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2026 Donate Life Scholarship and Education Opportunities Adair Circuit Clerk Dennis Loy is helping spread awareness of organ donation and transplantation by supporting two important Donate Life Kentucky Trust initiatives: student scholarships and the debut of Heart of the Motor: The Wyatt Eddy Story, a short documentary and curriculum designed for Kentucky classrooms. Donate Life Kentucky Trust announced its annual scholarship program, which awards $20,000 in scholarships to Kentucky students who support the mission of organ donation in their communities. Students across the Commonwealth are encouraged to apply by the April 6, 2026 deadline. For more information about Donate Life Kentucky Trust scholarships or to learn how schools can access Heart of the Motor, visit www.donatelifeky.org. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-20 14:42:03 | Comments | See topic Education
KADB approves funding for projects in Green, Metcalfe, Russell From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $700,317 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth Friday at its monthly board meeting in February. Locally funded projects include the Metcalfe County 4-H Council, Green County CAIP, and Russell County DAR. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-20 14:39:54 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden
Hairspray by the Harold Chambers Theater Troupe From Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce The Harold Chambers Theater Troupe will present Hairspray at 7pmCT nightly on March 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2026, in the Metcalfe County Middle School Auditorium, 208 Randolph St., Edmonton KY. Tickets are $10, cash only, at the door. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-20 14:34:29 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
Basketball: Indians face John Hardin on Feb 20 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team fell at home 77-53 to the Caverna Colonels. Landon Blakey led the scoring for Adair County with 12, followed by Tylin George and Dawson Gilbert with 10 each. The Tribe struggled from the floor, going just 42%, and only 29% from three point range, as well as a poor 56% from the free throw line. Tylin George led the team in rebounding with four. Caverna shot the ball better from the floor, from three, and from the free throw line, while also out-rebounding Adair County. Adair County's leading scorer, Landon Blakey, would have not been within the top four scorers for the Colonels with his 12, and Tylin George's four rebounds that led the Tribe would have been fourth for Caverna. The Tribe will seek a better outing as they face the John Hardin Bulldogs (6-22) on the road to close out the regular season at 6:30pmCT on Friday, February 20, 2026, at John Hardin High School, 384 W A Jenkins Rd, Elizabethtown, KY. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-20 14:18:57 | Comments | See topic Sports Events scheduled for today, February 20, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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LWU Concert Band to perform free concert Feb 25 By Duane Bonifer Area residents can enjoy a mid-week musical break compliments of the Lindsey Wilson University Concert Band. Under the direction of Lindsey Wilson Director of Bands Robert Palmer, the LWU Concert Band will present its first concert of the spring semester at 7pmCT on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. The concert is free and open to the public. This year's Lindsey Wilson Concert Band features students from several area high schools, including from Adair County, Hart County, Russell County and South Warren high schools. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-20 07:55:05 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
ACSO: Burglary Investigation leads to search warrant From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 10:30pm, The Adair County Sheriff's Office received information regarding an unknown residence in or around Columbia. The reported details indicated a burglary had occurred with extensive property stolen. Deputies began to investigate this claim using the information given. After visiting several locations that matched the description, deputies located the residence at 101 Dillion Street. Deputies made contact with the owner of the property, confirming that various items had been stolen. The owner also checked an additional residence, located at 103 Dillion Street, advising this address as also having property stolen. On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Deputy Derek Padgett, with additional information pertaining to the items stolen, obtained a search warrant for a house on Oak Grove Road. During the execution of the search warrant, numerous stolen items from 101 Dillion Street were recovered. Based on these findings a suspect was identified, but was not present during the execution of the warrant. This investigation is ongoing, with criminal charges pending. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-20 07:52:59 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports 
Metcalfe Co. MS student receives statewide award By Torrie Osbon, Director of Communicatioins Metcalfe County Schools EDMONTON, Ky. - For the first time in its 25-year history, the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (KAGE) has selected a Metcalfe County student as its Distinguished Student Award recipient. Tymber Garrett, a 6th-grade student at Metcalfe County Middle School, was nominated for her outstanding academic achievement, strong leadership skills, and tireless contributions to the community. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-19 23:47:18 | Comments | See topic Education  Featured Classified JOB OPEN AT LWU - CUSTODIAN Lindsey Wilson University is seeking an energetic individual to assume custodial duties. The selected applicant must enjoy working with young adults, faculty, and staff in a living/learning environment. To apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume through the Lindsey Wilson University online employment application. The selection process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Lindsey Wilson University is an EOE. View all classified ads on our Classifieds Page.
