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Adair County School District to offer vaccine
Adair County School District officials announced today they will be holding a vaccine clinic Friday, July 30, for children 12 years of age and … Read More about Adair County School District to offer vaccine
COVID-19: Adair Co. back in “the red”
Lake Cumberland District total case count has increased by 238 this week Report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department: July 23, … Read More about COVID-19: Adair Co. back in “the red”
This week’s Community Voice available now
The July 22 issue of the Adair County Community Voice is now available. This week's issue includes the celebration of Bam Carney's impact on this … Read More about This week’s Community Voice available now
Crash victim remembered for undying love
Becky Conover Strange chose her friends. She chose them, then she told them they were chosen. She would not take no for an answer, and because of her … Read More about Crash victim remembered for undying love
John Mitchel Owen ‘Bam’ Carney
John Mitchel Owen “Bam” Carney of Campbellsville, son of June Gabehart Carney and the late Ronnie “Don” Carney, was born September 30, 1969 in Taylor … Read More about John Mitchel Owen ‘Bam’ Carney
Rep. Bam Carney dies; community, state mourn loss
This post will be updated with releases from officials paying their respects to Rep. Carney, who represented Adair and Taylor counties. Bam was a … Read More about Rep. Bam Carney dies; community, state mourn loss
Boil water advisory lifted
The boil water advisory for Short Street, Adair Avenue and Spring Drive has beenj lifted by the Division of Water, Columbia Office. Water is safe … Read More about Boil water advisory lifted
Local man, woman charged with wanton endangerment
Brian Muse, 35, and Linda Muse, 32, both of Columbia, are facing multiple charges, including wanton endangerment, after an incident Thursday … Read More about Local man, woman charged with wanton endangerment
Fair Association sets pageant schedule
The Adair County Fair Association has announced the lineup for this year’s pageant schedule for July 30-31 at the pavilion at the city park (next to … Read More about Fair Association sets pageant schedule
Boil water advisory for local area
A boil water advisory is in effect for Columbia Adair Utilities District customers on Short Street, Adair Avenue and Spring Drive. The advisory has … Read More about Boil water advisory for local area
Get your Community Voice today
In this week's issue of the Community Voice, read about the impact Becky Conover Strange had on her family and friends, the recovery of Christy … Read More about Get your Community Voice today
Portions of Vester Road to close Thursday
Adair County Fiscal Court Clerk Bridget Compton has announced the Bull Run side of Vester Road will be closed for road work on July 15 beginning at … Read More about Portions of Vester Road to close Thursday
Covid numbers seem to be rising in Kentucky
The coronavirus is coming back in Kentucky. The state reported 470 new cases Tuesday, raising the seven-day rolling average by 20 percent in one day, … Read More about Covid numbers seem to be rising in Kentucky
Tudder II arrested on felony drug charges
James Tudder II of Adair County was arrested Saturday on felony drug charges after Adair County Sheriff’s deputies initiated a traffic stop on Hughes … Read More about Tudder II arrested on felony drug charges
What do you think makes Adair County special?
The Adair County Community Voice is working on its annual Discover Adair County magazine. It is the yearly publication which highlights the best this … Read More about What do you think makes Adair County special?
Keep informed, get the Community Voice today
Check out this week's Adair County Community Voice for the latest local news and sports. In the July 8 issue, read about an effort to help a family … Read More about Keep informed, get the Community Voice today
KY 61 reduced to one lane in Adair County
SOMERSET – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office advises motorists that KY 61 in Adair County has been reduced to one lane at … Read More about KY 61 reduced to one lane in Adair County
Dobson arrested on multiple drug charges
Carlton Dobson, of Adair County, was arrested on multiple drug charges July 1 after Adair County Sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at a … Read More about Dobson arrested on multiple drug charges
Outdoor warning siren test cancelled
Mike Keltner, director of the Adair County EMS, announced the outdoor warning siren test scheduled for today (July 5) has been cancelled. A silent … Read More about Outdoor warning siren test cancelled
Obituaries
Howard Coomer
Howard Coomer, age 68, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital. He was born on Sunday, September 14 1952, in … [Read More...] about Howard Coomer
Carolyn Ann Williamson
Carolyn Ann Williamson, 74, of Columbia, died Friday, July 23, 2021 at T. J. Health Columbia. She was born on June 28, 1947 in Cumberland, MD to the … [Read More...] about Carolyn Ann Williamson
Robert Clem ‘Bobby’ Johnson
Robert Clem “Bobby” Johnson, 72, of Columbia, died Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 28, 1948, in Adair County, to the … [Read More...] about Robert Clem ‘Bobby’ Johnson
John Mitchel Owen ‘Bam’ Carney
John Mitchel Owen “Bam” Carney of Campbellsville, son of June Gabehart Carney and the late Ronnie “Don” Carney, was born September 30, 1969 in Taylor … [Read More...] about John Mitchel Owen ‘Bam’ Carney
Eva Ann Stone
Eva Ann Stone, daughter of Ron Stone and Paige Dunn, of Columbia, died Saturday, July 10, 2021 at St. Joseph East in Lexington. In addition to her … [Read More...] about Eva Ann Stone