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Daily News for Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Gas prices up over 40 cents per gallon today The price of gas was up over 40 cents a gallon in Columbia this afternoon, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. It is expected to go on up over $3 per gallon. It's hard to face $2.90 and $2.99 per gallon after many weeks of prices at or below $2.50 a gallon. 2026-03-03 23:21:54 | Comments | Printable version
Barbara Dicken, 78, Campbellsville, KY Barbara Dicken of Campbellsville, daughter of the late David Alex Shively and Lela Brockman Shively, was born January 14, 1948 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 5:15 A.M., Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 78 She professed faith in Christ and was a member of God's Friendship Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-03 23:17:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Joe Feese, 92, Jamestown, KY Joe Feese, 92, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, February 28th, at Russell County Hospital. Joe was born in Cane Valley, KY on August 29, 1933, a son of the late Dorothy Ethel (Monroe) and Wiley Feese. He served in the U.S. Navy, was a retired business owner, and a member of Freedom Christian Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-03 23:15:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Stephens posts win at Phoenix BFL event at Dale Hollow From majorleaguefishing.com Byrdstown, TN - Boater Lee Stephens of Columbia brought a five-bass limit to the scale weighing 21 pounds, 12 ounces, to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Dale Hollow Lake on February 28, 2026. The tournament, hosted by Star Point Resort, was the first of five events of the season for the BFL Mountain Division. Stephens earned $11,100, including the lucrative $7,000 Phoenix MLF bonus, for his victory. Stephens said he caught fish easily in practice but struggled to catch the quality bass in the 4-pound range he was after. "I had caught a 4-pounder at a spot in practice and it was kind of a community spot, but I knew I'd probably be the first boat there, so I decided to start there and burn my (Garmin) LiveScope time," Stephens said. "The fish were moving every day and that's why I wanted to use my 'Scope time first thing. Twenty minutes in we found them up in shallow stuff and starting beating on them some. I had about 20 1/2 pounds come out of my 'Scope time. "At that time my exact words to my co-angler were, 'We have a winning starter kit.'" Stephens added. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-03 20:16:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Downtown Walking Tour on March 21 Mike Watson will present a Walking Tour of Downtown Columbia, KY, featuring history, architecture, and more, starting at NoonCT, on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Attendees should meet at the Adair County Public Library's Genealogy & History Research Center parking lot, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. The tour will depart for downtown from there. 2026-03-03 20:03:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
Superintendent Faulkner to speak at March Chamber meeting From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Join us for the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting at NoonCT on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the basement of the Welcome and Development Center (aka Chamber basement), 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Superintendent Jason Faulkner will be the speaker and will be giving the "State of the Schools" address for Adair County. A wonderful lunch will be provided by the Adair County Schools Food Services. We hope to see you here! 2026-03-03 19:59:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce
Adair Co. Schools will be closed on Friday From Jason Faulkner, Superintendent Adair County Public Schools The Adair County Public Schools family continues to keep Tate Akin's loved ones in our thoughts and prayers. Out of respect for Tate and to allow students and staff the opportunity to attend services, Adair County Schools will be closed on Friday, March 6, 2026. Service Details: The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Egypt Christian Church, 4867 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Paul Patton and Bro. Joel Patton officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery.Jaxson Tate Akin, 9, Glens Fork, KY (2016-2026) 2026-03-03 19:53:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACSO: Sano Road burglary suspect arrested On Monday, March 2, 2026, Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy received a burglary report with property stolen at 2548 Sano Road. A preliminary investigation of security camera footage by Sheriff Roy and Deputy Derek Padgett identified the suspect as Benjamin L Harmon, 38, of Columbia, Kentucky. During the investigation, Deputy Derek Padgett determined Benjamin Harmon had made approximately three separate trips to 2548 Sano Road, entered a building, and removed property. Subsequently, Deputy Padgett used this information to obtain an Adair County Warrant of Arrest for Benjamin L Harmon for the following charges: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-03 19:49:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Kentucky Statewide Tornado Drill on March 4 From Grant Loy, Director Adair County Emergency Management Adair County Emergency Management will be participating in the Kentucky Statewide Tornado Drill in Adair County at 9:07amCT tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. This annual drill is conducted across the Commonwealth to help families, schools, businesses, and organizations practice what to do in the event of a tornado. Severe weather can develop quickly, and having a plan in place can save lives. Why Participate?
