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Inspire future Adair Co leaders with Ag Tags

By Tony Rose
County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development

In 2025, Adair County raised $1,493.00 through the Ag Tag Voluntary Donation program for the Adair County 4-H and FFA programs. That's money that goes directly to Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA, and Kentucky Proud to support our agriculture community (and its future) here locally and across the Commonwealth.

Agriculture is vital to the livelihood of every Kentuckian, and it is through programs like Kentucky 4-H and Kentucky FFA that we continue to instill these values in youth. Each simple $10 donation made when renewing an Ag Tag culminates to have a major impact on the youth of Adair County.

Kentucky 4-H and FFA are two of the most important and influential youth programs in our state and our county. Across Kentucky, over 290,000 youth ages 9 to 19 learn about leadership, citizenship, and life skills in "learn-by-doing" experiences such as communications and public speaking, through agriculture projects like livestock judging, science projects with robotics, 4-H camp, Teen Conference, and many other 4-H programs and activities.

Here in Adair County, there are over 1200 youth who participate in 4-H and are active in programs and activities such as Country Ham Project, Leadership programs, Camping Programs, Afterschool program, Livestock, Natural Resources, Cloverbuds, just to name a few. Adair County FFA has over 250 members in the Middle and High school programs. Monies for the Ag Tag program go to support the FFA Junior and Senior Officers, Leadership programs, travel expenses, and the purchase of FFA jackets.

As we look to March 2026 Ag Tag renewals, we ask that you remember to make your voluntary donations on each farm license plate you renew. If every Adair Countian renewing an Ag Tag were to make the voluntary $10 donation, $8,000 could be raised! Think of the impact that could have on your community and its future leaders!

Please help us in growing leaders, strengthening the agriculture community, and funding opportunities for Adair County youth this March through Ag Tag voluntary donations!


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2026-02-26 15:33:38 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service


Columbia High School 1930 Basketball Team


2026-02-26 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Mike Watson.
The Columbia High School Basketball Team in 1930.Information handwritten on the back of this photo, is, as best we could... Front Row from left to right: Vernon Yarberry, Todd Jeffries, Alfred Harper, Robert Parson, And Russell Wilson. Back Row from left to right: Rich Smythe, Bunnie Shively*, Davis Jones, Ivan Shively, and John Rosson.

(*Maybe Bunny Shively, as transcribed on CM back in 2008, via Jamie Harper White from the James F. and Donna M. Harper photo collection)


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Carol Perkins: Austin (The End)

Previous Column: Austin, part 3

By Carol Perkins

The cruise was over, and the seventeen-hour trip home loomed ahead.

"Can we skip Houston?" Guy asked, remembering the traffic.

I called Jon. "Dad said you said we didn't have to go through Houston."

Jon explained the bypass route, but we still had to go through parts of Houston. We took his route and went miles around the city to avoid the city.


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2026-02-26 15:20:30 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 51 F
Casey: 47 · Cumberland: 52 · Green: 49
Metcalfe: 52 · Russell: 50 · Taylor: 49
Updated at 2:30pm Thursday, February 26, 2026
  High/Low: 52 F / 41 F
SLP: 1009.5
Wind: S at 0
Dewpoint: 40 F
Relative Humidity: 65.59%
Precipitation: 0.34 in. today

Kentucky Mesonet Links:
Adair County - Casey County - Cumberland County - Metcalfe County - Taylor County

National Weather Service Links:
Burkesville. Campbellsville. Columbia. Edmonton. Greensburg. Jamestown. Liberty. Russell Springs


MCHS Class of 1966 reunion in planning stage

The Metcalfe County High School Class of 1966 is planning a summer reunion in Edmonton at The Old School Cafe (our former lunch room).

Outreach efforts have begun. Anyone who would like to help search for and make contacts to former classmates is invited to text or call Linda Marcum Waggener at 270-403-0017.


