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J.O.Y. Ministries Annual Campaign Underway! Donate today at Joy-ministries.org From Hannah Peck The J.O.Y. Ministries Annual Christmas Campaign will be held throughout the month of December. This year's J.O.Y. Campaign needs to raise $65,000. J.O.Y. works diligently to serve those in the Columbia community who are impacted by poverty, single parenthood, homelessness and addiction. All monies raised during this campaign directly support this ministry! J.O.Y. has conducted their need-meeting ministry for over 10 years and each year they have been able to extend their reach. J.O.Y. continues the operation of the Crisis Resource Center which acts as an easily-accessible location for clothing and food provisions, utility/rent assistance, references to community resources and access to shelter for those in need. Additionally, J.O.Y. operates Callys House and Ruths Place.These units serve as emergency transitional housing for men, women and children facing homelessness. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-04 14:57:02 | Comments
Homemakers enjoy making holiday wreaths From Shannon Steveson Adair County Homemakers have been busy making holiday wreaths today, Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Adair Co. Extension Office. Volunteers Sharon Harris and Betty Knifley have helped homemakers create their own holiday wreaths with live greenery and decorations. Click headline for photos. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-04 14:43:56 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/Adair Utilities District December 4, 2025 As of 12:38 pm on December 4, 2025 the boil water advisory for consumers on Cedar Grove Road and all side roads-Roy Garrison Road, Brockman Keltner Road, Dwight Meyer Road, and Dick Grant Road has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-04 14:25:53 | Comments
Jane Montgomery Casey: From Columbia to Irish Grove, IL John Stuekerjuergen, a historian originally from West Point, Iowa, shared this series with Columbia Magazine at the suggestion of the late, great Phil Hanna. The recent announcement of the Phil Hanna Cultural Affairs Series at Lindsey Wilson seemed to make it a good week to publish Phil's last recommendation to CM. Part 3 (Final in a Series): How Did This Great Grandmother of Mark Twain Reach West Point, Iowa? By John Stuekerjuergen Circa 1830, Jane Montgomery Casey and at least two of her adult children moved from Columbia, Kentucky (population 423) to Irish Grove, Illinois. That was 25 miles north of Springfield. The Caseys were accompanied by a large group of relatives (Stotts, Creels, Pattersons, Walkers, Taylors, Paxtons, etc.). This extended family had been firmly entrenched in Kentucky, achieving success and respect as pioneers. The decision to move must have been difficult. A local Kentucky historian speculates that it may have reflected the family's growing distaste for slavery. It is also possible the family wanted to conquer a new frontier. Although Illinois had been a state since 1818, much of its western portion was sparsely populated. Settlers had to stake out their land claims and build their own homes. By this time, Jane was almost 70 years old, and had to rely on her family for shelter, clothing, and food. As was the case in Kentucky, Jane embraced her religion and her church more closely as she aged. She became one of the original 20 members of the North Sangamon Presbyterian Church in 1832. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-04 10:22:04 | Comments Events scheduled for today, December 5, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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13 LWU students inducted into Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society By Duane Bonifer The academic accomplishments of 13 Lindsey Wilson University students in the discipline of communication were celebrated Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the university's chapter of Lambda Pi Eta. The following 13 students were inducted into the LWU Xi Psi chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association's official honor society at four-year colleges and universities:
"It is such an interesting field because we are intertwined with everything," said Wright, who is a part-time instructor in LWU's communication program. Wright, who was inducted into Lambda Pi Eta when she was a Lindsey Wilson undergraduate, also told the students that communication can reveal a great deal about a person. "It is essentially who we are, not only psychologically, but sociologically as well," she said. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-04 10:13:11 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 
