The Adair County Lady Indians took on Scott High School in the opening game of the Kentucky 2A state tournament in Owensboro. Scott defeated the Lady … [Continue to Read]
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Nominations Now Open for Adair County’s 20 Under 30 Class
The Adair County Community Voice is seeking nominations for the first “20 under 30” class. The “20 under 30” class will recognize the success of … [Continue to Read]
Schools close Friday as girls’ basketball team competes in state tournament
Dr. Pam Stephens announced Monday afternoon that Adair County schools will close Friday to support the Lady Indians, who will compete in the State 2A … [Continue to Read]
Green County man charged with Murder
(Greensburg KY January 7, 2019) On Saturday, January 5, 2018 at approximately 1:35 PM CST Units from Post 15, along with the Green County Sheriff’s … [Continue to Read]
Adair constables sworn by Judge Murphy
The Adair County Constables were sworn in for duty by Judge Murphy Friday morning. … [Continue to Read]
City of Columbia Holds Swearing In Ceremony
Mayor Pamela Hoots and city council members were sworn in Sunday afternoon during a public ceremony at City Hall. Circuit Judge Judy Vance Murphy … [Continue to Read]
Criminal charges dropped against Mayor Hardwick
Criminal charges filed against Columbia Mayor Curtis Hardwick in 2017 after city gas customers were overbilled have been dismissed, just over a month … [Continue to Read]
National Weather Service Reports Barn Fire in Adair County
This evening (12/18/2018) the US National Weather Service Louisville Kentucky notified the Adair County 911 Center of a hot spot showing on their … [Continue to Read]
2018 Christmas in Columbia Parade Photos Available Online
Photos of the 2018 Christmas in Columbia parade photos are available on the Community Voice Flickr page at … [Continue to Read]
Bluegrass Cellular Tower that Covers Adair County is Not Working
UPDATE: AT 7:40 A.M. WEDNESDAY IT WAS REPORTED TO US THAT THE BLUEGRASS CELLULAR TOWER THAT PROVIDES SERVICE TO ADAIR COUNTY IS NOW WORKING. As of … [Continue to Read]
Tennessee man charged with unlawful transaction with a minor in Columbia
Adair County, KY (December 10, 2018) – On December1, 2018 KSP, Post 15 received a complaint of an adult male having sexual relations with a 14 year … [Continue to Read]
Former Green Co. Attorney Pleads Guilty to Embezzling from Clients
Losses of nearly $1 Million BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Campbellsville, Kentucky, man pleaded guilty before United States District Court Judge … [Continue to Read]
Christmas in Columbia Parade is Rescheduled
The Christmas in Columbia parade scheduled for this evening has been rescheduled until Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. … [Continue to Read]
Fugitive William Loy Captured; Columbia Man Arrested
Law enforcement captured fugitive William Loy in Columbia Sunday morning after they found him hiding in the basement of a house at 323 Spring Dr. A … [Continue to Read]
News
The Adair County Lady Indians took on Scott High School in the opening game of the Kentucky 2A state tournament in Owensboro. Scott defeated the Lady Indians with a score of 63-32.
This is the first time the Lady Indians played in that state tournament. The community is proud and stands behind our team!
The Adair County Constables were sworn in for duty by Judge Murphy Friday morning.
Adair County, KY (December 10, 2018) – On December1, 2018 KSP, Post 15 received a complaint of an adult male having sexual relations with a 14 year old juvenile in Columbia.
Troopers Marvin Blakey and Billy Begley spoke with the victim and she stated that she had been talking to a man on snapchat. He showed up at her residence, she met him outside, they had sexual intercourse and he left. Female stated that the perpetrator was coming back to meet with her on December 8th, 2018. The snapchat messages confirmed that the male subject knew he was meeting with a juvenile and they awaited the subjects arrival.
Kentucky State Police and the Adair County Sheriff’s department located and detained 39 year old Samuel Hicks of Marysville, Tenn. operating a 1999 Toyota Avalon. Hicks was advised of his Miranda rights by Trooper Begley. He confessed to having sexual relations with the juvenile. Hicks was arrested and charged with sodomy 3rd degree, unlawful transaction with a minor 1st , illegal sex act with minor under 16 years of age, and prohibited use of electronic communication system to procure minor/ peace officer: sexual offenses. Hicks was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. This case remains under investigation by Trooper Billy Begley. Trooper Begley was assisted on the scene by Trooper Marvin Blakey, Trooper Clint Bale and Deputy Joey Keith.
US REP.
James Comer (R), 5,624
Paul Walker (D), 1,273
District wide:
Comer, 172,165
Walker, 78,849
STATE SENATOR, 16TH DIST
George Maxwell “Max Wise (R), 5,691
Nicole Britton (write-in) 339
District wide:
Wise, 33,447
Britton, not available yet
STATE REP, 51ST DIST
John “Bam” Carney (R), 5,353
Richard Steele (write-in) 629
District wide:
Carney, 12,174
Steele, not available yet
PVA
Jeffrey Scott Neat (R), 2,954
Landon Edwards (D), 4,292
COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE
Gale Burris Cowan (R), 3,964
Michael Lee Stephens (D), 3,281
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin (R), 6,088
Bethany Stanziano (D), 1,093
SHERIFF
Josh Brockman (R), 4,637
Harrison Moss (D), 2,705
MAGISTRATE, 1ST DIST
Harold Burton (R), 647
Lloyd Alley (I), 282
MAGISTRATE, 3RD DIST
Sammy Baker (R), 671
Matthew Hadley (D), 284
CONSTABLE, 4TH DIST
Jeff Dickson (R), 650
John G. Waddell (D), 321
JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT, 3RD DIST
Debra Hembree Lambert, 3,333
Dan Ballou, 2,091
District wide:
Lambert, 95,463
Ballou, 51,137
BOARD OF EDUCATION, 5TH DIST (UNEXPIRED TERM)
Troy Grider, 589
Michael George Payne, 568
MAYOR
Ben Arnold, 341
Pamela J Hoots, 496
Curtis Hardwick, 443
CITY COUNCIL (SIX SEATS)
Sharon Lorene Payne, 739
Mark D. Harris, 737
Ronald “Butch” Rogers, 698
Craig Dean, 697
Linda Waggener, 660
June Parson, 617
Anthony “Craig” Lasley, 604
Amy Pike, 406
Taft Neal, 250
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT (corrected from earlier version)
Yes, 3062
No, 3064
Statewide:
Yes 868,932
No, 514,440
STRAIGHT PARTY VOTES
Republican, 1554
Democrat, 407
Total number of voters in Adair County, 7457
Registered voters, 13685
Complete coverage can be found in this week’s edition of the Community Voice, which will be available in stores Wednesday afternoon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
National Crappie Tournament is Coming to Adair County
Adair County's Green River Lake and Holmes Bend Marina has been designated to host the 2020 National … [Continue to Read]
2018-19 Adair Schools Open House and Summer Registration Dates
Summer Registration Days-for new and returning students July 24th 12:00-6:00 at Adair County … [Continue to Read]
Judge Executive’s Office Closed July 4
Adair County Judge Executive Michael Lee Stephens office will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 2018, to … [Continue to Read]
Board of Education Central Office Closed July 4
This is official notification that the Adair County Board of Education Central Office will be closed … [Continue to Read]
County Clerk’s Office Closure
The Adair County Clerk’s Office will be closed Wednesday, July 4th for the holiday. We will be … [Continue to Read]
