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Snow-Go once again... Mike shares a SNOW and weather piece from 2021 that might just fit once more... By Mike Watson The weather outside is frightful one more time, and there may well be more in the offing. We in Kentucky have had plenty of snow and ice for one winter. Not a record, but cabin fever and the like seem to have overtaken so many residents that open rebellion is in the mind of many. Last evening, Sunday, in the space of twenty minutes roads and walks went from clear, or relatively clear, to white. By morning two and one-half inches covered our surfaces. I had fought the notion of a short historical sketch on past snowfalls, but here are a few weather notes assembled from near-forty years of research into Adair County's past: The first week of January 1886 brought a very cold snap, with temperatures in the region dropping well below zero. Stanford, in Lincoln County, officially recorded a week-long low of 24 below zero. Rockcastle County registered 28 below. Adair County was likely in the same temperature range. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-01 21:52:54 | Comments | See topic Mike Watson - History
Letter: Stories/Pictures from Donna Rieder Vicki Brock writes: I'd like to say how much I enjoy Donna Rieder's stories and pictures. I especially liked her recent one about living up north. She's an excellent storyteller and photographer. I'd love to visit her beautiful farm sometime as I love all types of animals. Thank you, Donna for taking time to bring your farm to life on CM!Comments re: Lessons learned from UP winters Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-02-01 21:47:54 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
School Board report: students, arts programs, awards By Mig Feuser, Adair Progress A full slate of student achievements and staff recognitions highlighted last week's Adair County School Board meeting, as Superintendent Jason Faulkner opened the evening by pointing to what he called strong momentum heading into the spring semester. "We've got a lot of students here to recognize, a lot of accomplishments," Faulkner said, adding that the district was excited to celebrate recent successes across academics, athletics, and the arts. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-02-01 16:08:18 | Comments
Lessons learned from UP winters In response to How are you coping with our worst weather? By Donna Rieder I have fond memories of spending my teen and young adult years in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. There was a K-mart across the street from our house, and after a few snows, the plows would push the snow up to the bottom of the K-Mart sign, a good 30' off the ground! We had a sizable back yard, and Daddy would snow-blow the whole middle of it after each snow, and every night he'd let the hose run slow overnight. Then all of us kids would have fun ice-skating after school until suppertime. We'd also have fun sliding down the snowbanks on our saucers. Living in the UP taught me many practical ways of dealing with the weather, which still serve me well. Dressing in layers and having warm boots with good lugs was important, as was owning a pair of good sunglasses to avoid snow-blindness, a condition where a solid white world and bright sun can leave you unable to see when you came indoors. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-31 18:21:28 | Comments Events scheduled for today, February 2, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Letter: Looks sneaky Ann Murphy writes: The best name would be Predator. Looks like it's sneaking up on something.Comments re: Looks like we have a new cat, need a name Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-31 18:17:27 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Name it Fern Marie Freeman writes: Perhaps Fern after the ice storm snow storm.Comments re: Looks like we have a new cat, need a name Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-31 18:05:59 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Giving the cat a name! Diane Hammonds writes: Name the cat Lucky. Such a lucky cat to have found such a nice lady to love, feed and give him shelter!Comments re: Looks like we have a new cat, need a name Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-31 18:04:37 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Black cat Pheobie Franklin writes: He looks like one of the ones we have been feeding and housing. If he has one eye glossy his name is Todd and if not his name is Kevin.Comments re: Looks like we have a new cat, need a name Thanks, Pheobie! Since we are downtown neighbors I'll bet this is Todd or Kevin. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-31 18:03:12 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: More information Billy Joe Fudge writes: Just a technicality but in reality it is the remains of a Tulip tree (Yellow poplar, Kentucky's State Tree) seed pod that has shed all its winged seed but for the outside layer.Comments re: Letter: Ice sculpture mystery Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-31 10:29:06 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Personnel Committee to meet Feb 2 From Mark Humphress, Magistrate District 6 The Adair County Personnel Committee will meet at 9amCT on Monday, February 2, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-31 10:25:36 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Letters: Cat name suggestions rolling in Katelynn M. Molesky writes: Cute cat! What do you think of "Onyx"? Or if you're looking for a little humor, how about "Avalanche"? After all, our new feline friend DID make their grand debut in a snowstorm...Roldcat writes: As odd as it may sound, "Snowball".Shannon Steveson writes: I have two different names they could be combined to make three different ideas for a nameComments re: Looks like we have a new cat, need a name Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-31 10:24:15 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Electricians are needed for the housing industry Ten thousand. That's how many electricians are needed to take jobs that offer up to a six-figure salary and full benefits. And, there is an annual shortfall in the electrician workforce of at least 3,000. With the global data center construction market booming, driven by AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure demands, more than $200 billion is expected to be spent on data center development globally, with the U.S. as a major hub. And for that global investment, they need electricians. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-30 23:16:36 | Comments
Letter: Name for the new cat Billy Joe Fudge suggests: Black Ice!Comments re: Looks like we have a new cat, need a name Thanks, Billy Joe! Good one. I'll add it to the mix. - LW Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-30 16:39:56 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 2 Happy Birthday, Addison Grace Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alice Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andy Mann (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Pegg | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Autumn Alexander | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barry Bennett (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carson R. Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chase Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clifford Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dan Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dawn Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Delbert Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gary Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greyson Lane Pelston (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jared Russell (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry Skains | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jim Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, John David McQueary (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Brock Richard (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenneth Branstetter (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paula Bell (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Matthew Hensley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rodney Redmon (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephen Calhoun | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William (Douchy) Matthews | (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.
