This story originally appeared in the May 12 issue of the Community Voice. For your subscription, call 270-384-9454.Paul Smith is proud of his … Read More about Smith’s memories of Vietnam hard to forget
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It’s all about family at JMS
This story originally appeared in the May 12 issue of the Community Voice. For your own subscription, call 270-384-9454.Trent Miller was just a … Read More about It’s all about family at JMS

School board discusses several items at meeting
The Adair County School District Board met Thursday and discussed several items including the employee salary schedule for the 2022-23 academic year. … Read More about School board discusses several items at meeting

County, city honor EMS personnel
Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan and Columbia City Mayor Pam Hoots (front row) issued proclamations recently that May 15-22 is … Read More about County, city honor EMS personnel

Stone: Local road repairs still to come
This story originally appeared in the May 12 issue of the Community Voice. For your own subscription, call 270-384-9454The city of Columbia issued … Read More about Stone: Local road repairs still to come

LWC President’s List includes several Adair students
The President's List consists of full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a grade point average of 4.00 and who are in good academic … Read More about LWC President’s List includes several Adair students

Fifty-one Adair County students named to LWC Dean’s List
The Dean's List consists of the names of those full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or above and who are … Read More about Fifty-one Adair County students named to LWC Dean’s List

Official ballot results for Adair County
The official ballot results are in for Adair CountyJudge Executive Larry Russell Bryant - 1,616 Gale Cowan - 1,484 David Herbst - 273State … Read More about Official ballot results for Adair County

Boil water advisory announced for several roads
A boil water advisory has been announced for consumers from 15748 to 17665 Knifley Rd., Wethington Road, Mt. Tussell Road, Ray Miller Road, Crooked … Read More about Boil water advisory announced for several roads

Fiscal Court donates to Project Graduation
Hali Anderson, coordinator for Project Graduation at Adair County High School, received a $1,000 check presented by Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman … Read More about Fiscal Court donates to Project Graduation

Severe weather possible for tonight
Severe weather possible for tonight and into the late evening. … Read More about Severe weather possible for tonight

Grigsby arrested for ATV theft
Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman arrested Howard Grigsby of Adair County Wednesday on felony charges.Sheriff Brockman initiated an investigation … Read More about Grigsby arrested for ATV theft

Jones presents poster at Homemakers’ meeting
Six Adair County Extension Homemakers attended the Lake Cumberland Area Annual Meeting in Taylor County on May 5. Among those attending was Kathy … Read More about Jones presents poster at Homemakers’ meeting

Furkins facing multiple charges
Christopher Furkins, of Columbia, was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges after reportedly being involved in an accident.Officers from the … Read More about Furkins facing multiple charges

Adair County man arrested for sex offender registration violations
Jesse Cross, found living under the Campbellsville Street in Columbia, was arrested Wednesday by Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman on … Read More about Adair County man arrested for sex offender registration violations

City council revives sidewalk project
This story originally ran in the May 5 issue of the Community Voice. For your own subscription, call 270-384-9454.The Columbia City … Read More about City council revives sidewalk project

Adair County man arrested on felony assault charges
Paul Stuchell, 52, of Adair County was arrested Monday after being involved in an altercation with another male on Flatwoods … Read More about Adair County man arrested on felony assault charges

May is motorcycle and bike safety
FRANKFORT – In recognition of May as Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety … Read More about May is motorcycle and bike safety

Tedder to celebrate 95 years of life
Gertrude Tedder has spent her entire life in the Knifley area, and her 95 years encompass a lifetime of memories in a tightknit community among family … Read More about Tedder to celebrate 95 years of life

State Covid-19 numbers looking good
The latest Covid-19 report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. … Read More about State Covid-19 numbers looking good
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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
ACMS selects Students of the Month
The Adair County Middle School Students of the Month include: front row: Brooklyn Fellows, Math; Briley Breeding, Reading; Taylor Schmeichel, Social … Read More about ACMS selects Students of the Month
Local FFA team shines at forestry event
This story originally ran in the May 5 issue of the Community Voice. For your own subscription, call 270-384-9454.A Future Farmers … Read More about Local FFA team shines at forestry event
Court includes EMS in essential pay
This story first appeared in the April 28 issue of the Community Voice. For your subscription, call 270-384-9454.The Adair County … Read More about Court includes EMS in essential pay
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LWC announces 2022 football schedule, Oliver returns
Lindsey Wilson College Football Head Coach Phil Kleckler has announced the 2022 Blue Raider schedule.The 10-game schedule features five home and … Read More about LWC announces 2022 football schedule, Oliver returns
Quality depth could be factor for ACHS at region track meet
When Jamie Bryant saw the number of students that came out for the Adair County High School track team this season, he had to smile. Bryant, who has … Read More about Quality depth could be factor for ACHS at region track meet
ACHS boys, girls reach second round of region tennis tourney
The Adair County High School tennis team had two doubles teams and one singles player advance to the second round of the Region 5 Tennis … Read More about ACHS boys, girls reach second round of region tennis tourney
ACMS softball season ends in tourney
ALBANY - The Adair County Middle School Lady Indians certainly had their chances last week in their semifinal contest with Russell County here in the … Read More about ACMS softball season ends in tourney
Obituaries

Odell Corbin
Mr. Odell Corbin of Columbia, KY, son of the late Charlie and Louella Corbin, was born on November 5, 1931 in Columbia, KY. He departed this life on … [Read More...] about Odell Corbin

Mary Elizabeth Burton
Mary Elizabeth Burton, 74, of Mount Sherman, Kentucky, formerly of Columbia, died Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Taylor Regional Hospital in … [Read More...] about Mary Elizabeth Burton

Lydia N. Turner
Lydia N. Turner, 83, formerly of 104 Marshall St. Columbia, died Saturday, April 30 at 4:15 p.m. at Summerfield Rehab and Wellness Center in … [Read More...] about Lydia N. Turner

Janice Antle Burris
Janice Antle Burris, 65, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday April 5, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Russell County, Kentucky on October 2, 1956 to … [Read More...] about Janice Antle Burris

Mia Jade Darnell
Mia Jade Darnell went to her heavenly home on Monday April 4, 2022 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. She is the daughter of Jeremy and … [Read More...] about Mia Jade Darnell
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
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
Adair jail committee will meet Friday, Feb. 26
The Adair County Jail Committee will Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. cst in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Pubic … [Continue to Read] about Adair jail committee will meet Friday, Feb. 26