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LWU Business seniors win National Marketing Competition

Project designed by Grace Adams, Allee Harris and Taylor Harvey used Barbie to help Lincoln Financial attract more clients from Gen Z and Millennial generations.

By Duane Bonifer

Three Lindsey Wilson University business administration seniors used one of the world's most recognizable popular culture icons to help them win a national marketing campaign for a major U.S. financial services company.

The trio of Grace Adams, Allee Harris and Taylor Harvey took first place in the Marketing Research Competition's undergraduate division. The Lindsey Wilson team finished first among 80 teams in the competition. A team from Providence College placed second, and a team from the University of Massachusetts Amherst finished third.

In addition to taking first place, the Lindsey Wilson team was also awarded a $2,000 prize.

After their proposal was selected as one of four finalists, the Lindsey Wilson team presented it via Zoom to a four-judge team on December 5, 2025. The four judges included the president of Marketing Research Competition and three members of the project's client, Lincoln Financial.


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2025-12-09 16:52:59 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Donnie's Drive In, ca 1957


2025-12-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo from the Adair Genealogy and History Center.
Donnie's Drive In opened in October 1957 at the corner of Highway 55 South and Tutt Street in Columbia, according to an ad in Adair County News. The site would later be the home of Jim Dandy, Harold's Steak House, and now Speedway.

The photo above is one of the featured photos in the 2025 Keepsake Calendar from the Adair County Genealogical Society, available for just $15 at the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center.


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City collecting supplies for GRAS, Sugarfoot Rescue

From Trey Stephens
City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor

The City of Columbia is happy to announce that we are once again collecting items that will be distributed to the Green River Animal Shelter and Sugarfoot Farm Animal Rescue. This has become an annual drive that the City does to support organizations in our community that take care of less fortunate pets.

We will be collecting slightly used blankets, new cleaning supplies, and dog and cat food. Please drop off donations in the collection bin at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, through next Thursday, December 18, 2025.


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2025-12-09 16:50:17 | Comments

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 43 F
Casey: 43 · Cumberland: 44 · Green: 44
Metcalfe: 42 · Russell: 43 · Taylor: 44
Updated at 11:30pm Tuesday, December 9, 2025
  High/Low: 46 F / 25 F
SLP: 1008.2
Wind: SSW at 4
Dewpoint: 30 F
Relative Humidity: 60.2%
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


(Ad) NCP launches $8,500 Health Transformation Scholarship

From North Century Pharmacy

Adair County-based pharmacist and owner of North Century Pharmacy, Easton Bryant, PharmD, has announced the launch of the RECLAIM90 Local Scholarship - a comprehensive, wellness and lifestyle transformation program - available to one local resident at no cost.

The scholarship winner will participate in the full, virtual RECLAIM90 program along with other participants from across the nation, which is an intensive 90-day health reset beginning January 2026. Because the recipient will be local, they will also participate in deep, in-person interactions. With a total retail value of $8,500, the scholarship includes:


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2025-12-09 16:48:41 | Comments | See topic Health Care


Friendship leads to podcast for LWU Business students

By Duane Bonifer

Two Lindsey Wilson University students have turned a friendship into a new podcast aimed at helping people "laugh, learn and grow together in faith."

Emerson McKinnis '28 of Auburn, Kentucky, and Summer Ray '27 of Stanford, Kentucky, have launched the podcast That's God. It's the first podcast the two business administration majors have hosted, and it's also the first student-produced podcast in the university's new podcast studio.

Located on the first floor of the J.L. Turner Leadership Center, the podcast studio was opened this fall by the LWU School of Business and Communication to give students another creative outlet for their work.

McKinnis and Ray came up with the idea for their podcast while having one of their numerous conversations about faith and life. Dean of the School of Business and Communication Benson Sexton '04 helped them turn their idea into a weekly production.


