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Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips

Carbon monoxide is responsible for hundreds of preventable injuries and fatalities each year nationwide. Symptoms of exposure can include headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion and fainting. If you experience these symptoms, get to fresh air immediately. Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide can result in death.

Public Protection Cabinet officials encourage everyone to follow basic safety precautions year-round and to use the peak heating season as a reminder to check your fuel-burning systems:
  • Install carbon monoxide detectors on each level of a building and near sleeping areas.
  • Replace detector batteries twice a year; replace entire devices every 5-7 years.
  • Have HVAC systems, chimneys, and vents inspected annually by qualified technicians.
  • Never block ventilation openings or air returns.
  • Do not use ovens, stovetops or grills to heat indoor spaces.
  • Keep fuel-burning equipment (generators, space heaters) outdoors and at least 20 feet from buildings.
  • Know the symptoms of CO poisoning--headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizziness--and evacuate immediately if suspected.
For more information, carbon monoxide safety tips, or to report suspected carbon monoxide issues, visit the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction website at DHBC.ky.gov.

2026-01-22 21:26:57 | Comments | Printable version

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Found: Black Cat



2026-01-22 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Joyce Coomer.
Found in CertaCare back parking lot: One very sweet and healthy black cat. Evidently someone's pet housecat as it behaves nicely inside and wants a lot of petting. If anyone has lost this sweet little animal, I will return it to you. -Joyce M. Coomer, 270-250-4541.
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ACSO: Extra staff will be on call during winter weather

From Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

As the winter storm weather is approaching, I would encourage all citizens to follow the warnings of staying inside, if you can, and do not attempt to travel.

If you must travel, make sure you have plenty of fuel, and throw a blanket or two in your vehicle in case anything goes wrong. We will have extra staff on call, and will get to you as quickly as possible if the need arises. We will also try to get essential employees to work if they need our assistance.

Call the Adair County 911 non emergency number 270-384-6464 if the Adair County Sheriffs Office can assist you. Call 911 if you have an emergency. Remember to check on your neighbors and also your pets. Stay safe Adair County and God Bless You all.

2026-01-22 21:14:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

KYTC: Road safety and preparation tips

Kentucky drivers are valuable partners in ensuring highway safety, especially during severe weather events. KYTC encourages Kentuckians to monitor forecasts, avoid unnecessary travel when possible, pack an emergency car kit and, if you must travel during the storm, check your route before you go at GoKY.ky.gov. For your safety, make sure to take it slow and know what to do if power lines are down or signals aren't working.

Emergency Car Kit Suggested Items for Drivers
  • First aid kit
  • Extra coat, gloves, and blankets or sleeping bag
  • Non-perishable food and water
  • Baby formula, diapers, wipes
  • Flashlight with extra batteries
  • Portable phone chargers
  • Pet food, water, leash, bowl
  • Medications
  • Ice scraper and jumper cables
  • Shovel, and a bag of sand or litter
What To Do if Traffic Signals Are Not Working:
  • Flashing yellow, proceed with caution
  • Flashing red, treat as a stop sign
  • No signal lights, treat as a 4-way stop
What To Do When a Downed Power Line Is on the Roadway:
  • Never touch or drive over a fallen power line; report the issue to the power company.
  • If a power line has fallen on your vehicle, STAY INSIDE, do not exit, and call 911.
  • Assume all downed power lines are live and DO NOT attempt to move.
Visit snowky.ky.gov for snow and ice resources, like priority route maps, traffic cameras, tips and highway district updates.



2026-01-22 14:53:44 | Comments | Printable version

Commodities Distribution for Seniors on Jan 23

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, January 23, 2026, at the Adair County Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY.

2026-01-22 12:13:29 | Comments | Printable version

Goat coats and winter pet care

By Donna Rieder

In response to Pam Capozziello's question: I've raised goats for over 17 years, and although I know many people like to dress their pets up in little coats, I don't recommend doing so with livestock. While your average housedog might appreciate the added warmth for a quick trip outside to relieve themselves, it's because they live indoors and are more used to warmth than cold.

Livestock, and wild animals, are acclimated to living outdoors, and are designed to do so, even in extreme temperatures. Their fur is designed to trap body heat and has the ability to "puff up" in order to hold even more body heat when temperatures plummet. While some horse owners (myself included) may put waterproof blankets on their pastured horses, it's mostly because horses will stand outside the barn in the rain rather than go in and stay dry, so it helps protect them when the weather goes from wet to cold. NEVER put a blanket on a wet horse.

Goats (but not sheep) however, will avoid rain all any cost, and prefer to stay in the barn. No matter how cold it gets, putting a blanket on them will prevent their fur from being able to fluff up and trap heat, and will make them colder than if they didn't have a blanket on. You may see them shivering, yes, but that's nature's way of generating heat. The best way to help your goats get through the coldest weather, is to keep hay in front of them at all times, as digesting food also generates heat.

I also use and highly recommend the use of heated water buckets; it's important for feed conversion for the goats to drink enough water, and they tend to not want to drink enough water if it's cold. When it gets super-cold, I'll mix a cup or two of molasses with boiling water just to thin it out and pour that into the water bucket; molasses is full of nutrients and also gives the goats a little energy boast, and they drink it like Kool-aid!

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2026-01-22 12:11:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden

Basketball: Lady Indians defeat Lady Raiders 70-48

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Adair County Lady Indians defeated the Hart County Lady Raiders 70-48.

