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KY to host largest annual School Archery Tournaments

From Lisa Jackson

Kentucky will host the nation's largest annual school archery tournaments March 13-14, 2026, as 9,241 student archers from 415 schools are expected to compete in the Kentucky National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Bullseye Tournament. More than 3,000 of those students are also competing in the NASP State 3D Tournament.

Held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville since 2016, the tournament has grown into one of the largest state-level sporting competitions held anywhere.

The in-school, co-ed program introduces students in grades 4-12 to international-style target archery. Students learn archery as part of their school curriculum and are then eligible to compete in school-hosted events for the opportunity to qualify for state and national tournaments. Each year, more than 160,000 Kentucky students learn archery during the school day as part of their physical education curriculum, and approximately 17,000 compete in Kentucky school-hosted NASP tournaments as part of after-school teams.


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2026-03-02 09:15:37 | Comments | See topic Sports


A little bit of winter returns Monday morning


2026-03-02 - Shelby County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Monday morning caught my family off guard after several days of warm sunny weather. Gray skies and temperatures hovering on freezing allowed just enough ice for my granddaughter Hailey to have an NTI day and extend our visit time. Birds in this picture are Canada Geese flying over Lake Shelby.


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Egypt Christian Church celebrates 150 years in 2026

Egypt Christian Church is making plans to celebrate 150 years of faithful service to God with a special service at 10amCT on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Church members say, "Worship with us as we sing songs of praise and meet one of our former pastors from the 1800's. You are invited to fellowship with us after the service with a meal."

To commemorate the 150 year milestone, ECC is offering three beautiful porcelain pieces - a plate, a mug, and an ornament - with a hand-painted picture of the church on each. You can contact Beverly England at 270-507-2515 or Kathy Parker at 270-634-9329 for purchase information. These will be available while supplies last.

Egypt Christian Church is located at 4867 Knifley Road, Highway 551, in Columbia, KY.


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2026-03-02 08:22:39 | Comments | See topic Church News

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 51 F
Casey: 51 · Cumberland: 49 · Green: 48
Metcalfe: 49 · Russell: 50 · Taylor: 48
Updated at 2:30pm Monday, March 2, 2026
  High/Low: 51 F / 36 F
SLP: 1019.9
Wind: ESE at 1
Dewpoint: 46 F
Relative Humidity: 83.8%
Precipitation: 0.1 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


LWU Nursing Program reports another successful year

In annual meeting with Community of Interest members, Director of Nursing Dr. Emiley Button highlights 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate, No. 1 ranking.

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University's nursing program has a lot to celebrate. That was the message that Lindsey Wilson Director of Nursing Dr. Emiley Button delivered at the program's annual Community of Interest meeting, held Friday, February 27, 2026, in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference.

The day also included a career fair for nursing students and presentations of students' special research projects.


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2026-03-02 08:10:46 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Cumberland Christian Hawks repeat as State Champs

From Maggie Coleman

The Cumberland Christian Hawks, a homeschool co-op based in Somerset, brought home the KCSAA Division One Basketball State Championship for the second year in a row. It is also the second year in a row they entered the tournament as the number one seed in the state.

The Hawks include Gabe and Ty Coleman of Adair County and are coached by their dad, Mark Coleman. Gabe Coleman received the honors of tournament MVP, First Team All Stars for the East Region, and second team All-Conference. The Hawks are 32-6 heading to Gatlinburg for the Eastcoast National Homeschool Tournament in one week.


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2026-03-01 22:11:59 | Comments | See topic Sports

Events scheduled for today, March 2, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTFirst Monday Siren test in Adair County:
Recurrent, every first Monday event unless there is a possibility of inclement weather. (ID:70365 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:00pmCTAdair Co. Genealogical Society meeting
Place Names in Adair County - with Mike Watson (ID:70243 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Columbia City Council meeting (click for agenda) (ID:70357 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:00pmCTRevival at Russell Heights Baptist Church (ID:70323 | 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.

FFA Officers visit Adair County Clerk


2026-03-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Robin Hancock.
County Clerk Lisa Greer and Staff and Adair County FFA Officers show the farm license plates and the new Friends of Agriculture specialty plate.


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SCKY 2026 Dirt Racing Hall of Fame

Somerset, KY - Voting Members have selected the seventh class of the South-Central Kentucky Dirt Racing Hall of Fame for 2026 featuring eight drivers, four contributors, the "Joe Miller Fan Vote" and the "Rod Carter Jr. Sportsmanship Award".

