in the 5th Region Championship Game at Marion County High School. The team will now move on to the state tournament, where they will play the winner of the 4th Region at 10amCT/11amET next Wednesday, March, 26, 2025, in Rupp Arena. The 5th Region Championship game was tight all the way through, with Adair leading North Hardin by 7 at the end of the first quarter. The Trojans cut that Adair lead down to just two points by halftime. The Indians then led by 4 at the end of the third quarter, and were able to grow that to an 11 point lead halfway through the final period. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-03-19 20:01:50 | Comments | See topic Sports Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for March 22 In Memoriam, Jim Hayes (1930-2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zada Sneed, 97, Adair Co., KY (1918-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Jean Moore Tillett, Geneva, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Wray Scott, Loganville, GA (1940-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orville Earl Ellis (1921-2005) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dulcie Marie Roberts, Taylor Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eliza F. Copley, Russell Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Rayborn, Casey Co., KY (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James R. Caldwell, Taylor Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Richard Forrest Edwards, Green Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Greene (D.G.) Elliott, Casey Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Roberts, Campbellsville, KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Patsy Ann Dial Posey, Green Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen DeHart, Casey County, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billie Russell, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Henry Thompson, 62, Green Co., KY (1952-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ella Smith Conner, 81, Russell Co., KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carole Jean Bastin Sims, Casey County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Imogene Proffitt Yates, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry Truman Loy, 70, Adair Co., KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Malone, 74, Elkhorn, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Connie Sue Judd Moran, Green County, KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Glenabelle Meeks McDonald, Casey Co., KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ambers Wilkinson, Sr., Casey County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha (Maupin) Caldwell, Adair County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Lou Bryant, 81, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audra Brown Campbell, 90, Columbia, KY (1933-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Roach, Cumberland Co., KY native (1952-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Camila P. Murray, 58, Jamestown, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlos Howell (Hobby) Davenport, 85, Green Co., KY native (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Neal Loy, 76, Adair County, KY (1943-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Bell (1935-1970) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eula Mae Bernard, 97, Russell Springs, KY (1924-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Hill Bunch, 90, Jamestown, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Kessler (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Clair Davis, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glendal (Buddy) Loy, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason Alan Jones, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Dale Bradshaw, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Sharon Grissom, 66, Edmonton, KY (1955-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Faye Godbey, 69, Liberty, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Olean Rader, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Roots, 90, Campbellsville (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orville Wicker, 81, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Driver, 82, Taylor County, KY (1936-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley M. Giles, 86, Knifley, KY native (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Troy Stanley Scott | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Lee (Waldo) Adamson, 62, Adair Co., KY native (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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