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Letter: Gas Prices Ann Pearson writes: I have wondered the same thing; I buy gas in Edmonton for $2.39, while it's $2.69 in Columbia. It's always higher here than any adjoining county. It's been that way for years. Every time they build a new station we hear oh we'll have some competition now on gas but it's always the same, the new place just charges what everyone else does. I can't see a reason why Columbia/Adair is so high all the time.Comments re: Price of Gas Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-06 17:55:43 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Trinity Church Small Group Study starts Jan 7 From Phyllis Burris Trinity Church will be starting a study on the Book of Revelation for Beginners or for those who started into Revelation and got stuck. This will be a 6 week study, beginning January 7, 2026, at 6:30pmCT. In these days - it is important to know its messages. The class is open to anyone who would like to know about the end times - believer in Jesus or unbeliever - all are invited. Trinity Church is located at 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-06 17:53:14 | Comments | See topic Church News
Columbia to commemorate America's 250th Anniversary From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate 250 years of independence. As part of the nationwide celebration of America's past, present, and future, the City of Columbia, in conjunction with Mike Watson and the Adair County Genealogy Center, will present 12 unique historical stories about major events in our community's past, one for each month of the year. Mayor Hoots says, "We are excited to present stories of historical significance in our community." Be on the lookout for January's special story! We are also excitedly looking ahead to 2027, when we'll get to celebrate the City of Columbia's 225th Anniversary. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-06 15:54:41 | Comments | See topic Local Government
ACSO: Columbia man arrested for possession From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On Monday, January 5, 2026, Adair County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the Pellyton Community to a complaint of someone possibly being behind a residence in the woods. Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch and Deputy Josh Durbin were able to locate a Columbia man who was subsequently taken into custody for public intoxication and possession. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-06 15:46:25 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports Events scheduled for today, January 7, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Veteran and Military Family Conference at UL on Feb 4 From James Hensley Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs will be holding the Second Annual Veteran and Military Family Conference from 10amET to 4pmET on February 4, 2026, at the University of Louisville, in the Founders Union Building, Shelby Campus Conference Center, 450 N. Whittington Parkway, Louisville, KY. Check-in will begin at 9amET, with an hour dedicated to networking and coffee. The event will start promptly at 10amET. There will be three breakout sessions throughout the day focused on: health, finance and education. There is no charge to attend, and lunch is provided. Limited seating available. This event is being co-sponsored by the Team Kentucky Adult Education and Lifeline Homecare. To register click here: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/KDVA/VMFConference Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-06 15:41:59 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Fiscal Court Budget Committee to meet Jan 15 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Fiscal Court Budget Committee will meet at 8:30amCT on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-06 15:37:29 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Basketball: Little League play canceled on Thursday From Daniel Hedges Based on the feedback I got and many people wanting to go to watch the Boys Varsity Basketball Team in the Kentucky 2A Section 4 Semifinals, I am canceling Little League games on Thursday night, January 8, 2026. I will look at a makeup date later. As of right now we will pick up with the schedule as-is on Sunday, and go from there. So Sunday's games will be as follows:
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Basketball: Lady Indians at Glasgow preview By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Adair County Lady Indians return to the court as they face the Glasgow Lady Scotties (3-10) on the road. The Lady Indians come off a tense double OT win over Green County on Saturday, while Glasgow comes off a one-point loss on the road to Hart County. The leading scorers for Glasgow this season are junior Jakylie Green and eighth grader Reece England. The Lady Indians faced Glasgow almost exactly a year ago and won 65-60. They'll be hoping for a similar result tonight. If you can make the trip to Glasgow, come support your Lady Indians and Indians. Tip off is scheduled for 6pmCT at Glasgow High School, 1601 Columbia Ave., Glasgow, KY. Tickets are $7, and can be purchased at gofan.co. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-06 15:03:40 | Comments | See topic Sports
Letter: Price of Gas Bryan New writes: There was a time in my life where gas was between 25 and 35 cents a gallon. At that time it was called regular (leaded). During my college years Id get gas for 46 cents a gallon because I worked for Hurtz at the airport and filled up there. Everyone threw a fit when gas reached a dollar a gallon.Comments re: Price of Gas Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-06 14:55:23 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Easton Jessie on President's List at GWU Easton Greer Jessie of Columbia was named to the Gardner-Webb University President's List for the 2025 fall semester. Easton is a graduateo of Adair Copunty High School and a freshman at GWU majoring in Exercise Science. The President's List is composed of students enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours who have earned a 4.0 Gardner-Webb University semester grade point average. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-06 13:59:08 | Comments | See topic Education
Hadley Church welcomes the Spirituals The Spirituals will be singing Sunday morning Jan 11, 2026 at Hadley Community Church, 8269 Fairplay Road in Adair County, Ky. Worship starts at 10amCT. Come out and see us if you are in the area. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-06 13:00:48 | Comments | See topic Church News
