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Daily News for Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Lisa Hutchison is home after ten days in Dubai We are thankful to report that stranded traveler Lisa Hutchison is home after getting out of Dubai and many, many hours of air travel. She reports on her Facebook journal that after 14 hours flying on "the largest passenger plane in the world, A 380," with about 900+ others, she landed on US soil this morning and was later able to fly the remaining six and a half hours from LA to New York. Our prayers can now go to the Hardin County, KY family who lost a son in the first ten days of the war, and to the many who are serving from here. 2026-03-10 22:44:23 | Comments | Printable version
Etchel Spears, 79, Cumberland County, KY Etchel Spears, age 79 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his home. Etchel was born on September 23, 1946 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Charlie Spears and Inis Huddleston Spears. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-10 22:42:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Shanti Niketan Hospice Home campaign reaches $3.5M goal Glasgow, KY - The T.J. Community Mission Foundation (TJCMF) announced the successful completion of the $3.5 million capital campaign to build Shanti Niketan Hospice Home during a special ceremony celebrating the facility's five-year anniversary. The campaign, titled "Love Makes This House a Home," was launched in 2015 with the goal of creating a residential hospice facility to serve families throughout south central Kentucky. Since opening in 2021, Shanti Niketan Hospice Home has provided care and comfort for more than 275 patients and their families. "Shanti Niketan Hospice Home reflects the very best of compassionate healthcare," said Neil Thornbury, CEO of T.J. Regional Health. "For five years, families in our region have experienced extraordinary end-of-life care in a setting that honors dignity, comfort, and the presence of loved ones." During the anniversary event, TJCMF Executive Director Randy Burns announced that the final commitments needed to retire the campaign's remaining debt had been secured. "With a final gift commitment of $70,245 made within the past two weeks, we are thrilled to announce that the campaign to build Shanti Niketan Hospice Home is now complete," Burns said. "This home stands as a testament to the compassion and generosity of an entire community." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-10 21:52:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Letter: Claims about candidate plans are incorrect By Gale Cowan Republican Candidate for Adair County Judge Executive It has come to my attention that people are claiming that if I am once again elected to be Adair County's Judge Executive that I plan to get rid of some current department heads and other employees. That is NOT THE CASE! As long as employees are doing what they are supposed to be doing, doing their job to the best of their ability and conducting themselves professionally, I have no reason to get rid of anyone. This has been a clean race so far. I hope it can stay that way. 2026-03-10 21:48:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Master Gardeners Seed & Plant Swap is March 31 From Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources Do you love gardening? Are you looking for new plants or seeds to grow this year? If so, don't miss the Seed and Plant Swap from 5:30pmCT to 7:30pmCT on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. This event is hosted by the Adair County Extension Master Gardeners and is a great way to share and find seeds, plants, and gardening knowledge. Whether you have extra seeds or plants to trade or just want to see what's available, everyone is welcome! If you'd like to reserve a table to display your seeds and plants, call the Adair County Extension Office at 270-384-2317. Make sure all seeds are properly packaged and labeled so others know what they are getting. Seeds and plants may be sold, traded, or given away. For more information, call the Extension Office at 270-384-2317. We hope to see you there! 2026-03-10 21:33:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
ACHS Class of 1976 planning 50-year Reunion From Valerie Thomas Adair County High School Classmates of 1976, mark your calendar. We will be celebrating our 50th Class Reunion at 5pmCT on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Lindsey Wilson University's Cranmer Dining Center, Lindsey Wilson College, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. Come out, help celebrate and reconnect with old friends. Check out our ACHS Class of 1976 Facebook page. More information and pricing information will be available soon. If you know of a family member or friend that would have been a 1976 graduate, pass this information to them. We look forward to seeing everyone. 2026-03-10 21:31:06 | Comments | Printable version
Basketball: Indians fall to Trojans in 5th Region semifinal By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Monday, March 9, 2026 the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team fell to the North Hardin Trojans 68-56 in the semifinals of the 5th Region tournament. This game was a rematch of last year's 5th Region final and of a regular season meeting that happened back on February 16, 2026. Unlike last year, the Tribe was overcome by the Trojans and fell by double digits. Dawson Gilbert was the heart and soul for the Adair County offense in this one, leading the way with 28 points, followed by Landon Blakey with 17, and Tylin George with 10. Blakey led the way in rebounds with 11, followed by George with nine, and Gilbert with seven. The team was held to just 25% from the floor and 24% from three point range, but managed 65% from the charity stripe. This loss was certainly not where the Indians wanted the season to end, but the team showed impressive fight to reach this point. They could have stopped pushing after a late season slide, but didn't and instead reached the region semifinal. That is certainly worth celebrating. 2026-03-10 21:19:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Jonathan Janes, 54, Columbia, KY (1972-2026) Jonathan Janes, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed on March 9, 2026. He was 54 years old. In honoring Mr. Janes wishes, the family chose cremation. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-10 13:28:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACES FPS Team are District/Regional Governors Cup Champions! On Saturday, March 1, 2026, the ACES Academic Team traveled to Bonnieville Elementary in Hart County to compete in the Regional Governors Cup Competition! We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of the ACES Academic Team! Here are the results:
The ACES Future Problem Solving Team earned this title by winning First Place in the District on the topic Space Exploration and securing the winning booklet at Region on the topic of Video Games. As a result, their booklet will now advance to the State level for scoring. FPS Coach Jeana Pike had this to say: "Getting our booklet to State was one of our goals, but not an easy feat! At the elementary level, students are starting from scratch learning the six-step creative writing process in order to complete a booklet! Every year, I tell the students if they want a challenge, FPS is for you! Each of these students stepped up to the challenge of learning FPS, and they finished strong! I am so proud of each and every one of these kids! They were so committed to the process!" 2026-03-10 11:13:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Edward Guy Benningfield, Jr., 75, Columbia, KY (1950-2026) Edward Guy Benningfield, Jr., of Columbia, died on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown. He was 75 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Clay Scott and Bro. Steve Willis officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 10amCT on Thursday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-10 09:24:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Commodities distribution on Wed/Thu From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant and the Lake Cumberland Community Action agency are pleased to announce that we will be distributing another load of commodities from 10amCT to 2pmCT (or while supplies last) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Jim Blair Recreational Center, 901 Hudson St., Columbia, KY. All Adair County citizens are welcome. 2026-03-10 09:13:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Adair Co. Grand Jury March 6 indictments On Friday, March 6, 2026, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 4 individuals from Columbia, KY, and Three Rivers, MI, on charges including theft, sodomy, sexual abuse, public intoxication, possession, and murder. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The indictments can be viewed here: 2026-03-06-Adair-Indictments-15-18-Redacted.pdf (PDF, 3.4MB) 2026-03-10 09:07:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