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2025-12-09 16:29:35 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Events scheduled for today, December 9, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTChamber Breakfast at TJ Health Columbia (ID:70021 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
7:50amCTACHS Senior Defenses of Learning: Capstone Presentations (ID:69876 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY
Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 (ID:69983 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
10:00amCTAdair Co. Retired Teacher Association meeting (ID:70006 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:15pmCTAdair Co. Hospital District meetings (click for agenda) (ID:70001 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:30pmCTLittle League Basketball: Blue Tribe vs. Black Tribe (ID:69780 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:00pmCTTuesday Rook Tournament at Happy Hours Acres Store (ID:69988 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:30pmCTLittle League Basketball: Red Tribe vs. Orange Tribe (ID:69781 | 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.

LWU Business seniors win National Marketing Competition


2025-12-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
The Lindsey Wilson University team of, from left, Taylor Harvey of Columbia, Allee Harris of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, and Grace Adams of Bethlehem, Kentucky, took first place in this fall's Marketing Research Competition's undergraduate division.

The three business administration seniors proposed using the doll Barbie to help Lincoln Financial attract more clients from the Gen Z and Millennial generations.


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Basketball: Indians face Marion Co. Friday

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Friday, December 5, 2025, the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team lost a heartbreaker on the road 60-57 at Campbellsville.

The Indians led nearly the entire game, and seemed in control almost the whole night. They led 17-13 at the end of the first quarter, 34-24 at half, and 53-41 at the end of the third. Unfortunately, they were outscored by the Eagles 19-4 in the final period. The shots stopped falling for some players, and continued not falling for other players. The Indians' leading scorer, Tylin George, fouled out late, which might have been the nail in the coffin for Adair County. This loss could haunt the Indians all season, putting them at an early disadvantage for 20th District supremacy.

The Indians will return to the court for yet another 20th District matchup in Lebanon. The boys face the Marion County Knights (1-1) on Friday, December 12, 2025, following the Lady Indians and Lady Knights, who are scheduled to tip off at 5:30pmCT at Marion County High School, 735 E Main St, Lebanon, KY. One ticket gets access to both games, and tickets can be purchased online at eventlink.com.


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2025-12-09 15:32:08 | Comments | See topic Sports

Important upcoming dates for Kentucky voters and candidates

From Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, is the last day to change your political party affiliation and be eligible to vote in that political party's 2026 primary election. (KRS 116.055). Changes must be made online by 11:59pmET, or in the Adair County Clerk's Office before 4pmCT.

Friday, January 9, 2026, is the candidate filing deadline for candidates who must run in the 2026 Kentucky primary to file a statement of candidacy form/nomination papers.

Monday, April 20, 2026, is the last day to register to vote in the 2026 primary election. Registration must be made online by 11:59pmET, or in the Adair County Clerk's Office before 4pmCT.

Online registration and updates can be made at any time at Govote.ky.gov, or in person during normal business hours at the Adair County Clerk's Office, 424 Public Square, Ste3, Columbia, KY. For more information, call the Clerk's Office at 270-384-2801.

The Kentucky Primary Election will be held on May 19, 2026.


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2025-12-09 15:17:47 | Comments | See topic Politics

Basketball: Lady Indians head to Fort Knox

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Friday, December 5, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians fell 61-47 to the Campbellsville Lady Eagles. The Lady Indians will look to improve their shooting and get one in the win column as they travel to play Fort Knox at 6:30pmCT on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in the main gym at Fort Knox High School, 266 Maine Street, Fort Knox, KY. Tickets are $7 cash only at the door.

Campbellsville went ahead early in Friday's game, leading 15-11 at the end of the first quarter before the Lady Indians snatched the lead going into halftime 26-24. Unfortunately, the Lady Indians couldn't seem to buy a bucket in the third quarter, and were outscored 17-6 in that period. The Lady Indians battled throughout the fourth, but the gap was too wide to overcome. The team shot 33% from the floor and just 7% from three point range.

The leading scorer against Campbellsville was senior Kinzlee Akin, with 17, followed by sophomore Reese Bardin with 10. Akin and Bardin were the only players for Adair County to score in double figures.

Freshman Ella Brown led the team in rebounding, with seven, followed by Bardin with six, and Akin with five.