Dec 11 is National Wreaths Across America Day From James Hensley Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) is hosting a wreath laying ceremony on December 11, 2025, at the Kentucky Statehouse, Old Capital Building, 300 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY. There will be a wreath laid for each branch of service and POW/MIA. Governor Beshear will be the keynote speaker. The event will start at 10amET and run until approximately 11amET. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-04 10:07:22 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Carol Perkins receives 2025 Coleman Award From Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Chamber President Daniel Bragg had the honor of introducing Mr. Herb Sparks, local attorney and historian, as the Presenter for The Jim C. Coleman award. The recipient was honored at the Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Christmas Banquet on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Old School Gym in Edmonton, KY. Herb Sparks had no problem sharing stories and introducing this year's recipient. He told the crowd he could talk for hours but decided to pare down his speech a bit as he announced Mrs. Carol Perkins as the 2025 Coleman recipient. Surprise and maybe shock was on the beautiful face of the stunned educator, author, radio personality, wife, mother, and friend. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-04 09:46:51 | Comments
Homeplace needs YOUR Help Homeplace urgently needs more financial support from individuals and businesses. You can help ensure Homeplace remains a vital space in our community for the generations to come by becoming a member today. From Lyn Stanton, Program Director Homeplace on Green River Dear Friends, Homeplace on Green River is many things to many people. For some who still remember, it's the old Hall Family Farm; for others, it's a place to come take fall family photos. Others may know us just for our Spring Plow Day and Fall Heritage Festivals. Still others know us from our kids' programs like Camp ROAM or school field trips. And for dozens of couples, it's the place where they said "I do" to the love of their lives and where their family's story began. Many folks know of Homeplace, but most don't know how Homeplace came to be, or how we are managed. When the last family to own this land decided the time had come to sell, they believed it was important for all 227 acres to be preserved and protected. They wanted to be certain that this fertile land, which has nourished countless bodies with its harvest for decades, and the buildings and barns that have stood for generations, would not be turned into a housing development or industrial park. So, through the efforts of a visionary group of volunteers who formed the first Board of Directors, aided by the Nature Conservancy and the Kentucky State Senate, Homeplace on Green River was reborn in 2001. Now a nonprofit organization here to serve our community, we are charged with the awesome task of caring for this beautiful land. Of keeping a historic home built in 1802, a gorgeous hay barn built in the 1860s, an iconic tobacco barn from the 1940s, and other structures from falling victim to the ravages of entropy and time. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-04 09:41:09 | Comments | See topic Homeplace on Green River 
Lindsey Wilson community celebrates Christmas season By Duane Bonifer The Christmas season unofficially opened at Lindsey Wilson University on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as one event celebrated the meaning of the season while another prepared to serve the community a big helping of holiday cheer. At the final weekly chapel service of the 2025 fall semester, held Wednesday morning in the John B. Begley Chapel, Lindsey Wilson Chaplain the Rev. Tyler Brumfield led the community in "Scriptures & Songs of Christmas." In addition Brumfield's thoughtful and uplifting homily about the Christmas season, the service included scripture readings by LWU students, as well as performances of seasonal and sacred pieces by the Lindsey Wilson Handbell Choir, under the direction of musical professor Gerald Chafin, and the Lindsey Wilson Singers, under the direction of music professor and Director of Choral Activities Jennifer Bersaglia. Then on Wednesday evening, the cast of Holiday Cabaret held its final rehearsal before preparing to stage three public productions: 7pmCT Thursday, December 4, and Friday, December 5, 2025, and 2pmCT on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Admission to the 70-minute review of Christmas music by the LWU Department of Theatre is a canned food item. The show features performances by LWU students, LWU employees and area residents. It is directed by graduate assistant Kassidy Phelps '24, who also appears in several musical numbers. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-04 09:28:29 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
His Heart Quartet at Egypt on Dec 7 His Heart Quartet will present a Gospel Concert of Christmas Music at Egypt Christian Church at 10amCT on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Everyone is invited to attend and be blessed by this special worship experience. Egypt Christian Church is located at 4867 Knifley Road, Highway 551, in Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-04 09:24:49 | Comments | See topic Church News
Boil Water Advisory lifted on Hovious Ridge From Columbia/Adair Utilities District December 3, 2025 As of 3:07pmCT on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the Boil Water Advisory for customers on Hovious Ridge and all side roads has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-03 17:46:30 | Comments