US 127 in Casey Co. to be reduced to one lane on Feb 23 From Amber Hale The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that beginning Monday, February 23, 2026, U.S. 127 in Casey County will be reduced to one lane for shoulder repairs. The project will take place between Loop Road and Patsy Riffe Ridge Road on north U.S. 127 at mile point 21.5. Temporary traffic signals will control traffic on both the northbound and southbound approaches during the lane closure. Work is scheduled to last approximately two weeks. The starting date and project duration may be adjusted due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Motorists are reminded to expect delays and are encouraged to allow extra travel time while work is underway. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-19 15:08:02 | Comments 
Some information about campaign signs From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office I have had citizens and political candidates to reach out to me regarding campaign signs. Campaign signs that are placed on private property can be removed by the owner of the property. Campaign signs that are on right of ways will be removed by the State Transportation Cabinet and the County Road Department. I have spoken with both the state and county road crews and as mowing season approaches the signs will be removed and taken to the State Highway Garage or the county Road Department garage. So as a candidate myself, I know firsthand the cost of signs and I don't want to see anyone lose their signs. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-19 14:50:52 | Comments | See topic Politics 
Next Lunch and Learn on Feb 25 in Katie A. Murrell Library By Duane Bonifer The Lindsey Wilson University Katie A. Murrell Library is offering patrons several opportunities this spring that involve more than checking out books. The next edition of "Lunch and Learn" will be held at 11amCT on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, in the Thomas D. Clark Reading Room. The Clark Reading Room is in the Holloway Building, which also includes the Murrell Library. The topic of the February 25 "Lunch and Learn" will be "The Impact of the Cold War on Women's Sports," which will be presented by Alicia Kemnitz, who is head coach of the Lindsey Wilson men's and women's swim programs as well as the aquatics director of the Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-19 13:57:11 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 
Basketball: Lady Indians dominate Colonels, 96-12 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Adair County Lady Indians Varsity Basketball team defeated the Caverna Lady Colonels, 96-12. Yes, you did read that correctly, the Lady Indians won by 84 points, quite a dominating performance. Kinzlee Akin led the scoring for Adair County with 27, followed by Reese Bardin with 13, and Ashley Loy with 11. Claire Loy and Allee Campbell led the rebounding with five each. The team shot 54% from the field, 40% from three point range, and a much improved 89% from the free throw line. The Tribe cannot spend long relishing one of their biggest victories ever though, as they are back in action today, hosting the Elizabethtown Panthers (13-13). ETown comes off a 10 point loss to Breckinridge County on Tuesday. The names to watch from ETown are Maliah and Maya Courtney, who average 28 and 18.1 points per game respectively. They both also lead the team in rebounds with Maliah averaging 9.5 rebounds per game, and Maya six. On paper these two teams look pretty similar, and this game will undoubtedly be tight, so come out and cheer on our Lady Indians tonight with tip off scheduled for 6pmCT on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets area available at hometownticketing.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-19 11:03:22 | Comments | See topic Sports 
Kentucky Color: Big Pitman Creek By Billy Joe Fudge Big Pitman Creek is a major tributary of Green River. Big Pitman begins on the East side of Hwy 68 just before the Marion County line It drains about all of Taylor County west of HWY 68 from the Taylor/Marion line down through Campbellsville and on toward Greensburg. The video looks up Big Pitman just after it enters Green County and then looks down Big Pitman where both Middle and Little Pitman merge with it prior to crossing under HWY 61 on its way to its confluence with Green River about halfway between Gabe and the Green River Bridge on HWY 88. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-19 10:13:54 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
LWU Nursing first among KY independent schools By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University has the top nursing program among the state's independent colleges and universities, according to the 2025 nursing school ranking by NursingExplorer.com, an independent website operated by nurses that provides prospective and current nursing students with education and career resources. Overall, Lindsey Wilson was ranked No. 4 among Kentucky's 56 nursing programs and No. 1 among the nursing programs offered at the state's independent colleges and universities. Lindsey Wilson's nursing program scored 94.67% out of a possible 100% in NursingExplorer.com's weighted average NCLEX-RN pass rate. NCLEX -- the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nursing -- is the nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-19 09:46:06 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 
Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 20 Happy Birthday, Annette Waggener Richards (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Armitage | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brent Hatfield | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cindy Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deana Kimbler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, George Blair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Stanley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Phillips Dudley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaiden Warren (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jody Richards (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lilly Quinn (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Spoon (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Case | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael England | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Pickett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Stearns Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Thomas Williamson (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Lynn Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tina Burton-Sinclair (1975) | (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.
