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Hadley Murder Trial Gets Underway in Casey County

A jury has been selected and opening statements from attorneys are expected to get underway at noon central time today in the murder trial of Philip Bruce Hadley. The trial was moved to Casey …

Pumpkin Trail announces contest winners

The 2026 Jim Blair Pumpkin Trail brought creativity and community participation to Adair County, with organizers announcing the winners of this year's pumpkin decorating contest. Mayor Pam Hoots …

Household hazardous waste collection set for Nov. 14

A household hazardous waste collection will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Adair County Road Department, 62 Service Road in Columbia. The event is provided by the Kentucky …

ACHS students seek community support in national art contest

Adair County students compete in national Crosley art contest Adair County High School students are competing in a nationwide art contest featuring customized Crosley Cruiser record players. The …

Hadley trial moved to Casey County

The trial for Phillip Bruce Hadley began today in Adair County Circuit Court but has been moved to Casey County Circuit Court due to difficulty seating a jury. Jury selection will begin in Casey …

Tennessee woman arrested on drug charges

A Tennessee woman was arrested early Friday morning following a traffic stop on the Columbia Bypass that resulted in the discovery of suspected illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia. According to …

Large turnout for first day of early voting

The Adair County Annex Building was busy as voters took advantage of the first day of early voting.  A total of 495 people cast their ballots today. Chief Deputy of elections Nadalie Inscho said …

Columbia City Council Agenda Monday, Nov. 2 at 5 p.m.

AGENDA REGULAR CALLED MEETING COLUMBIA CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 02, 2026     CALL TO ORDER: REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE COLUMBIA CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2026 AT 5:00 …

Constitutional amendment on ballot

Voters will decide whether to amend the Kentucky Constitution to limit when a governor may issue pardons or commute sentences. The proposed amendment would prohibit a governor from granting pardons …

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Featured News
 Adair FFA earns first three-star national rating
Adair County FFA reached a milestone at the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, earning a three-star rating that places the chapter among the top 4% of FFA chapters in the nation. It is the …
An urgent call to all deer hunters
Across the countryside this morning people in cities and towns and rural areas as well awaken to begin their day. Not everyone however has the same concerns. According to Feed America’s latest 2026 …
Adair marching band builds on tradition of excellence
The Adair County High School Marching Band has spent the 2026 season earning first-place finishes, Grand Champion honors and recognition for its musical and visual performances. But beyond the …

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Around Kentucky
 Stotts promoted to Kentucky State Police major
Kentucky State Police Announces Executive Leadership Promotion KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. announces a promotion within the agency’s executive leadership command staff to …
Halloween travel safety stressed by state officials
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – To keep Kentuckians safe this Halloween, state highway safety officials are reminding drivers to plan a safe ride home if festivities include drinking, and to watch for …
Lindsey Wilson University faculty members, from left, Eric Carter and Courtney Carter spoke at the "Symposium on Transforming the Postsecondary Experience" of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Higher Education, held Oct. 14-15 in Indianapolis, with LWU sport performance freshmen Anderson Brock of Hendersonville, Tennessee, and Bradshaw Klym of Franklin, Tennessee. Brock and Klym were the only two undergraduate students to attend the conference, which attracted about 500 scholars, academic leaders and student affairs officials
Lindsey Wilson University Sport Performance Students Take Their Major on the Road
Members of the Lindsey Wilson University sport performance program took to the road last week to spread the message about the new academic major. Sport performance and sports management …
About 80,000 Kentuckians have lost access to food aid under federal rule changes
Some 80,000 Kentuckians have lost access to the food benefits known as SNAP because of federal changes to the program, Gov. Andy Beshear said in a letter sent to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke …
Billy Ray Smith, two-term Ag Commissioner, remembered for service to Kentucky farmers
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (KT) – Funeral arrangements have been announced for former two-term Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Billy Ray Smith, who passed away on Oct. 10 at the age of 82 following a …
Comer launches new website to better serve Kentuckians
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the launch of his new congressional website, comer.house.gov, which makes it easier for Kentuckians to contact his office, request help with …

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2026 Election

Grimsley files for Columbia City Council

Charles Grimsley filed for Columbia City Council on May 21. Grimsley is a former member of the council. 

Incumbent Terry W. Harvey files for District 1 school board

Terry W. Harvey, District 1 incumbent, filed for reelection as school board member. Pictured with Harvey is his wife, Brenda Harvey. 