Basketball: Indians win in Double OT By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer For the second time in three days, Adair County fans have gotten to experience a rare double overtime win. This time it featured the Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team, who pulled out an 83-80 win over Russell County on the road on Monday, January 5, 2026. This game was also the first round of the Kentucky 2A Championship 4th Sectional. With this win, the Tribe will face LaRue County on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Marion County High School, 735 E Main St, Lebanon, KY. In the Russell County game, the Indians struggled without star Tylin George and fell behind early 22-10 after the first quarter. They closed the gap to six at the half, 32-26. The Indians came back and took the lead in the third quarter, leading 48-46 by the end of the period. The game would be knotted up 58-all at the end of regulation, and was tied again after the end of the first overtime period. Ultimately, thanks to good ball control and free throw shooting, the Indians were able to prevail late in this one. Landon Blakey and Dawson Gilbert led the scoring for the team, both putting up well upwards of 25 points. The Indians will look to extend their winning streak as they head to Glasgow to face the Scotties tonight. Tip off is scheduled for 6pmCT on Tuesday, January 6, 2025 at Glasgow High School, 1601 Columbia Ave., Glasgow, KY. Tickets are $7, and can be purchased at gofan.co. See also: Basketball: Lady Indians win thriller in Green Co. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-06 10:34:43 | Comments | See topic Sports
Terry Knifley donates map carried in Desert Storm A meaningful piece of military history was shared with the Adair County Genealogical Society at the recent Show-and-Tell Social when local veteran Terry Knifley donated a map he carried during Operation Desert Storm. Knifley explained that he had recently come across the map unexpectedly while going through a gun case containing hunting equipment. "I wasn't going to bring anything," he said. "I was trying to get some of my hunting equipment out, and I came across this in the gun case. I thought I'd bring it to show y'all." "This is where we went to Desert Storm in '91," Knifley said. The map documents the areas where Knifley served during the 1991 Gulf War. He was a member of the 623rd Field Artillery Unit. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-06 00:20:05 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 7 Happy Anniversary, James E. and Patricia Bennett (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Cash | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clarence Steve Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Colby Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Collin Curry (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Parnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daniel Coenen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Felicia Morgan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeanette Franklin (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Feese. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kara Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Krishana Lynne Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melinda Beard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Parnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim L. Baker (1969) | (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.
Basketball: Lady Indians win thriller in Green Co. By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Saturday, January 3, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians defeated the Green County Dragons 64-61 on the road in double overtime. The game was a thriller. We were tied 16-16 by the end of the first quarter. The Lady Indians ripped off an 11-0 run to open the second quarter, and they lead by nine at the half. However, Green County fought back and cut the Adair County advantage to just three by the end of the third quarter. Regulation play ended with the game all tied at 48. The first overtime period led to another deadlock, this time 58-58. Tough defense in the final period put the Lady Indians over the top for a 64-61 win. Sophomore Reese Bardin lead the scoring with 17, followed by senior Kinzlee Akin with 14. Freshman Ella Brown lead the team off the backboard with eight rebounds and 8th grader Ila Loy pulled down seven. The team shot the ball 39% from the floor and 40% from three point range. They shot 60% from the free throw line. This win for Adair County snaps a streak of 15 straight wins for Green County over Adair County stretching all the way back to 2014. This was also the first recorded double overtime game for the program since 2019, when the team fell 41-40 to Cumberland County in double OT. The Lady Indians will look to carry the momentum from this win as they prepare for a road trip to take on the Glasgow Lady Scotties (3-9) at 6pmCT on Tuesday, January 8, 2025. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-05 21:20:38 | Comments | See topic Sports
CPD: Columbia woman arrested on DUI and drug charges From The Columbia Police Department A Columbia woman was arrested Sunday evening after police responded to a reckless driving complaint on the Cumberland Parkway. Columbia Police Department officers were dispatched at approximately 5:16pmCT on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in reference to a reported reckless driver. Upon investigation, the driver was taken into custody. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-05 21:15:30 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
UofL McConnell Scholars visit Columbia Three students from the University of Louisville's McConnell Center assembled at City Hall in Columbia on Monday, January 5, 2026. Columbia's own Trey Stephens was joined by Elizabethtown's Grant Avis and Louisville's Hannah Cease. This was the first visit to Columbia for Cease and Avis, who met with Mayor Pamela Hoots and Chief Evan Burton to learn more about the operation of local government and Columbia specifically. After meeting with local leaders they embarked on a tour of Columbia to learn more about the blossoming community and its history. The McConnell Center is a non-partisan educational institution that seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Core principles of the center are leadership, scholarship, and service. McConnell Scholars is a four year program at the University of Louisville, where students get enhanced academic experiences outside of the traditional classroom under the direction of Gary L. Gregg, PhD. Programming focuses on the foundations of leadership and political and social thought in America. General opportunities include participating in Socratic-style seminars with UofL faculty and nationally-recognized experts, authors, and leaders on a variety of topics related to American social and political thought. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-05 16:32:22 | Comments | See topic Education