Basketball: Adair Co defeats Cumberland Co 71-66 By Trey Stephens On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team defeated the Cumberland County Panthers 71-66 to improve to 2-0 on the season. Both teams relied heavily on starters. The Tribe saw only seven players enter the stat book, while Cumberland County saw just six. Matthew MeJean led the team in rebounding, with seven, followed by Shehan with five and George with four. The Indians were out-rebounded 28 to 24, but were able to keep Cumberland County from shooting the ball as well as Adair County did, holding the Panthers to 46% from the floor and 35% from three point range. The Indians made 54% of their shots from the floor and 42% from three point range, lead for the second time in a row by Tylin George, who put up an impressive 33 points, followed by John Shehan with 20. Those two were the only Indians to score in double figures. Rebounding could become a concern for the Indians as we move deeper into the season. This marks back to back games where the Indians have had to overcome a rebounding deficit. However, the team should benefit from greater size once Blakey and Gilbert return. The Tribe will be back on the court this Friday, December 5, 2025, as they make their first roadtrip of the season to take on the Campbellsville Eagles (0-1). That game will follow the battle between the Lady Indians and Lady Eagles, which has a scheduled tip of 5:30pmCT/6:30pmET. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-03 14:59:58 | Comments | See topic Sports
Pickett's Chapel Christmas play is Dec 7 From Ann Smith Pickett's Chapel will be having their Christmas play, "Operation: Whispering Pines", at 6pmCT on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Everyone is invited to attend. Pickett's Chapel is located at 3047 Portland Road, in the Portland/Milltown Community of Adair County. For more information, please call 270-634-1354 or 270-634-1167. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-03 13:36:44 | Comments | See topic Christmas Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 5 Happy Anniversary, Ed and Brenda Harvey, (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jessica and Matthew Coffey (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Michael and Betsy Morgan. (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrew VanArsdale (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Dwayne Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Diane Benninngfield | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Glen Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joy Lynn Grider Carpenter | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kellie Herron | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Lawhorn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Barbee Espinosa | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Business Anniversary, Betty Ollestad's OK Country Cooking (1988) | (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.
Two LWU Business Teams Place in National Competition By Duane Bonifer A pair of Lindsey Wilson University business student groups stood out in a recent national competition. The two groups placed second and third, respectively, in a business project sponsored by CapSource's Live Case Competition. The two three-student teams were among 42 student teams who presented their ideas via Zoom to Tallo, an online career discovery platform, to redesign the company's user experience for students from ages 13-18. Students were charged with helping Tallo's user experience and designing a prototype for a new experience. A trio of seniors -- Abby Girdler of Somerset, Kentucky, Taylor Harvey of Columbia and Lucas Pooler of Columbia -- finished second. Placing third was the team of Akram Nejjar '27 of Rabat, Morocco, William Rowe '28 of Columbia and Adriano Uriz '27 of Barcelona, Spain. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-03 12:16:09 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
2026 Historic Pictures Calendar from Genealogical Society From Mike Watson The Adair County Genealogical Society is offering its 2026 Historic Pictures Calendar. Primarily showcasing general and country stores around the county, it also includes images featuring other notable locations, such as the Circle R and some local post offices. The calendar is available for $15 at the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center, and calendars can also be mailed, for an additional postage fee of $5, which closely matches the actual shipping cost. The Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center is located at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. For more information, email adairgenealogy@gmail.com or call 270.380.1024. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-03 10:09:26 | Comments
Updated agendas for Dec 9 Hospital District meetings Some changes to the agenda for the December 9 special called meeting of the Hospital District Board were necessitated by legal advice, according to Chairman Neal Gold. The main agenda item for the first meeting will be to "Approve of termination of all Adair County Hospital District taxes for the tax year 2026 and beyond." A second special called meeting on the same evening is necessary to make the minutes of the first meeting official. Both meetings will be held at 5:15pmCT on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in the Adair County Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting agendas: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-03 10:03:11 | Comments | See topic Local Government
