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Emergency Fiscal Court Meeting to Hire Deputy Coroners Announced

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in emergency called session October 14, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. CT in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY …

City says no to cannabis businesses

There will be no legal cannabis sold in Columbia or Adair County after the Columbia City Council voted Monday night to follow suit with the fiscal court to opt out of the option to allow medical …

Indiana man pleads guilty to illegally transferring firearm

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Shawn Michael Kays from Terre Haute, Indiana, pleaded guilty to illegally transferring a firearm to a convicted felon. A criminal complaint filed on Sept. 19 alleges that the …
Featured News
Highland Station Gallery hosts first art show
Only a few months after being elected to her second year as president of Adair County Arts, former school teacher Anne Bird had an accident on April 22 of this year. It happened when she was walking …
Two golfers swing at state
Two Adair County students independently qualified to play in the first round of the 2024 KHSAA State Golf Tournament. Ila Loy qualified for the girls’ competition, and Kaden Burton qualified …
LWC President William T. Luckey Jr. stands with the Lindsey Wilson College 2024 National Alumni Association award recipients. From left: Luckey; Outstanding Young Alumna Award recipient Emiley Carnall ’12 McCullough; Distinguished Service Award recipient Linda Underwood King ’67; and Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient Bruce Harris ’08. Not in attendance: Honorary Alumnus Award recipient B.J. Burnett.
All Roads Led to Lindsey Wilson College for its 93rd Homecoming Celebration
There was one central theme at Lindsey Wilson College’s 93rd Homecoming celebration and that was the profound significance of coming home. Newly minted LWC Director of Alumni Relations …
Around Kentucky
Attorney General Coleman Sues TikTok for Addictive Harm to Kentucky Youth
FLORENCE, Ky. (Oct. 9, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today the filing of a lawsuit against TikTok and its affiliated entities for the social media platform’s …
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife game warden receives national award
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 9, 2024) —  The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) recently honored Game Warden Marcus Bowling of the Kentucky Department of Fish and …
The LWC Band is Holding an Emergency Water Drive for Eastern Tennessee Community Devastated by the Remnants of Hurricane Helene
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, the Lindsey Wilson College Blue Raider Band is organizing a water drive to help the community of Newport, Tennessee.  “The …
Marketplace

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. …

FOR SALE

2 Kitchen storage cabinets – 1 wood and 1 metal, 2 bookcases, a metal wardrobe, a skill saw, drill press, table saw, hand saw, new bb gun, a manual straw broom maker, and a 1 year old white …

Extension Office News
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, …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
CAIP Applications start August 1
The Adair County Cattlemen’s Association will begin taking applications for the County Agriculture Investment Program starting on August 1st. The deadline to apply is August 21st. Applications …
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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
Alexis Eldridge, Konner Houchens, Addison Chapman, Ella Brown (Tournament MVP), Makayla White, Mattie Wethington, Paisley Shehan, Kaylence Bennett, Ila Loy, Kailyn Shepherd, Makayla Miller, and Coach Mike Sneed after winning the eighth grade championship at CKMSAC.
Eighth graders become CKMSAC Champs
The Adair County Middle School eighth grade girls’ basketball team played against Russell County and Campbellsville on Saturday in their championship match of CKMSAC. After the balls quit …
Riley Yarberry, Jazlyn Kemp, and Lily Adams beam after receiving their commemorative plaques for Senior Night.
Senior Night leads to back-to-back wins for volleyball team
During Senior Night for Adair County Volleyball, the Indians handily defeated Barren County two to zero. Jazlyn Kemp, Riley Yarberry and Lilly Adams are the three graduating seniors from the …
After Glasgow win, Indians gear up for historic Hart County match
For their sixth win of the season, the Adair County Indians maintained their flawless streak by defeating Glasgow last Thursday 21 to 14—the first win from the Indians against Glasgow in two …
Opinion
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 …
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Ballot Amendment 2: Voters will have say in education funding
With voting in this year’s general election beginning in just a few weeks, we are all hearing and seeing more and more about the proposed constitutional amendments, particularly ballot …
With Three Decades in News Reporting, I've Never Witnessed Such Destruction
First, let me be completely honest: I have no respect for Larry Russell Bryant. I have covered government on the local level and at some points the state level for more than three decades and I have …
Celebrating the Purple Heart: America’s oldest medal
The Purple Heart. Just saying those three words creates a sense of awe and honor, a respect for service and sacrifice. The Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given, with roots that date …
Obituaries

Carolyn Sue Giles

Carolyn Sue Giles, 83, of Knifley the daughter of the late William Buford Sherrill and Eula Dixon Sherrill, was born in Adair County on October 4, 1941 and departed this life on Sunday, October 6, …

Jeffery Wayne Crew

Jeffery Wayne Crew, age 55, of Kings Mountain, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 05 2024 at U.K. Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on Sunday, October 20 …

Donna K. Willis

Donna K. Willis, age 60, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, October 05 2024 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Somerset, KY. Willis was born on Sunday, July 19 1964, in Columbia, Kentucky. …
Public Record
District Court, September 30, 2024
Sept. 30 Judge Michael Loy Amber Shuffett, 36, theft by unlawful taking or disposition shoplifting under $500. Plea of guilty, order entered (2024) Kari Jean Clear, 40, theft by unlawful taking …
District Court, September 25, 2024
Sept. 25 Judge Steve Hurt Zachary Mann, 23, fugitive from another state, warrant required. Waiver signed (2024) Rebecca McClintock, 32, two counts of parent/custodian send child to school, first …
Civil Rights
District Court, September 11, 2024
Sept. 11 Judge Michael Loy Brittany Dunn, 32, parent/custodian send child to school, first or second offense; unlawful transaction with a minor, 3rd degree. Review set for Nov. 6 (2023) Ryan …
Land transfers
Land Transfers - September 19, 2024 Issue
Todd A. Green, Columbia to Jordan and Whittney Shelton, Columbia. Property located in Adair County described as being located on Lampton Ln., containing 1.86 acres more or less. $245,300. Chris …