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Extension District Board to meet Jan 8 From Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources The Adair County Extension District Board will meet at 4pmCT on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-29 11:07:39 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Basketball: Indians defeat Mustangs, host Somerset next By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Saturday, December 27, 2025, the Adair County Indians defeated the Muhlenberg County Mustangs 78-56 in the Bethlehem Christmas Classic. The Tribe got rolling quickly, going ahead 24-9 by the end of the first quarter and 43-22 by halftime. The Indians were led in scoring by senior Landon Blakey with 25, followed by Tylin George with 16. Dawson Gilbert and Samuel Feese also scored in double figures, posting 12 and 10 respectively. The Tribe out-rebounded the Mustangs 34 to 18. John Shehan led the team in rebounds with 9, followed be Blakey, who pulled down 8. The team as a whole shot the ball well, going 59% from the floor and 29% from three point range. A low point on an otherwise good night for the Indians was when Tylin George was called for an elevated foul in the second half, which saw him head to bench for the rest of the game. Many unverified reports state he will serve a two-game suspension for this foul, which would see him miss Adair County's home matchups against Somerset and Taylor County this upcoming week. With or without star transfer George, the team will now set their sights on a home game with Somerset (5-3). Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30pmCT on Monday, December 29, 2025, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets are available at hometownticketing.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-29 10:08:47 | Comments | See topic Sports
Basketball: Lady Indians fall to Boyd Co., face Fleming next By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Sunday, December 28, 2025 the Adair County Lady Indians Varsity Basketball team fell 47-34 to the Boyd County Lady Lions in their second game in the Kelly Holiday Classic at Bourbon County High School. The Lady Indians struggled to get the ball through the hoop the entirety of the game, despite some good looks. Coming into this game, the Lady Lions were averaging over 67 points per game and had yet to be held to less than 60 in a game. Kinzlee Akin was named Player of the Game for Adair County with a team-leading 15 points, followed by Reese Bardin with 10. Ila Loy, Ella Brown, and Anika Jennings rounded out the scoring for the Lady Indians with five, two, and two respectively. The team was out-scored consistently from the beginning with a 12-8 deficit after the first quarter, going to 14-22 by halftime and 23-33 by the end of the third quarter. Boyd County is a very talented team with an explosive offense, and Adair County should take pride in holding them to just 47 points. Adair County will look to keep up the same defensive intensity, and perhaps combine it with a few more made baskets, as they face Fleming County (6-2) in the third and final day of the Kelly Holiday Classic. The Lady Panthers of Fleming County come off a 73-55 loss to Lyon County in their second game in the Kelly Holiday Classic. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30pmCT on Monday, December 29, 2025, back at Bourbon County High School in beautiful Paris, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-29 09:58:03 | Comments | See topic Sports
What's inside a squirrel's nest? Looking out at bare tree limbs whipping around in today's high winds, the question came up of how those nests squirrels make actually hold on to those limbs. A little research provided the architectural details. Inside a squirrel's nest, called a drey, you'll find a cozy, hollowed-out chamber lined with soft materials like fur, moss, dried grass, shredded bark, and feathers, creating a warm, insulated home, while the exterior is a messy, spherical ball woven from twigs, leaves, and even vines for protection against predators and weather, often with stored food like acorns inside. Exterior Construction (The Shell) - Twigs & Branches: A sturdy outer layer is built from interwoven sticks and green twigs for structure. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-28 16:38:24 | Comments Events scheduled for today, December 29, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Old Christmas Trees Can Benefit Wildlife Don't throw away your old Christmas tree-use it to feed wildlife in your yard. Remove all lights and ornaments but leave any strings of popcorn and cranberries. Add table scraps and other treats and watch as wildlife is attracted to your yard. Old Christmas trees can also be used to build brushpiles which will furnish cover for rabbits and other small animals. Place the brushpile near other thick cover to encourage animals to use it. Discarded Christmas trees can be used to improve fishing. Weight the tree and sink it in deep water. This artificial reef will soon attract crappie and other panfish. More information from Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, 912/986 5441. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-28 16:23:01 | Comments
