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The Adventures and Misadventures of a City Girl Gone Country

Previous Column: Introducing The Farm Chronicles by Donna Rieder

By Donna Rieder

In reference to the title of my book, it's not that I was a city girl so much as that I wanted to live on a farm of my own and have my horse there instead of at a boarding stable miles away.

I'd spent my teenage years in the woods of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, building tree forts with my older brother. By the time I was fifteen, I knew how to use a tape measure, hammer a nail and safely operate power tools. Three years of Wood Shop in High School catapulted me straight into the field of residential construction, where I spent the next 20 years of my life. As if being a female in the construction arena wasn't enough of a challenge, the cold winter weather that brought my work to a grinding halt every November convinced me to move further south.


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Pooler and Stotts engaged at Cliffs of Moher


2026-03-12 - County Clare, Ireland - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Shortly after Lindsey Wilson University faculty, staff and students arrived at the Cliffs of Moher, Lucas Pooler '26 proposed to his girlfriend, Laney Stotts '27.

"I'll never forget it. It was so beautiful," said Stotts. "I don't think he could have picked a more romantic spot."

"It had been planned out for months," said Pooler, a business administration major with a management emphasis from Columbia. "When she told me that she wanted to go on the trip, I was like, 'This would be the perfect time to do it.'"


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LWU students see Stories Come to Life in Ireland

By Duane Bonifer

Alannah Bowman '27 heard lots of stories about Irish history and folklore from family members while growing up.

During Lindsey Wilson University's spring break, Bowman was among 25 Lindsey Wilson students and five employees who had immersive study-abroad experience in Ireland. While touring the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, they took in Irish theatre, visited the region's historic locations and walked in the footsteps of literary legends.

"It was like seeing those stories come to life," said Bowman, a business administration major with an emphasis in accounting and a history minor. "And they come to life with multiple sides to them. It's just beautiful."

To prepare for the March 1-9, 2026, trip, which was funded in part by a university grant and a gift from the late honorary alumnus Dr. Jerry Westerfield of Russell Springs, Kentucky, the students spent the first seven weeks of the spring semester studying Irish art, culture, film and literature in "Changed Utterly: Irish Independence from Page to Stage," a special topics class taught by English professor Karolyn Steffens.


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2026-03-12 09:57:41 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Current Local Conditions
Adair: 48 F
Casey: 47 · Cumberland: 50 · Green: 49
Metcalfe: 49 · Russell: 48 · Taylor: 49
Updated at 1:00pm Thursday, March 12, 2026
  High/Low: 48 F / 36 F
SLP: 1021.1
Wind: N at 3
Dewpoint: 26 F
Relative Humidity: 42.92%
Precipitation: 0 in. today

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

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Letter: What we spend our water on

By Joyce M. Coomer

I just finished reading an article in the February 11-17, 2026, issue of The Epoch Times, titled "What We Spend Our Water on Is What We Worship." The article was written by Mollie Engelhart, author of "Debunked by Nature."

The article tells of some problems that have arisen for farmers and landowners in other states, and these are things that the government officials and the citizens of this county need to think about. Seriously think about so that the same problems are prevented from occurring here.

I recommend everyone read this article, look around, think of their daily habits, and see what they are spending their water on.

Note: Mollie Engelhart's article is at theepochtimes.com, but an account may be required to read it online.


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Bearwallow Church Community Supper is March 21

From Chris Corbin

Bearwallow Church is having a Bean and Soup Supper at 5pmCT on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Bearwallow Church Fellowship Hall and everyone is invited. The Bearwallow Church Fellowship Hall is located at 6090 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY. Please come out for a time of food, fellowship and fun.


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2026-03-12 09:35:06 | Comments | See topic Church News

Events scheduled for today, March 12, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTSpring Pick It Up Day (ID:70343 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
10:00amCTCommodities distribution at Jim Blair Center (ID:70401 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
NoonCTGraveside services for Wanda G. Hovious, 76, Columbia, KY (1949-2026) (ID:70397 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Services for Keith Anderson, 53, Adair County, KY (1972-2026) (ID:70398 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
1:00pmCTServices for Edward Guy Benningfield, Jr., 75, Columbia, KY (1950-2026)
(ID:70400 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:00pmCTCulinary Mushroom workshop at RCPL (ID:70310 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Adair Co. Arts Council meeting (ID:70393 | 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.

LWU faculty, staff and students at Cliffs of Moher


2026-03-12 - Ireland - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University faculty, staff and students gather at the Cliffs of Moher, which are in southwestern Ireland.

