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Veterans Banners News Release

The City of Columbia will be retiring their first round of Veterans Banners this year. At the same time they will be contacting those on the waiting list for the new banners for 2025. If you are …

MLK Day Closings

The Adair County Judge Executive’s office, The Green River Animal Shelter, The Adair County Recycling Center, along with the Adair County Road Dept. will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025 to …
Deklynn Coe, 4, and Asher Coe, 2, built a snowman during last week’s snowfall.

How NTI melted snow days

Much like how watching the scroll of school closures on a television screen as snow comes down outside is largely a thing of the past, so are the cozy, lazy snow days that followed that early-morning …
Featured News
The Western Kentucky Big Red Marching Band traveled to London for a New Year’s Day parade performance. Emily Bivens of Adair County (third from the right in middle row) participated.
Bivens shares experience after London New Year’s parade performance
In 2023, Western Kentucky University’s Big Red Marching Band accepted an invitation to perform at the 2025 New Year’s Day parade in London. One of those who were able to go and march was …
The Adair County Lady Indians conquer the LaRue County Lady Hawks
The Adair County Lady Indians conquered the LaRue County Lady Hawks on Monday night, scoring 62 to 56. The score may appear tight, but it is not a full reflection of how well the Adair girls …
Weston brings home two gold medals and a first place win
Layne Weston with Adair swim team made Kentucky proud when he represented the Bluegrass at the Mid-States Allstar Meet in Indianapolis. Layne netted himself two gold medals and came in first place …
Around Kentucky
Gov. Beshear: Team Kentucky Challenges Teens To Drive Safely and Win Big
  Registration open for the Safe Teen Driving Challenge for Kentucky drivers aged 16-19 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 14, 2025) –  Team Kentucky is calling on all teen drivers to …
Attorney General Coleman Releases Kentucky's First-Ever Toolkit to Protect from Strangulation
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 15, 2025) – Attorney General Russell Coleman released the Commonwealth’s first-ever toolkit to combat the horrific crime of strangulation during an event …
Girl Scout Cookie Ordering Available Throughout Kentuckiana
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana kicks off the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season as Girl Scouts unbox their futures by participating in the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls. All cookie …
Kentucky’s Circuit Clerks Launch Statewide 2025 Donate Life Scholarship Opportunity
  (January 3, 2025) – Since 1992, the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks has championed the lifesaving mission of organ donation. Inspired by personal …
Kentucky Snowfighting Crews Ready for Weekend Winter Storm
  Wintry mix of snow and ice Saturday into Monday; expect hazardous driving conditions FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 3, 2025) –  Team Kentucky highway crews are geared up ahead of a …
Neighbors Named Vice Chair of Local Government Committee
Frankfort, Kentucky (January 3, 2025) – Representative Amy Neighbors of Edmonton is the new Vice Chair of the Kentucky House’s Local Government Committee, House Speaker David Osborne …
Marketplace

Puppies Available

Toy Chihuahua/Shih-Tzu puppies.11 weeks old, first shots and wormed. They are baby dolls. Campbellsville area. For more information, call 502-468-1119.

YOUTH YARD SALE

There will be a youth yard sale Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 8am to 1 p.m. at Through the Fire Worship Center located at 24 Burnett Road, Columbia. Off old Burkesville Loop Road near Sleep Inn …

YARD SALE OCTOBER 11 & 12

Five miles from Columbia up 206 at 190 Redbud Lane. Christmas items will be out this time. Lots of everything, furniture, antiques, clothes, shoes, books. Contact Billie Farris for more information …

HOUSE CLEANER WANTED

Wanted House Cleaner: Need someone to clean house. Can start immediately. Previous experience required along with references. Call 270-634-0578.