Lady Indians defeat Johnson Central, face Boyd Co. By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Saturday, December 27, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians Varsity Basketball tam defeated Johnson Central 49-44 in the Kelly Holiday Classic at Bourbon County. Ila Loy, who led the Indians' in scoring with 18, was named Player of the Game. Kinzlee Akin followed with 15 points. This was a solid win for the team over a good opponent in the Lady Eagles of Johnson Central, who are just one year removed from a state tournament appearance. The Lady Indians will have little time to enjoy this win though, as they are right back on the court today, Sunday, December 28, to face Boyd County (5-2) in the next round of the Kelly Holiday Classic. Boyd County comes off a 61-50 win over Montgomery County yesterday, and prior to that a 1-2 performance in the Smokey Mountain Classic Christmas Tourney. Boyd County, much like Johnson Central, is a young team, with three of their top four leading scorers being in eighth grade, and featuring no seniors at all. The Lady Indians and Lady Lions of Boyd County tip off at 3:30pmCT back at Bourbon County High School's Russ Day Gym, 3341 Lexington Rd, Paris, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-28 12:51:27 | Comments | See topic Sports
We can still roast chestnuts on an open fire In The Christmas Song, Nat King Cole waxed nostalgic about chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Do you think of it today as just an quaint memory of an obscure tradition? Most likely, except here where we have an Adair County Chestnut tree. Roasting chestnuts wasn't an obscure tradition. It was the fragrance of Christmas in the 18th and 19th centuries. But, by the time Cole sang that line in 1946, the roasting chestnut was, in fact, just a memory. The chestnut tree fed humans and forest animals for at least 9 thousand years. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-27 14:04:57 | Comments
Millard Eldon Kinnett, 98, Adair Co., KY (1927-2025) Millard Eldon Kinnett of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the age of 98 years. He was born in Jamestown, KY on July 21, 1927, to the late Hollie and Noma Antle Kinnett. Millard professed faith in Jesus Christ and was of the Separate Baptist faith. He completed basic training in the US Army and was honorably discharged when World War II ended. He worked at Wolf Creek Dam, Fire Stone Tire and Rubber, and spent the last 65 years doing the work he loved as a farmer. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-27 05:12:14 | Comments | See topic Obituaries
Holiday stories to read and remember with family The holidays are a time of remembering, and the stories at this link bring back many of them. They are the classic ones, some from prolific writers, some from individuals inspired by a scent or sense of the season. Click here for a list of favorites from Columbia Magazine archives. We're always adding to the list, and occasionally trimming it. And we're always ready to post a new one. Submit using any Contact/Submit button. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-26 19:47:24 | Comments
City of Columbia Christmas wrap up From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor Wherever you spent your Christmas, whether it be at home with family or on the road somewhere, we at the City hope it was a good one. As the holidays begin to wind down, lets look back at all Christmas activities undertaken by the City of Columbia during the month of December. For starters, beginning right after Thanksgiving, the City was glad to offer the largest Christmas lights display in our history by lighting up Veterans Park, Citizens Park, The Trabue Russell House, Joe Johnson Little League Park, and Downtown Columbia. The City was also extremely pleased to have the City Police have their latest running of Operation Christmas Spirit, which, in cooperation with several local businesses and organizations, was able to collect and give out gifts to residents at our local nursing home and children all across our community. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-26 12:35:27 | Comments | See topic Local Government
CACFD: Automatic Aid Response to Bird Road fire From Grant Loy, PIO Columbia Adair County Fire Department The Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched by request of our Automatic Mutual Aid Agreement with Breeding Fire Department at approximately 23:47 hours on Tuesday night, December 23, 2025, to 2909 Bird Road on a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a one story residential structure with a basement that had heavy fire conditions showing. Firefighters made an offensive attack on this fire which brought the fire under control. Firefighters then conducted overhaul throughout the structure and contained the fire to the original structure. There were 11 firefighters on scene for approximately 2.5 hours. Agencies that assisted included the Adair County E911 Center, Adair County Ambulance Service, Taylor County RECC and Kentucky Red Cross. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-25 22:02:49 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: A story over time Roldcat writes: In my experience, I found that the twisted looking effect is caused by vines wrapping themselves around the tree trunk or branches when the tree is young and then the growth of the tree squeezes out between the vine wrapping and causes the twisting effect. I've made walking sticks out of twisted looking branches and have actually pulled the vines off of the branches.Comments re: A story over time Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-25 21:58:32 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Silent Night first heard on battery power Addie Turner was part of the Turner family from Crocus Creek in southern Adair County, whose father Joseph moved them to Metcalfe County, Cave Ridge, where she met a young man named Walter Scott Leftwich and claimed him. Geniece was the youngest of nine children born to Addie and Walter. Their sons, Geniece's big brothers, star in this memory. By Geniece Marcum I never hear the song Silent Night without seeing mama standing at the old dining room door drying her hands on her apron ... crying. Russell, one of her nine children, had bought one of the first radios to be had in our neighborhood and set it up in the family room. There was no electricity in our home then so all four of my brothers, Russell, Robert, Ed and Rondyl, worked the long, late fall afternoon wiring it up to a pole set up in the front yard with an aerial wire run to the radio. It took three batteries to get it in operation - a big one like a car battery, and a couple of round ones that were pretty good size. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-25 21:47:49 | Comments Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 29 Happy Birthday, Alan Godsey (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angie Hinkle (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brody Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Catherine Robinson Caldwell (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chase Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie Slattery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Johnston Hunter Stotts (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lori C. Roy (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nick Rooks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stacia Jo Jill (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zachary Sapp | (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.
Christmas trees for wildlife outside your home After the joys of opening gifts and dining on favorite holiday foods, one good way to help the animals that live around your home is to use this recipe from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Wildlife Holiday Gift: Table Scraps. Instead of throwing away the table scraps, think of creative ways to hang them outside by stringing them together or by putting them into a net bag to hang. (More at http://southeast.fws.gov/ea/Fun_Facts/fun_index.html ). Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-25 10:16:58 | Comments
Merry Christmas Eve! By Katelynn M. Molesky With temperatures expected to be in the mid-sixties over the next few days, I think it's clear that we most likely will not have a white Christmas this year. That being said, whether you were dreaming of one or not, here's a few shots I took of the town that you can enjoy from the warmth of this pleasant weather - two from the snow we had a few weeks ago and one I got of a festive corner of our square this past weekend. I hope everyone has a safe and merry Christmas! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-24 18:20:03 | Comments | See topic Christmas
Continuing the conversation... It's been a couple of weeks since David Goguen posted his thoughtful question to CM readers, Say what makes your corner of Adair the best , and several folks have managed to find time in the hectic year-end season to write terrific answers. You can read the responses so far below:
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Legendary Magician Lance Burton shares magic--and time--at Summit Manor By Mig Feuser Is it possible to pull towels out of a raw egg? No, it is not. Lance Burton says it is -- and last week, he proved it. Performing at Summit Manor, the world-famous Las Vegas magician treated more than 20 residents to a free, up-close magic show that left plenty of jaws dropped and smiles all around. And of course Burton had rolled his sleeves up before performing. No hidden things there. Burton even appeared to explain the trick. He turned the egg toward the audience and showed that it was fake, with a small opening hidden in the shell. "Ahh," came the knowing response from the crowd. But they had underestimated the magician. Burton then showed the same egg, peeled away the suspected hidden opening, and cracked it into a glass -- revealing a real, raw egg. The room erupted in laughter and applause. For many in attendance, it was a rare and personal encounter with one of the most successful stage magicians in American history. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-24 11:11:44 | Comments 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 Margarita Mondays! 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 6amCT 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.
