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Columbia Police Department enhances preparedness through tactical training

With constantly evolving technology and procedures, training is an essential part of a police officer’s job. Columbia Police Department continues to provide officers with training so the …

City says property nuisance actions on hold until enforcement position is filled

One of the main topics at the Columbia City Council meeting Monday night was establishing a codes enforcement position and how to handle properties that have been abandoned. A first reading to create …

GETTING BACK UP

Perseverance and dedication are two qualities that 11-year-old Jacob McGinnis has. He has been racing motocross since he was 7 years old, and this year he will compete at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch …

Gecheo awarded scholarship to New York Institute for Technology

A 2025 graduate of Adair County High School will be attending the New York Institute of Technology this fall. Panasha Gecheo was awarded a presidential scholarship, the highest scholarship awarded to …

King indicted on two counts of murder

David Cecil King was indicted by the Russell County grand jury on Tuesday, June 24. King was the driver in an accident that killed two Adair County juveniles on April 20. Skylar Huckaby, 14, died at …

Nichols pleads guilty, agrees to cooperate

Walter Nichols, III, who was a passenger in the vehicle involved in the accident that resulted in the death of 7-year-old Rose Morgan, has entered a plea agreement with the Commonwealth. By pleading …

Superintendent receives outstanding scores

Superintendent Jason Faulkner’s annual evaluation was presented Thursday night with him receiving an “outstanding” score. The evaluation is based on seven standards set forth by the …

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Featured News
 Western Junior Showmanship
Congratulations to Tenley Lewis, who participated in the State 4-H Horse Show on July 1- 2 at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville. Tenley is the champion in the Western Junior …
Columbia Police Officer Travis Bell responds to a call from an elderly woman who requested assistance with a snake on top of her refrigerator. He was assisted by Officer Trent Williams (not pictured)
Columbia Police Department find valuable moments to serve
Sometimes police officers get to spend more time serving than defending or enforcing the law. Two Columbia police officers had those opportunities just recently.
Kesterson joins elite group of Eagle Scouts
On Monday, Justin Kesterson was inducted into an elite group of scouts at Columbia United Methodist Church. He was presented with his Eagle Scout Award that he earned days before his …

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Around Kentucky
 Former Fire Chief indicted for misappropriation of funds
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 3, 2025) – Attorney General Russell Coleman and Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 5 th Judicial Circuit Zac Greenwell announced today that joint action by their offices …
Kentucky Taps the Brakes on Speeding This Summe
  ‘Not So Fast, Kentucky’ speed enforcement campaign runs through July 31 FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 7, 2025) – As travel increases this summer, Kentuckians are encouraged …
Take someone fishing and be eligible to win a kayak prize package
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife encourages experienced anglers to mentor others this summer FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 1, 2025) —  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is …

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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 …

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Extension Office News
 An in-depth look at screwworms and the USDA response to keep the problem from spreading in the U.S.
Hollywood horror flicks can't hold a candle to the gruesomely parasitic screwworm. The flesh-eating larvae were eradicated in the U.S. nearly 60 years ago, only to reappear in South America and then …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Farmers have a list of required paperwork
Like any other occupation of business, there are files and forms that should be completed for the farm. Some of this paperwork only needs to be done once, while others may need to be updated …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
2025 corn crop update
The 2025 spring planting season can be summed up in three letters. WET! Both farmers and gardeners struggled to get crops planted in between rain and in many cases, crops were planted in soil …

