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2026 Historic Pictures Calendar from Genealogical Society From Mike Watson The Adair County Genealogical Society is offering its 2026 Historic Pictures Calendar. Primarily showcasing general and country stores around the county, it also includes images featuring other notable locations, such as the Circle R and some local post offices. The calendar is available for $15 at the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center, and calendars can also be mailed, for an additional postage fee of $5, which closely matches the actual shipping cost. The Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center is located at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. For more information, email adairgenealogy@gmail.com or call 270.380.1024. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-03 10:09:26 | Comments
Updated agendas for Dec 9 Hospital District meetings Some changes to the agenda for the December 9 special called meeting of the Hospital District Board were necessitated by legal advice, according to Chairman Neal Gold. The main agenda item for the first meeting will be to "Approve of termination of all Adair County Hospital District taxes for the tax year 2026 and beyond." A second special called meeting on the same evening is necessary to make the minutes of the first meeting official. Both meetings will be held at 5:15pmCT on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in the Adair County Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting agendas: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-03 10:03:11 | Comments | See topic Local Government
CPD Activity Report for November 2025 From Mayor Hoots The Columbia Police Department presented their monthly report for November, 2025, at the December meeting of the Columbia City Council. They made 641 calls for service during the month and 74 citations were issued. Twenty-seven accidents were investigated, and four criminal cases were opened. Nathan Ginn was hired during the month as a police officer, and he completed two hours of the Department of Criminal Justice Training (mandatory online). Sergeant Trevor Foster took K9 Cally to Lindsey Wilson University to demonstrate obedience/substance detection. The Columbia Police Department started their annual Operation Christmas Spirit for assistance with the community during the holiday season. The Columbia Police Department was awarded a Kentucky League of Cities Liability Grant, and have been awarded a United States Department of Justice (DOJ) COPS Grant. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-03 09:54:03 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Green County Homemakers quilt show Friday By Carolyn Scott Green County Homemakers will be hosting a quilt show on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 2 until 4pmCT in the Greensburg Presbyterian Church located on the square in Greensburg. This will be held in conjunction with the Arts Council "Christmas On The Square". For more information you can call Green County Extension Office 270 932-5311 or Carolyn Scott, 270 932-0234. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-03 09:52:45 | Comments Events scheduled for today, December 3, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Columbia City Council December meeting report By Mayor Pam Hoots The Columbia City Council met in their regular monthly meeting on Monday evening, December 1, 2025. The Council approved the minutes of last month's meeting. The Council went into executive session per KRS 61.810 (1) (g). Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-03 09:34:49 | Comments | See topic Local Government 
CPD: Michigan woman arrested on Fugitive Warrant From the Columbia Police Department On December 1, 2025, at approximately 9:25pmCT, the Columbia Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious person at a local gas station. Officers arrived and located the individual on the property. The subject had an outstanding warrant, and was additionally charged with public intoxication and possession, and taken into custody following the investigation. Officer Dustin Bunch and Officer Nathan Ginn were the arresting officers. Sergeant Jay Wilson provided assistance at the scene. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-03 09:29:40 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
1920s scrapbook sheds light on First LWU class, campus life Eliza Burks Payne, who attended high school program, kept detailed scrapbook about her time on Lindsey Wilson Hill in the early 1920s. By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University will hold its first commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025. It will be the 122nd commencement ceremony in the school's history, and it will be the largest class, with a total of 974 undergraduate and graduate degrees to be awarded. That's 963 more students than were recognized at the first commencement ceremony in which Lindsey Wilson awarded a college degree. That ceremony was held in May 1925 when Lindsey Wilson awarded degrees to 11 members of the Class of 1925, the first cohort of students to graduate from the two-year-old junior college program. And thanks to a recent gift to the university's archives from longtime supporter Eleanor Harden of Louisville, Kentucky, more is known about those formative years in Lindsey Wilson history. Harden donated a scrapbook, which included a class ring, that was maintained by her late aunt Eliza Burks Payne, who graduated in 1925 from the Lindsey Wilson high school program. Payne died in 2000 at the age of 92. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-03 09:11:53 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Adair Co. Retired Teacher Association to meet Dec 9 From Mary Ann McQuaide, President Adair County Retired Teacher Association The Adair County Retired Teacher Association will meet at 10amCT on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Adair County Chamber of Commerce basement, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. All retirees are encourage to join the meeting. Investment advisor, Jeff Brummett, will be speaking to our group. Additionally, We will be giving away two season tickets for boys and girls basketball and must be present to win. Don't miss out. We will be collecting donations for food pantry, school supplies, and any donations. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-03 09:08:10 | Comments | See topic Education 