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Extension Office News
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Protect Livestock from Fall Prussic Acid Poisoning
Each fall, prussic acid poisoning is a serious concern for livestock producers, particularly those growing warm-season sorghum-based forages such as forage sorghum, sorghum-sudangrass, sudangrass, …
What you need to know about the New World Screwworm
New World Screwworm is in the headlines currently. What should you know and what should you be worried about? New world Screwworm is the larva of the New World Screwworm Fly. These flies find an open …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Garden workshop will share tips, tricks and handy devices
Join the Adair County Extension Master Gardeners on Tuesday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m. for an engaging program focused on making your garden more efficient and your plants more productive. This …

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Adair County Schools
 ACHS Thespian Society opens doors to students through theater
For students who love performing, working behind the scenes or exploring the many sides of theater, the International Thespian Society offers a place to turn that passion into opportunity. The …
ACHS FBLA builds leaders beyond the classroom
For students at Adair County High School, Future Business Leaders of America offers more than a chance to learn about business. It provides opportunities to serve the community, develop leadership …
More than what you see: Looking out for one another
A typical day at Adair County High School is filled with conversations in the hallways, laughter in the cafeteria and students moving from one class to the next. But amid the noise and activity, it …
ACHS Beta turns academic achievement into leadership and service
At Adair County High School, membership in National Beta is about more than academic achievement. For Beta members, academic success is only one part of a larger commitment to character, leadership …
MORE THAN MAKING ART: NAHS gives Adair students a place to create and explore
For students who love art, the National Art Honor Society at Adair County High School is about more than making something look good. It gives students a chance to create, compete, travel and see what …

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Sports
Adair County Sports

Indians look to finish season strong against Campbellsville

The Adair County Indians will close out their football season Friday at home against Campbellsville after falling 51-7 to Butler County on Friday. The loss dropped the Indians to 4-5 on the season. …
(From left) Josie Blair, Maxie Blakey, Olivia Mantooth and Josie Cox are recognized at the district tournament.

Neat named Region 5 Coach of the Year

Adair County High School volleyball coach Michelle Neat has been named Region 5 Coach of the Year by the Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association, recognizing her work and leadership with the Lady …

Middle school Indians sweep six games

The Adair County Middle School Indians basketball teams picked up six wins in two home matchups against Lebanon and Cumberland County, with the sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade teams winning both …

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Lindsey Wilson University
 Lindsey Wilson University, Kentucky League of Cities Celebrate Partnership
  Lindsey Wilson University might want to consider adding two words to its legendary mission statement. That's what Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots '75 suggested at a partnership …
Lindsey Wilson University Art Show Features 20 Pieces Created by School's Alumni
Nearly two dozen original pieces of art created by Lindsey Wilson University alumni are on display now through Dec. 12 in the university's Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery. The annual "Lindsey …
Lindsey Wilson University English Class Learns Importance of Community Connections at Adair County Public Library
Lindsey Wilson University students in English professor Sara Loy's "Writing & Culture" class commemorated the American Library Association's Banned Books Week by learning how the Adair County …
LWU to award 278 degrees at summer commencement
Before the Lindsey Wilson University community officially welcomes the Class of 2030 to campus on Aug. 22, it will hold one more celebration of the Class of 2026. For the first time in school …
Lindsey Wilson IMAGINE! Youth Theatre to present ‘Stuart Little: The Musical’
Lindsey Wilson University’s IMAGINE! Youth Theatre will present Stuart Little: The Musical as part of the TheatreFest! summer series. Based on the classic children’s book by E.B. White, the …

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Opinion
Pamela Hoots
Letter to Editor: Supports sports complex
Due to recent events I felt I would prepare this statement to ensure my beliefs are clear. Earlier this year the Columbia City Council passed a measure to explore a possible sports complex for our …
Letter to the Editor: Not opposed to sports complex
As most of you know, I am the chairman of the Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority. I received a letter, dated March 5, 2026, from Mayor Pamela Hoots inquiring about possible land …
Local politics, oh my
It is now 2026, and that means it’s local election year! For those of us involved or at least interested in our local community, it’s a time of great importance. We choose our leaders for the …

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Obituaries

Lora Lee Loy

Lora Lee Loy, 72, of Columbia, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 31, 1954, in Argo, Illinois to the late Lawrence and Mary Ellen Cochran Taylor. Mrs. Loy …

Robert Alan Kerr

Robert Alan Kerr, 59, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on Friday, Nov. 18, 1966, in Louisville. He was the son of Joyce Ann …

Ray Hutchison

Ray Hutchison, 87, of Gamaliel, died Friday, October 16, 2026 at his home. He was born September 24, 1939, in Adair County to the late Raymond and Anna Pendleton Hutchison. Ray served as Adair County …

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Public Record
 Circuit Court 10.13.26
Oct. 13, 2026 Judge Judy Vance Murphy Jennifer D. Adkins, 52, four counts criminal abuse/neglect of child greater than 13, 1st degree. Continued to Nov. 24 (2026) Jarred Lee Bartley, 36, …
Land Transfers 10.13.26
John R. and Juanita B. Clark Thomas of Columbia to Brian A. and Brandy J. Hargrove of Columbia. Property located in Columbia described as being 5.35 acres located on Holmes Bend Rd. $360,000 ATL …
District Court 10.7.26
Oct. 7, 2026 Judge Michael Loy Ajuan Deonte Lyles, 32, fugitive from another state. Waiver entered (2026) Amberly Champion, 37, assault 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury. Continued to …

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Land transfers
 Land Transfers 9.29.26
Marlton and Beverly Loy of Columbia to Jacob Abrell of Russell Springs. Property located in Adair County described as being 32.139 acres located on Sparkesville Rd. $180,000 Jason Scott of Edmonton …

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