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2026-02-26 14:11:17 | Comments | See topic Education


ACPC Comfort Cubs Teddy Bear Drive through March 6

From Laura Marcum

ACPC is currently having a Teddy Bear Drive to give students the opportunity to give back to the community. The teddy bears collected will be distributed to various emergency and first responders and the Children's Advocacy Center. This project is led by Preston Parks, who is currently a student teacher at ACPC.

Small teddy bears help our first responders comfort kids in tough moments. When police, firefighters, or paramedics arrive at an accident, fire, or scary call, they'll have a soft teddy ready to hand to any little one who's frightened. It's a tiny hug that says, "You're safe now."

How you can help:
  • Donate a small, clean teddy bear (new or gently-used)
  • Size: fits in a child's hand (no bigger than 6-8 inches)
  • Must be safe: no buttons, beads, or loose bits
Drop-off donations in the special bin in the front lobby at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Dr, Columbia, KY, by Friday, March 6, 2026. A special pizza party goes to the class that brings in the most bears, so please indicate on the bear whose class to give credit for the donation.

Questions? Call Preston Parks at 270-421-5333 or send an email to Heather Dudley at heather.dudley@adair.kyschools.us


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2026-02-26 11:06:39 | Comments | See topic Education


Events scheduled for today, February 26, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
4:00pmCTACHS SBDM Council meeting (ID:70342 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:00pmCTFarmers Market on the Square organizational meeting (ID:70107 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)

Visit the Events Page for details about the events listed above and for events on upcoming days. Please use our Contact Form to let us know about your organization's upcoming events.

Visit Columbia Adair County, KY now on podcast


2026-02-25 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Adair County Tourism.
Adair County Tourism took on its first podcast episode this week at Lindsey Wilson University. Director Paige Nickel and Breann Franklin say, "Stay tuned for our release date!"


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New KY Friends of Agriculture license plate available

From Madison Pergrem Cannon

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky drivers can show their appreciation for the state's agriculture community with a new license plate. The "Friends of Agriculture" special license plate is now available for all vehicles, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell has announced.

"Kentucky is beautiful, and Kentucky agriculture is a special way of life for many," Commissioner Shell said. "This new plate allows everyone to showcase their appreciation for farming and all it brings to this state and community. It's a simple way to show your pride and enthusiasm for the agricultural lifestyle."

The new plate was made possible after House Bill 157 (HB 157), which was sponsored by Reps. Ken Upchurch, Adam Moore, and Mitch Whitaker, passed during the 2025 legislative session. HB 157 expands the eligibility for an agriculture special license plate. Before its passage the previous agricultural special license plate was only applicable for those with a qualified farm vehicle.


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2026-02-26 10:57:37 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden

Learn about local basketball history in March at AHGRC

From Mike Watson

The Vintage Valentine Display at the Adair History & Genealogy Research Center was a big hit for patrons and visitors during the month of February. If you didn't see it, come soon, as it will come down before March.

March is National Irish-American Heritage Month, so come by to research your Irish ancestors. We have a few print resources and we have Library Ancestry.com that is available everyday.

March is Women's History Month! Honor your Mothers by researching the female ancestral lines in your family. Also consider joining Daughters of the American Revolution in this 250 anniversary year. More information available here.

March is also the central month for basketball! Come see our display on local basketball history.

The Adair County Genealogy and History Research Center is located next door to the Adair County Public Library, at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. It is open weekdays from 9amCT to 5pmCT, and on Saturdays from 8amCT to NoonCT.


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2026-02-26 10:42:46 | Comments

LWU to treat audiences to a Grand Night of Singing

By Duane Bonifer

For lovers of musical theatre, Lindsey Wilson University's V.P. Henry Auditorium will be the place to be at the end of March.