We strongly encourage everyone to still participate by safely practicing your tornado safety plan at home, work, or school. Taking a few minutes to prepare today can make all the difference during a real emergency. Stay weather aware and stay safe, Adair County. 2026-03-03 17:07:19 | Comments | Printable version
Douglas V. Hadley, 52, Columbia, KY (1973-2026) Douglas Vaughn Hadley of Columbia passed away on March 2, 2026, in Fairplay, Kentucky. He was 52 years old. In honor of Doug's wishes, cremation was chosen, and no services are scheduled at this time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-03 13:51:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Vickie L. Fisher, 69, Columbia, KY (1957-2026) Vickie Lynn Fisher of Columbia died on Monday, March 2, 2026, at her home. She was 69 years old. Ms. Fisher requested cremation, and the family will hold a Celebration of Her Life at a later date. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-03 13:47:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ribbon Cutting for Priceless IGA From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Priceless IGA at 10:30amCT on Friday, March 6, 2026. Refreshments will be served. Priceless IGA is located at 900 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. 2026-03-03 13:44:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce
ACSO: Additional arrest in Dillon St. burglary investigation From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On February 24, 2026, The Adair County Sheriff's Office released a list of items still missing from a burglary at 101 Dillon Street in Columbia. On February 25, 2026, an Adair County citizen made contact with Sheriff Gary Roy advising that he had possibly purchased the Canon EOS camera on the list. Deputy Derek Padgett made contact with this citizen and confirmed by serial numbers the camera in question to be the one stolen from 101 Dillon Street. After a brief interview, information was obtained showing that another individual had sold the camera to the reporting citizen. On February 28, 2026, Deputy Derek Padgett located the reported seller of the stolen camera. This individual was notified that the property that he had sold was stolen. However, the individual refused to provide information as to how he had obtained the stolen property. At this point in the investigation, Deputy Padgett took this information and obtained an Adair County Warrant of Arrest. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-03 13:42:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
CACFD: Structure fire on Weed Keltner Road From Grant Loy, Public Information Officer Columbia - Adair County Fire Department The Columbia-Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 12:27 hours Monday afternoon to 1880 Weed Keltner Road on a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a double-wide mobile home with heavy fire conditions showing. Crews quickly initiated an aggressive fire attack and were able to contain the fire to the structure. The residence was deemed a total loss. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. There were no injuries reported during this incident. A total of 10 firefighters responded and remained on scene for approximately two hours. Automatic Aid was provided by the Breeding Fire Department. Other agencies that assisted included the Adair County E911 Center, Adair County EMS, Taylor County RECC, Kentucky Red Cross & State Highway Department 2026-03-03 13:38:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
CPD: Substance Abuse Education (vaping among youth) From Kila Kean, Secretary Columbia Police Department Vaping continues to increase in popularity, particularly among adolescents and young adults, even as traditional cigarette smoking declines. Public health officials warn that this trend presents significant health risks, especially due to the widespread availability of flavored nicotine products and the growing use of vaping devices for recreational drug consumption. Vaping refers to inhaling an aerosol produced by electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including e-cigarettes and vape pens. These devices heat a liquid -- commonly called e-liquid or vape juice -- that may contain nicotine, flavoring chemicals, and other substances. It can contain multiple toxic compounds. Harmful Substances in Vaping Liquids E-liquids and aerosol vapes and/or e-cigarettes may contain: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-03 13:36:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
CU to use $3M CDS grant for new School of Business building By Brandon Roberts Campbellsville, KY - Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) presented Campbellsville University with $3 million in Congressional Designated Spending (CDS) in a February ceremony, to be contributed to the construction of the new School of Business, Economics, and Technology building. John Chowning, Senior Advisor to the Campbellsville University President has played a key role in a two-year process of cooperation and partnership to create the grant. "Over the past two years, we worked closely with Congressman Comer and his excellent staff, with strong support from local and state legislative officials, to make this funding a reality. Congressman Comer has been a good friend to our community and region in his various roles - from State Representative to Commissioner of Agriculture to United States Congressman. And he has been a strong advocate for higher education and the Christian mission of Campbellsville University," said Chowning. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-03 09:58:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
