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Basketball: Lady Indians host Lady Colonels Feb 17

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Adair County Lady Indians Basketball team is back on the court today to face the Caverna Lady Colonels at home.

On Monday, the Lady Indians were achingly close to what would have been a majorly impressive Fifth Region upset, as they fell to John Hardin 59-57. John Hardin is ranked by KHSAA's RPI as the third-best team in the region, and is certainly one of the hottest teams in the region right now. Given the close call in this game it bodes well for the Tribe over the next two games.

John Hardin is ranked well above Caverna and Elizabethtown who are next up on the schedule. The Lady Colonels have not won a game since December 6, and have not come within single digits of a win since January 5. In that game Caverna lost to Fort Knox by three. Adair County defeated Fort Knox by 60 points in December. You never want to count your chickens before they hatch, but the Lady Indians should be able to get out of this one with a win over the Lady Colonels.

Tip off for the girls's game is at 5:30pmCT on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets area availalbe at hometownticketing.com.


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2026-02-17 14:18:47 | Comments | See topic Sports


Bliss Club take quilting class with Joyful Heart Quilt Guild


2026-02-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Shannon Steveson.
Joyful Heart Quilt Guild offered a Hidden Well Quilt Class that a few Bliss Club members enjoyed last week. pictured in no particular order is Joyful Heart Quilt Guild president Townya Ritzie, and Bliss Club members Bridgett Powell, Betty Hawthorne, and Shannon Steveson.


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Carol Perkins: Austin, part 3

Previous Column: Austin, Texas (Part 2)

By Carol Perkins

I need to backtrack. Jon asked where our paper wristbands were as we prepared to leave for another basketball game.

"In the trash," Guy said.

Jon had paid a premium for those bands, so I drove back to the hotel, hoping the trash was in the room. It wasn't. I located a housekeeper. She couldn't speak English. Another housekeeper came, speaking better English. She disappeared and returned with our trash bag.

The two of us rifled through and found them.

"Keep them on," Jon said, and we did.

Continuing:

We left Austin for a three-hour drive, headed for Galveston, where we were going to board a ship for warm weather. After mapping the route on Google, I chose the shortest one.


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2026-02-17 08:51:04 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 67 F
Casey: 66 · Cumberland: 70 · Green: 67
Metcalfe: 65 · Russell: 68 · Taylor: 67
Updated at 2:30pm Tuesday, February 17, 2026
  High/Low: 68 F / 37 F
SLP: 1013
Wind: S at 4
Dewpoint: 49 F
Relative Humidity: 50.86%
Precipitation: 0 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


Revival starts March 1 at Russell Heights Baptist

From Janet Harmon

There will be Revival services at Russell Heights Baptist Church at 6pmCT nightly from March 1 through March 4, 2026. Bro. Mark Bonta will be preaching. There will be special singing each night.

Russell Heights Baptist Church is located at 19 Bramlett St, Columbia, KY. Pastor Bro. Ray Judd and congregation invite everyone to come & worship with us.


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2026-02-17 08:30:58 | Comments | See topic Church News


Blue Raiders set for MSC Indoor Championships in Louisville

The Lindsey Wilson men's and women's track and field teams head back to Louisville, Kentucky, for the Mid-South Conference Indoor Championships on Tuesday, February 17, at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center.

The Blue Raider men enter the conference meet following a strong performance at the Eastern Indoors, where they posted multiple NAIA standards and event wins. Cambell Rawlings led the sprints with a pair of victories, winning the 60 meters in 6.73 seconds to meet the NAIA "A" standard and taking first in the 200 meters with a "B" mark of 21.55.


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2026-02-17 08:17:57 | Comments | See topic Sports

Events scheduled for today, February 17, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY
Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 (ID:70258 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
1:30pmCTWilliam G. Turner: The Appalachian Origins of the Modern Civil Rights Movement
W.W. Slider Humanities Center Recital Hall. Free and open to the public. (ID:70292 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
3:30pmCTACES SBDM Council meeting (ID:70321 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:30pmCTBasketball: ACHS Indians vs Caverna Girls/Boys (ID:70317 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
7:30pmCTLWU Arts and Humanities Irish Film Series: Hunger (ID:70191 | 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.