The Lindsey Wilson University Department of Theatre will present A Grand Night for Singing at 7pmCT on March 26-27, 2026, and at 2pmCT on March 29, 2026, in V.P. Henry Auditorium. To purchase tickets, go to www.lindsey.edu/theatre or contact the Lindsey Wilson Theatre Department at theatre@lindsey.edu or 270-384-8044.

The musical review will span seven decades of the musical stage -- from Cole Porter's Anything Goes of 1934 to Stephen Schwartz's Wicked of 2003.


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2026-02-25 19:40:16 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Sunset over the Sparksville community


2026-02-25 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Following the setting sun down Hwy 61 toward Burkesville.


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Blood Drive at CU on Feb 27

There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive from 9:30amCT to 2:30pmCT on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Campbellsville University, 1 University Dr., Campbellsville, KY. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.

At age 16-17 depending on state, individuals in generally good health who meet weight and height requirements may become eligible to donate blood. Please review our eligibility requirements as some states require parental consent. When donating, bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of ID.

Blood drive locations and hours are subject to change. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).


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2026-02-25 19:35:20 | Comments | See topic Campbellsville University


Basketball: Indians open postseason against Marion Co.

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Wednesday, the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team will open the postseason as they face the Marion County Knights (16-11) at Campbellsville High School.

The two teams have faced twice already this season, with the Tribe winning 70-56 on the road and 77-76 at home. But as they say, it is hard to beat a team three times, the Indians will hope that does not hold true for tonight.

The Tribe could benefit greatly from a big home crowd, so make your way north tonight to cheer on your Indians. Tip off is at 6pmCT on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Paul J Coop Gymnasium at Campbellsville High School, 230 West Main, Campbellsville, KY.

Tickets are $9, and can be purchased online at hometownticketing.com.


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2026-02-25 13:35:10 | Comments | See topic Sports


ACSO: Columbia man arrested for terroristic threatening

From Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Monday, February 23, 2026, at approximately 4pmCT, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to 165 Lakeview Drive, to a report of a man brandishing a machete and making threats.

Upon deputies' arrival and approach to the residence, a male subject jumped from a window. The male ignored commands to stop and fled into a wooded area. Deputies began a line search, and were able to locate the male hiding in a creek in the woods.

After a preliminary investigation the male was identified and taken into custody.


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2026-02-25 13:31:03 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


First Annual Chili Cook Off to be held at Barnett's Creek

Barnett's Creek Community Church is seeking 20 talented cooks to be contestants in their first ever Annual Chili Cook Off, scheduled to start at 3pmCT on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The participation fee is just $10, and there will be prizes for the top three winners, with a charity auction to follow the judging.

For more information, or to sign up as a contestant, contact Tonya at 704-239-4642. Barnett's Creek Community Church is located at 1338 Barnett's Creek Ch. Rd., Columbia, KY.


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2026-02-25 10:08:39 | Comments | See topic Church News


Winter 2026 with many days of coat weather


2026-02-25 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Donna Rieder.
Bexer has had many days this winter on Clifty Creek Farm where his overcoat was a necessity. We're all getting a break as this week comes to a close with temperatures promised to be up near 70.


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LWU students in distinguished Capitol Hill internship program

By Duane Bonifer

Two Lindsey Wilson University students have clearer pictures about their professional futures, thanks to a recent internship in Washington, D.C. Carlee Drury '27 of Providence, Kentucky, and Jager Ferguson '26 of Chatham, Illinois, spent the 2025 fall semester in the Capitol Hill Internship Program, where they took classes and served as interns.

Lindsey Wilson is one of eight U.S. colleges and universities who are members of the distinguished internship program, in which students live near Capitol Hill while interning in government or non-government offices and take part in seminars that enrich their internship experience. CHIP is open to students from all majors and career plans.


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2026-02-25 10:00:21 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Kentucky stops skid, handles business at South Carolina

By Ryan Hoots
Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com

Columbia, SC - Nobody is going to rewatch this one for fun. Kentucky's 72-63 win at South Carolina felt like eating plain toast after a bout with Covid. It gets the job done. Nobody's bragging about it later.