Holiday Open House at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery From Marsha Hart Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery's annual Holiday Open House will be held from 10amCT to 2pmCT this Saturday, December 6, 2025. Come and make nature-inspired ornaments and crafts, activities for kids, hot chocolate and cookies. This is a FREE event so bring your whole family! The Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor And Environmental Education Center is located at 50 Kendall Rd, Jamestown, KY. For more information call the hatchery at 270-343-3797 or visit our Facebook page. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-02 17:38:36 | Comments | See topic Christmas
Christmas play at Antioch Church From Angie Hutchison Antioch Church in the Sparksville community will be having their Christmas play, "Angels Unaware", at 6pmCT this Sunday, December 7, 2025. Pastor Carol Weddle and congregation invite you to come be with us to celebrate Christmas & the birth of our Savior. Antioch Church is located at 3324 Wheeler Hill Rd., Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-02 14:38:22 | Comments | See topic Christmas 
Basketball: Lady Indians open season against Lady Panthers By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer Adair County Lady Indians Basketball is back! The Tribe returns to the court after a long off season tonight, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, as they take on the Cumberland County Lady Panthers at home. The Lady Indians come off a very successful 17-13 season that saw them wrap up in the 5th Region Tournament. The Lady Panthers, on the other hand, went 19-8 last year and also saw an exit in the first round of the region tournament. The Lady Indians return almost everyone that they ended with last season, not losing any of the their top six scorers. Meanwhile, Cumberland County did not graduate a single senior and looks to return all of their scoring from last year. The Lady Indians will seek to fare better than they did last year when they faced Cumberland County where the Tribe fell 70-37 on the road. Come out and support your Lady Indians as they embark on the 2025-2026 season tonight. The girls tip off at 5:30pmCT, followed by the boys at 7pmCT, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. One ticket grants entry to both games, and tickets can be purchased online at hometownticketing.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-02 14:34:44 | Comments | See topic Sports
Basketball: Indians defeat Panthers 72-58, face more Panthers By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Monday, December 1, 2025, the Adair County Indians defeated the Elizabethtown Panthers 72-58 in their season opener at home. The Indians shot the ball well against the Panthers, 59% from the floor and 43% from beyond the three point arc. The team was led in scoring by Senior newcomer Tylin George, with 26 points, followed by Sophomore John Shehan with 16, and Freshman Truk Jennings with 11. Junior Matthew MeJean led the Indians in rebounding, with eight, followed by Shehan with six, and George with five. All in all, it was a very solid start to the season for Adair County, especially without two key players, Dawson Gilbert and Landon Blakey. Adair County does not have long to enjoy the win though, as they are back on the court on Tuesday against the Cumberland County Panthers. The Panthers battled and overcame the Tribe last year in the second game of the season in Burkesville, snapping a 12 game winning streak for Adair County over Cumberland County going all the way back to 2012. However, both the Panthers and the Tribe are different teams than they were last season. Adair County saw a majority of the key players from last year graduate, and Cumberland County lost some 46% of their scoring from last year. The Indians are 1-0, and that is cause for celebration. Come out and celebrate with your Indians tonight as they take on Cumberland County following the battle between the Lady Indians and Lady Panthers. The girls tip off at 5:30pmCT, followed by the boys at 7pmCT, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. One ticket grants entry to both games, and tickets can be purchased online at hometownticketing.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-02 14:32:13 | Comments | See topic Sports
Kentuckians encouraged to get RealID before holiday air travel From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair Frankfort, KY - With the holidays quickly approaching, Team Kentucky is encouraging Kentuckians to secure a REAL ID before boarding a commercial flight within the United States to ensure a smooth travel experience. Thanks to several customer service improvements, in-and-out times at Driver Licensing Regional Offices have been significantly reduced in recent months, making it easier to upgrade or renew a license. REAL ID enforcement took effect on May 7, 2025, requiring anyone flying domestically or visiting a military base to present a REAL ID-compliant credential, such as a valid passport or a REAL ID driver's license, permit or ID card. State law gives Kentuckians the choice of a standard or REAL ID license or ID, and about 45% have opted for a REAL ID-compliant card. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-02 14:14:27 | Comments Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 3 Happy Anniversary, Mike and Linda Tiller (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Brent Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carolyn McKinney Hickerson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Gilbert (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Rooks (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elvester Bennett (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eric Dean Bailey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hilma Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James W. Harper | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jayln Cross (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayla Garrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madelyn Grace Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pam Helm | (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.