The Petty Family of Columbia, KY, has been awarded the Joe Miller Fan Vote for 2026.

The Class of 2026 will officially be inducted at 1pmET on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at The Center for Rural Development Ballroom, 2292 S Hwy 27 #300, Somerset, KY.


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2026-03-01 21:55:20 | Comments

Bat Cats use bullpen for St. John's shutout

By Ryan Hoots
Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com

Lexington, KY - Kentucky did not overpower St. Johns on Saturday. Kentucky outlasted them.

This was not one of those games where Kentucky walked to the mound and dictated to St. John's what to do from the start. This was a game that required Kentucky to stay calm and composed. St. John's had runners on base early and often. Applying the kind of pressure forces a team to show what they are really made of when things aren't going their way.

Kentucky never surrendered St. John's the hit that would have swung the game.

Ben Cleaver had a tough time in a couple of innings but he worked around the runners on base and did not give St. John's any room to capitalize on his control issues. It was not easy for "The Slim Reaper" on Saturday. It was not smooth either. However, Cleaver was stubborn and that is what Kentucky needed. Sometimes being stubborn is more important than being perfect during a long baseball season. Sometimes that is what it takes to win.


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2026-03-01 21:33:35 | Comments | See topic Sports


Letter: Praise for recent articles

Carol Roberts writes:
As someone from "off," I always enjoy the stories of locals that give me a taste of the history of this area! Always interesting!

Love fixer-upper stories and videos like Donna Reider's. Can't wait to read more of Donna's!

Enjoyed Tommy Druen's thought-provoking article comparing menus and life, and at 84 years, I couldn't agree more!
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2026-03-01 21:31:16 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback


LWU Nursing Program reports another successful year


2026-03-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Members of the Lindsey Wilson University nursing program met with members of the program's Community of Interest on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the university's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center.

From left: LWU faculty member Roslin Bradshaw; LWU Assistant Director of Nursing Dr. Angie Johnson; Shelby Hatcher, Community of Interest member; Rhonda Pitcock, Community of Interest member; Rhonda Knight, Community of Interest member; Brandon Dickey, Community of Interest member; Sandy Russell, Community of Interest member; Jamie Wilkerson, Community of Interest member; LWU Director of Nursing Dr. Emiley Button; Katrina Wood, Community of Interest member; Kristen Branham, LWU nursing faculty; and Susan Vickous, LWU nursing faculty.


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Adair Co Schools mourn the loss of ACES student

From Jason Faulkner, Superintendent
Adair County Public Schools

The Adair County Public Schools family is deeply saddened to share the passing of Tate Akin, a fourth-grade student at Adair County Elementary School. Tate passed away following an illness.

Tate was a valued member of the Adair County school community and will be greatly missed by his classmates, teachers, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with Tate's family and loved ones.

In support of our students and staff, Adair County Public Schools will have additional counselors and support staff available at the elementary school over the coming days.

We encourage parents and guardians to speak with their children and reach out to the school if additional support is needed.

The Adair County school community asks that everyone keep Tate's family in their prayers during this profound loss.


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2026-03-01 21:27:02 | Comments


KSP Post 15 to conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

COLUMBIA, Ky. (March 1, 2026) - Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties.

These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15's highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for violations of Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws including, but not limited to, motor vehicle equipment safety, licensing of drivers, motor vehicle registration, child restraints, and operation of motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants.


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2026-03-01 13:54:54 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Kentucky Color: Three-Quarter Moon

By Billy Joe Fudge

Thursday afternoon I found myself completely enamored by the intensity of blue, white and gray in the eastern heavens over the Great Wooded South! The scene wrapped its comforting arms around me while a warm, winter sun slowly descended toward the western horizon.

Late Thursday, the Moon was three-quarters of the way to becoming a completely Full Moon near 5:30amCT, next Tuesday morning!

According to the Farmer's Almanac, a March Full Moon was referred to by the Pioneers and Native Americans as the Worm Moon. This signified the return of earthworms from the thawing ground and beetle larvae from thawing tree bark as the Spring thaw began.

Coincidentally, there will be a total Lunar Eclipse of this year's Worm Moon! It will be at its reddest from 5:00 to 6:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. There will not be another total lunar eclipse of a Worm Moon until March of 2044 according to AI.