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2025-12-09 09:11:31 | Comments | See topic Sports

Friendship leads to podcast for LWU Business students


2025-12-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University business administration majors Summer Ray '27 of Stanford, Kentucky, left, and Emerson McKinnis '28 of Auburn, Kentucky, have launched the podcast "That's God," which they produce in the university's podcast studio in the J.L. Turner Leadership Center.


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E-Club aims to unlock entrepreneurial spirit at LWU

By Duane Bonifer

A group of Lindsey Wilson University students hopes to be part of a campus movement that will encourage more young people to become entrepreneurs.

That's one reason why they started the E-Club, which held its first meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the university's Thomas D. Clark Reading Room. With support from Awesome Inc. -- a Lexington, Kentucky-based firm that works with and coaches entrepreneurs -- the LWU E-Club wants to help lower the age of the average entrepreneur.

The average age of a person who starts a business is in their early 40s, and the officers of the LWU E-Club would like to instead see more members of Gen Z -- those born between 1997-2012 -- become entrepreneurs.

"I think anyone that has an entrepreneurial mind always has ideas circulating, and we want to help them see if it's a realistic opportunity," said Taylor Harvey of Columbia, who will graduate from LWU this December with a double major in business administration and Chrisitan ministries and is E-Club president.


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2025-12-09 08:50:07 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Old Concord Food Pantry distribution on Dec 13

From Phyllis Burris

Old Concord Community Church will distribute food from 9amCT to 11amCT (or until all food has been disbursed) on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Distribution will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, and recipients must be present to do their own pick up. Old Concord Community Church is located at 5996 Fairplay Road (Hwy 704), Columbia, KY.


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2025-12-09 08:44:38 | Comments | See topic Church News

JOY Ministries has kids that need Christmas

JOY Ministries currently has kids that still need adopting for Christmas. Anyone who is interested in helping may call 270-380-1808.

JOY Ministries Crisis Resource Center is located at 400 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY., Mail to P.O. Box 114, Columbia, KY 42728. Phone 270-634-4612.


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2025-12-09 00:49:23 | Comments

Area Chambers of Commerce support Pre-K for All

From Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - On December 4, 2025, 43 local Kentucky chambers of commerce endorsed Gov. Andy Beshear's Pre-K for All initiative, urging the Kentucky General Assembly to make expanding access to pre-K for all 4-year-olds a top priority in the 2026-2027 Budget Session.

"Business leaders across our state know that Pre-K for All is good for business because it will boost our workforce by 70,000 and help more parents return to work," said Gov. Beshear. "Pre-K for All isn't political - it's simply the right thing to do for Kentucky's kids, our families, our economy and our future. Let's do the right thing and invest in our kids and our future now through Pre-K for All."

The endorsement was made through a letter signed by 44 local and regional chambers of commerce and their presidents including Bowling Green and Louisville, as well as the Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce, the Liberty-Casey County Chamber of Commerce, and the Russell County Chamber of Commerce.


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2025-12-08 18:09:00 | Comments | See topic Politics

Adair County High School Marching Band


2025-12-08 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Two bands participated in the Christmas in Columbia parade Saturday - the ACHS Marching Band, pictured here, and the Lindsey Wilson University Band.


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Mark Archey: EK Railroad Presentation

Mark Archey, an Adair County resident who purchased the Shepherd Grade Center, moved here with his wife Stephanie some years ago. He is a member of the Adair County Genealogy Society, and shared a story from his research at last Monday's meeting.

Mark told the group at the December meeting, "I'm not from here. I'm from off. So I'll tell you about off a little bit. I grew up in northeastern Kentucky in Greenup County. And among my ancestors are Pattons. So I'm very happy to meet Mr. [Paul] Patton tonight. I'm sure we'll find a common connection.

"So what I'm talking about has nothing to do with genealogy directly, and nothing to do with Adair County. But why would it be of interest? Because in doing genealogy research for my ancestors, I'm at the point where I've got to figure out why did these people come to Greenup County? Because the paper trails run out otherwise. And what brought them all in is Greenup County is like the heart of the Hanging Rock Iron District of northeastern Kentucky. On both sides of the Ohio River, there were 30 or more iron furnaces that were running there typically.