The Indians built a 12-point lead by halftime, and continued to pull away as the game went on. They were able to do so on the back of a crushing defense that forced Hart County into repeated turnovers which allowed Adair County to score quickly, and in large numbers. The Tribe put up 70 points for just the second time this season. They only broke 70 three times all of last season.

The Lady Indians were led in scoring by Reese Bardin with 18, followed by Ella Brown with 12, Kinzlee Akin with 11, and Ila Loy with 10. The team shot 44% from the floor, 18% from three point range, and 82% from the free throw line.

The Lady Indians have improved to 10-7 on the season. Next up they host the Campbellsville Lady Eagles (12-5) in a 20th District matchup on Friday. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30pmCT on January 23, 2026, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive , Columbia KY. Tickets are available at events.hometownticketing.com.

2026-01-22 12:06:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Columbian Theater update is focus of town meeting

A group of interested citizens met with Mayor Pam Hoots about continued improvements in downtown Columbia Tuesday evening. There is interest by many to see the Columbian Theatre restored and reopened.

Conversations are in the works to see about getting the theater back into the hands of the donor, Dr Ben Arnold, who donated it to the school system. Arnold said Superintendent Jason Faulkner has expressed his support for returning the theatre and is working on details with government attorneys to achieve this.

At the time of the donation, no one could foresee that a new, larger theater would be part of the new Adair County Middle School, scheduled to open soon.

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2026-01-22 11:02:05 | Comments | Printable version

Jeff Cook, 64, Cumberland County, KY

Jeffery Wayne "Jeff" Cook of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, having attained the age of 64 years, 5 months, and 27 days. He was born on Sunday, July 23, 1961, in Albany, Kentucky, the son of James & Christine (Brown) Cook.

He was of the Christian faith and a devoted member of Parrish Chapel Methodist Church. A local business owner of Regena's Rent-A-Car, he took pride in faithfully serving his community. He especially loved spending time with his family and was known for greeting everyone he met or served with a warm smile. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Edward Cook; mother-in-law, Johnie "Nana" Hickman; and beloved pet, Bailey.

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2026-01-22 09:15:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Questions for farmers with goats

Pam Capozziello writes:
I have a question for all farmers who have goats! We have older goats, 12 yr olds and their kids younger... some of these goats are having a hard time dealing with the cold and we put coats on them...still, the barn is horribly cold (we have metal with no insulation) and would like to know of some inexpensive ideas we cud use to help our goats with this upcoming frigid snow storm and following it all the frigid temps! Our farm animals are not used to all these frigid temperatures.

PS, where can I get some decent goat coats? No one seems to carry any and I end up buying ones made for horses and dogs! -Thanks, Pam
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2026-01-22 08:09:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Sick Day? Not for Collin Chandler, He Clocked In Against Texas

By Ryan Hoots
Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com

Lexington, KY - If you walked out of Rupp Arena tonight thinking Kentucky's big win over Texas was just a "team effort" and nobody stood out, you weren't paying attention.

Collin Chandler was the best player on the floor...and that's saying something because Denzel Aberdeen dropped 19 and Otega Oweh flirted with usual fireworks. But Chandler's impact was real, rugged, and exactly what this team needed.

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2026-01-22 08:05:25 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 22
Happy Birthday Phyllis McKinney Burris (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bryant Harrison Rogers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cozetta Thompson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Frankie Froedge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gracie Schorman (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Holly Roy (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jarrett D. Perkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Cook | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelly Shepard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mackenzie Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mindy Coffey (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patsy Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronnie Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Arnold Sproles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terra Huddleston (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vicki Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judith E. Antle, Adair Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky Lee (Maynard) Hamlett, Gradyville, KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Georgia D. Botner , Russell County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Preacher James Sullivan, 93, Russell Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James F. Graves, Taylor County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Rowe, Russell County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Ruth Williams, Cumberland Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith M. Wilson, 77, Metcalfe Co., KY (21 Jan 1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nora Porter Hammond, 63, Russell Co., KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue Barnett Miller, Taylor Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Heistand Fair, 62, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earl Eugene Clark, Green Co/Adair native, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Bernice Wilson, 74, Russell County, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve Ashbrook, 61, Nancy, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra Marie McFelea, Taylor Co., KY/Orange Co., IN native (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara (Burton) Pendleton, 77, Adair Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Justin Ray Atwood, Liberty, Casey Co., KY (1992-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mack E. Davis, Pulaski Co., KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Kay Stiles, 73, Taylor County, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annie Green Acree (1917-1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brandie Rae Lobb Caven, 28, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Leroy Joyce, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garnett Lee Franklin, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald M. (Jerry) Collings, Green County, KY (1934-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harry Lloyd (Buck) Confer, 81 Glasgow, KY (1934-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Dwight London (1960-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Allen Smith, 68, Russell County, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Dale Meadows, 62, Green County, KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Allen Curry, Sr., 82, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, L.C. Estes, Green Co., KY (1929-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Sue Whitlock Spell, Taylor County, KY (1948-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lula Mae Dooley, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Mitchell Flanagan, Russell County, KY (1922-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann (Patsy) White, 74, Adair Co., KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pete Ray Cook, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randell Wayne Mann, Russell Co., KY (1960-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tremaine J. McArthur, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026
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4:00pmCTACHS SBDM Council meeting | (ID:70198, Comment)
5:00pmCTFarmers Market on the Square organizational meeting | (ID:70106, Comment)
5:30pmCTLittle League Basketball:
  • 2-3 5:30pmCT Blue Tribe vs. Orange Tribe
  • 2-3 6:30pmCT Red Tribe vs. Black Tribe
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