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2026-02-28 14:38:49 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge


See Mary Poppins the Musical on Sat/Sun

From Kaleigh Foster

There are two more chances to get tickets to Mary Poppins the Musical tonight and tomorrow! The Adair County High School Theatre program is presenting Mary Poppins the Musical in the gym at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.

There is a showing at 6pmCT on Saturday, February 28, 2026 (doors open at 5:30pmCT), and then at 1:30pmCT tomorrow, Sunday, March 1, 2026 (doors open at 1pmCT). Tickets are $7 for Adair County Schools staff, faculty, and students, and $15 for General Admission. We hope to see you there!

Cast List:


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2026-02-28 14:33:29 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene


Travel: Mosaic Canyon (1 of 4)


2026-03-02 - Death Valley National Park - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes, "This trail was my favorite hike at Death Valley. We affectionately re-named it Marble Canyon for the polished white, 'marblish' stone that ran throughout the canyon. Turns out there's already another Marble Canyon in the park...oh well.

It's about a mile drive on gravel to get to the trailhead and after about a 20 minute drive over a washboard road, we found out there's no bathroom (pit toilet as they call it). The Navigator mentioned this a few times, while holding the park map; I should have turned around, but, the Driver was in denial. So, we had to backtrack and take the road for a second time back to the last known bathroom at Stovepipe Wells.

After round 3 of that little gremlin of a road we finally made it back to the trailhead. In the end, all the added drama was worth it, since it was such a cool hike. Left side of the image reveals the embedded stone from which the canyon gets the 'mosaic' name."


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Introducing The Farm Chronicles by Donna Rieder

The Adventures and Misadventures of a City Girl Gone Country

By Donna Rieder

I'm happy to announce that CM is letting me share excerpts and stories from my book! The Farm Chronicles was birthed when I moved into a rotting, abandoned Georgia farmhouse in 1989. It had been uninhabited for about 30 years, after the owners decided to move into town. I had been recently divorced and was renting a room while I looked for a place to move, and I had been boarding my horse at my friend Robin's place but really wanted a place in the country where I could have my horse at home. I was working part-time laminating countertops at a cabinet shop and doing carpentry and handyman jobs on the side, when I got asked to give a bid on finishing a basement.

In 1989, I only had a pager, and communications were made by using payphones, and I got lost on the way trying to find the jobsite, but rather than drive back and call for directions, I just kept driving around. I turned around and backtracked a couple times, and a few times I passed a rundown place with a barn roof peeking out of the overgrowth. I finally found the jobsite, and after taking some measurements, I told the people I'd get back to them with an estimate. I kept thinking about that old barn, and something told me to just go check it out.


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2026-02-28 10:34:24 | Comments

Tommy Druen: A well-crafted life

Previous Column: Same person, different contexts

By Tommy Druen

We are all shaped by the people we watch. Some leave a mark intentionally. Others--like the man I encountered one rainy afternoon in 2006--leave one without ever knowing we exist.

A thunderstorm rolled in while my wife and I were at the beach. The sky turned charcoal, the waves grew choppy, and I found myself trapped indoors with little to do. Flipping through channels, I landed on the Travel Channel and encountered a wiry, sharp-tongued chef named Anthony Bourdain.

I was captivated immediately.

Here was a man who traveled the globe not in search of five-star luxury, but in pursuit of authenticity. He ate fermented shark in Iceland, roasted pigeon in Egypt, and balut--that controversial fetal duck delicacy from the Philippines. But what fascinated me most wasn't the shock value of the cuisine--it was the culture surrounding it. The stories. The people. The pride served alongside every plate. Through him, I traveled vicariously for years and came to understand that food is rarely just food. It is history, identity, and community made tangible.

That Christmas, my wife gave me a copy of Kitchen Confidential, Bourdain's 2000 memoir exposing the underbelly of New York's restaurant scene. Having never worked so much as a fast-food shift, I found myself immersed in a world both gritty and strangely beautiful.


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2026-02-28 10:28:32 | Comments | See topic Tommy Druen


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 2
Happy Birthday, Amanda Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Braeydon Foster (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carla Shelley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emily Hamlett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Halle Burton (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katelyn Cowan (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Russo (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lawrence Russo | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Phillip Garmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Regina George | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tim Sanders (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Trevor Speer (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler McGaha | (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.

Next KY Virtual Job Fair is March 18

From James Hensley
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs

The next Commonwealth of Kentucky Virtual Job Fair is scheduled for 9amCT to NoonCT on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. This event is completely free for both employers and job candidates/seekers, providing an excellent opportunity to connect and explore career opportunities.

