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Watch for Don Overstreet in Dead Man's Wire Don Overstreet has a small role, as Doug O'Brien, in Gus Van Sant's new film Dead Man's Wire, opening in theaters worldwide this Friday, January 16, 2026. Overstreet, the son of Joyce M. Coomer and Donald M. Overstreet of Columbia, served in the Air Force, stationed in the U.S., Germany, Kuwait, Japan, Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq. Since 2017, he has been adding steadily to his acting credits. Among the many acting projects on his IMDB listing are credits in The Flight Before Christmas, New Fear’s Eve and Ed and Rooster’s Great Adventure, and Halsey's Beautiful Stranger (2019) music video, plus stunt credits in Baby Driver and Spider-Man: Homecoming, and stunt and acting credits in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017). Dead Man's Wire was filmed in and around Louisville in January 2025, and is based on a true story. The movie is set in February 1977, when Tony Kiritsis entered the office of Richard Hall, president of the Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him hostage with a sawed-off shotgun wired with a "dead man's wire" from the trigger to Tony's own neck. You can see the trailer for Dead Man's Wire on YouTube. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-15 17:59:30 | Comments | See topic Movies
McCubbins and Roberts have SGA roles at LWU By Duane Bonifer Two area residents from Green and Casey Counties have leadership positions this school year at Lindsey Wilson University:
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Basketball: Lady Indians travel to Anderson County By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Lady Indians travel to Anderson County to face the Lady Bearcats (11-6). Tip off is scheduled for 6pmCT on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Anderson County High School, 1 Bearcat Dr., Lawrenceburg, KY. Tickets are $8, and available online through gofan.co. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-15 16:10:04 | Comments | See topic Sports
Kentucky Color: We can do better By Billy Joe Fudge We have all suffered through a decline of our health and quality of life since the advent of the USDA's food pyramid in '92. Even the 2011 improved, updated nutrition guide, called MyPlate, has not seemed to have captured public attention or restrained our hunger for or our dependence upon unhealthy foods. Combined with the continuing degradation of our physical and mental health caused by sedentary lifestyles, our quality of life has been in a literal, premature death spiral! I am happy that the effort to define healthy eating continues and that the federal government continues to bring attention to the importance of eating healthy. Now, every level of government should take steps to incentivize physical activity! Every school in the nation should prioritize physical activity and physical education in their curriculum! Every parent should realize that by allowing their children to imprison themselves in the home, on the sofa and behind a screen, may very well be setting them up for an unhealthy, torturous and shortened life! We can and must do better! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-15 15:01:25 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge Events scheduled for today, January 15, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Genealogy & History Research Center 2025 in Review By Mike Watson Calendar year 2025 was a busy, successful year at the Adair Co. Genealogy & History Research Center. More researchers visited and utilized our facility, more donations of genealogical research materials, historic documents, and artifacts came through our doors, more programs and events took place here and in the community. April brought another employee to the front desk--Serena Corbin joined our merry band of historians as our technological expert and artist-in-residence. We also lost our veteran genealogist and cataloger, Ernestine "Ernie" Smith Bennett to retirement--but she will still be here a few days each month, and will be our on-call adviser on a regular basis. The continuing partnerships with the Adair County Genealogical Society and the Jane Lampton Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution are valuable in strengthening our historic and genealogical ties with hundreds of individuals and organizations scattered across the continent. Our programming increased in 2025. We were responsible for and partnered with the above groups as well as others, including the City of Columbia and the County of Adair, to participate in forty-three (43) events. We hope to have at least fifty-five (55) in the coming year. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-15 11:24:03 | Comments
County unemployment data for November 2025 From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY -- Unemployment rates fell in 119 counties and rose in Pike County between November 2024 and November 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 3.5%. It was followed by Fayette, Oldham and Shelby counties, 3.7% each; Bourbon, Caldwell, Scott, Todd and Washington counties, 3.8% each; and Campbell, Franklin, Graves, Harrison, Jessamine, Nicholas and Spencer counties, 3.9% each. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-15 11:21:58 | Comments
KSP: Death investigation in Metcalfe Co. By Trooper Jonathan Houk Edmonton, KY - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Metcalfe County. On January 14, 2026, at 9:35amCT, KSP Post 15 Troopers and Detectives were requested to respond to a report of a shooting incident on Shady Grove Wickerville Road in Metcalfe County. The preliminary investigation found a female identified as Doris June Huffman, 83, of Hardyville, deceased inside the residence from an apparent gunshot wound. Ms. Huffman was pronounced deceased at the residence by the Metcalfe County Coroner. Ms. Huffman's husband, Vander Huffman, 87, of Hardyville, was also located inside the residence, with life-threatening injuries. Mr. Huffman had sustained an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Mr. Huffman was transported to TJ Sampson Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that afternoon. Mr. Hufmann was pronounced deceased at the hospital by the Barren County Coroner. KSP Post 15 was assisted by the Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office, Barren/Metcalfe County EMS, and the Metcalfe County Coroner's Office. Detective Mike Dubree is conducting the investigation. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-15 11:12:33 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports Featured Classified Certacare Pharmacy is hiring! Looking for an experienced pharmacy technician and a pharmacy clerk to join our team. Competitive pay and benefits! Mail or drop off a resume or stop and pick up an application at Certacare Pharmacy, 937 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY 42728. View all classified ads on our Classifieds Page.