LWU Nursing students study profession's origins in London By Duane Bonifer A group of Lindsey Wilson University nursing students and faculty members learned about the origins of their profession during spring break. The 10 students and four faculty members spent March 2-8, 2026, in London and Paris, where they paid tribute to their profession's founder and learned about medical procedures dating back two centuries as part of a special study-abroad program. The trip, which was funded in part by a university grant, helped the nursing students put their profession in perspective and prepare for their entry into it, which most of them will begin later this year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-10 08:53:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Meal for Donations on Tuesday at Happy Hawg Randy and Diane Young's son, Josh Wilson, was in a motorcycle accident on March 7, and is looking at multiple serious surgeries and faces a prolonged recovery. To help him out with expenses, Happy Hawg is having a donations meal on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Three slices of smoked BBQ tenderloin and two sides, for a donation only, with all proceeds from this meal going straight to Josh to help him out. Happy Hawg BBQ is located at 114 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. Call in 270-585-4671. Randy says, "Thanks from his mom and dad and you can leave any donation for him at The Hawg." 2026-03-10 08:24:12 | Comments | Printable version
Spec building in GRCP funding approved The Adair County Fiscal Court, through the Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority (EDA), is working to construct a 40,000-square-foot speculative building in the Green River Commerce Park. In February they received approval for nearly $1 million in state funding to construct the spec building. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-10 00:03:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 10 Happy Anniversary, David & Judy Reliford (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allen Absher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Firkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Thomas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Wesley Bryant (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cindy Edwards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Earnest Edward (Dickie) Bryant (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hallie Madison Brown (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hazel "Granny" Murley (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Isabel Fister | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob McKinley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karla Stone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lance Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lee Ann Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda "Ma" Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lois Foley (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Luke Keen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pam Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tami Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wilma McIntyre | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curt Flinchum, Campbellsville, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Julia Goodin, Columbia, KY native (1957-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Gregory Allen, Grove Ridge, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Caven Marcum, 95, Green/Adair County (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Goodin Burton, Columbia, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald H. Miller, Adair Co., KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine A. Huddleston, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Booher, Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inis Pierce, Cumberland Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nathan Wade Montgomery, Green Co., KY (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amelia Lornelle Glass Smith, 60, Burkesville, KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Maxine Morgan Lacy, Louisville, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis S. Travis, Adair County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) P. Combest, 84, Adair Co., KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Hood, Cumberland Co., KY (1916-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Bell, Casey County, KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Bowles Tudor, 81, Summer Shade, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floye Marie Bradshaw, Adair Co., KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rita Sue Skaggs Burris, Green County, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Carol Blankenship, 64, Green County, KY (1950-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Edward (Dickie) Bryant, 79, Adair Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Lorene Saunders, 83, Jamestown, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Doy Ott Davis, Jr., Green Co., KY (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthew Allen Vane Rhinehart, 29, Glasgow, KY (1987-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lassie Bagby Schmidt, Green Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kerry Norris Gilley, 55, Metcalfe Co., KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Mae King Smith, 92, Dunnville, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kevin Elbert Grissom, 56, Green County, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Frank Haysley, 77, Jamestown, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell Roach, 87, Edmonton, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Magdalene (Mag) Dudgeon, Columbia, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank Appleby, 67, Sparksville, Adair County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Lois Acree, 74, Metcalfe County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ellis Bishop, Cumberland Co., KY/Owsley Co. native (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Lyle Sanders, 60, Knifley, Adair County, KY (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delmer R. Conner, 93, Russell County, KY (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brian Keith Powers, 55, Liberty, KY (1965-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Carl Pitman, Jr., 50, Liberty, KY (1970-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David F. Akridge, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Arlene Kessler, 90, Greensburg, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Luckett, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Perkins, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Priscilla Elizabeth Harmon Burton (1857-1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Scholl, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Woodrow Franklin, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1948-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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