Travel: Badwater Basin (1 of 2)


2026-02-17 - Death Valley National Park, California - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes, "Another cool location in Death Valley National Park. Lowest spot in the United States, 282 feet below sea level. Water was present in the lake bed for our visit, with lots of folks taking off their shoes and wading in the ankle deep water.

Ironically, it is located less than 85 miles from Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States."


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City accepting 2026 Veterans banner applications

From Mayor Pam Hoots

The City of Columbia is accepting nomination forms for the 2026 Veterans Banners. The City began this project five years ago; and, it has been received well by the public.

Banners are placed in the areas immediately around the square and just off the public square. Veteran banners are sponsored by family and friends of the nominees. This year the city will be accepting up to forty new banners.


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2026-02-16 23:44:54 | Comments | See topic Local Government

ACES SBDM Council to meet Feb 17

From M. Jordan Williams, Principal
Adair County Elementary School

The Adair County Elementary School SBDM Council will hold its regular scheduled monthly meeting at 3:30pmCT on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in the Library at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.

We will also have our Embr-ACES (booster organization) meeting at 5pmCT following the SBDM meeting. Thank you!


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2026-02-16 19:49:56 | Comments | See topic Education


Safety First as Spring Wildfire Season begins

From Robin Hartman

Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging Team Kentucky to take precautions as Kentucky's Spring Wildfire Hazard Season takes effect February 15 through April 30. During this time, burning is prohibited between the daylight hours of 6am and 6pm, in or within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland.

"March and April are typically months where we see wildfires and we need everyone to stay alert and use caution," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "Let's work together to keep each other safe and to help protect our neighbors, our communities and our outdoor spaces."

The Division of Forestry (KDF) responds to more than 1,000 wildfires annually across the state. March and April are typically high wildfire occurrence months. Last year, 517 wildfires occurred during the 10-week Spring Wildfire Hazard Season.


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2026-02-16 15:36:17 | Comments | See topic Kentucky


Featured Classified

Free Kittens: I have 4 free kittens to a good home. Call 270-384-5736. -Becky

View all classified ads on our Classifieds Page.

Doe at Long Run


2026-02-17 - Eastern Jefferson Co., KY - Photo by Pen.
A doe steps out from the tree line at Long Run Park.


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Sign up now for Trinity Church food pantry

From Phyllis Burris

Trinity Church will be having a perishable food pantry for the elderly (65 and older) and the disabled (receiving a disability check) of Adair County from 9:30amCT to 10:30amCT on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Sign up will be Monday, February 16, 2026, through Friday, February 20, 2026, during office hours from 9amCT to NoonCT. Please call the church office, 270-384-3259 and speak to the secretary to get your name on the list. If no answer, please call the next day.

Even if you have been before, you must sign up each time. Trinity Church is located at 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY, across from Betty's Country Cooking Restaurant.


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2026-02-16 10:23:05 | Comments | See topic Church News


Kentucky voter registration holds steady in January

Frankfort, KY - Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that Kentucky's voter registration held steady in January, with 6,830 new registrations, about the same number as in December of 2025, a non-election year.

"Candidates' appeals to date largely have been to donors, influencers, and other politicians, so voters are tuned out," Adams said. "I'm hopeful that soon these campaigns will turn their attention to Kentucky voters and address the issues that everyday Kentuckians are most concerned about."

In January, 4,220 voters were removed: 3,257 who were deceased, 835 felony convicts, 55 who moved out of state, 33 adjudged mentally incompetent, 19 who voluntarily de-registered, 14 duplicate registrations, and 7 non-citizens.


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2026-02-16 10:12:40 | Comments | See topic Politics


KHS announces free school trips in celebration of America 250

From Dana Zinger/Kelly Brengelman

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) is excited to announce that it is now offering free school field trips to its campus in 2026 in celebration of America 250. This generous opportunity is made possible through the Elizabeth Lloyd "Libby" Jones Student Scholarship Fund, established by the former First Lady of Kentucky. The fund provides annual support for educational trips to KHS for students and teachers across the commonwealth and is dedicated to enhancing students' understanding of Kentucky's rich history by providing KHS resources and experiences. By removing a cost barrier, KHS aims to ensure that all students can explore the fascinating history of our state and country.