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2025-12-08 17:57:47 | Comments

Letter: Birds of Kentucky

Roldcat writes:
Your shot of the eagle in flight is first class. Awesome photo.
Thanks very much for the kind words -- I got very lucky when he left a high perch and flew right in my direction! -Pen

Comments re: Birds of Kentucky: Bald Eagle


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2025-12-08 17:38:35 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 9
Happy Birthday, Audreanna Alley (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daylon Joseph "D.J." Richards (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Debbie Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Devan Lynn Burton (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ella Denise Robertson (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Grant Robertson (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Josh Withers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kaitlyn Akin (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathy Rogers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marteneque Bailey (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Phillip Akin (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rachael Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rachel Burris (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Reed Thornton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandy Greer Pyles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tonya Maynard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Trish Hadley Zatkoff | (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.

Chamber Breakfast at TJ Health Columbia on Tuesday

From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce

The annual Adair County Chamber Breakfast will be held from 7amCT to 9amCT on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at T.J. Health Columbia, 901 Wellness Way, Columbia, KY. The breakfast menu will include breakfast bombs (sausage, egg and cheese baked inside a biscuit), gravy, hash brown casserole, fresh fruit, mini muffins, coffee, oj, and water.

Attendees are asked to help spread holiday cheer by bringing donations of new toys for Operation Christmas Spirit.


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2025-12-08 17:32:34 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce

Christmas events at Bloomington Chapel Church on Dec 14

From Shirley Moss

The live Nativity scene at Bloomington Chapel Church will be presented from 5:15pmCT to 5:45pmCT on Sunday, December 14, 2025, followed by Christmas Plays beginning at 6pmCT:
  • The Childrens class will present the play "Tooo-oo-oo Busy"
  • The Adult class will present the play "Bloomington's Ole Homeplace"
  • The Teen class will present the play "The Living Nativity"
Bloomington Chapel is located at 55 Bloomington Chapel Rd., Columbia, KY. Bro. Ralph invites everyone to join us.

Updating: Bloomington Chapel Christmas Play is Dec 14


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2025-12-08 17:25:53 | Comments | See topic Christmas

Visiting Santa Clause at Trabue Russell House


2025-12-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mayor Pam Hoots.
Miss Vicky Pike was among the visitors sharing wishes with Santa Clause at the Trabue Russell House during Christmas in Columbia celebrations.


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Lindsey Wilson University to hold record winter commencement

A total of 974 degrees will be conferred at Lindsey Wilson's first commencement ceremony as a university.

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University will hold its 122nd commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY.

It will be Lindsey Wilson's first commencement ceremony since the school became Lindsey Wilson University on July 1, 2025, and it will also be the largest graduating class in the school's 122-year history.

A total of 974 degrees will be conferred on December 13, including 121 undergraduate degrees, 851 graduate degrees and two doctorates.

To accommodate the large crowd, the university will hold two ceremonies.


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2025-12-08 11:59:39 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

OCC 2025: Volunteers helping out in Atlanta

From Mark Fudge

A group of volunteers from Adair County recently traveled to the Samaritans purse Operation Christmas Child processing center in Atlanta, GA. The group has been busy this week processing OCC shoebox gifts. These boxes will be traveling to other countries to bless children over the world over the next few weeks. The group is made up primarily of individuals from the Columbia Baptist Church, but also has volunteers from other churches in the area as well.

The Atlanta processing center has already processed more than 1 million shoebox gifts, and hopes to reach 2 million shoeboxes by the end of next week. Nationwide at the eight processing centers across the United States Samaritans Purse hopes to process over 12 million shoebox gifts over the next few days.

An amazing statistic about the shoebox gifts in 2024 is that 27% of the recipients of shoebox gifts led to the gift of salvation for the children receiving their boxes. Not only do the children receive the wonderful gifts in each shoebox, but they also receive gospel materials written in their own language, which consist of a 12 week study of the gospel.

Columbia Baptist Church has had a group travel to the Atlanta processing center almost every year since 2016.


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2025-12-08 11:39:18 | Comments

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


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.

