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GAME WON!!!

By Trey Stephens
ACHS Sports Writer for Columbia Magazine

Timing at each point from the first moments - Indians on the Rupp Arena court fighting Marshall County in their first game of state tournament play:

- At the first quarter media time out the Indians lead 9-7. Isaiah Cochran is the leading scorer with 5.

- At the end of the 1st, Adair County leads Marshall County 18-9. The leading scorer is Dawson Gilbert who came in off the bench and knocked down two big 3s, he has 6.

-At the under 3 minute media timeout Adair leads Marshall 27-21. Leading the charge for the Indians is Cochran with 9 points.

- Adair County leads 31-24 at halftime. The team is led in scoring by Loy and Cochran, both with 9 points.

- At the third quarter media timeout Adair County leads 43-30 over Marshall County. The team is led in scoring by Cochran with 13 followed by Loy with 12.

- At the end of the third quarter the Indians lead 48-36. Lane Grant sunk a huge 3 to end the third.

- THEY DID IT, final score: INDIANS 72, Marshall 55. WOW!


2024-03-20 18:22:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

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Cheering for Blane and the team at Sweet Sixteen



2024-03-20 - Lexington, KY - Photo from Detective Sgt. Evan Burton.
In front of the number 11 - Blane Bardin's jersey number on the ACHS champions team - are, from left: Blane's uncle Evan Burton, Blane’s aunt Tara Coomer and his mom Kasey Bardin on the right. All were cheering Blane as he and the Indians swept past Marshall County to win the next step in the Sweet Sixteen. ROLL TRIBE!
Text selfies to 270-403-0017 tonight or after.

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ACMS SBDM Council to meet Monday

From Keri Willis, Principal
Adair County Middle School

The Adair County Middle School SBDM Council will hold a special called meeting at 4pmCT on Monday, March 25, 2024. The meeting will be held in Room 137 of Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY.


2024-03-20 17:19:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

The Road to the Elite 8

The 2023-2024 Adair County High School Indians Boys Varsity Basketball Record, so far:
  • 11/27/2023 at Boyle County, W: 77-42
  • 11/28/2023 vs CCHS, W: 74-41
  • 12/1/2023 at Green County, W: 75-65
  • 12/6/2023 vs John Hardin, W: 77-33
  • 12/8/2023 vs Taylor County, W: 66-57
  • 12/9/2023 vs Grayson County, W: 91-69
  • 12/12/2023 vs Elizabethtown, W: 71-57
  • 12/15/2023 at Campbellsville, W: 92-66
  • 12/16/2023 at South Warren, W: 81-69
  • 12/19/2023 at Glasgow, L: 71-61
  • 12/21/2023 at Monroe County, W: 91-35
  • 1/2/2024 at Marion County, W: 91-35
  • 1/4/2024 at Russell County, W: 70-56
  • 1/6/2024 vs Larue County, L: 62-60
  • 1/9/2024 vs McCreary Central, W: 85-62
  • 1/22/2024 vs Evange Christian, L: 88-70
  • 1/23/2024 vs Casey County, W: 84-50
  • 1/26/2024 at Taylor County, W: 77-72
  • 1/30/2024 at Larue County, W: 72-61
  • 2/2/2024 vs Campbellsville| W: 83-66
  • 2/3/2024 at Woodford County, W: 67-55
  • 2/6/2024 at Central Hardin, L: 77-66
  • 2/7/2024 at Metcalfe County, W: 77-68
  • 2/9/2024 vs Marion County, W: 58-46
  • 2/10/2024 vs Barren County, W: 61-47
  • 2/13/2024 at Warren Central, L: 68-59
  • 2/16/2024 at Russell County, W: 77-67
  • 2/17/2024 at Lyon County, L: 98-48
  • 2/20/2024 vs Caverna, W: 72-68 (OT)
  • 2/23/2024 vs Hart County, W: 76-51

  • 20th District Boys Varsity Basketball Tournament:
  • 2/27/2024 vs Marion County, W: 71-56
  • 3/1/2024 at Taylor County, L: 47-45

  • 5th Region Boys Varsity Basketball Tournament:
  • 3/5/2024 vs Washington County, W: 70-62
  • 3/8/2024 vs North Hardin, W: 64-39
  • 3/10/2024 vs Bethlehem, W: 80-62 - 5th Region Champs!

  • Sweet 16:
  • 3/20/2024 vs Marshall Co., W: 72-55


2024-03-20 11:02:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

IT'S GAME DAY! Indians at Rupp Arena at 5pmCT

Anticipation is high as the Adair County boys basketball Indians prepare to play in the Sweet Sixteen state tournament at 5pmCT/6pmET at Rupp Arena tonight.

