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Adair County High School Student, Bailey Watts, Accepted to Vanderbilt University

    NASHVILLE, TN — Bailey Watts, a standout student from Adair County High School, has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning early acceptance into Vanderbilt …

Kentucky State Police Investigates Home Invasion  in Clay County

MANCHESTER, KY – February 16, 2025 – On Saturday, February 15, 2025, at approximately 4:24 AM, Clay County 911 contacted Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 11 London to report a shooting …

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Bardstown

  BARDSTOWN, Ky.   (Feb. 11, 2025) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) responded to a two-vehicle fatal collision in Nelson Co. Tuesday morning.   On Feb. 11 at …
Featured News
School Board Agenda - Feb. 20, 2025
Regular School Board Meeting February 20, 2025 6:00 PM Adair County Board of Education 1204 Greensburg St Columbia Ky 42728 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Prayer 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Consent Agenda …
Adair County lost by two points to Warren Central on Tuesday night, breaking a double-digit winning streak.
Indians continue winning streak against Barren, lose to Warren Central
The Adair County Indians toppled the Barren County Trojans’ horse when they went head-to-head last Saturday in an away game matchup. The Indians took home the win with a score of 69 to 43 and …
ACES Academic Team wins first place in Governor’s Cup
Adair County Elementary School’s academic team came in first place overall and received a slew of other awards during Saturday’s 2025 Academic Team District Governor's Cup hosted at ACES. …
Around Kentucky
Governor signs proclamation naming February as Gifted Education Month in Kentucky
(FRANKFORT, KY) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has signed a proclamation declaring February as Gifted Education Month. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman presented the proclamation during a …
More driver’s license renewal locations under consideration
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2025) — Kentuckians looking for a more convenient way to renew their driver’s license may soon have more options under House Bill 161.  The House …
59th National Farm Machinery Show Kicks Off in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 12, 2025) —The National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) opens today at the Kentucky Exposition Center, where it will host four days of cutting-edge product unveilings, …
Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, back row center, joined Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, to his right, and Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, to his left, in a bipartisan announcement of the first statewide Agriculture Education Week in Kentucky, which will take place March 17-21. Students and staff from Second Street School in Frankfort and Creekside Elementary School in Sonora participated in the announcement and displayed agricultural exhibits in the Capital Rotunda. For more images of the event, click here. (Kentucky Department of Agriculture)
Lieutenant Governor, Commissioners of Agriculture and Education announce Agriculture Education Week
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 5, 2025) – In a bipartisan announcement, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell and Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher announced …
Super Bowl Enthusiasts Reminded ‘Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk’
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 5, 2025)  – Regardless of who Kentuckians choose to root for during Super Bowl LIX, Team Kentucky reminds fans to make responsible choices behind the …
New program will award Kentucky school districts using Kentucky food products
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 31, 2025) –   Kentucky schools using locally grown produce and proteins will soon be eligible for …
Marketplace

The City of Columbia Gas Department is accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker

The City of Columbia Gas Department is accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, February 12. The City of Columbia is an equal opportunity …

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED Adair County Public Library 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728 The Adair County Public Library has a part-time position open in the Genealogy Department. If interested, please stop …

2022 Forest River Wildwood Camper

FOR SALE: 2022 Forest River Wildwood Camper on a 30X60 Ft. Lot. Water, sewer, and electric! 8X12 Ft shed – Washer & Dryer and lots of storage! Hideaway Lane in Holmes Bend. 270-634-3880

Good used second car for sale.

FOR SALE: Good used second car for sale. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, white in color. Runs good, drives good. High mileage vehicle. $4,200 or best offer. Call 270-250-2565

Oak dining table with four chairs and matching China cabinet

FOR SALE: Oak dining table with four chairs and matching China cabinet with a set of China and a cedar chest. Call (270) 403-9978.

Extension Office News
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Free Soil Testing
The Adair County Soil Conservation District and Adair County Extension District Board have partnered to make soil testing free for Adair County landowners year-round in 2025. Get your soil samples …
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 …
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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
Girls trade wins, losses against Pleasure Ridge Park and Campbellsville
Though fighting hard and often going neck-and-neck with their opponents, the Adair County Lady Indians fell short of a win during Friday night’s dustup with Campbellsville. Even as late as the …
Girls struggle against Taylor County
The Adair County Lady Indians fell to the Taylor County Lady Cardinals on Friday night by nine points, scoring 40 to Taylor County’s 49. The girls were often playing catch-up to Taylor …
Opinion
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
  Continuing our commitment to educating Kentucky’s students Since taking the majority in 2017, the legislature has remained dedicated to improving the quality of Kentucky's …
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, …
Obituaries

Phyllis Athena Lawless

Phyllis Athena Lawless, age 88, of Louisville, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at University Hospital in Louisville. She was born on Tuesday, September 15, 1936 in Russell County. She …

Pauline Beard Rodgers

Pauline Beard Rodgers, 98, of the Portland community of Adair County, died Monday, February 17, 2025 at Metcalfe Health Care in Edmonton with her family by her side. She was born August 3, 1926, …

Glen Dale Burton

Glen Dale Burton, age 78, passed away on February 17, 2025, at TJ Health Columbia in Columbia. Born on January 14, 1947 in Kentucky, Glen was the beloved son of the late Elic and Lura Grant Burton of …
Public Record
District Court, February 3, 2025
Feb. 3 Judge Michael Loy Michelle Ann Wilson, 59, harboring a vicious animal. Plea of not guilty, pretrial conference set for Feb. 26 (2025) Jarred Lee Bartley, 34, receiving stolen property …
District Court, January 27, 2025
Jan. 27, 2025 Judge Michael Loy Jeremiah A. Fulton, 18, fugitive from another state. Waiver to be entered (2025) Mitchell L. Lucas, 31, speeding 26 mph over/greater; possession of marijuana; …
District Court, January 22, 2025
Jan. 22 Judge Michael Loy Nathan Paul Rybicki, 21, four counts of rape, 3rd degree; eight counts of sodomy, 3rd degree; five counts of procure or promote use of minor by electronic means. Plea …
Land transfers
Land Transfers - February 6 Issue
Rodney and Donna White, Columbia, and Estate of Sandra C. Kimbler, by and through its Executrix, Donna B. White, Columbia to Charles Bonifer and Kristyne Gilbert, Monmouth, Illinois. Property located …