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Taking the good with the bad: Crash detection phone feature saves lives with false alarms

Apple markets their iPhone’s crash detection feature as being able to detect “severe” car crashes. As per Apple’s website, when an impact is detected, the phone alerts the …

Deer donations wanted for hunger relief program

This weekend is the opening for Kentucky’s modern gun deer season and KY Hunters for the Hungry are encouraging Adair County hunters to donate field-dressed deer to be used to supply both the …

Adair County Election Totals at a Glance:

Eligible Voters 14,190 Voters 9,055 PRESIDENT Donald J Trump, Republican         …
Featured News
ACES school resource officer, Mark Harris, and his wife Cindy Harris. The former mayor describes being an SRO as one of the most rewarding positions he has held.
School Resource Officer Spotlight: Mark Harris
Mark Harris has done everything. He has been a police officer, police chief, hardware store employee, city councilman, mayor of Columbia, and rockstar rhythm guitarist of the Green River Band. And …
Vendors set up at the book fair to sell works they have penned.
Book fair showcases local authors
The annual Adair County Book Fair hosted by the Genealogy Center was held this Saturday at the VFW Building in Columbia. The book fair is intended to help promote local authors. This year, there were …
School Resource Officer Spotlight: Jimmy Luttrell
“You know, all four of us, we all got a common denominator in our job. And that is keeping our kids safe,” Officer Luttrell said of his fellow school resource officers. “And I think …
Around Kentucky
Kentucky State Police Investigate An Escape At Blackburn Correctional Complex
LEXINGTON, Ky. (November 4, 2024) – KSP continues to search for Adam Ball and Bradley Cornwell. Anyone with information regarding their location is encouraged to call their local law …
Attorney General Coleman Honored for Efforts to Challenge Harmful Federal Mandates
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman delivered remarks Monday at the Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association (KPMA) Tank & Technical Conference, assuring …
Kentucky State Police Post 15 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints
COLUMBIA, Ky. (November 1, 2024) - Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, …
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

Betty Joyce Grant

Betty Joyce Grant, 82, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at T. J. Health Columbia. She was born in Glensfork, KY on September 11, 1942, to the late Rufus and Hazel Gifford …

Gerald Darwin Bailey

Gerald Darwin Bailey, 74, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his residence. He enjoyed farming and family. He was a son of the late Guy Thomas and Goldie Muriel …

Zilpha M. Corbin

Zilpha M. Corbin, 89, of Columbia, died Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born June 4, 1935 in Adair County, to the late Cager Allen and Etta Wilson Richard. …
Public Record
District Court, October 21, 2024
Oct. 21 Judge Michael Loy Jefri Leoniolas Chacon Sanches, 20, careless driving; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure of non-owner operator to …
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 …
Land transfers
Land Transfers - October 24, 2024 Issue
Wanda J. White, Columbia to John Nissley, Jamestown. Property located in Adair County described as being located on Hwy. 55, containing 137.5 acres more or less. $585,000. Chad Burton, Columbia to …