Whether you plan to be in Lexington (as most of the county seems to be) or remaining in our quieter, less populated place tonight, support the team with all your heart! We wish them a great game, a great week at the tournament, and a safe return home.

Tonight's Sweet 16 game versus Marshall County will be broadcast live on 93.5 WAIN-FM.

Subscribers with an nfhsnetwork account can stream video of the game at www.nfhsnetwork.com. The cheapest package is 11.99 for a 1-month subscription.


2024-03-20 10:03:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Arletta Irene Butler, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2024)

Arletta Irene Butler of Russell Springs passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was 87 years old.

The family chose cremation, and a memorial service will be held at 11amCT on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY.

Visitation will be on Friday from 9amCT until 11amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2024-03-20 09:13:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Video: ACPC cheers the ACHS Basketball Team


ROLL TRIBE! "Go AC!!!" Adair County High School Indians 5th Region Champions walking through Adair County Primary Center on Tuesday, March 19, 2023, before starting their journey to the Sweet 16 State Basketball Tournament on March 20 in Lexington.


2024-03-20 09:10:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Stephen L. Gadberry, 61, Columbia, KY (1962-2024)

Stephen Lynn Gadberry Columbia passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at his residence. He was 61 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Stanley Watson and Bro. Ralph Foster officiating. Burial will follow in the McClister Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Friday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Saturday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2024-03-20 09:03:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Tennis: LWC to host Georgetown and Union

The Lindsey Wilson tennis teams will be playing two matches on their home court this week, first taking on Georgetown College in a conference matchup at 2pmCT on Wednesday, March 21, 2024, followed by Union College at 2pmCT on Thursday, March 22, 2024.

All matches will take place at the Henry Baughman Tennis Complex, 401 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY.


2024-03-20 09:00:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

T.J. Health Columbia Lunch and Learn on March 28

From Stacey Biggs

T.J. Health Columbia will be hosting a Lunch and Learn starting at NoonCT on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Adair County Chamber Office located at 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. This month's topic will be Colon Cancer.

This is a free event and a light lunch and drinks will be provided.


2024-03-20 08:56:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 20
Happy Birthday, Jane Akin Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jane Reed | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lila Jo Upchurch (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Richard Dean Bledsoe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stanley Rich (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vickie Johnson | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Abell, Liberty, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kristi Dabney Peterson, Campbellsville, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Faye Henderson Wright, Greensburg, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jo Ann Fair, Casey Co., KY (1961-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Louis Early Henry, Green Co., KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maydell Oakes Moran, Greensburg, KY (1931-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Hughes, 68, Adair County, KY native (1952-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deoloris Hare Braswell (1933-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sapp (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Samuel Dean Skaggs, Russell Co., KY (1960-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joan Helm Carter, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Birdwell, formerly of Columbia, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol E. Lipscomb, Casey Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Roy Milby, Green County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis Dean Blevins, Casey County, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jack Crabtree, Adair County, KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen L. Hale, 68, Columbia, KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessica Christine Minton, 34, Green County, KY (1980-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer (Dink) Hatfield, Casey County, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Breeding, Taylor Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1920-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Wayne Joyce, 57, Cleves, Ohio (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Lanham, 68, Casey Co., KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard O. Winslade (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Sneed, 91, Casey Co., KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernice Ragle Miller, 91, Russell Springs, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James (JB) Rice, 83, Adair County, KY, Korean War Veteran (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ida Mae Wilson Wade, 85, Russell Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory BIrthday, Della Rexroat, 70, Russell County, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dollie Dunbar, 88, Nancy, KY/Columbia, KY native (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy J. Wilson, 72, Russell County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ruth D. Jones, Green County, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Martin Fair, Casey County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Martin, 46, Glasgow, KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Appleby, 67, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Durham, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Tarter (Jimmy) Akin, 79, Columbia, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Roberta Brockman, 79, Columbia, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Gates Finn, 57, Campbellsville, KY (1965-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Osbert Twyford, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Ann Walters Richardson, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Jean Smith Goff, 89, Greensburg, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Lee Morgan, 79, Liberty, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rose Luttrell Baldock, 74, Casey Co., KY native (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory, Jerry Wise (1950-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTCounty Offices closed today | (ID:66646, Comment)
NoonCTSMART Recovery meeting at Adair Co. Health Dept | (ID:66582, Comment)
1:00pmCTCity offices will close for state tournament | (ID:66648, Comment)
2:30pmCTSilas House Reading and Book-Signing
New Location: V.P. Henry Auditorium at Lindsey Wilson College | (ID:66632, Comment)
5:00pmCTIT'S GAME DAY! Indians play at Rupp Arena in the Sweet Sixteen state tournament | (ID:66652, Comment)

 

































 
 
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