Natalie will be Grand Marshal of Christmas Parade Honoring the only state president of a student organization from Adair County this year, Natalie Bardin will lead the Christmas Parade in Columbia Saturday By Ellen Zornes, Executive Director, Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce Meet our 2025 Christmas in Columbia Parade Grand Marshal, Natalie Bardin. Natalie is the daughter of Michael Bardin and Rachel Waggener and is an Adair County High School senior, currently serving as the State President for FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). After graduation, she plans to attend the University of Kentucky with a major in Business. Natalie says, "Becoming state president has been an experience I will forever cherish. The memories that have been created, while traveling and representing is something that I will never forget. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-02 09:55:21 | Comments
No School in Adair on Tuesday, December 2 From Jason Faulkner, Superintendent Adair County Schools Due to hazardous road conditions there will be no school on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, In The Adair County School District. Students should login to your classes through Google Classroom, for NTI Day #1. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-02 08:09:11 | Comments | See topic Education
Hazardous conditions expected, drive with care By Amber Hale, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 8 Snow and ice teams are scheduled to report early Tuesday morning to begin monitoring and treating roadways as necessary. The National Weather Service in Louisville forecasts rain transitioning to snow overnight. Temperatures near freezing may create hazardous travel conditions. Motorists are reminded that bridges, overpasses, and low-lying areas freeze first, even when other sections of roadway remain clear. Drivers should slow down and remain alert for slick spots. Weather and travel conditions can change quickly during winter weather events. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-01 22:08:35 | Comments
Adair Co. Hospital District will meet Dec 9 From Neal Gold, Chairman Adair County Hospital District Board of Trustees There will be a Special Called Meeting of the Adair County Hospital District Board of Trustees at 5:15pmCT on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in the Adair County Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-01 20:32:53 | 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 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. Adair County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for December 3, 2025: 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, December 3, 2025:
Christmas gifts for needy children By Joyce M. Coomer Several charitable organizations have announced that they are collecting toys, coats and other items for needy children in the county. That is a very good thing, and I hope they are blessed with donations. However, I sincerely hope that what I saw happen a few years ago does not happen this year. A day or two after Christmas, I went to throw some food scraps in the dumpster and saw three large garbage bags on top, untied, so I looked into one of them and was not only shocked but heartbroken, for the bags were filled with new stuffed animals, tags still on them. Fortunately I knew someone who had a family member who ran a day care center and I let them know about the toys; they were delighted to get them. Please, please, please, please, please. If any charitable organizations receive more items than they need to fulfill the lists they have, donate them to other places. Daycare centers. Public schools. The library. Nursing homes; yes, nursing homes, for I'm sure there would be someone there who would enjoy having a teddy bear or a stuffed dog or cat. Police cars in case they have to transport children. J.O.Y. Ministries. Churches. Even the Judge's and Mayor's office, for someone there may know of a child who would enjoy a toy. I'm sure I've left out places where a new toy would be a blessing, so don't trash them, find a home for them. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-01 20:24:17 | Comments | See topic Christmas
Silent City 2025: Sallie Baker Ernestine Smith Bennett represented the Daughters of the American Revolution by representing Miss Sallie Baker, first regent of the Jane Lampton Chapter, for Silent City 2025 in the Columbia Cemetery. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-01 13:31:14 | Comments
Christmas Tree Decorating begins in earnest on Dec 1 From Mike Watson Businesses, organizations, groups, and more are invited to Decorate a Tree at the Research Center this season. Come into the Genealogy & History Research Center from Monday, December 1, 2025, through Saturday, December 6, 2025, to decorate trees representing your group. Adair Arts Council will be here Monday to decorate their tree. Since they won the contest last year, their tree will not be in competition. Others will follow! We have ten trees coming and room for more, so come on folks! Decorate your tree to represent your group or business. Trees must not be over four feet high, and may be lighted with battery operated lights, as outlets aren't located in the display areas. Enjoy the fun of the holiday! Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-01 13:22:41 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for December 3 In Memory Birthday, Maxine Berry Judd, Green County, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otha Hurt, Cumberland Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, York Potts, Louisville, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Gregory Flatt, Russell Co., KY; Taylor Co. native (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barry L. Price, Casey County, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabell Selby Hall, Anderson, IN (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dearil W. Jones, 68, Summer Shade, KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Wright, 74, Cumberland Co., KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorene Roy Chapman, Casey County, KY (1917-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garnett Harold (Chub) Hatfield, Casey Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Giles, Casey County, KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Lou Noe, Casey County, KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geretha Elmore, Kings Mountain, KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael J Wood, 61, Green County, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Ray Wilson, Casey Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Wayne England, 81, Metcalfe Co., KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Larkie Hudgins, Green County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Marie Huckaby, Russell Co., KY, Kenton Co., KY native (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Carol Smith Shipp, 65, Green Co., KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diane Cain Wyatt, 61, Russell County, KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene (Gene) Fair, 76, Casey County, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Jane McKinney Hickerson, Greensburg, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior Wilson, Burkesville, KY/Filmore, CA native (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Andrew Akin, 84, Green County, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Claristine Richard Sparks, Adair County, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlos Lee Bagby, 69, Greensburg, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Wesley, 69, Liberty, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald J. Murphy, Sr., 70, Columbia, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fanola Nell Whitlock DeSpain, Green Co., KY (1917-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hilma Gay Burton, 73, Adair Co., KY (1936-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Cosby Smith, 70, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry G. Gentry 56, Green Co, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nila Antle, 92, Jamestown, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Bault (1913-2005) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Lee Young (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Saskia (Sas) Riddle Nuszbaum, 36, Adair Co., KY (1973-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Thompson, 81, Liberty, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susanna Lynn Foster, 46, Columbia, KY (1974-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, Norma Tweedy (d. December 3, 1998) | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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