"As we approach America's 250th anniversary, and with the loss of access to our state capitol, it is more important than ever that students have meaningful opportunities to connect with the history of their communities, their state and the nation," said Scott Alvey, KHS executive director. "Thanks to the Elizabeth Lloyd 'Libby' Jones Student Scholarship Fund, we can welcome more students from across Kentucky to experience history firsthand." Interested teachers are encouraged to contact KHS to learn more about the offerings and schedule visits.

KHS is dedicated to preserving, interpreting and sharing the state's rich history. Through educational programs, exhibits and resources, KHS inspires current and future generations to appreciate and understand Kentucky's role in shaping the nation. For more information on the Elizabeth Lloyd "Libby" Jones Student Scholarship Fund and to schedule school visits, please visit history.ky.gov.


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2026-02-16 10:11:14 | Comments | See topic Education


Bryant, Powell say to help Adair Jail contact leaders

From Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant

Adair County Judge/Executive Larry Russell Bryant along with Adair County Jailer Buddy Powell is encouraging local citizens to support House Bill 557, a comprehensive jail reform measure that was one of the most talked-about bills during this week's Kentucky County Judge/Executive Association (KCJEA) Winter Conference.

Judge Bryant attended the conference alongside county leaders from across the Commonwealth, where rising jail costs and the financial strain on counties dominated discussions.


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2026-02-16 10:04:50 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Happy Hawg BBQ


2026-02-17 - 114 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by CM Staff.
Welcome back to Columbia Magazine's What's Cooking, Randy and his Happy Hawg BBQ. The little green building by Lynn's Service Center on Jamestown Street just off the Columbia Public Square is once again open 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. Happy Hawg BBQ is open from 10:30amCT to 5pmCT on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.


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Ash Wednesday Service at Columbia United Methodist Church

From Doug Beard

The Columbia United Methodist Church and Emory Chapel United Methodist Church wish to invite everyone to join us for a sacred time of worship as the family of God with music, readings from the Holy Scriptures, the imposition of ashes, and an Ash Wednesday message as prepare for the season of Lent.

This special service will be held at 5:30pmCT on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Columbia United Methodist Church is located just off the Public Square at 202 Burkesville St., Columbia, KY.


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2026-02-15 21:45:34 | Comments | See topic Church News

Scoreboard says Florida, but Kentucky won't back down

By Ryan Hoots
Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com

Gainesville, FL - Some losses feel cold. Flat. Empty. The kind you shake off before you even reach the parking lot to turn on the postgame radio hour of fellowship for the miserable.

This wasn't one of those.

Kentucky walked off of the floor against Florida without the win, but nothing about that game felt lifeless to me. It throbbed. It crackled. It dragged every nerve into the open and refused to let Florida breathe easy for the Second Half.

This wasn't a comfortable night for Florida. This was a prize fight disguised as a basketball game.


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2026-02-15 21:44:29 | Comments | See topic Sports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 17
Happy Birthday, Addison Phillips | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brianna Bertram | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Briar McVay (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brooke Harmon (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Caitlyn Grace Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Casey Bennett (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Watts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Connie Phelps | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dakota L Stotts (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dale Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Debbie Dunn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Deborah Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Delores J. Fletcher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Fran Neat | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jessica Stotts (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jordan Lee Young | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenny Buck of Browning-Pike (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lester Tallon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Misty Curry (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronnie Slaven | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stephen Westmoreland | (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.

VFW Service Officer to visit Post 6097 on Feb 19

From Joe Hare
VFW 6097

VFW service officer Anthony (Doc) Cook will be at Columbia VFW Post 6097 from 1000 to 1200 hours on Thursday, 19 Feb 2026. The post is located at 500 Greenhills Road, Columbia, KY. This is an opportunity for any veteran that needs help with any VA claim to receive that deserved guidance.