Students on the trip were, in no particular order: Mac Bettersworth, Zoe Boatright, Emma Brown, Morgan Bryant, Sarai Collins, Whitley Gibson, Brandon Grider, Cori Groce, Madeline Hardwick, Leeshawn Johnson, Grace Lowther, Shiane Lussier, Ross Montgomery, Mackenzie Parnell, Sabrina Ruiz, Piper Samples, Leona Smith, Christian Varga, Megan Whitson, Madison Wiser, Lucas Pooler, Laney Stotts, Sarah Sonnabend, Gage Carnes, and Alannah Bowman.

The LWU employees who helped lead the study-abroad trip were Rachel Carr, Kassidy Phelps, Allison Smith, Travis Smith, and Karolyn Steffens.


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Words of Wisdom for March 12, 2026
For Day 71 of 2026. There are 294 days remaining in 2026.

From Miss Donna Rieder
"In the end, it's not the years in your life that matter, but the life in your years."


Donna Rieder's Clifty Creek Farm is located at 3190 White Oak Church Rd, Russell Springs, KY. You can reach Donna by email at cliftycreekkikos@aol.com, or on the Clifty Creek Farm Facebook page.


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Lindsey Wilson University creates KY State Police Scholarship

by Duane Bonifer

Frankfort, KY - Lindsey Wilson University and the Kentucky State Police announced an agreement on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to expand educational opportunities for employees of the state agency.

The agreement, announced at the Kentucky State Police Academy, makes Kentucky State Police employees and their immediate family members eligible to receive the Kentucky State Police Scholarship in Lindsey Wilson's Education Outreach programs.

The scholarship will be available to students in Lindsey Wilson bachelor's programs in business administration, communication, criminal justice, human services and counseling, and nursing. It will also apply to the university's graduate programs in business administration, counseling, cybersecurity management, data science and technology management, as well as the university's doctoral program in counselor education and supervision.


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2026-03-12 09:30:09 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Notice by Columbia Adair Utilities District, water system

Notice by Columbia/Adair Utilities - System ID#: KY0011016
We Failed to Perform Activities Required to Address Coliform Bacteria Contamination of the Water System - Violation 2026-24

During recent routine monitoring, our water system tested positive for total colforms. Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, waterborne pathogens may be present or that a potential pathway exists through which contamination may enter the drinking water distribution system. We found coliforms indicating the need to look for potential problems in water treatment or distribution.


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Public invited to hear writers from across Kentucky

From Joyce M. Coomer

The Adair County Arts Council will be hosting a Writers' Day from 9amCT to 3pmCT on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Writers from across Kentucky will be reading from their works, and everyone is invited to attend.

For more information, contact Darlene Campbell at campbelldarlene953@gmail.com.


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2026-03-11 16:03:52 | Comments | See topic Books


Scenic Adair County - storm clouds coming in


2026-03-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Wednesday's high winds made it hard to focus on these flowers in the early afternoon weather changes.


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Fiscal Court to meet March 13

From Bridget Compton
Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in special called session at 9amCT on Friday, March 13, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-03-11 15:50:19 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Produce distribution on March 18 at Adair Food Pantry

From Michele Fruth, Director
Adair County Food Pantry

The Adair County Food Pantry will be giving away produce, while supplies last, starting at 9amCT on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. This give-away is open to ALL Adair Co residents.

We are proud to be assisting our community and thank you all for all you do for us! The Adair County Food Pantry is located at 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY.


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2026-03-11 12:37:23 | Comments


Important Voting Precinct location changes for 2026

From Lisa Greer
Adair County Clerk

There are a few changes to Voting Precinct locations for 2026 that voters should be aware of. The following voting locations have been changed. This affects the voting location only. All other voter's information remains the same.
  • All voters in the White Oak Precinct, Eunice Pellyton Precinct, and the Little Cake Precinct will now vote at Bearwallow Fellowship Hall, 6090 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY.

  • All voters in the Gradyville Nell Precinct will now vote at the Jim Blair Center, 901 Hudson St, Columbia, KY.
All other voting locations remain the same. If you don't want to vote at your precinct, every registered voter in Adair County can vote during Early Voting, from 8amCT to 4pmCT on May 14, 15, and 16, 2026, in the Adair County Courthouse Annex Basement, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY.


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2026-03-11 12:29:02 | Comments | See topic Politics


Upcoming events at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery

From Marsha Hart
Environmental Education/Outreach Specialist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is a government agency providing opportunities to promote nature, wildlife, conservation, stewardship, etc. Upcoming events at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery include:
  • April 4, 2026: Fly Fishing 101 with Bill Carman, 8pmCT to 5pmCT, all day class. $75 fee includes lunch, pre-registration required.
  • April 8, 2026: Fishing 101 for Kids-Spring Break event
  • April 14, 2026: Friends of Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, Inc. meeting 1pmCT
  • April 15, 2026: Outdoor Adventure Day for 2025-2026 Russell County 4th Grade students
  • April 18, 2026: Earth Day Event at the Hatchery 9amCT to 1pmCT
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is located at 50 Kendall Road, Jamestown, KY. For more information, call 270-343-3797 or 270-566-3036.