Interested candidates and businesses can register with one of the links below: The first hour of the job fair is reserved for veterans and military families, and the remainder of the fair is open to all candidates.


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2026-02-28 10:06:34 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day


Pesticide Disposal Program for farmers on March 5

From Nick Roy
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources

The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service will host a free pesticide disposal event on March 5, offering farmers a safe and convenient way to discard unused or unwanted agricultural chemicals. The event will run from from 9amCT to 11amCT on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

The disposal program is designed to help local producers manage hazardous materials responsibly while reducing the environmental risks associated with improper chemical storage or dumping. More importantly, removing these unwanted pesticides from farmsteads prevent the possibility of accidental exposure to children, other family members, and workers.

Farmers are invited to bring a variety of accepted materials, including liquid or dry pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. These items will be handled and disposed of safely at no cost.

However, several materials will not be accepted, including paint or aerosol cans, fuels, solvents, fertilizer, and flammable materials. For more information, contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at (270) 384-2317.


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2026-02-28 09:36:55 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service



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


Looking for treasure at Green River Lake


2026-03-01 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Hailey Staten.
Bowman Staten, age 6, with his friendly companion "Charlene" were out checking the Green River Lake level on Saturday, February 28, 2026, and looking for "treasure" at the Mt. Carmel Boat Ramp.


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MCMS students win grant to improve dental health

Edmonton, KY - Two Metcalfe County Middle School students have been awarded $1,000 in grant funds to help improve dental health in our community. Lucy Blythe and Lilly Billingsley, 7th-grade students at Metcalfe County Middle School, earned second place in the Drs. Mody Make a Difference Service Learning Competition, which is offered through The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU.

Lucy and Lilly chose February to start their project as part of National Children's Dental Health Month. They hope to raise awareness of the importance of good oral hygiene by distributing dental care kits and inviting a dentist to speak to students during a special assembly in March.

"We are extremely proud of Lucy and Lilly for undertaking this leadership project for our Gifted and Talented program," Principal Jenny Stotts-Lundy said. "Proper dental health care can be a struggle for families who live in rural communities. This grant will ensure that every student at Metcalfe County Middle School has the supplies they need to develop and maintain good dental health habits."

Drs. Bharat and Bharati Mody established The Mody Endowed Fund in Service Learning at The Center for Gifted Studies to honor their lifelong dedication to community service and to inspire high-achieving students to give back. As award recipients, Lucy and Lilly will be required to provide a written report on the impact of their work and what they learned.


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2026-02-28 09:32:48 | Comments | See topic Education

Meatballs are beloved in every culture

Cooks around the world and throughout the ages searched for inspiration for dinner and few things have been more inspirational than the meatball.

The earliest documented evidence of meatball-like dishes dates to ancient times, indeed. In ancient Persia (modern-day Iran), mama cooked up spiced ground lamb with rice and other grains in little balls to create the kofta -- and it was an idea that spread around the world through trade and conquests. Rome and China have some of the earliest written recipes, but meatballs are now a feature of cuisine worldwide.

Following is a crockpot recipe based on popular versions from Allrecipes and Chef Savvy...


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2026-02-28 00:44:22 | Comments | See topic Food

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
Margarita Mondays!

Monday Special: Burrito Deluxe Two chicken & bean burritos topped with lettuce, tomato & sour cream. $8.99

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 March 2, 2026:
Breakfast: Breakfast tornado
Lunch: Chicken salad on sub or chicken filet on bun, french fries, sweet peas, dill pickle spear, jello cup, fresh fruit options

ACMS and ACHS menu for March 2, 2026:
Breakfast: Breakfast tornado
Lunch: Chicken filet on bun, french fries, sweet peas, dill pickle spear, jello 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 Monday, March 2, 2026:
Pork loin, mashed potatoes, peas, roll, margarine, milk, fruit



Basketball: Indians in 20th District Championship game

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Friday, the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team will face the Taylor County Cardinals (22-9) at Campbellsville High School with a 20th District Championship on the line.

This will be the fourth time the Indians have faced the Cardinals this season, and the fourth different court they have done so on. Adair County defeating Taylor County at home and at Marion County, before losing to them on the road. Adair County is also no stranger to facing Taylor County in the 20th District Final--the past three 20th District Championship games featured these two teams.

