FRANKFORT, Ky. - Anglers are reminded to check the 2023-24 Kentucky Fishing and Boating Guide before wetting a line this season. A new 15-inch … Read More about Anglers reminded to check Fishing and Boating Guide
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Lanterns and Tombstones Tour is Friday, June 2
Lanterns and Tombstones Cemetery Walk will be held Friday, June 2 at 7 p.m. The third tour of season two, Columbia City Cemetery Walking Tour, will … Read More about Lanterns and Tombstones Tour is Friday, June 2

Mayor responds to annexation conversation held during fiscal court meeting
Clarification Statement from the Mayor Mayor Pamela Hoots has issued the following statement concerning the recent conversation at the … Read More about Mayor responds to annexation conversation held during fiscal court meeting

PRIMARY 2023 ADAIR COUNTY RESULTS
REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR Daniel Cameron 817 (State Winner) Kelly Craft 709 Ryan Quarles 563 Eric Deters 52 Mike Harmon 47 Alan Keck 24 David … Read More about PRIMARY 2023 ADAIR COUNTY RESULTS

Sheriff’s office arrests Tennessee man on drug charge
On Sunday around 11:50 p.m. Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch initiated a traffic stop on a 2003 Nissan Altima eight miles north of Columbia on KY … Read More about Sheriff’s office arrests Tennessee man on drug charge

Funding Needed for Memorial Day Floral Tribute at Arlington National Cemetery
Memorial Day Flowers Foundation says fundraising this year has been tough and absent a surge in donations before May 24, the Foundation will have only … Read More about Funding Needed for Memorial Day Floral Tribute at Arlington National Cemetery

Head-on collision claims the life of Adair County man
An Adair County man died following an automobile accident Friday afternoon. Adair County 911 received a call of a two-vehicle collision on KY 61 … Read More about Head-on collision claims the life of Adair County man

Bivens is new ABC Administrator
Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant told magistrates Tuesday that he has hired a new ABC administrator, the third person to fill the role since … Read More about Bivens is new ABC Administrator

Woman arrested, charged with shooting boyfriend
A Russell County woman was arrested Thursday in Adair County and accused of shooting her boyfriend. Adair County 911 received a call from Hector … Read More about Woman arrested, charged with shooting boyfriend

Inmate attempts escape while being treated at hospital
Early Friday morning shortly after 1 a.m. an inmate from Adair Regional Jail was transported by Adair EMS to TJ Health Columbia complaining of … Read More about Inmate attempts escape while being treated at hospital

Police investigate shooting at local restaurant
Updated Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 7:32 p.m. Charges against Alisha Corbin were keyed in incorrectly and a report provided to the public about a … Read More about Police investigate shooting at local restaurant
Fish and Wildlife Legislation – Landowners with less than 5 acres need license to fish on their own property
New legislation related to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Several applicable provisions in 2023 General Assembly bills, resolutions FRANKFORT - … Read More about Fish and Wildlife Legislation – Landowners with less than 5 acres need license to fish on their own property

Teen sought after murder in Russell County
UPDATE THURSDAY AFTERNOON: While on routine patrol, Trooper Jake Smith saw a male individual walking on US 127 in Casey County that matched the … Read More about Teen sought after murder in Russell County

Judge Executive Sets New Policy That Violates Open Meetings Laws
Magistrates received a letter in their mailboxes at the county office on Tuesday that sets new rules for fiscal court meetings – the only problem is, … Read More about Judge Executive Sets New Policy That Violates Open Meetings Laws

Inmate Dies at Adair County Jail
An Adair County man died at the regional jail during the early morning hours Monday. Anthony Robinson, 52, had a history of medical issues since … Read More about Inmate Dies at Adair County Jail

Severe Storms Possible Tonight
There is a likely risk of severe weather today. Wind, tornadoes and hail are possible, but wind is the greatest threat. Stay aware and be … Read More about Severe Storms Possible Tonight

Adair County Fiscal Court Agenda for Tuesday, March 28
AGENDA ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT REGULAR CALLED MEETING MARCH 28, 2023 @ 6:00 P.M. ADAIR COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING BASEMENT 424 PUBLIC … Read More about Adair County Fiscal Court Agenda for Tuesday, March 28

Sheriff’s office seeks help in identifying male
UPDATED:Adair County Sheriffs Office, Sheriff Josh Brockman We would like to thank everyone once again for all their calls in helping us ID a … Read More about Sheriff’s office seeks help in identifying male

Gavin Giles wins Grandparent of the Year essay contest
Gavin Giles, a student at the Adair County Elementary School was selected as the Adair County winner in the 2022-2023 Grandparent of the Year essay … Read More about Gavin Giles wins Grandparent of the Year essay contest