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Lindsey Wilson
Director Robert Brock, standing, with the cast and crew of the Lindsey Wilson University TheatreFest! Production of “Shiloh Rules,” which will be presented at 7 p.m. July 31-Aug. 2 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at V.P. Henry Auditorium. (Front row, from left) Zoe Boatright of Columbia, Sabrina Ruiz of Louisville, and Mayatu Brown of Campbellsville; (back row, from left) Leeshawn Johnson of Louisville, Kassidy Phelps of Burkesville, Shiane Lussier of Bremen, and Kayla Koerner of Columbia.
Cast announced for LWU TheatreFest! production of ‘Shiloh Rules’
An alumna, two graduate students and three undergraduates make up the cast of this summer’s TheatreFest! production at Lindsey Wilson University. This summer’s Lindsey Wilson TheatreFest! …
Lindsey Wilson University is official
With warm congratulations from the governor of Kentucky and a packed room of well-wishers, Lindsey Wilson University celebrated an “incredibly historic day” at the Speed Art Museum on …
Introducing Lindsey Wilson University
Today is the first day of Lindsey Wilson University. After more than 120 years of service as a training school, junior college and liberal arts college, Lindsey Wilson University begins its …
Jennifer Bersaglia Named Lindsey Wilson College Director of Choral Activities
Somerset resident will be first director of choral activities at Lindsey Wilson University. COLUMBIA, KY. (06/10/2025) When Jennifer Bersaglia was helping to find a director of choral activities …
Lindsey Wilson College set to welcome campus visitors throughout the summer
No sooner had the final chair been put in storage in Biggers Sports Center and the last discarded commencement program had been picked up and tossed into a garbage bin did Lindsey Wilson College …

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Sports
Adair County Sports
Landon Blakey blocks a shot at the Lindsey Wilson Shootout.

Adair County Indians participate in LWC Shootout

Adair County High School basketball under the leadership of Coach Jordan Brangers has been playing this summer against teams across the state. Last week, they played in the three-day Lindsey Wilson …
Players recognized during the tournament are (from left) Bryce Russell, Brayton Coomer, Aiden Smith, Alex Martin, Jasper Kemp.

Adair County Indians are district runner-ups

The Adair County Indians baseball team played in the 20th District Tournament on Wednesday, May 21 in Campbellsville. The Indians took on Campbellsville in the first-round game. The Indians scored …

Wrestling team approved for middle and high school

Athletic Director Tyler Maskill spoke to the Board of Education at their May meeting and asked them to approve wrestling to be added as a KHSAA sanctioned sport for the next school year. Maskill said …

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Opinion
Gov. Beshear, Kentucky State Police Honor 37 Troopers and Officers Who Made the Ultimate Sacrific
  Memorial ceremony observes 31 fallen KSP troopers and officers and 6 highway patrolmen FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 22, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police …
Senate Majority Floor Leader Max Wise delivers remarks during an event in the State Capitol Building Rotunda. Photo Credit: David Hargis, Photographer, Public Information Office, Legislative Research Commission.
WISE RECOGNIZED AS 2025 KENTUCKY FAMILY CHAMPION
WISE RECOGNIZED AS 2025  KENTUCKY FAMILY CHAMPION As Senate Majority Floor Leader, helped drive pro-family,  pro-faith, and fiscally responsible bills to the finish line …
Keith Streeval works to cut up a tree that was struck by lightening during Friday night's storms.
Storm that left deadly trail passed over Adair
“We were very fortunate and blessed compared to the injuries, fatalities and damages in other areas,” said Emergency Management Director Grant Loy. “We had some trees fall into …

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Obituaries

Zella B Rich Cundiff

Zella B Rich Cundiff, 97, of Columbia, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 7, 2025 at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. after several weeks’ illness. She was born on …

Sandra Faye Land

Sandra Faye Land, 82, of Greensburg passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at her residence. She was born on April 3, 1943, in Louisville to the late Cecil Elzy and Jennie Ella Baker Lowery.  Sandra …

Ricky Page

Ricky Page, 62, of Columbia died Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Med Center Health in Bowling Green. He was born April 22, 1963, in Adair County, to the late James and Geraldine Shirley Page. …

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Public Record
 District Court 07.02.25
 DISTRICT COURT July 2, 2025 Judge Michael Loy Clayton A. Miller, 41, assault 4th degree minor injury. Pretrial conference set for July 21 (2025) Scott Roberts, 28, violation …
District Court 6.30.25
 DISTRICT June 30, 2025 Judge Michael Loy Perry Bishop, 30, strangulation, 1st degree (domestic violence related). Plea of not guilty, preliminary hearing set for July 2 (2025) …
District Court 6.25.25
 DISTRICT June 25, 2025 Judge Michael Loy William Andy Parson, 58, assault 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury. Plea of guilty, written order entered (2025) Nicholas …

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Land transfers
 Land Transfers 6.27.25
Richard and Susan Clark of Columbia to Landon Rayburn of Columbia.  Property located in Adair County described as being lots number 14 and 15 of the Colonial Village Subdivision containing 1 …

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