Community Supported Agriculture Week is Feb 16-20 From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - Kentucky Proud, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's marketing brand and the official agriculture marketing brand of the state, is offering its Virtual Spring Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Week February 16-20, 2026, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell has announced. "It's always better if you can buy from local farms. CSAs are an excellent and convenient way to do just that while at the same time supporting Kentucky's farm families," Commissioner Shell said. "The CSA Week is a great reminder that we have a large variety of farm products throughout our Commonwealth that can be brought directly into our homes. The hard work of all participating farmers and agencies makes this a success each year." The long-standing CSA model of purchasing shares or subscriptions directly from local farms allows consumers to directly connect to locally grown farm products. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-19 09:44:19 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden 
Don Overstreet is Johnnie in new Brewer rom-com Don Overstreet has a supporting role as Johnnie in Barry Brewer's new film The Flight Before Christmas, released online on December 6, 2025. The film is available to rent or buy at theflightbeforechristmasfilm.com. You can see the trailer for The Flight Before Christmas on youtube at The Flight Before Christmas (2025) Official Trailer. Overstreet, the son of Joyce M. Coomer and Donald M. Overstreet of Columbia, served in the Air Force, stationed in the U.S., Germany, Kuwait, Japan, Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq. Since 2017, he has been adding steadily to his acting credits. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-19 09:28:45 | Comments | See topic Movies
Poem: Men with no faces By Marty Brown I would like to share a poem I wrote about recent history, "Men with no faces," dedicated to Renee and Alex. Who are they? Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-19 08:46:03 | Comments
Free Tree Seedlings available Thurs, Feb 19 From Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service has 500 tree seedlings for distribution. Each homeowner may receive up to 4 seedlings total. Seedlings will be available on February 19, 2026, and will be available as long as supplies last. Available during regular office hours. 8amCT until NoonCT, and 1pmCT to 4:30pmCT. Species include:
Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-19 08:41:10 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service 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, Friday, February 20, 2026: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Friday Special: Enchiladas Verdes, $8.50 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! 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. Adair County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for February 20, 2026: 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 Friday, February 20, 2026: 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. 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
Letter: Service Academy nominations Veronica Arnold writes: Very awesome to see young men and women seeking to serve our country in such esteemed educational institutions. God bless the families who raised such strong individuals who choose to sacrifice and lead. They have chosen the hard path but honorable one. Can't wait to hear their school they choose and when the graduate!Comments re: Congressman Comer: Service Academy nominations Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-19 08:37:02 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Commodities Distribution for Seniors on Feb 20 From Michele Fruth, Director Adair County Food Pantry The monthly commodities distribution for pre-qualified senior citizens will be held from 9amCT to NoonCT on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Adair County Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-19 08:34:11 | Comments
Bliss Club gets quilting instruction from Joyful Hearts In February, some Bliss Club members have been taking quilting lessons from the Joyful Heart Quilt Guild. Most of the classes have been held in the Extension Office, with one out at the Church of the Nazarene in Glens Fork. Bliss Club member Shannon Steveson attended four sessions, Betty Hawthorne attended three sessions, and Bridgett Powell went to two of the sessions. Shannon Steveson finished her quilted square on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Shannon says, "Townya Ritzie (Joyful Heart Quilt Guild president) helped me finish." Shannon shared several photos from the classes. Click article title to view them all. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-19 08:25:24 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for February 20 In Memory Birthday, Mildred Frances Wilson, Columbia, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Gene Milby, Summersville, KY (1959-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marlene Taylor, Casey Co., KY native (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bradley E. Arnold, Columbia, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Richardson, 84, Liberty, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Agnes Mae Thomas, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret M. Sullivan Redmon,, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael "Booger" England, Adair Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearl Bennett, Adair Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Kazimierz Rusek, Adair Co., KY (1922-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Gordon Lee Campbell, Burkesville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Smith, Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Duck) McBeath, Russell County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Ann Cooley York, Adair County, KY, (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna M. Fairbairn, 92, Casey County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Maxie Bowlin, 82, Burkesville, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Dial, 64, Adair County, KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jo Bryant Jarrell, 66, Mt. Pleasant, NC (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Ashbrook Hainey, 94, Russell Co., KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bradford Earl Fields, Metcalfe County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Todd Anderson, Burkesville, KY (1969-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anastasia Szymura Lepiarczyk (1870-1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Keith (Don) Young, 84, Edmonton, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Y. Overstreet, 70, Dunnville, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kyle Trevor Burchett, 29, Russell Springs, KY (1991-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Wayne Ellis, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthias Conrad Kania (1875-1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Kelley Gosser, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Aaron, Russell Springs, Russell County, KY (1911-1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Violet Lucille Bale Graham, 101, Green Co., KY (1922-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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