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2026-03-11 12:18:49 | Comments


Story Time adventures at Adair County Library


2026-03-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo from ACPL.
In Story Time adventures at the Adair County Public Library they reported saddling up with cowboy and cowgirl books, kicking up a little dust learning line dancing, and then welcoming their very special guest... Violet the mini horse! The kids got to pet and brush her, and Violet stole the show with one swish of her tail.


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MCHS students selected for Washington Youth Tour

From Torrie Osbon, Communications Director
Metcalfe County Schools

Edmonton, KY - Metcalfe County High School is proud to announce that two students have been selected to represent Farmers RECC on its annual Frankfort and Washington Youth Tours. MCHS juniors Jozie Allen and Corinne Keller are two of four regional award winners chosen by the electric cooperative to attend this year's "Government in Action" Youth Tour. This is the fourth consecutive year that MCHS will have a representative on the tour.

"We are excited that Farmers RECC has invited two of our Hornets this year to take part in this one-of-a-kind educational opportunity," Principal Joseph Eaton said. "Jozie and Corinne will be excellent ambassadors for our school and community. Both are stellar students who can bring new ideas to our state and national leaders. We can't wait to hear about their experiences when they return.

Kentucky is among the 45 states to send youth delegations to the annual electric cooperative youth tour. The students visit with U.S. congressional members, participate in energy and grassroots government education sessions, and go sightseeing in Washington, D.C.

Jozie is the 18-year-old daughter of John and Tammy Allen of Edmonton. Corinne is the 17-year-old daughter of Rose Rovera Saltsman and Pete Saltsman of Edmonton.


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2026-03-11 12:06:37 | Comments | See topic Education

KY General Fund and Road Fund receipts for February 2026

Frankfort, KY - The Office of State Budget Director reported on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, that February's General Fund receipts declined 0.6 percent compared to February of last year. Collections for the month were $970.8 million while General Fund revenues for February 2025 were $977.1 million. Receipts have fallen 1.1 percent through the first eight months of FY26. The official CFG estimate calls for a 1.3 percent decline in revenues for the current fiscal year. To meet the official revenue estimate, receipts can decline 1.7 percent over the last four months of the fiscal year and still meet the estimate.

State Budget Director John Hicks remarked that "the withholding component of the individual income tax plus the sales tax combined to generate $864.2 million of the $970.8 million in General Fund revenue, or 89 percent of the February total. The withholding component fell by only 2.6 percent despite the 12.5 percent reduction in the income tax rate effective last month. That is due in part to the filing schedule for some businesses that results in a February deposit of some of their withholding taxes from December at the higher 4 percent tax rate. Income tax refund amounts and the number of returns requesting refunds in February were higher than last year. The sales tax continues to be stable, rising 3.3 percent in February and up 4.8 percent for the year."


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 12
Happy Anniversary, Lester and Peggy Tallon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Steve and Sarah Meredith (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alice Keen Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allison Roy, (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amos Gaskins (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ben Burris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brayden Dallas Paige Benham (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chester Newport (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Destiny Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Edward Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ellie and Emma Willis (Twins, 2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Garnett Dean Luttrell, Jr (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Grant Wilson (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Harold Burton (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jane Aaron | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jessica Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Judy Grant McLean | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katherine Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kennedy Bryant Neat (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mitzi Rodgers Cundiff (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Neva Richards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sherry Phillips | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sylvia Gowen Coomer | (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: Fatal Collision on KY 88 in Green Co.

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

Greensburg, KY - On March 10, 2026, at 9:10amCT, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a three-vehicle injury collision on KY 88 in Green County.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 14-year-old juvenile was traveling west on KY 88 in a 2009 Subaru Forester. The juvenile entered a curve and lost control of his vehicle. The Subaru crossed the center line of the roadway and sideswiped a 2006 GMC bucket truck traveling east on KY 88, operated by Patrick Elmore, 54, of Greensburg. After making contact with the bucket truck, the Forester then collided with a 2011 Ford F350 traveling east on KY 88. The F350 operated by Willie Mosier, 31, of Cookeville, TN. The F350 caught fire shortly after the collision. Mr. Mosier was able to free himself and exit the vehicle before the fire reached the passenger compartment.