Let there be peace in every child's home this holiday season Click article title and read on to find ways you can support the valuable work of CAC Kentucky. By Laura Kretzer Chief Strategy Officer/Interim CEO Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky While many children in Kentucky unwrap joy during the holidays, far too many are carrying trauma that reshapes their childhood and their future. For these children, the greatest gifts are not toys or treats, but safety, love, and healing. In the United States, 1 in 7 children will experience abuse or neglect. Children who experience abuse are more likely to experience poor physical and mental health outcomes in the future. Abuse is not a singular occurrence; it is a burden that children carry into adulthood and across generations. Withproper identification, education, treatment, prosecution of perpetrators and healing of victims, Kentucky is at the forefront of the fight against child abuse, and leading the charge is Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky. The Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky (CAC Kentucky) is the unifying force behind 15 regional Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) across the Commonwealth, ensuring they have the resources, training, and support needed to effectively serve child victims of abuse. From Kentucky's smallest towns to its largest cities, each center is equipped to provide forensic interviews, victim support, advocacy, medical evaluations and mental health services - all within one child-friendly location. In alignment with the national model for a coordinated and comprehensive response, each child receives care from a multidisciplinary team of professionals working together to create the best outcome for that individual child. Each year, Kentucky's CACs serve abuse victims from all 120 counties, demonstrating how immediate access is essential to hope and healing. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-24 11:09:16 | Comments
CPD: Two Indiana men arrested for burglary From the Columbia Police Department Two Indiana men were arrested early Sunday morning after Columbia Police responded to a reported burglary in progress at a local business. On Sunday, December 21, 2025, at approximately 1:47amCT, officers with the Columbia Police Department were dispatched to a business where two suspects were reportedly making forced entry using burglary tools. Following the investigation, two Indiana men were taken into custody. Both were transported to the Adair County Regional Jail, where they were lodged pending further legal proceedings. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-23 17:48:46 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
J.O.Y. Ministries 2025 Campaign approaching goal From Hannah Peck J.O.Y. Ministries Annual Christmas Campaign is underway! This year J.O.Y. is attempting to raise $65,000 to support the operational needs of the their ministry in the new year. Currently, the community has raised over $60,000 dollars! With the goal in sight, if you feel led to contribute, you can do so by visiting www.joy-ministries.org or by mailing your gift to: JOY MinistriesThe JOY Crisis Resource Center is located at 400 Greensburg Street and is open Mon-Thurs from 10amCT - 4pmCT and Friday 10amCT-3pmCT, however the Center will be closed from December 24, 2025, until January 5, 2026. Thank you so much for supporting this ministry in its efforts to bring JOY to those in crisis in the Columbia community! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-23 11:43:32 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for December 29 In Memory Birthday, Rita Popplewell Johnson, Jamestown, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Silas (Buddy) Harris, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Robert Walbert, Metcalfe County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Ann Darnell Page, Adair Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall (Randy) Dewayne McFall, Taylor Co., KY (1970 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy Giles, Adair County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Garmon, Adair County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Vencie Stephens, 79, Dunnville, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orma Smith, Russell County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Omie Bryant Burress, Adair County, KY (1917-2013)f | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stella L. Tucker, Adair County, KY, (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delilah Gabehart Jones, Taylor Co., KY (1916-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Grant, Adair County, KY (1953-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louis D. Wilson, 89, Russell Co., KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby L. Smith, 80, Russell County, KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Wilson Skaggs, Adair County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvil G. Fluty, 83, Cumberland County, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Caldwell, 91, Adair County, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethel DeLane Burton, 79, Columbia, KY (1945-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George L. Barnett, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Carpenter Blair, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie L. Wethington, 68, Casey County, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Ralph Tyler, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Willard Baker, 91, Columbia, KY (1933-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Holt, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Ellen Burton, 69, Columbia, KY (1951-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Rooks (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy F. Norris, 67, Jamestown, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Melton, 71, Adair Co., KY (1953-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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