Looking For Work

LOOKING FOR WORK: Looking for odd jobs in Adair and surrounding counties. Landscaping, gutter cleaning, etc. Inside or outside work. Can provide references. Call or text Gary after 5 p.m. …

Extension Office News
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
2025 UK Beef Management Webinars
Beef producers have the opportunity this winter to hear from UK experts and other Universities from the comfort of their own home. Webinars will address important topics regarding beef production …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Make a Difference with Deer Hunting
Maintaining a healthy deer population in Kentucky relies on hunting. When deer populations exceed the carrying capacity of their habitat, it negatively affects not only the deer but also humans and …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Upcoming educational programs focus on wildlife and crops
Residents of Adair County and the surrounding areas are invited to attend two upcoming educational programs that aim to enhance both agricultural practices and wildlife management. These events, …
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Childhood Obesity a Major Concern Across Lake Cumberland District
Childhood obesity is a critical public health problem that affects many kids today. It means that a child has too much body fat, which can lead to serious health issues. Doctors use the Body Mass …
Celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month: Nurturing Health and Bonding
August is a special month dedicated to celebrating and promoting the vital practice of breastfeeding, an important aspect of maternal and infant health. National Breastfeeding Awareness Month shines …
T.J. Samson Community Hospital Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Glasgow, KY – T.J. Samson Community Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient …
Sports
Adair County Sports
Lady Indians lose two games after becoming Vanous Lloyd runners-up
The Adair County Lady Indians went into Tuesday night’s game against Glasgow with a record of five wins to seven losses, something that Head Coach Stacia Hill has mixed feelings about. …
Indians expand lead, head to semifinals in New Year
Not looking to take a holiday break, the Indians have spent the last two weeks expanding their win percentages by dominating the Trinity Shamrocks and Mason County’s Royals by big margins, and …
Lady Indians VLCC runners-up
The Lady Indians have two more wins to their name after Friday and Saturday saw the girls conquer the East Carter Raiders and Holy Cross from Louisville. The East Carter game, held Friday, was the …
Opinion
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
  Week In Review: Statutory Committees and Upcoming Legislative Measures After kicking off part one of the 2025 Legislative Session last week, members have been hard at work in …
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Lawmakers convene 2025 Regular Session on January 7
While most of our Commonwealth is wondering if the forecast of a major winter storm is going to become reality, members of the Kentucky General Assembly are preparing to convene on Tuesday, January 7 …
Moving forward after the 2024 Election
The 2024 election season is officially over. Ballots were cast, and the candidates’ campaign efforts materialized in the form of election results at both the state and federal level. As …
THE BEST OFFENSE IS OFTEN A GOOD DEFENSE
In sports, it’s often said that the best offense is a good defense. Regarding school safety, Kentucky has emerged as a national leader in playing defense—keeping our students, teachers, …
COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 11
On Wednesday, America will commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. On this day, we pause to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the attacks on the …
Obituaries

Liza Louise (Coomer) Murphy

Liza Louise (Coomer) Murphy entered the presence of her heavenly father on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the age of 87. Louise was born on August 8, 1937, to the late John Roy Coomer and Exie Iona …

Robert “Bob” Renfro

Robert “Bob” Renfro age 86 of Columbia, passed away at the Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. He was born September 6, 1938 to the late Frank and Allie Burton Renfro. He served …

Robert Olie Larimore

Robert Olie Larimore, 90, of Greensburg, son of the late Olie Larimore and Annabelle Cook Larimore, was more on August 25, 1934 in Greensburg and departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2025 at …
Public Record
District Court, January 13, 2025
Jan. 13 Judge Michael Loy Kai Williams, 22, theft by unlawful taking or disposition shoplifting under $500. Plea of guilty, order entered (2025) Joanquin Puente Jr, 38, three counts terroristic …
Civil Rights
District Court, January 8, 2025
Jan. 8 Judge Michael Loy Randall L. Dotson, 44, fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree. Plea of not guilty, preliminary hearing set for Jan. 15 (2025) Randall L. Dotson, 44, attempt to fleeing or …
District Court, December 16, 2024
Dec.16 Judge Michael Loy Mandy Ellen Bauer, 44, violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO. Plea of not guilty, pretrial conference set for Dec. 18 (2024) Angel Dawn Welsh, 25, speeding 18 mph over limit; …
Land transfers
Land Transfers - January 16, 2025 Issue
James E. and Linda Leduc, Parrish, Florida to Kym Godsey, as strawperson, Russell Springs, and James E. and Linda Leduc, Parrish, Florida, and Matthew Leduc, Glensfork. Property located in Adair …