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ACVFD raises $9,200 for Crusade for Children

According to Billy Hadley $9,200 was raised at the Adair County Fire Department chili supper and auction - all proceeds go to the 2026 Crusade for Children.

Approximately half of the candidates running for office spoke that night. Dennis Loy lead opening prayer and numbers were drawn for the order of the candidates who would speak.


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2026-02-11 10:58:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

State of the City address presented Tuesday



2026-02-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Mayor Pam Hoots proudly shared the state of Columbia, KY in her presentation to the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, presenting grants for many good things to come. Due to larger than usual attendance, the event was held at the Hodge Center on the campus of Lindsey Wilson University. Just under a hundred people were in the audience.

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Norma Jean Hatter, 93, Casey County, KY

Norma Jean Hatter, age 93, of, Liberty, KY, passed away on Monday February 9th, 2026, at her residence. She was born May 29th, 1932, in Willow Springs, KY, a daughter of the late Ambrose and Betty Blanche Wesley Clark.

Norma Jean was a former school cook, and lunchroom clerk for the Casey County School System, a homemaker and a member of the Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church.

Norma Jean was the widow of Cecil Hatter who passed away on April 6th, 2021.


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2026-02-11 10:54:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Red Cross Blood Drive on March 13

There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10amCT to 4pmCT on Friday, March 13, 2026, at at the Holloway Health & Wellness Center, 399 Williams St., Columbia, KY.

To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org. In March, successful blood donations will get free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes (one result per calendar year; do not fast before you donate).


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2026-02-11 10:20:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

LCDHD seeks nominations for Public Health Hero Award

From Jeff Neagle, PIO
Lake Cumberland District Health Department

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD) is now accepting nominations for the Dr. Hossein Fallahzadeh Public Health Hero Award, an annual honor recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving and protecting the health of communities across the Lake Cumberland District.

This prestigious award celebrates individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership and diligence in promoting public health, have made remarkable contributions to the support and advancement of public health programs, and whose work or actions have positively impacted the overall health of the community.

Nominees must live and/or work within the Lake Cumberland District. Anyone may submit a nomination, making this an opportunity for community members, colleagues, organizations, and residents to recognize a deserving public health champion.

Past recipients of the Dr. Hossein Fallahzadeh Public Health Hero Award include:
  • 2022: Dr. Hossein Fallahzadeh, long-time Somerset surgeon
  • 2023: Dr. Richard Miles, Russell County physician
  • 2024: Christy Stearns, M.S., Clinton County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent
  • 2025: Dr. Joseph Weigel, Pulaski County physician
Nominations are being accepted now through February 28, 2026. The award recipient will be announced during Public Health Week in April, highlighting the critical role public health professionals and advocates play in keeping communities healthy and safe.

Nominations may be made at www.lcdhd.org/public-health-hero-award.


2026-02-11 10:16:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

ACSO: Wanted subject apprehended

On February 7, 2026, at approximately 2:31pmCT, Adair County Sheriff's Office Deputies Derek Padgett, Joey Burress, and Emily Wall arrested a wanted subject for non-compliance with Sex Offender Registration, who has been evading arrest for approximately 3 years.

The suspect was apprehended in the Breeding Community of Adair County after Deputy Sheriff's suspected Burton to be in a residence on Flat Rock Road. Upon Deputies' arrival, the man jumped from a rear window of the residence and was apprehended outside.

"This arrest is a direct result of the relentless pursuit by our Deputies to locate suspects hiding in our community," said Sheriff Gary Roy.


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2026-02-11 10:05:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

KY General Fund and Road Fund receipts for January 2026

Frankfort, KY - State Budget Director John Hicks reported on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, that January's General Fund receipts totaled $1,358.5 million, a 3.7 percent decrease in collections compared to January 2025 totals. The official revenue forecast calls for General Fund revenues to decline by 1.3 percent in FY26. Based on year-to-date collections, revenues can fall 1.6 percent over the final five months of the fiscal year and meet the estimate.

Pertaining to January General Fund revenues, Hicks noted that "Total receipts in January were $52.4 million less than what was collected in 2025. A significant decline of $108.0 million in major business tax revenues was the primary reason. The prior year's January collections were inflated by approximately $92 million in nonrecurring business tax payments. Individual income tax collections declined by only 2.3 percent despite a 12.5 percent reduction in the tax rate from 4 percent to 3.5 percent that became effective January 1, 2026. Among the other major accounts, sales and use taxes were up 3.5 percent and property tax revenues rose 39.2 percent. The large swing in property taxes was due to a timing issue of the receipt of $29.1 million in the public service property tax in January instead of December."