When you have already played a team three times in one season there is not much analysis left to be done. Both teams played relatively tight first round games with Taylor getting by Campbellsville 60-49, and Adair bagging a six-point win over Marion. The game tonight will be about who can come on to a neutral floor and execute the best. Adair County was able to do that against Taylor County on January 10 in Lebanon, and they have it in them to do so again.

The game gets underway at 6pmCT on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Paul Coop Gymnasium on the campus of Campbellsville High School, 230 West Main, Campbellsville, KY. Tickets are available at hometownticketing.com. Be there and be loud!


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2026-02-27 13:29:58 | Comments | See topic Sports

Columbia City Council to meet Mar 2

From Woody Sharpe, CMC
City Clerk/Treasurer

The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 5pmCT on Monday, March 2, 2026, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.

In addition to regular business, items on the agenda include the second reading of an ordinance affecting zoning at 601/603 Jamestown Street, first reading of an amendment to the ordinance governing Mayoral compensation, and the adoption of a "Statement of Goals and Objectives" for the Columbia Comprehensive Plan.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-02-27 13:23:07 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Cumberland Christian Hawks repeat as State Champs


2026-03-01 - Elizabethtown, KY - Photo courtesy Maggie Coleman.
Left to right: Ty Coleman, Coach Mark Coleman, and Gabe Coleman, at the KCSAA Division One Basketball State Championship in Elizabethtown. The Cumberland Christian Hawks, coached by Mark, took the State Championship for the second year in a row, and Gabe Coleman received the honors of tournament MVP, First Team All Stars for the East Region, and second team All-Conference.


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Mugisha Constance wins 2026 Edition of Lindsey Idol

By Duane Bonifer

Freshman Mugisha Constance won the 2026 "Lindsey Idol" by performing in front of three lively near-capacity audiences in Lindsey Wilson University's Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship.

She prepared for her big moment on the musical stage, however, by relying on the power from the solitude she found in the sanctuary of the university's John B. Begley Chapel.

Constance, a psychology and human services and counseling double major from Louisville, Kentucky, was voted the winner of the 22nd "Lindsey Idol" on Thursday, Feb. 26.

Freshman Lara Moraes Lima Dorea of Salvador, Brazil, placed second and senior Gage Carnes of Jamestown, Kentucky, finished third. The other two finalists in the contest sponsored by the Lindsey Wilson Student Government Association were freshman Kamilah Nana and senior Sabrina Ruiz, both of Louisville.


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2026-02-27 12:49:10 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Remembrances for March 2
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sue Buis McDonald, 69, Casey Co., KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Adalene Bolin, Jamestown, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Ann Furkin, Columbia, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Greer, Liberty, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarene Kelsay, 55, Adair Co., KY (1954-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Berniece Lawson Luttrell, Casey Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Bloyd, Green Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Lane Shirley, Taylor Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Les Richardson II, Taylor Co., KY (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Laverne Pierce Moore Moore, Green Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Burton, Russell Co., KY (1941 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Kay Chiles, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J.T. Shepherd, Russell Springs, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pearlie Mae McQueary, Russell County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Morris Truman Perkins, Green Co., KY native (1947 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Douglas Eugene Milburn, Fairdale, KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Evelyn Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James C. Ross, Taylor County, KY (1923 - 2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina B. Foley, 93, Russell County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clement Eugene Murphy, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary (Daniel) Johnson Casey Co., KY (1962-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ethelean Denson Keltner, 85 Coburg community, (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loraine Carmicle Cundiff Beal, 87, Casey Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Roy, 68, Dunnville, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Jo West McCubbins, Green County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Travis Paul Scott, Adair Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Connie Gayle Bland, Russell Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Lee VanArsdale, Adair Co., KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dolly Mae (Young) Garrett, Metcalfe Co., KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rollin Barnett, Jr., Green County, KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Ann Buckler, 74, Dunnville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Frances Tucker Curry, Green County, KY (1934-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Buford Burton, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Richard Whalen, 100, Columbia, KY (1924-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane P. Smith, 63, Jamestown, KY (1955-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Maxine Bolin, Russell Springs, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lennie Louise Bryant Corbin, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Milby, Green County, KY (1927-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ottis Hines, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Brown, 76, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Lee McDonald, Taylor County, KY (1974-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Riley Passmore, 73, Jamestown, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rita Phyllis Rattliff Paxton, 76, Summersville, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Butler, 96, Metcalfe/Cumberland Counties, KY (1923-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Twins Ethel Reece and Edith Richardson (1906) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Clayton, 89, Jamestown, KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 






























 
 
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