You know what? Good.

After three straight losses, this team didn't need pretty. It needed steady. It needed something that felt controlled instead of chaotic. Columbia gave them 40 minutes of mud and Kentucky finally decided to stop trying to eat it.

The offense wasn't smooth. There were possessions that looked like five guys meeting for the first time in Basketball 101. Shots came off awkward. Timing felt late. At times it was hard to tell if the lid was on the rim or if both teams just collectively forgot the idea of the game is to actually throw the ball "in" the hoop.


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2026-02-25 09:56:27 | Comments | See topic Sports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 26
Happy Anniversary, Richard and Phyllis Mayse | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Todd and Donna Green (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amanda Lynne Furkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Angelika Miller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashlee Nicole Starns | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Aubrey Michelle Edwards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brittany Bell (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carnell Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cathy Luttrell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christie Brown | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daryl Flatt (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donald Lee McKinney | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelly Butler Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Laura Burress (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Leslie Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mitchell Rooks (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nicklas Kelsay (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roy McQueary | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shana Smith Palumbo | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Woody Burton | (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.

LWU Honors students discuss their research at NKU meeting

By Duane Bonifer

Three Lindsey Wilson University seniors recently discussed their deep dives into three areas of research.

The students took part in the Kentucky Honors Roundtable, held February 20-21, 2026, at Northern Kentucky University. More than 100 students from Kentucky colleges and universities participated in the academic event.

The event, which is held twice a year, features research work by undergraduate college students from honors programs at 15 Kentucky's colleges and universities.

Representing the Lindsey Wilson R.V. Bennett Honors Program were Emma Couch '27 of London, Kentucky, Zach Hite '26 of Hodgenville, Kentucky, and Yesh Singayao '26 of Vine Grove, Kentucky.


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2026-02-25 09:49:36 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


KSP: Casey Co. man charged with child sexual exploitation

From Lt. Mitchel Hazelett

Liberty, KY - On February 24, 2026, at approximately 3:21 p.m., the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch located and arrested a Casey County man on charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation.

The man was located, interviewed and arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect distributing sexually explicit images of juveniles online.

The investigation resulted in executing a search warrant at a residence in Liberty on February 24, 2026. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP's forensic laboratory for examination. The investigation is still ongoing.


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2026-02-25 09:45:49 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports



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Registration Deadline is April 20, 2026, at 4pm.


Read Across Adair celebrated at AC Middle School


2026-02-25 - Columbia, KY - Photo from ACMS.
Adair County Middle School shared their news of Read Across Adair Week at Adair County Middle School. "A huge THANK YOU to Mayor Hoots and Chief Burton for taking time out of their busy schedules to come read to our students. Seeing community leaders share their love of reading sends such a powerful message about the importance of literacy and lifelong learning. Our students were engaged, excited, and inspired -- and that's what Read Across Adair is all about! Activities include Thursday - "Reading makes for a bright future!" Wear neon/bright colors; and Friday "Team up to kick off a weekend of reading! Wear your favorite sports team attire."


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ACSO: Public help needed in theft investigation

On February 17, 2026, Deputy Derek Padgett obtained a search warrant for a residence on Oak Grove Road. During the execution of the search warrant, numerous stolen items from 101 and 103 Dillon Street were recovered. During the investigation, a suspect was identified, and on February 24, 2026, Deputy Derek Padgett obtained an Adair County felony warrant of arrest for Benjamin L. Harmon, 38, of Columbia.

The Adair County Sheriff's Office would like the public's help locating him. Harmon is white, approximately 5'5", 180 pounds, with dark brown hair, hazel eyes, and may have a beard. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of Benjamin (Ben) Harmon, please call the Adair County Sheriff's Office or Adair County 911 Center. Tips can remain anonymous.