Basketball: Indians defeat Falcons 69-65 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the Adair County Indians defeated the Monroe County Falcons 69-65 on the road. The Falcons tightened the game, and even momentarily took the lead in the fourth quarter before the Indians were able to squeeze ahead in the end. Senior Tylin George led the scoring for Adair County with 25, followed by Dawson Gilbert with 16, and Landon Blakey with eight. George and Gilbert also led the team in rebounds, with seven each. The Indians shot 47% from the floor and a bleak 25% from three point range. On the wrap up article after the most recent win over Taylor County, I was rather positive about the Tribe being able to pull out a win when they shot the ball poorly, and this game was much the same. However, this now makes back to back struggles in offensive performances for Adair County, something they will not be able to repeat in their matchup against Bell County on Friday in the first round of the H&W Dukes Kentucky 2A Championship. That game is scheduled to get underway at 5pmCT on January 16, 2026, at the Owensboro Sportscenter, 1215 Hickman Ave, Owensboro, KY. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at OwensboroTickets.com or at the door. Admission is $14, and children 5 and under are admitted free. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-15 09:38:22 | Comments | See topic Sports
Whitehurst Diaries: Squirrels and such By Sharon Whitehurst Seen/Unseen - They are seldom very far away. 'They' being the squirrels, wild turkeys, deer, the great blue herons, even the elusive foxes. There are birds who swoop through the dooryard, landing in the hybrid magnolias, [juncos, sparrows, nuthatches] others who come in groups to peck at the gravel beyond the front steps; a small 'murder' of crows strut up and down the drive, stride into the garden plot to pluck at the short spears of winter wheat providing a cover crop. Bluebirds sway on the power lines, fall down the chimney in springtime, bash at their reflections in windows and car mirrors. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-14 22:55:08 | Comments | See topic Sharon Whitehurst - Whitehurst Diaries
Russell Co. Residents are Student Leaders at LWU By Duane Bonifer Four Russell County residents have leadership positions this school year at Lindsey Wilson University:
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Letter: Talking to the tower George Kolbenschlag writes: Absolutely amazing photo of the geese! How did you get them to perform in such perfect union? Both with flaps and wheels down, obviously talking with the tower and one another. Beautiful!George, Thanks much for the kind words! - Pen Comments re: Birds of Kentucky: Canada Geese Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-14 20:41:18 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Jane Lampton Chapter NSDAR joins in America250! Celebration By Mike Watson Valerie Jane Murrell Adams became the first person to sign her application for membership into the Jane Lampton Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, for our Nation's 250th Anniversary celebration. Mrs. Adams signed on January 12, 2026, documenting her ancestor, John Tupman, of Virginia, who was a sailing master during the American Revolution and continued in that occupation as Captain of a ship during the years that followed. He, his crew and ship were lost at sea in 1797. A land grant, based upon his service, was later located in Adair County, and his two children: William Tupman, born 1790, and Nancy, born 1788, who married Benjamin Settles, migrated and settled in Adair County and, thus, founded the Tupman family in Kentucky. Who will be next to sign in support of their Revolutionary War veteran or patriot in the America250 challenge? Contact Annita Dial at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 270.380.1024, to proceed in this noble quest. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-14 20:33:53 | Comments
CPD: Columbia Man arrested for DUI and other charges The Columbia Police Department arrested a Columbia man early Tuesday morning following a traffic stop that led to multiple criminal charges, including DUI and wanton endangerment. On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at approximately 12:47amCT, Columbia Police officers conducting active patrol observed a vehicle traveling on Burkesville Road exhibiting indicators consistent with impaired driving. Officers initiated a traffic stop. Following a roadside investigation, the driver was charged with multiple offenses. A 5-year-old child passenger was also in the vehicle and was not properly restrained. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-14 15:35:10 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 15 Happy Birthday, David Herbst | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie Henson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Gail Bennett (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joshua Murphy (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kris Knight | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lori Kelsey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Odis Sinclair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Russell Guy Perkins (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Talitha Carvens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Verla Miniard Barnett (1983) | (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.