Also remember that there is NO charge for any thing we can do to help another veteran. So come on out and see what one of the best service officers (one of three licensed VFW S.O.'s in the state) can do to give you a helping hand. Please bring proof of service (DD-2214), or last correspondence from VA.


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2026-02-14 20:01:59 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day


Basketball: Lady Indians win at Central Hardin

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Adair County Lady Indians notch a win over the Lady Bruins of Central Hardin 62-53 in a game at Central Hardin High School in Elizabethtown. Kinzlee Akin lead the scoring with 18, followed by Callee White with 17.


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2026-02-14 19:41:14 | Comments | See topic Sports



Register/Verify registration at: GOVOTEKY
Registration Deadline is April 20, 2026, at 4pm.


Scenic Adair County - winter on Green River Lake


2026-02-16 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
There's plenty of driftwood for hunters on the shores of Green River Lake.


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I've started counting birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count

By Wendy Butler Burt

The Great Backyard Bird Count (www.birdcount.org) began today (Friday, February 13, 2026) and will continue through Monday, February 16, 2026.

I started the day compiling my first list during my regular early morning walk to the end of our road, a walk that takes me through pastures, the edge of deciduous woods, and agricultural land a great combination of bird habitats. I recorded 30 species during my walk, including the very welcome first of the year appearance of an Eastern Meadowlark (a species whose population is in steep decline due to exposure to pesticides and habitat destruction) and the surprise fly-over of Canada Geese. But there also were no shows. Where were the always-present Pileated Woodpeckers and Chipping Sparrows? And why didn't I see the pair of Bald Eagles I spotted earlier this week? Maybe they'll all be back tomorrow.

I completed two more bird counts before the sun set--one in the comfort of my home, counting birds at my many bird feeders, and one on a walk through wild fields and woods just before sunset. The highlight of the late afternoon walk was listening to the distinct "who, who, who cooks for you" call of a Barred Owl.

Tomorrow, on Saturday, I intend to count a number of times at different favorite locations in Adair, Russell, and Taylor Counties. Who knows what birds I'll turn up? And, sadly, there won't be any counts at all on Sunday as I'll be in the air all day.

But, on Monday, although I'll be in California, I'll still count birds--though I'll be in unfamiliar territory looking at unfamiliar birds. Maybe I'll be lucky and, like the last time I was in the Golden State, I'll spot a Roadrunner.

So what birds will you see over the next few days? Please help put Adair County on the map for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Participate!


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2026-02-13 21:56:04 | Comments

KELC approves DEALP loan in Metcalfe Co.

From Madison Pergrem Cannon

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 18 agricultural loans totaling $3,713,010.50 for projects across the Commonwealth today at its monthly board meeting in February.

Diversification through Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Program (DEALP)
One Diversification through Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness loan totaling $250,000 was approved for a recipient in Metcalfe County.

DEALP is designed to assist agri-entrepreneurs with the purchase, establishment, or expansion of a business that sells agricultural products or services to farmers or consumers.


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2026-02-13 14:07:30 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden

What's Cooking in Columbia Today
Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices.

Fiesta Mexico of Columbia
819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT
Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Tuesday Special: Quesadilla Verde Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef with cheese served with rice, lettuce, tomato & quacamole. $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


Betty's Country Cooking
MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted.
For the Fall and Winter, Betty's is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT


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 17, 2026:
Breakfast: Chicken and waffles
Lunch: Burrito or chicken and cheese quesadilla, cheesy rice, refried beans, salsa and chips, applesauce cup, fresh fruit options

ACMS and ACHS menu for February 17, 2026:
Breakfast: Chicken and waffles
Lunch: Chicken and cheese quesadilla, cheesy rice, refried beans, salsa and chips, applesauce 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 Tuesday, February 17, 2026:
Sloppy Joe, cole slaw, green beans, banana, bun, milk


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!

We will have different specials every Friday!
Randy Young, owner



Phillip Coffey - Bitterness

By Phillip Coffey

Bitterness is never soft or kind and most certainly never Sweet.
It is mostly harsh and loathing to others and even itself.