CPD gives LWU Counseling students road safety insights By Duane Bonifer Columbia Police Sgt. Trevor Foster gave students in two of Lindsey Wilson University professor Mahalia Cain's human services and counseling classes a thorough and comprehensive overview about substance-abuse issues that he and his fellow law-enforcement officers face in their work. Foster gave students in Cain's "Substance Abuse" and "Abnormal Psychology" classes a tour of the department's Substance Abuse Education trailer on Thursday, February 26, 2026, which he brought to campus so students could better understand many of the issues law-enforcement officers confront in the line of duty. Along with Officer Elliot Smith, Foster administered field sobriety tests to show students how chemical substances impair driving and the techniques law-enforcement officers use to detect it. Smith received the 2025 Governor's Impaired Driving Enforcement Award for his efforts to prevent impaired driving-related tragedies. 2026-03-03 09:38:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 3 Happy Birthday, ACHS School Superintendent Jason Faulkner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam "Bubba T" Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Baylie Somerville (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Bentley Jace Redmon (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carolyn Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charlie Childers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Corey Melton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Crystal Compton Kingrey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darlene Brock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Mann | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Johnson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kevin Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pat Hopper | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Redmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Ralph Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Taylor Dawn Smith (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tianna Smith (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zachary Grider | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timmy W. Polston, Russell Springs, KY (1967-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Vernon JeRue, Columbia, KY (1942-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelda Murriel Robinson, 90, Casey Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emily Cain Edwards Sargent, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Buford Tungate, Taylor Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josie Ann Brockman McKinley, Adair Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Janes, Adair Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Shearer, Russell Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paula Vanderpool, Casey County, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Ralph Dean, Casey Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcella Williams, 86, Casey County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delton Keith Williams, Burkesville, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Rhonda Gail Matney, 53, Green Co., KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mossie Lee Stafford, Casey County, KY (1915-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gaynell Rodgers, Adair Co., KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Lee Warriner, Russell Co., KY (1962-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy Roberts, Liberty, KY, (1957-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Angela Renee Milby, 44, Taylor Co., KY (1970-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Dykes , 66, Russell County, KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernetta Lee (Net) Hendrickson, 85, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ina Louise Hughes, 78, Russell County, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Ray Tomes , Taylor County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alonzo A. Harris, 89, Russell Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Froedge, Edmonton, KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joann Morgan, 80, Russell County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eula Mae Cravens Watson, 66, Casey County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gwendolyn Kelly Whitley, formerly of Taylor Co., KY; Green Co. native (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Samuel Eric Buckman, 44, Taylor County, KY (1973-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maria M. Brubacker, 8, Casey County, KY (2009-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James A. (Jim) Hatcher, 73 , Taylor Co., KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James W. 'Jack' Garnett, 86, Taylor County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Pepper, 75, Burkesville, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Juanita Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1935-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Edward (Hoss) Compton, 93, Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Jo Keltner, 74, Frankfort, KY (1949-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delilah Sue Stilts, Metcalfe County, KY (1953-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flonnie Maxine Emerson Marple, 91, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flora VanArsdale, 77, Grab community, Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Hogue, 78, Burnside, KY (1941-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hobert Coffey (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Imo Jane (Rodgers) Douglas, 83, Liberty, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Henry Burris, Jr., (1926-1981) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Robert Coe, 79, Cumberland Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josie McKinley (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lonice Richards, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, M. Lynwood Goff, 92, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Burris Martin, Columbia, KY (1931-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Deskins, 98, Casey Co., KY native (1921-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Beard, 86, Columbia, KY (1939-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Frances (Pearl) Holliman, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Little Perkins, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth W. Phillips, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelley Lynn Nowak, 58, Burkesville, KY (1964-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Mae Byrd Luster, 83, Casey Co., KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sidney Grant (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Akin Estes, Green Co., KY (1948-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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