KSP: Deadly shooting incident in Adair Co. From Trooper Jonathan Houk Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon, January 13, 2026, in Adair County. On January 13, at 3:02pmCT, KSP Post 15 Troopers responded along with the Adair County Sheriff's Office to a reported shooting incident. Troopers and Detectives arrived at a residence on KY 55 South and found Jordan Hadley, 33, of Columbia, seriously injured from an apparent gunshot wound. Jordan was transported to the TJ Sampson Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Adair County Coroner. The preliminary investigation revealed that Jordan Hadley and his father, Phillip Bruce Hadley, were involved in a heated altercation. During the course of the incident, Phillip drew a handgun from his waist and discharged it, striking Jordan and causing fatal injuries. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-14 09:18:08 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
First KY Virtual Job Fair of 2026 is Jan 21 From James Hensley Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs The first Commonwealth of Kentucky Virtual Job Fair of the year is scheduled for 9amCT to NoonCT on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. This event is completely free for both employers and job candidates/seekers, providing an excellent opportunity to connect and explore career opportunities. Interested candidates and businesses can register with one of the links below: The focus of January's Job Fair is Bourbon, EV Revolution and Tourism. All employers are welcome to participate, including those from the targeted industry. The first hour of the job fair is reserved for veterans and military families, and the remainder of the fair is open to all candidates. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-14 09:04:55 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Baseball: LWU releases 2026 schedule 2026 Baseball Schedule The Lindsey Wilson baseball season is only one month away, and as the schedule begins, 13 of the first 14 games of the year will be played at Egnew Park in Columbia. The first pitch of the season for the Blue Raiders is set for 3pmCT on Friday, February 6, 2026, when they host Indiana Columbus. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-14 08:48:46 | Comments | See topic Sports
Gibson and Reece are Student Leaders at LWU by Duane Bonifer Two Metcalfe County residents have leadership positions this school year at Lindsey Wilson University:
Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-14 08:35:30 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 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 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking. On the hot bar today, Thursday, January 15, 2026 Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Thursday Special: Enchiladas Rancheras 3 cheese enchiladas topped with pork cooked with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and enchilada sauce, served with a salad. $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. Adair County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for January 15, 2026: 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 Thursday, January 15, 2026:
County Offices will be closed on Monday From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Judge Executive's office, The Green River Animal Shelter, The Adair County Recycling Center, and the Adair County Road Department will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Please have a safe and happy holiday. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-14 08:32:56 | Comments | See topic Local Government
UK Basketball doesn't need a savior, Jasper Johnson will do By Ryan Hoots Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com Unfortunate news came Monday night that Kentucky's Starting Point Guard, Jaland Lowe, will be sidelined for the remainder of this season due to a necessary procedure on the shoulder he injured earlier this year. Leaving much of the BBN asking, "Well, what now?" Well, hear me out....Jasper Johnson can absolutely be a viable option at Point Guard for Kentucky. Not as a savior for a National Championship. Just as a real, functional answer to what Kentucky actually needs from the position. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-14 08:30:47 | Comments | See topic Sports
Letter: Canada Geese Billy Joe Fudge writes: Looks like the flaps are at 20 degrees.Comments re: Birds of Kentucky: Canada Geese Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-14 08:26:56 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for January 15 In Memory Birthday, Pershing "Pete" Murphy Adair Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Otha Kimbler, Adair Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dencie Morrison Royse, Adair Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John D. Melton, Cumberland Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Joseph Asbury, Green Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hallie Childers, Taylor County, KY, (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Fern Marples, Campbellsville, KY (1963 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Clark Roberts, Celina, TN (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W.I. Rucker, 93, Taylor Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John H. (Johnnie) Jones, Green Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric Lee Wardell, Somerset, KY (1974-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Etta Grider, 93, Adair Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Louis Shepherd, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Adams Blair, 77, Pellyton, Adair Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Hudson, 68, Russell County, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Cecil Key, 77, Burkesville, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Kenneth Dee Dile, Green Co., KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mavis J. Ross, 84, Russell County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Smith, 87, Taylor County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christopher Robin (Buzz) Rodgers, Taylor County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dolas McElroy, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Hooper, 54, Green Co., KY (1966-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Marie Berry Lopez, Taylor Co., KY (1983-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgia Dale Cook Akin, 69, Columbia, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda A. King, 65, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.C. Murphy, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason White, 35, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Cook Coomes, 79, Taylor County, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret L. Selby, 76, Adair Co., KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Williams, 91, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Pearl Harmon Moss, 88, Summersville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nell M. Combest, Columbia, KY (1904) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Frances Overstreet, 73, Liberty, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sara Nell Rodgers Murray, 81, Greensburg, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Frances Minor, 84, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Suellen Haynes, 58, Taylor Co., KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie York, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Dell Long, 77, Greensburg, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Cox, 60, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William C. (Billy) Willis, 92, Columbia, KY (1933-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William E. (Eddie) Bright, 61, Elk Horn, KY (1958-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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