How are you coping with our worst weather? One week ago, Friday, January 23, 2026, we were in the frantic, final hours of preparation for what was predicted to be our region's worst winter storm. Each day since then we have dealt with different dangers and challenges - power, water, dropping limbs and trees, solid ice that can't melt. Thank you to every single man and woman who has a job in service of rescue and safety - if you've had to work outside, you have our deepest gratitude. Today, Friday, January 30th, we continue to battle the elements of frozen ice with more snowflakes falling as this is written. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-30 16:26:41 | Comments
TJ Health Columbia to start serving lunch on Wednesdays From Stacey Biggs Starting Wednesday, February 4, 2026, T.J. Health Columbia will be offering lunch in the cafeteria every Wednesday. Lunch will be served from 11amCT to 1pmCT. The menu for February 4 will feature Ground Beef Tacos - Meat or Seasoned Diced Chicken, priced at $2.50 each. Beef or Chicken Nachos for $6.50. Sides will include Spanish Rice and Seasoned Black Beans for $1.50 each Toppings will include Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Sour Cream, and Jalapenos for $.25 each. Side Salads and Assorted Desserts will also be offered. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-30 13:32:09 | Comments | See topic Health Care
Letter: Ice sculpture mystery Carolyn Thomas writes: Rose of Sharon seed podComments re: Ice sculpture mystery Thank you for a good guess, just this morning it has been correctly identified as an ice-encased Tulip Poplar bloom. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-30 13:30:49 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Ice sculpture guess Page Candler writes: Tulip Poplar bloom remains. It looks like a Tulip Poplar cup.Comments re: Ice sculpture mystery You got it, Page! It is a favorite of the photographer, Tulip Poplar bloom. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-30 13:29:32 | 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 Margarita Mondays! Black Stallion Steakhouse 202 Will Walker Rd., Columbia, KY. 270-380-1800. Open seven days a week 11am to 10pmCT. Nonsmoking. Credit cards accepted. Private rooms available. Full Bar Seating, Beer & Wine, 7-days a week Black Stallion is open today from 11amCT to 9pmCT! 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 6amCT 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 February 2, 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 Monday, February 2, 2026:
Letter: Ice Sculpture Nancy Riddle writes: Poplar tree blossom?Comments re: Ice sculpture mystery You are right, Nancy! Thanks! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-30 13:28:20 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
LIHEAP offers winter assistance - where to call It's the season to share the Low Income home energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) program which may be able to offer one or more of the following types of assistance. The winter Crisis Component continues through March or until available funds are expended. Bill payment assistance, Energy crisis assistance, Weatherization and energy-related home repairs. LIHEAP is available to assist low-income households with home energy costs. There are two separate components of LIHEAP programs. Subsidy: Eligibility and benefit amount are based on income and type of fuel source. Clients do not have to be out of fuel or receive a past due or disconnect notice to qualify. Crisis: To qualify for the Crisis component, the home must be past due on their energy bill, subject to disconnection, or within four days of depletion of its energy source. The amount necessary to alleviate the crisis will be provided up to a maximum benefit. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-01-30 11:40:19 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Please Feed the Birds! By Wendy Butler Burt Now that power is back on and the pantry is re-stocked, please turn your attention to the birds: THEY'RE HUNGRY! With thick ice covering the ground and still encasing every twig, birds are having a very difficult time finding sufficient food to sustain them through this very cold weather. I've been going through pounds & pounds of birdseed and suet cakes, always feeding at least twice a day because of the harsh conditions. And I'm being rewarded with literally hundreds of hungry birds gobbling up the seed. In addition to my regulars cardinals, blue jays, various woodpeckers, chickadees, white-throated sparrows, titmice, purple finches, chipping sparrows, song sparrows, doves, etc., my feeding has been bringing in several species that I seldom see at my feeders (Eastern towees, yellow-bellied sapsuckers, yellow-rumpled warblers, flickers, fox sparrows, red-winged blackbirds, crows, etc.). I've had to replenish my seed supply and found yesterday that, although birdseed now is in high demand in Adair County, there's plenty available. I use several different kinds of birdseed and found what I needed at Day & Day Feed and Pet (they formulate and sell a birdseed mix specifically developed for birds occurring in Adair County), Tractor Supply (wide range of birdseed, including bags of cracked corn being marketed for livestock & chickens), Ace Hardware, and others. So, please help our birds survive this challenging weather. Feed them often! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-01-30 10:24:00 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for February 2 In Memory Birthday, Ricky Darryl Gadberry, Adair County, KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Clyde Holladay (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chris Martin, Liberty, KY (1971-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph McQueary, Columbia, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loretta Harris Patterson Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alisha Jo Holstin Sanders, Taylor County, KY (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Allen Coomer, Adair County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Wolford, Adair County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jane Scott Barlow, 79, Liberty, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Mr. Bobby Curtis Gwinn, Burkesville, KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Ezola Corbin Adair County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Blanche Back Byrd, Casey Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Frost, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Clyde "Jimmy" Holladay, Adair County, KY, (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David L. Johnson, Casey Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Lee (Bob) Kreilein, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory Birthday, Samuel Burton, Vandalia, OH; Adair Co., KY native (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, April Anderson Thompson, 30, Burkesville, KY (1984-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis G. Loucks, Adair County, KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Lucy Elizabeth England, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Blenda Jean Bricker Rogers, 58, Adair Co., KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter S. (Tom) Blankenship, Adair Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jarrod Sharp, Junction City, KY (1974-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis Eads, 65, Casey Co., KY (1950-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Eckhart, 86, Burkesville, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Cross, 78, Casey County, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mayford Spear, 89, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Froedge, 72, Adair County, KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Estes, 63, Green County, KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty O'Banion, 91, Taylor County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clyde (Moody) Long, 72, Cumberland County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nicholas Claywell, 13, Cumberland County, KY (2003-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Sue Southern, Taylor County, KY/Green County native (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Hunt, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Homer Stephens, Adair County, KY/Russell Co., KY native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Cooper, (1935-2003) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Houlette, 32, Liberty, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Thomas Price, 74, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmer (Hot Shot) Harris, 81, Greensburg, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry Lee Dohoney (1929-1981) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Elbert Kimbler, 87, Columbia, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Allen Padgett, 65, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joey Abrell, 44, Jamestown, KY (1977-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Timothy Hancock, 84, Columbia, KY native (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josephine (Jo) Colvin, 83, Casey Co., KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kari Leah Owens, 25, Greensburg, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kerry D. Brown, 76, Breeding, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard V. (Lenny) Griffiths, 60, Thackerville, OK (1959-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel L. Bryant Howard, Adair County, KY native (1926-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitzi Bault, 65, Adair County, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ora Lee Deener Morris, 97, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Abston, 71, Columbia, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rella Centers, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terra Dawn Coppage, 41, Campbellsville, KY (1982-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Lewis Scott, 76, Burkesville, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Cole Caffee, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Alan Hammond, 55, Campbellsville, KY (1966-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William H. (Bill) Shoemaker, 70, Greensburg, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Yvonne Stewart, 82, Metcalfe County, KY (1937-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthdday, Victoria (Vicky) Wilburn, 52, Cumberland Co., KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory of Ed Rowe (1914) | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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