In addition, although numerous items of reported stolen property have been recovered, there is still unrecovered reported stolen property. Sheriff Gary Roy is asking the public's assistance in an effort to try and locate the following items:
  • New in the box AO Smith, Signature 900, 50 gallon hot water heater. It has wifi iCOMM Smart Connectivity.
  • New in the box Sceptre 4K 65" TV
  • Canon EOS 60D camera and kit
  • Antique John Deere Peddle Tractor with wagon
It is believed these items have already been sold. If anyone has purchased or traded for any of these items from anyone recently, please contact The Adair County Sheriff's Office or The Adair County 911 Center by calling 270-384-6464.


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2026-02-24 16:13:07 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Tax Law changes for the 2026 filing season

From Cindy Turner at Steadfast Accounting & Tax

As taxpayers prepare for upcoming changes, several significant updates to federal tax law will affect returns filed during the 2026 tax season. The revisions include expanded deductions for seniors, new charitable giving provisions, overtime income adjustments, vehicle loan interest deductions, and major changes to tax refund distribution.

Click 'read more' for the following summary of the most important updates:


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2026-02-24 14:13:38 | Comments

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, February 26, 2026
Tenderloin, BBQ Ribs, Chicken Tenders, Pulled Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Pinto Beans, Fried Potatoes, Baked Beans, California Medley, Corn Nuggets, Garlic Bread, Hush Puppies, Rolls, Cornbread

Come In, Grab A Plate, and Enjoy!


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

Appetizers & Salads, Combination Dinners, Vegetarian Combinations, Especial of the House Grill, Especial Seafood, Especial Steak, A La Carte Orders, Side Orders, Kids Menu, Desserts and Beverages. Call in orders are welcome!

Special: Pollo Fiesta A whole chicken breast filled with bacon and cheese, and covered with cheese dip. Comes with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.

--Roy Ayala


Black Stallion Steakhouse
202 Will Walker Rd., Columbia, KY. 270-380-1800. Open seven days a week 11am to 10pmCT.
Nonsmoking. Credit cards accepted. Private rooms available. Full Bar Seating, Beer & Wine, 7-days a week

Black Stallion is open today from 11amCT to 9pmCT!
Steaks & Ribs, Seafood, Chicken, Combinations and Vegetarian Platters, Sides, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches, Wraps, Burgers

Click here to read our menu


Happy Hawg BBQ
114 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. 270-585-4671. Open from 10:30amCT to 5pmCT Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Mastercard, Visa, and Discover accepted.
Thursday Special: Loaded Baked Potato for just $9.00! Choose pulled pork, cheese, bacon bits, ranch, peppers, BBQ sauce, or pulled chicken and onions

Happy Hawg BBQ is open again on Jamestown Street with shoulder, brisket, chicken, smoked bologna, and ribeye steaks, plus burgers and hotdogs, cold cut sandwiches, fries, nachos, appetizers, homemade sides, ice cream cups, Italian Ice cups, and more!

Randy Young, owner


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.

Call our Columbia location at 270-380-1980, or order online at acapulcomexicangrillky.com.


Adair County Schools
Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476
ACES and ACPC menu for February 26, 2026:
Breakfast: Bacon and biscuit
Lunch: Fish nuggets or chicken strips, mashed potatoes, green beans, fried apples, roll, fresh fruit options

ACMS and ACHS menu for February 26, 2026:
Breakfast: Bacon and biscuit
Lunch: Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, green beans, fried apples, roll, fresh fruit options


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, February 26, 2026:
Pork chop, mashed potatoes, butter beans, fruit, roll, margarine, milk



It is cold out, come search your family history

From Mike Watson

This cold spell of winter--thankfully we missed any measurable snowfall--may be keeping folks inside. However, the furnace is working just fine at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center. We are here to assist, or just encourage, family and local history researchers in tracing their ancestors and more. We are always busy, always swamped, always willing to help, and always learning new tricks of the trade, so to speak.