CPD Activity Report for November 2025 From Mayor Hoots The Columbia Police Department presented their monthly report for November, 2025, at the December meeting of the Columbia City Council. They made 641 calls for service during the month and 74 citations were issued. Twenty-seven accidents were investigated, and four criminal cases were opened. Nathan Ginn was hired during the month as a police officer, and he completed two hours of the Department of Criminal Justice Training (mandatory online). Sergeant Trevor Foster took K9 Cally to Lindsey Wilson University to demonstrate obedience/substance detection. The Columbia Police Department started their annual Operation Christmas Spirit for assistance with the community during the holiday season. The Columbia Police Department was awarded a Kentucky League of Cities Liability Grant, and have been awarded a United States Department of Justice (DOJ) COPS Grant. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-03 09:54:03 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Betty's Country Cooking MENU 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY - Phone 270-384-5664. Bettys is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5:30amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking. On the hot bar today, Friday, December 5, 2025: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Friday Special: Enchiladas Verdes, $8.50 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 December 5, 2025: 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 Friday, December 5, 2025:
Green County Homemakers quilt show Friday By Carolyn Scott Green County Homemakers will be hosting a quilt show on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 2 until 4pmCT in the Greensburg Presbyterian Church located on the square in Greensburg. This will be held in conjunction with the Arts Council "Christmas On The Square". For more information you can call Green County Extension Office 270 932-5311 or Carolyn Scott, 270 932-0234. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-12-03 09:52:45 | Comments
Columbia City Council December meeting report By Mayor Pam Hoots The Columbia City Council met in their regular monthly meeting on Monday evening, December 1, 2025. The Council approved the minutes of last month's meeting. The Council went into executive session per KRS 61.810 (1) (g). Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-03 09:34:49 | Comments | See topic Local Government
CPD: Michigan woman arrested on Fugitive Warrant From the Columbia Police Department On December 1, 2025, at approximately 9:25pmCT, the Columbia Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious person at a local gas station. Officers arrived and located the individual on the property. The subject had an outstanding warrant, and was additionally charged with public intoxication and possession, and taken into custody following the investigation. Officer Dustin Bunch and Officer Nathan Ginn were the arresting officers. Sergeant Jay Wilson provided assistance at the scene. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-12-03 09:29:40 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for December 5 In Memory Birthday, Eldred Scales, Russell Co., KY (1939 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Lynn Wilcoxson, Campbellsville, KY (1967-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Franklin Underwood, Taylor County, KY (1944-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Francis Lawler, Green Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Huddleston, Burkesville, KY (1961 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Vincent Scott Barbour, Somerset, KY (1963-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmo Nell Petty, Adair County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Simpson, Taylor Co., KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. David F. Hunter, 55, Cumberland Co., KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Wesley, 85, Casey County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Lee Hammond, 90, Russell Co., KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lowell Donald Branstetter, 82, Tompkinsville, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ellen LaFavers, Somerset, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.D. Wilkerson, 81, Dunnville, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Glen Bain, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deborah Lynn (Eudy) Perkins, 56, Metcalfe Co., KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Asberry , 60, Pellyton, Adair Co., KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Herbert Bay Mattingly, Jr., Glasgow, KY/Lebanon, KY native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brent Turner, 51, Adair County, KY (1966-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny D. Baldwin Sr., 74, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hollis Grider, Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lacy Grant, 51, Columbia, KY (1971-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark A. Smith, 55, Columbia, KY native (1967-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Aileen Colvin, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandy Bradshaw, 59, Columbia, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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