Head-on collision results in Adair man being flown to UK
Last Thursday at 4:10 a.m., Adair County 911 received a call of a two-vehicle injury collision approximately 8.5 miles east of Columbia on Ky. … Read More about Head-on collision results in Adair man being flown to UK

Featured News
Public invited to discuss mental health needs of families and children at virtual meetings
FRANKFORT– The public is invited to virtual town hall meetings this month to talk about mental health challenges for Kentucky families and children, … Read More about Public invited to discuss mental health needs of families and children at virtual meetings
ACPS Special meeting on June 5
ACPC's regular scheduled meeting will be rescheduled. ACPC will hold a special called meeting on June 5 at 3:45 p.m. Topics are school growth, … Read More about ACPS Special meeting on June 5
Retired Teachers meeting on June 13
The Adair County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 10 am on Tuesday, June 13th at the Chamber of Commerce Building. We will be electing … Read More about Retired Teachers meeting on June 13
Budget Committee meeting on June 6
The Adair County Budget Committee will meet at 8 a.m. on June 6, 2023, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public … Read More about Budget Committee meeting on June 6
Sports News
Indians battle in tough regional loss
Adair County stepped onto the court Wednesday night in Hart County against a tough 5th Region opponent in Elizabethtown. Despite being outsized, the … Read More about Indians battle in tough regional loss
Regional Tournament Schedules
ACHS LADY INDIANS: Scenes from District Play
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Indians enter 5th Region play on Wednesday
After a heartbreaking loss in the district tournament, Adair County will get a few days to prepare for their biggest test as they … Read More about Indians enter 5th Region play on Wednesday
Obituaries

Katherine Sue Littell
Katherine Sue Littell, 82, of Valrico, FL passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Florida. Sue, as she was known by her friends and family was … [Read More...] about Katherine Sue Littell

Mark Allen “Junk Man” Mattingly
Mark Allen “Junk Man” Mattingly, 55, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his residence with his loving wife by his side. He was born … [Read More...] about Mark Allen “Junk Man” Mattingly

Christine I. Burris
Mrs. Christine I. Burris, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She was born on May 6, 1926, in Amandaville, KY to the late … [Read More...] about Christine I. Burris

Gary Duncan
Gary D. Duncan, 59, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Columbia on January 5, 1964, to the late … [Read More...] about Gary Duncan

Alma Furkin
Alma Furkin,83, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. She was born in Columbia on Aug. … [Read More...] about Alma Furkin
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Feese Family at Harrods Fork
7, 8, 9, 10 The Feese Family will sing at Harrods Fork Baptist Church Sunday, Oct. 2, at 10:30 a.m. CST. Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m. The … [Continue to Read] about The Feese Family at Harrods Fork
Sept. 3, Yard Sale
Church of the Harvest, will be having a yard sale and bake sale this Saturday, Sept. 3, beginning at 8 a.m.. The church is located at 171 Wilson Road … [Continue to Read] about Sept. 3, Yard Sale
Local SBDM councils to meet Thursday at 4 p.m.
Adair County Elementary's School-Based Decision Making Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held … [Continue to Read] about Local SBDM councils to meet Thursday at 4 p.m.
Fundraiser Event for Gary “Sam” Conover is Saturday
GARY'S FUNDRAISER … [Continue to Read] about Fundraiser Event for Gary “Sam” Conover is Saturday
Pickett’s Chapel Dinner set for Saturday
Pickett's Chapel will have its annual country ham supper April 2, from 5-8 p.m. Donations only and take out orders are available. The … [Continue to Read] about Pickett’s Chapel Dinner set for Saturday
Adair County School Board meets April 22
BOARD AGENDA APRIL 22, 2021 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ADAIR COUNTY BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM 6:00 P.M. **Meeting called to … [Continue to Read] about Adair County School Board meets April 22
Jail Committee to meet April 22
The Adair County Fiscal Court Jail Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 2021 in the basement of the Adair County Annex building. The … [Continue to Read] about Jail Committee to meet April 22
Extension District Board to meet March 30
There will be a Extension District Board meeting on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 5:30 pm CT. This will be an in-person meeting; however, there will be … [Continue to Read] about Extension District Board to meet March 30
Fiscal Court budget committee too meet March 24
The Adair County Fiscal Court Budget Committee will meet Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 7:00 A.M. CT in the basement of the Adair County Annex building … [Continue to Read] about Fiscal Court budget committee too meet March 24
Adair Fiscal Court will meet tonight
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 AGENDA ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT REGULAR CALLED MEETING MARCH 9, 2021 @ 6:00 P.M. ADAIR COUNTY JIM BLAIR … [Continue to Read] about Adair Fiscal Court will meet tonight