Next week, on Monday, is the next meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society. This month Mike Watson will present a short program on the names of geographic points in Adair County--creeks, communities, post offices, schools, voting precincts, and more. Not every point in Adair County will be covered, that would take about a week...so come see what you already know and what you didn't know!

ACGS meeting is open to all, members and visitors alike, and takes place at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, adjacent to the Adair County Public Library. The meeting will convene at 5pmCT on Monday, March 2, 2026.


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2026-02-24 13:52:09 | Comments

Leadership Kentucky accepting nominations for Class of 2026

From Carrie Truitt

Frankfort, KY - Leadership Kentucky is now accepting nominations and applications for the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2026.

Leadership Kentucky connects a diverse group of leaders with a variety of career accomplishments and volunteer activities to gain insight on complex issues facing Kentucky. In a series of seven monthly, three-day sessions held at various locations throughout the state, participants will meet with Kentucky leaders and explore the state's resources and opportunities.

If you or someone you know is interested in being a member of the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2026, the nomination form is available online at www.leadershipky.org. Potential applicants will receive full application instructions via e-mail once nominated. All Leadership Kentucky Class of 2026 applications will be due by March 16, 2026.


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2026-02-24 09:19:13 | Comments | See topic Kentucky

Travel: Rhyolite Train Depot


2026-02-25 - Rhyolite, Nevada - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes, "One of the better structures that's still mostly intact. Several other buildings on the grounds were gutted and any usable lumber was removed, and re-used elsewhere when the town closed down. Only the outer 'shells', mostly stone blocks, remain of the other buildings. This train depot eventually became a casino until it too was finally abandoned."

Read more about Rhyolite here: travelnevada.com/ghost-town/rhyolite-ghost-town/


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Phillip Coffey: Keltnertown Valentine Massacre

Forty years ago today the hills and alluvial plains near Keltner, KY, located near the juncture of the counties of Adair, Green and Metcalfe, on Mell Ridge, were covered with snow.

Massacre of hens occurred at a level I had never witnessed previously or since that day. I was visiting a good friend and his family about a mile and a half from my birthplace.


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2026-02-24 00:15:14 | Comments


Remembrances for February 26
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Harmon (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Harmon Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Mitchell Carter, Cumberland Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Noel Lewis, Taylor Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Dell London, Metcalfe Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Bell Sweeney, Casey County, KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Dunbar, Russell County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Omar A. Hendrickson, Louisville, KY (1975-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Churchill Svorc, Adair County, KY (1917-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rethel Proxedia Owens, Russell Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Becky Gilbert, 71, Cumberland Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dorothy Corbin Petty, lifelong Adair Countian (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janis Aaron, Russell County, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grace Kean, 87, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ramona Grant Collins, 86, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beverly (Bootie) Smith, 63, Russell Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert H. (Bob) Wheeler, Taylor Co./Estill native (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lonzie Gerald Newton, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frankie Welliver, Knifley, Adair Co., KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky David (Doc) Walker, 62, Metcalfe County, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pamela Jo Moore, 59, Columbia, KY (1958-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles H. Crawhorn, Adair Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chris Brown, 51, Columbia, KY (1970-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freida Noe Anderson, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary (Blondie) Meadows, 64, Green County, KY (1955-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessie Allen Johnson, 47, Columbia, KY (1974-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Neal Wooldridge, Sr., 88, Jamestown, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Dean Maulden, 81, Columbia, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Cowan, 75, Columbia, KY (1950-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Marie Judd Milby, Green County, KY (1926-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Wright, 50, Jamestown, KY (1971-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Randell Bailey Jr, Adair County, KY (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rosemarie (Mimi) Bairstow, 87, Glensfork, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sara McNay, 44, Russell Springs, KY (1978-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Verlene Sapp Adams, 82, Somerset, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Winfrey Gerald (Mick) Burton, 76, Columbia, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 






























 
 
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