Letter: Gas price Allyson writes: I get gas at Buc-ees - - last eeek at $2.19 a gallon. I refuse to buy it in this area and will even now pick up random convenience things there.On a road trip last week, we found Buc-ees to be the cheapest, and very most expensive, fuel we purchased. -Pen Comments re: Price of Gas Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-05 11:39:52 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback 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 Wednesday Special: Quesadilla Roja Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef with cheese, served with rice, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes. $8.50 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 530amCT 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. Adair County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for January 7, 2026: Adair Senior Citizens Center 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. 8amCT to 2pmCT Monday through Friday. Phone 270-380-1899. JoAnn Smith, Director. Menu for Wednesday, January 7, 2026:
CPD: December Activity Report From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor The Columbia Police Department has released their activity report for December 2025. Highlights from the past month include six criminal cases opened, 28 accidents investigated, and over 800 calls for service answered, and Officer Elliot Smith received the 2025 Governor's Impaired Driving Enforcement Award from the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety.
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Arts Council meeting location changed From Mike Watson and Joyce Coomer The Adair County Arts Council will meet at 5pmCT on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY (not at the Chamber building, as previously announced.) Everyone is invited to attend. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-05 10:58:59 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
Tommy Druen: Change is hard Previous Column: Collective gullibility By Tommy Druen A few years ago, I came across a historical photograph that caught my attention. It showed a massive traffic jam in Sweden in 1967. Traffic jams, of course, are nothing remarkable. We've all endured them--whether during rush hour in a city or stuck behind a slow-moving tractor on a one-lane country road. But this one was different. The photograph captured a moment of complete and utter chaos, with no obvious cause. Having read the caption of the photo, I knew the basic reason for the congestion, but I hadn't given it much thought until Dr. Patrick DeVane, my pastor, referenced it in a recent sermon. He told the story of September 3, 1967--the day Sweden experienced Hoegertrafikomlaeggningen, better known to us non-Swedish speakers as the day the country switched from driving on the left-hand side of the road to the right. This was not a decision the Swedes made lightly. The issue was hotly debated for eight years before a final determination was reached. The reason was that all their neighboring countries drove on the right and the vast majority of the vehicles owned by Swedes were designed to be driven on the right. The decision was made with the intent to reduce accidents. Even then though, the change was not immediate. The switch was scheduled to occur four years later, allowing ample time for a comprehensive public information campaign. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-04 22:43:31 | Comments | See topic Tommy Druen Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for January 7 In Memory Birthday, George William Beard, Adair Co., KY (1929-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steller Reliford, Adair County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Snow Hadley, 88, Adair Co., KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William J. (Bill) Wesley, Casey Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas White, 94, Taylor Co., KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maurice Atchley, 74, Russell Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Groce Riddle, 76, Summer Shade, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rondal Dale (Ronnie) Walker, 62, Glasgow, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Veston Stephens, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Trammell, 82, Waynesburg, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dellar (Loy) Cheatham, 93, Adair Co., KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy F. Hawkins, 59, Russell County, KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Conway Bledsoe, 83, Adair County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Tubb) Gaskins, 58, Russell County, KY (1960-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Shanklin, 84, Casey County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Cash, 72, Adair Co., KY native (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Shipp Druien, Taylor County, KY (1932 - 2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence (P.I.) Fair, Casey County, KY (1933-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coakley L. Matney, Campbellsville, KY (1923-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darien McKenzie, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Brown, Hustonville, KY (1922-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edmon Bryant (1856-1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elbert Stephens, 83, Russell County, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Carman McElroy, Casey Co., KY (1941-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason McClintock, 42, Knifley, KY (1980-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Elaine Lawson-Arnold, 59, Campbellsville, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry James Smith, 76, Greensburg, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Marie Grimsley, Russell Springs, KY (2011-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Lane Rood, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Allen) Sinclair, 62, Hodgenville, KY (1962-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shillard (Jack) Dunbar, 82, Nancy, KY (1931-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Lou Houk Armstrong, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tina Roberts, Adair County, KY (2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wynell M. Coomer, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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