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 December 9, 2025:
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 December 9, 2025:
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, December 9, 2025:
Chili with beans, baked potato, crackers, sour cream, margarine, tangerine, milk



Concert by Adair Schools Choirs Thursday at 6

From Keri Willis, NBCT, Adair County High School

The Adair County Schools Choirs will be performing a Christmas concert this Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6pmCT at the Columbia United Methodist Church.

The event is free; however, guests are encouraged to make a donation of canned food to assist families in Adair County. Light refreshments will be provided by Title I.


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2025-12-08 10:20:53 | Comments | See topic Education

LWU spotlights undergrad work in Academic Celebration Week

By Duane Bonifer

The final week of classes of the 2025 fall semester at Lindsey Wilson University was a time to celebrate student research, artistic achievements and academic accomplishments.

Undergraduate students presented research projects from the disciplines of art, biology, chemistry, education and nursing, and the university's performing arts groups entertained the Columbia-Adair County community with a pair of Christmas productions as part of Academic Celebration Week, held December 1-7, 2025. Lindsey Wilson's 2025 winter commencement will be held at 10amCT and at 2pmCT on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Throughout Academic Celebration Week, students presented their research all over campus, the Department of Theatre presented A Holiday Cabaret, and the Lindsey Wilson Band performed at a pair of community events.


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2025-12-08 08:55:37 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Ready to join the Christmas in Columbia parade


2025-12-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Scout Troop 1214 is pictured getting lined up in the Nazarene Church parking lot in preparation to join in the parade lineup Saturday.


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Apply now for 2026 Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers

The Center for Rural Development is accepting applications for the 2026 Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers summer youth leadership programs. Applications for both Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers must be submitted online by January 31, 2026, at www.centeryouthprograms.com.

Rogers Scholars (current 10th graders) provides valuable leadership skills and exclusive college scholarship opportunities for high school students to seize their potential as the region's next generation of leaders. Scholars spend one week on the campus of Lindsey Wilson University or Morehead State University.

Rogers Explorers (current 8th graders) focuses on leadership development, technology, teamwork, and career pathway exploration in STEM and other fields. Explorers spend three days and two nights on one of the following college campuses: Lindsey Wilson University, University of the Cumberlands, Eastern Kentucky University, Union Commonwealth University, University of Pikeville, or Morehead State University.

Eligible students must live within The Center's 45-county primary service area, which includes Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell, and Taylor Counties.

For more information, contact Amber Decker or Amy Ellis at 606-677-6000 or email youth@centertech.com.


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2025-12-07 21:25:27 | Comments | See topic Education


Remembrances for December 9
In Memory Birthday, Ivalee Short Hurt, Celina, TN (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daisy ''Red'' Burris (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Miss Shirlee Ann Lemons Green Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eleanor F. Firkin, Adair Co., KY, native (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Hovious White, Casey Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn Wayne Murphy, Casey Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Ann Rather, Lampasas, TX and Taylor Co., KY (1946-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Calvin Lewis Curry, Green Co., KY (1975) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Mae Holt, Adair County, KY (1918-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clora England Campbell, Taylor County, KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard (Jeff) Denton, 72, Adair Co., KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennis William Milby, 71, Green Co., KY 1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Russell Shaw, 77, Burkesville, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Trenton Andrew, 20, Adair County, KY (1993-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alfred B. Corbin, Jr., 84, Adair County, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tonya Sue Lewis, 41, Park City, KY (d. 28 Mar 2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ottis Lee Sandusky, 78, Casey Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Joe Parnell, 66, Adair Co., KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clora J. Elmore, 80, Russell Co., KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Wethington, 68, Casey County, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Wayne Adams, Burkesville, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Fred (J.R.) Simpson, Jr., 72, Taylor Co., KY/Adair native (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Mardis Bohanon, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aaron Wayne Milby, Green County, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby L. Bolin, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jamison O. Burns, 22, Burkesville, KY (2002-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Bernell Wethington Atwood, 81, Casey County, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kennedy Faith Rayburn, 2, Campbellsville, KY (2020-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillie Duvall, 93, Columbia, KY (1929-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marvin A. Hale, 75, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Irene Groce, 91, Columbia, KY (1933-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph (Cooney) Shearer, 88, Columbia, KY (1936-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 































 
 
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