This story originally ran in the July 28 issue of the Community Voice. For your own subscription, call 270-384-9454.Years ago, Lana Roy ’s Monday … Read More about Roy retires after almost 45 years of service
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Arnold signs theater over to school district
This story originally appeared in the July 28 issue of the Community Voice. For your own subscription, call270-384-9454Columbian Theater owner Dr. … Read More about Arnold signs theater over to school district

FBLA students named ‘ambassadors’ of Columbia
Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots (far left) honored members of the Adair County High School Future Business Leaders of America club at Monday’s city … Read More about FBLA students named ‘ambassadors’ of Columbia

Browning releases difficulty 2022 volleyball schedule
Charity Browning, head volleyball coach for Adair County High School, has announced her schedule for the 2022 season.“I don’t think they have had … Read More about Browning releases difficulty 2022 volleyball schedule

Traffic stop leads to felony arrest
Billy Collins, 44, was arrested Sunday after a traffic stop in the Breeding community, south of Columbia.Collins was suspected of having illegal … Read More about Traffic stop leads to felony arrest

Adair inmate charged with felony assault
Adam Harris of Columbia, an inmate in the Adair County Regional Jail, has been charged with felony assault after an altercation Sunday at the … Read More about Adair inmate charged with felony assault

Death toll reaches 25 due to flooding in Eastern Kentucky
FRANKFORT (KT) – The death toll has now reached 25 and continues to rise, due to the flooding that has ravaged more than a dozen eastern Kentucky … Read More about Death toll reaches 25 due to flooding in Eastern Kentucky

‘Someday’ finally comes for Williams
This story originally appeared in the July 21 issue of the Community Voice. For your subscription, call 270-384-9454.Barbara Williams seemed to … Read More about ‘Someday’ finally comes for Williams

Adair man airlifted after motorcycle collision
Patrick Loy of Columbia was airlifted to the University of Louisville Hospital July 21 after being involved in a two-vehicle accident on Montpelier … Read More about Adair man airlifted after motorcycle collision

Animal shelter to close July 31 – Aug. 7
The Green River Animal Shelter will be closed July 31 to Aug. 7 due to employee vacation and medical leave. Animals will be fed and cared for daily … Read More about Animal shelter to close July 31 – Aug. 7

Sheriff recovers stolen vehicle in Sano area
Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman and deputies Tracy McCarol and Gary Roy recovered a stolen vehicle in the woods on Sano Road.The Adair County … Read More about Sheriff recovers stolen vehicle in Sano area

Lana Roy honored for dedicated service
Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots (front row, left) signed a proclamation earlier this week declaring July 29 as Lana Roy Day in Columbia. Roy has worked for … Read More about Lana Roy honored for dedicated service

Monroe County man arrested on felony drug charges
Shawn Nuckols, 31, of Tompkinsville was arrested Saturday after failing a sobriety test following a traffic stop.Adair County Sheriff Josh … Read More about Monroe County man arrested on felony drug charges

Registration help available for parents
Adair County schools will provide two opportunities over the next week for parents to register their children for the 2022-23 school, and receive … Read More about Registration help available for parents

15-week abortion ban to take effect in Kentucky this weekend
Kentucky TodayLOUISVILLE (KT) — A federal judge granted a motion to reinstate Kentucky's 15-week abortion ban on … Read More about 15-week abortion ban to take effect in Kentucky this weekend

988 tabbed new suicide prevention lifeline

Gold chosen for American Legion Boys Nation
Jonathan Gold, an incoming senior at Adair County High School, has been selected as a senator for American Legion Boys Nation in the Washington, D.C. … Read More about Gold chosen for American Legion Boys Nation

City receives grant from Walmart for DARE program
Shaunda Soverly, store manager of the Columbia Walmart, presents mayor Pam Hoots and police chief Jr. Murphy with a check for $2,000 to go to the … Read More about City receives grant from Walmart for DARE program
Petty says 10U team ready for state’s best
Coach Brandon Petty talks about his team's journey to this weekend's 10U Little League State Tournament in LaGrange.IMG_0131 Brandon … Read More about Petty says 10U team ready for state’s best

Adair man arrested after altercation
Michael Alan Burton of Adair County was arrested Monday after an altercation that resulted in a firearm being discharged.Deputies from the Adair … Read More about Adair man arrested after altercation
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City awards bid for new splash pad
This story first appeared in the July 21 issue of the Community Voice. For your subscription, call 270-384-9454.The Columbia City Council took its … Read More about City awards bid for new splash pad
Atwood shines at national BETA Convention
This story appeared in the July 14 issue of the Community Voice. For your own subscription, call; 270-384-9454.Raegan Atwood knew her photo for … Read More about Atwood shines at national BETA Convention
Atwood earns 7th place at BETA nationals
This story first appeared in the July 14 issue of the Community Voice. For your own subscription, call 270-384-9454.Raegan Atwood … Read More about Atwood earns 7th place at BETA nationals
ACPC to take ‘integrated’ approach to teaching
This story appeared in the July 14 issue of the Community Voice. For your own subscription, call 270-384-9454.With less than a month to go until … Read More about ACPC to take ‘integrated’ approach to teaching

Sports News
ACHS season football tickets on sale now
Adair County High School football season tickets are now on sale through Sept. 2 for just $25. All season and single game tickets will again be online … Read More about ACHS season football tickets on sale now
Hicks named head cheer coach at LWC
Damon Hicks has been promoted to head coach of the Lindsey Wilson cheer and dance teams, Athletics Director Willis Pooler announced on Tuesday.“I … Read More about Hicks named head cheer coach at LWC
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
Obituaries

Edith Dean ‘Edie’ Dennison
Edith Dean “Edie” Denson, 92, of Lexington, KY died Friday, July 29, 2022 at Grandview Nursing Rehabilitation in Campbellsville, KY. She was born on … [Read More...] about Edith Dean ‘Edie’ Dennison

Patty Ann Scott Keltner
Patty Ann Scott Keltner, 68, of the Portland community in Adair County, died Sunday, July 24, 2022 at 1:33 a.m. at Baptist Health Hardin in … [Read More...] about Patty Ann Scott Keltner

Clara Flowers
Clara Flowers, 87, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.She was born June 8, 1935, in Adair … [Read More...] about Clara Flowers

Randy Stephens
Randy Stephens, age 66, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, July 13 2022 at his residence. He was born on Thursday, September 08 1955, in … [Read More...] about Randy Stephens

Leon Leroy Nicholes
Leon Leroy Nicholes Jr., 57, of Brodhead, KY died Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs, KY. He was born on August … [Read More...] about Leon Leroy Nicholes
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
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