Bitterness never heals or soothes or lifts the spirits of anything or anybody.
It gnaws, it growls with the lowest pitch and screams within the soul so loudly but never heard.

Children’s laughter subsides and cries aloud when bitterness is near.
Stray dogs with saddened faces without pity with tails firmly tucked - flee swiftly.

Its origin is not well known, it is not marked clearly.
Only love and forgiveness from bondage of it’s grasp can free us.


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2026-02-13 10:40:40 | Comments

Family Resource and Youth Services honored

Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSC) are honored in Columbia this week because their work removes the non-academic barriers to student achievement, bridges the gaps to needed resources, and collaborates the resources of schools and communities for the success of students, families, and communities.

Family Resource and Youth Services Centers utilize strengthened community and school partnerships in their ability to provide vital programs, services, and referrals to students and their families.


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2026-02-13 09:34:58 | Comments | See topic Education

Patience on a frozen morning


2026-02-16 - Dunnville, KY - Photo by Jackie Montgomery.
Amish driver in horse and buggy waited patiently at Casey County Bank after the recent snow storm where all travelers fought the elements to take care of daily chores.


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Travel: Death Valley - Plan B

Photographer Robert Ellis and his wife Tammy, the official Navigator on their adventures, have just returned from a quick tour of the American West, this time centered around Pahrump, Nevada, which gave them easy access to Death Valley National Park. Robert shares some thoughts about their trip, and will be sharing photos of their trip, which we'll link to this article.

By Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com

In planning for our recent trip, the weather "out west" would be the determining factor for which plan to incorporate. Plan A: if you would have guessed Utah again, you would be right. Only a week from departure, I cautiously approached the planner/navigator with the proposal of Plan B: Death Valley.

Initially, that notion was met with some slight disgruntlement. After doing some more serious research into that park, the plan soon shifted away from Utah. The main deciding factor was the temperatures for the two areas. Death Valley was expected to be warmer, with temperatures in the mid 60's to 70's; and with the current conditions of Kentucky's Arctic blast, Plan B would be welcoming!

Some of the upcoming photos of this series will be from some of the other locations we visited while out West as well.

In parting, I'll say this, we both loved Death Valley! It has now become one of our favorite trips out West. Modern travel makes it very easy to experience, both cheaply and quickly. Direct flight from Lexington to Las Vegas, then pickup the rental car and head to Pahrump, NV, an hour away. From that town you can reach two different entrances to Death Valley (more of that later) about an hour or an hour and a half depending on which way you enter. We experienced both. Hope you enjoy!]


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2026-02-13 09:07:59 | Comments | See topic Robert Ellis


Remembrances for February 17
In Memory Birthday, Willis Benningfield, Elkhorn, KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Grant McCloud (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Randy Simpson, Green Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara J. Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1943-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Audrey Pearl McGowan, Russell Co., KY (1923-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jenny Lynn Coffey, Russell Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Overstreet, Taylor Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Casey Adam Bennett, Adair Co., KY (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Leon Hines, Casey County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grethan Wethington, 89, Columbia, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reebie Humphrey, Marrowbone, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Colleen Meece Foley, Russell County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky Humphress, Adair County, KY (1962-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Gale Ashbrook, Adair County, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Alva Mae Morrison, 96, Green Co., KY (1919-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Wethington, Taylor Co., KY (1976-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Geraldine (Lawson) Brewer, 72, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Cheatham, 59, Adair Co., KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Lee Stapp, 70, Russell County, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bettie Marie Black, Russell County, KY (1957-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Genia Fay Sherrill, Taylor Co., KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Daniel Peavley, 74, Hustonville, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norene Klein, 90, Knifley, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Connie Ann Humphrey, Adair Co., KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Melvin Broussard, Jr., Taylor Co., KY/Calcasieu Parish, LA native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Woody Gosser , 74, Russell County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edwin Murphy, Casey County, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Anna Bell Denson Emerson, Casey Co. KY (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William T. (Buddy) Cooper, Putnam Co. IN/Adair Co., KY native (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Louis (Buck) Veatch, Taylor County, KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cleo Underwood, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Colby Ray Brockman, 89, Georgetown, KY (1936-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
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