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2026-02-11 09:55:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky

February is Lamb Month in Kentucky

Lexington, KY - Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) officials and members of Kentucky's sheep and lamb industry gathered on Tuesday, February 9, 2026, to celebrate February as Lamb Month in Kentucky. KDA Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Warren Beeler presented a signed proclamation at Sullivan University's Lexington campus while also presenting culinary students with the American Lamb Board CurricuLamb - educational materials about American lamb designed for chefs.

"Many Kentucky farmers chose to add sheep to diversify their livestock options," Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell said. "Packed with protein, lamb is a perfect lean meat. But sheep are also an excellent source of milk and fiber as well. Every day, but this month in particular, we salute the value sheep and lamb add to our farms."

About 5 million sheep are raised by roughly 80,000 farmers and ranchers across the United States. With more than 12 million acres of agriculture land in Kentucky, the Commonwealth is home to 74,000 head of sheep and lamb. Those 74,000 are spread over more than 2,774 sheep producers who are dedicated to producing high quality products for consumers.


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2026-02-11 09:52:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden

ACSO: Watch out for scam callers

From Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

An Adair County resident received a call from a man identifying himself as a Russell County deputy sheriff and gave a badge number. He was familiar with where she worked and lived. He went on to advise she had a failure to appear warrant. He began to try and obtain personal information from her, and she stated he was very professional and convincing that he was an officer. Russell County Sheriff's Office advised this is a scam.

As your Sheriff, I want residents to know that agencies in this area will not call you and tell you that you have a warrant of arrest and ask for personal information. So if you get this type of call do not give any personal information out and hang up immediately. Then report it to a law enforcement agency.

Thank you, Sheriff Gary Roy


2026-02-11 09:33:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Fiscal Court to meet Feb 12

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

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in special called session at 9amCT on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend.

In addition to regular business, the main agenda item is the appointment of a temporary Occupational Tax Director.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-02-11 09:31:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government


Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 11
Happy Anniversary, Johnny and Gina Harmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Annette Leake | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Arayah Jade Douglas (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brenda Mann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Cato | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kacie Pearl Karnes (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Norma Jean Hoskins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Prindle Hinton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Renae Fletcher Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Scotty Carter | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shelia Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Van Giles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zander and Zane Knight, twins (2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Doris Abrell, Adair Co. native (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Lee Pettit Bryant, Green Co., KY (1953-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph M. Williams, Sr., Adair Co., KY native (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wandis Lotter, Taylor Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emmanuel Corbin, Cumberland Co., KY native (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Andrew Harrington, Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Mark Jones, Casey Co., KY (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Dale McBeath, Russell Co., KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Thomas Puracchio, Taylor County (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leroy Harrison Kelly, Sulphur Well, KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lizzie Conner, Russell County, KY (1918-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anita Gupton Berry, 91, Taylor County (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald John Brouckaert, Columbia, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenny Carroll, 82, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kaylee Diane Luttrell, Adair County, KY, stillborn (11-11 Feb 2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Kenneth Lynn Milby, Green Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Walker Bryant, Sano Community of Adair Co., Ky (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sonia Jan Anderson, 80, Metcalfe Co., KY/Carter Co., TN native | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Castle Edward Wade, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Agnes Ellen Price, 91, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Graybeal Sprouse, 94, Taylor County, KY (1924-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifton "Whit" Vaughn. Adair County, KY (1927-2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifton "Whit" Vaughn (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Pegg, 84, Columbia, KY (1940-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Corbin | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth (Betty) Loveless, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elvia Jean Pyles Bogues, 84, Taylor County, KY (1934-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Goldie Underwood Brewer, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie D. Mann, 72, Jamestown, KY (1950-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Wesley Osborne, 79, Morehead, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John "Duck" Fudge (1915) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Justin Lee George, 34, Campbellsville, KY (1987-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loureda Roy, 80, Russell Co., KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lydia Vanoy Clark, 83, Casey County, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Steven Ray, 36, Greensburg, KY (1984-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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