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Adair County Community Voice

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T.J. regional donates to animal shelters in honor of Burton

T.J. Regional Health presented $500 donations Tuesday to the Green River Animal Shelter and to Sugarfoot Farm Rescue on behalf of the T.J. Community … Read More about T.J. regional donates to animal shelters in honor of Burton

Board gets latest report on new school

This story originally ran in the June 23 issue of the Community Voice. For your subscription, call 270-384-9454.After officially being chosen last … Read More about Board gets latest report on new school

Two transported to hospital after collision

Two women were transported to T.J. Health Columbia after an accident Tuesday evening near the intersection of Burkesville Street and Dohoney … Read More about Two transported to hospital after collision

Lawsuit filed to bring back abortion rights in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE (KT) – As promised, abortion rights advocates filed a lawsuit in Kentucky, seeking to re-establish the right to have an abortion under the … Read More about Lawsuit filed to bring back abortion rights in Kentucky

Elkhorn man dies in accidental death

William Thomas Brown of Elkhorn passed away Friday at a residence in the 5400 block of Speck Ridge Road.Adair County Sheriff's deputies Derek … Read More about Elkhorn man dies in accidental death

Supreme Court decision sparks state abortion ‘trigger’ law

By Al Cross Kentucky Health NewsAbortion became illegal in Kentucky Friday morning when the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its 6-3 decision … Read More about Supreme Court decision sparks state abortion ‘trigger’ law

School board gets report on new middle school

This story originally appeared in the June 16 issue of the Community Voice. For an online or print subscription, call 270-384-9454.After … Read More about School board gets report on new middle school

Fundraiser Event for Gary “Sam” Conover is Saturday

GARY'S FUNDRAISER … Read More about Fundraiser Event for Gary “Sam” Conover is Saturday

Governor looking to control gas prices with state of emergency

FRANKFORT (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday he has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and activating the state’s … Read More about Governor looking to control gas prices with state of emergency

City enjoys $3 million in excess funds

This story originally ran in the June 16 issue of the Community Voice. For your own subscription, call 270-384-9454The city of Columbia is … Read More about City enjoys $3 million in excess funds

Van Isaac’s camp draws local crowd

 A large group of children from around the region attended Van Isaac's football camp at Adair County High School.  … Read More about Van Isaac’s camp draws local crowd

Casey Creek to handle July 4 fireworks

Adair County Judge Executive Office Gale Cowan has announced Casey Creek Pyrotechnics will run the July 4 Fireworks Celebration at the old … Read More about Casey Creek to handle July 4 fireworks

CAUD boss announces pending retirement

This story initially appeared in the June 16 issue of the Community Voice. For your own print/online subscription, call 270-384-9454.Lenny Stone, … Read More about CAUD boss announces pending retirement

Ronald Knight

Ronald Knight, age 77, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of June 20, 2022. Born and raised in Adair County, Kentucky, he was the third … Read More about Ronald Knight

CDC chief endorses Covid vaccine for children 6 months old

Today, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that all … Read More about CDC chief endorses Covid vaccine for children 6 months old

Local accident injures Russell County man

Zachary Meece of Jamestown was injured Monday morning in a two-vehicle accident on Hwy. 55 South, about four miles outside of Columbia.Adair … Read More about Local accident injures Russell County man

Operation SafeDrive set for June 21-23

FRANKFORT— Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers will be participating in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety … Read More about Operation SafeDrive set for June 21-23

Utility pole scene

Tragic accident takes life of young Russell County man

A young Russell County man died in a tragic accident in Adair County Monday as he and another man attempted to unload a utility pole.Joseph Hayden … Read More about Tragic accident takes life of young Russell County man

Adair 12U all-stars confident heading into tourney

James Bergin looked out over the softball field late last week as his team went through their paces in practice. He liked the way they were fielding … Read More about Adair 12U all-stars confident heading into tourney

State Covid numbers remaining steady

The latest Covid information from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. … Read More about State Covid numbers remaining steady

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Featured News

Column: Father’s Day sparks good, sad memories

This story first appeared in the June 23 issue of the Community Voice. For your subscription, call 270-384-9454.I grew up in a military family. My … Read More about Column: Father’s Day sparks good, sad memories

Locals honored by teachers’ association

Adair County student Makayla Wright and historian Mike Watson were honored recently at a meeting of the Mid-Cumberland Retired Teachers' … Read More about Locals honored by teachers’ association

County honors local law enforcement

Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan (center) signed a proclamation recently proclaiming May 15-21 as National Police Week in the county. Joining … Read More about County honors local law enforcement

Nursing Home workers recognized

Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots signs a proclamation recently proclaiming May 8-14 as Nursing Home Week in Columbia. The proclamation has been designated to … Read More about Nursing Home workers recognized

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Sports News

Summer ball aimed to build Indians’ confidence

Deron Breeze, the head boys’ basketball coach at Adair County High School, will have a very young team this year when the Indians’ take the floor this … Read More about Summer ball aimed to build Indians’ confidence

Biggs tabbed as district’s first full-time AD

 This story was published in the June 16 issue of the Community Voice. For a subscription, call 270-384-9454.Superintendent Dr. … Read More about Biggs tabbed as district’s first full-time AD

Young 8U all-stars in final prep for district tourney

Coaches Brandon White and Nichole Booher are tying up any loose ends this week as they get their all-star team ready for the Little League 8U District … Read More about Young 8U all-stars in final prep for district tourney

Middle school relay team finishes well at state

Adair County was represented this past weekend at the State Middle School Track Championships in Louisville. The team of Jacob Boutte, Zain Cross, … Read More about Middle school relay team finishes well at state

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Obituaries

Paula Lewis Baker

Paula Lewis Baker of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Tom Paul Lewis and Mary Sue Hill Lewis, was born on Friday, May 2, 1930 in Columbia, … [Read More...] about Paula Lewis Baker

Gertrude Burton Kerns

Gertrude Burton Kerns, 95, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, KY.  She was born in Adair … [Read More...] about Gertrude Burton Kerns

Donald Lee Patton

Donald Lee Patton, 71, of the Pellyton Community of Adair County died Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY.  He was … [Read More...] about Donald Lee Patton

Mary Ellen Lee

Mary Ellen Lee, 90, of Columbia, KY died June 14, 2022 at Liberty Care Center in Liberty, KY.  She was born in Creelsboro, KY on November 23, 1931 to … [Read More...] about Mary Ellen Lee

Ancil Benny ‘Junior B’ Spires Jr.

Ancil Benny “Junior B” Spires, Jr., 89, formerly of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the Thomson Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, KY.  He … [Read More...] about Ancil Benny ‘Junior B’ Spires Jr.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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 AGENDAAPRIL 22, 2021REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGADAIR COUNTY BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM6:00 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, 2021AGENDAADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURTREGULAR CALLED MEETINGMARCH 9, 2021 @ 6:00 P.M.ADAIR COUNTY JIM BLAIR … [Continue to Read] about Adair Fiscal Court will meet tonight

ACES SBDMC will meet March 9

Adair County Elementary School's regularly scheduled School-Based Decision Making Council meeting will be held Tuesday, March 9 at 4 p.m.  The meeting … [Continue to Read] about ACES SBDMC will meet March 9

March menu for Adair schools

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Adair fiscal court will meet Tuesday, Feb. 23

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular called session Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. CT located at 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, … [Continue to Read] about Adair fiscal court will meet Tuesday, Feb. 23

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