The 14-year-old juvenile was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Green County Coroner. A passenger in the Forester, Angelo Forsee, 20, of Russell Springs, was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital with serious injuries. Two other passengers in the Forester, Adrian Crew, 32, of Columbia, and Jacob Mann, 28, of Russell Springs, were transported to the TJ Sampson Hospital for treatment of injuries. Mr. Elmore and Mr. Mosier did not report any injuries.

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Green County Sheriff's Office, Green County Fire/EMS, Summersville Fire Department, Grab Fire Department, and the Green County Coroner's Office. Senior Trooper Trevor Sagrecy is investigating the collision.


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2026-03-11 12:00:36 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


A week to serve and remember for LWU Residence Life staff

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University's Madyson Jones '25 said she was not looking forward to a spring break service trip to New York City, even though she had planned it.

But after experiencing the Lindsey Wilson residence life tradition for the first time, the Elizabethtown native said she quickly understood the significance of the trip.

"To be frank, I was dreading going on the trip," said Jones, who is the women's resident director and a student in the university's graduate program in counseling. "But I had the best time. I really did not understand the impact of this trip until I experienced it."

For more than a quarter-century, Lindsey Wilson's residence life staff members have traveled to New York to volunteer at God's Love We Deliver, a 41-year-old nonprofit organization that delivers meals to people with severe illnesses.

During this year's spring break, March 2-6, 2026, twelve residence life staff members were joined by Dean of Students Chris Schmidt and Assistant Dean of Students Abe Cross. In addition to serving with God's Love We Deliver, the residence life group toured the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and took in some of the sights of the Big Apple.


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2026-03-11 11:26:22 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University



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


Artist Pam Capozziello - acrylic or oil?


2026-03-11 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Pam Capozziello.


Pam Capozziello writes, "My latest project... can anyone tell if its acrylic or oil paint? Wishing everyone a safe day!"

Reminder of artists called to gather Thursday evening, March 12, 2026, at the Adair Genealogy Center at 5pmCT to share gifts and talents and make plans for the upcoming Adair County Arts Council Writer's Day on Saturday, March 28th.


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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.


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2026-03-10 22:44:23 | Comments

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."


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2026-03-10 21:52:22 | Comments | See topic Health Care

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, March 12, 2026
Tenderloin, BBQ Ribs, Chicken Tenders, Pulled Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Pinto Beans, Fried Potatoes, Baked Beans, Island Blend Veggies, 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, just $10.00!

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 March 12, 2026:
Breakfast: Chicken and biscuit
Lunch: Bologna and cheese sandwich or grilled cheese sandwich, homemade chicken noodle soup with crackers, carrot and celery sticks, yogurt cup, fresh fruit options

ACMS and ACHS menu for March 12, 2026:
Breakfast: Chicken and biscuit
Lunch: Grilled cheese sandwich, homemade chicken noodle soup with crackers, carrot and celery sticks, yogurt cup, 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, March 12, 2026:
Chicken salad, cucumber salad, baked chips, banana, bread, milk



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.


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2026-03-10 21:48:14 | Comments | 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!


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2026-03-10 21:33:19 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

MCHS students selected for Washington Youth Tour


2026-03-11 - Edmonton, KY - Photo courtesy Metcalfe County Schools.
MCHS juniors Jozie Allen and Corinne Keller are two of four regional award winners chosen by the electric cooperative to attend this year's "Government in Action" Youth Tour.


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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.


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Remembrances for March 12
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Lewis "Lew" Edwards, Greensburg, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lana Carol Brown, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, V.D. Tucker, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Dean Burton, Columbia, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Huff, Russell Springs, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Perry Allen Ferguson, Cumberland Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Furkin, Adair County, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George L. Grider, Casey County, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irene Owens, Russell County, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Warren O'Neal Hayes, West, KY, (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tommie Burton, Adair County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessie Ford, Adair County, KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert Franklin Ellis, 82, Russell Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Burton, Adair County, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Rozier Burke, 87, Casey Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Marion Froedge, Metcalfe Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pastor Joseph B. Payne, 64, Adair Co., KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell W. Smith, Russell Co., KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Eva Gilbert, 67, Metcalfe County, KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carlie Roy, 79, Ono, Russell Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Bryant, 86, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vick Wells Rogers, Russell Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Agnes Davis Judd, Green County, KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Cochran, 71, Casey Co., KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph D. Roy, 75, Russell County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue Hudgins, 66, Taylor County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Tom Booher, 87, Burkesville, Cumberland Co., KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chris Hicks, Jr., 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deanie Bryant, 79, Adair Co., KY native (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Erwin Heinrich Lepiarczyk (1943-1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Carman, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norman Bell, 76, Columbia, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sgt. Dallas Leonard Badger, Knifley, KY, KIA (1918-1944) (information) | (Updates/Corrections)

 






























 
 
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