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Synergy plant closing operations in Columbia

Synergy Food Group leaving Columbia due to government funded programs being cut nationwide.

From City Hall


Synergy Food Group, LLC is announcing their scheduled plans for the phasing out operations at the facility in Columbia. The local location has appreciated the cooperation of the City of Columbia and the people of our community in this project, begun five years ago.

Synergy, a manufacturer and distributor of shelf stable meals, will close out their location off the Bypass on Majestic Way, because of a downturn in business due to governmental funded programs being cut nationwide.

"It is unfortunate that Synergy has made the decision to close their operation," said Mayor Pam Hoots. "We realize that they have had a decline in their original product and have worked diligently to find another option. Further details will be available later."


2026-01-29 01:24:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Ice sculpture mystery



2026-01-29 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Jackie Montgomery.
The extreme ice of this winter storm has left sculptures on everything in its path. Photographer Jackie Montgomery sends the challenge - do you know what this is underneath the ice - seen on her walk Monday.

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Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 29
Happy Birthday, Faye Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gerhard Lepiarczyk | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Greg Handy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Haviland Felix Roach (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James Miller Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Janson Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jason Tyler Collins (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jo Ann Harris (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, JoAnn Harris (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lloyd Wilson. (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Grant, Breeding, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allene Holmes, Adair County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timothy Scott Logsdon, Adair Co., KY (1980-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Cooper, 52, Adair Co., KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ike Russell Caffee, 70, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Docey Roy Goodin, 93, Dunnville, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Lilburn Cox, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delbert Ray Garmon, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine M. Bragg (Sexton), Edmonton, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenda Faye Wayne, 76, Russell County, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Broome, Breeding, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Clark, 70, Dunnville, KY (1947-2017)\ | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenny Absher, 62, Adair County, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beverly Ann Curry , 52, Taylor Co., KY (1965-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Dean Estes, Taylor County, KY/Green Co. native (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara (Barbo) Lanham, 75, Liberty, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Jo Kincaid, 77, Taylor Co., KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cleston Lee Simpson, 69, Greensburg, KY (1950-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Diana Sue Harris, Casey County, KY (1965-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earl Howard Murphy, 70, Adair Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flona B. Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1920-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Luttrell, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Jones Key, Cumberland County, KY (1933-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Marie Smith, 74, Edmonton, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, In Memory Birthday Collis G. Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Ray Fancher, 62, Knob Lick, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John David Barr, Sr., 76, Russell Co., KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Ann Parnell, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Elizabeth Ward, 82, Summersville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judell Beauchamp Wright, 72, Green Co., KY (1945-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lauren R. (Becky) Breeding, 72, Montgomery, AL (1952-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillie B. George, 85 Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillie O. Buckman, 83, Taylor Co., KY/Adair County, KY native (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Robinson, 81, Jamestown, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lois Wade, 72, Russell County, KY (1947-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lucy Harmon Davis, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Martha Noel, 62, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul M. (Hadacol) Mitchell, 91, Green County, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pearl M. York, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Leigh, 85, Liberty, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Roberts (1929-2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Lee Corhn, 69, Hustonville, KY (1950-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Ford, 68, Taylor Co., KY (1944-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma McQueen, Walltown, KY (1928-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTNTI day for Adair Co. Schools | (ID:70234, Comment)
LWU: A.P. White Campus closed today | (ID:70237, Comment)
9:00amCTCircuit Court jury to report at 9amCT as originally scheduled | (ID:70236, Comment)
11:30amCTCanceled: Bliss Club meeting | (ID:70162, Comment)
5:30pmCTLittle League Basketball:
  • 5:30 K-1 1st RD #4 vs.#5
  • 6:30 K-1 1st Rd. #2 vs. # 3
  • 7:30 K-1 Winner of 5:30 Game vs. #1
| (ID:70156, Comment)
7:30pmCTBasketball: LWU Men vs Campbellsville University
Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY | (ID:69621, Comment)

 































 
 
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