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Santa and Mrs. Claus visited Lindsey Wilson College to the delight of Tessa LaBarge, the 5-year-old daughter of Aaron and Jenny LaBarge.
A Magical - but wet- Christmas
The weekend was filled with activity as the community celebrated Christmas in Columbia. Rain fell during the evening, but people who were willing to face the weather stood under awnings and …
Funds to help businesses with building improvements running low
A city project to help businesses cover the costs of upgrading buildings has received a new sweep of applications recently and Mayor Pamela Hoots says the funding may soon be depleted. The city …
Court funds new deputy positions in sheriff’s office
The fiscal court took its first step toward alleviating an officer shortage in the Adair County Sheriff’s Office by allocating future funds toward new positions Tuesday night. The court will …
Headline News
Loy files for re-election
Dennis Loy filed for re-election for Circuit Court Clerk. Election for the office will be held in the May Democratic primary if there is any opposition. Loy is shown here with his family, (front row, …
City of Columbia News Release
The City of Columbia has had great success with the local business improvement program through funding received from the American Rescue Plan Act. Approximately fifteen applications were processed in …
KCA Blasts John Kerry for His Dangerous and Ignorant Remarks on Coal
LEXINGTON, KY (December 5, 2023)  — Tucker Davis, President of the Kentucky Coal Association released the following statement in response to U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry claiming …
Featured News
LWC to Hold Two Ceremonies for Largest Winter Commencement in School History
COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson College will award 632 degrees on Saturday at its 118th commencement ceremony. This will be the largest winter commencement for the 120-year-old liberal arts …
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Kentucky Wildlands announces 2024 ambassador program
The Kentucky Wildlands, a regional tourism marketing initiative, has announced a 2024 Ambassador Program that will expand and promote Southern and Eastern Kentucky as a regional tourism destination. …
Three northern Kentucky wineries win Commissioner's Cups in 11th annual Kentucky Wine Competition
FRANKFORT (Dec. 7, 2023) – Three Kentucky small farm wineries combined to win all five Commissioner’s Cup awards, the top prizes in the 2023 Kentucky Commonwealth Commercial Wine …
Kentucky State Police Trooper Wins Impaired Driving Award 34 Times
LONDON, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2023)  – Kentucky State Police Trooper Steve Walker was among 170 officers honored for their efforts to protect motorists from impaired drivers at the annual  …
Give 270 hosts inaugural 20/20 Unicorn bourbon raffle
Elizabethtown, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2023) – Elizabethtown-based nonprofit Give 270, having recently achieved a significant milestone of raising $1 million for various community organizations and …
2023 Adopt-A-Highway Art Contest Winners Announced
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2023) –  Gov. Andy Beshear today announced that 12 students representing 11 Kentucky counties were top finishers in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s 2023 …
Next steps on project to amplify student voice in Kentucky discussed during Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council meeting
(FRANKFORT, KY) – Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discussed their student voice project during a virtual …
Extension Office News
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
High Traffic Areas on the Farm
The dry fall of 2023 has been interrupted by rainfall in recent days , which means winter mud. Heavy - traffic areas around the farm and livestock spaces can quickly become a mess during winter …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Creep Feeding Calves
Creep feeding beef calves can improve animal performance especially in fall-born calves. Creep feeding is simply supplementing nursing calves feed supply without the cows also having access to it. …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Hay storage applications due November 30
The Adair County Conservation District is currently taking applications for a hay storage program. Applications may be picked up and returned to the Adair County Soil Conservation District located at …
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KFB Announces Record-Setting Scholarships for KY Students
The Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded over $750,000 in scholarships to students across the Commonwealth pursuing higher education.
T.J. Health Columbia Hosts a Free Lunch and Learn
T.J. Health Columbia will be hosting a Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, July 25 th starting at 12PM.  This month’s topic will be “Acupuncture”.  The guest speaker will be …
The 10 step process to selling your home
When it comes to selling your home there are many steps to take to get the best value for your property. “The successful sale of a property is all in the details.

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Opinion
Biden Admin. Radical Climate Agenda Still Hammering Kentucky
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats’ ‘War on Coal’: …
Task Force Update: Helping vulnerable Kentuckians effectively and efficiently
As lawmakers look towards the next legislative session, the legislative interim is wrapping up and committees and task forces are finalizing their work. Task forces have proven to be a vital part of …
McConnell On Supporting Israel, Countering Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security priorities: “In the …
Sports
Sports
Indians start season with three wins
The Adair County Indians have started their season off strong with three straight wins in just over a week. Their first game of the season on Nov. 27 proved to be successful against Boyle County for …
Sports round-up
ACMS Basketball The ACMS Boys’ basketball team had a very busy week with a total of two home games and an away game scheduled tonight. The first game was against the rival school of …
Sports round-up
ACHS basketball season kicks off with “Meet the Indians” The Adair County Basketball season is heating up. The Indians made their official appearances for some scrimmage matches at …
Obituaries

Mary Ernestine Bennett

Mary Ernestine Bennett, 86, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Adair County on July 7, 1937 to the late Enos and Ozella Coomer Moss. She was also …

Joanna Gilpin Rogers

Joanna Gilpin Rogers, 89, of Louisville and formerly of Columbia passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Adair County on December 23, 1933 to the late …

Eula Moss

Eula Moss, 92, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at TJ Health/ Columbia. She was born April 29, 1931 in Adair County, to the late Owen and Tina Blakey Absher.  In …

We Celebrate 20 Under 40

Inside this May 4, 2023 edition of the Community Voice is a special section recognizing the 20 Under 40 Class of 2023. We were astounded to receive more than 100 nominations this year, and narrowing the highly qualified candidates down to 20 was extremely difficult. We went into this knowing that we will have plenty of qualified candidates for years to come. Adair County is blessed with talented, driven, generous young people, and we are grateful to be able to take the opportunity to recognize this young group of leaders.

Web Extras
50 coldest cities in America on Christmas
Stacker consulted data from the Climate at a Glance database to uncover which U.S. cities have endured some of the chilliest Christmases.
What is seawater intrusion? A hydrogeologist explains the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at the coast
In 2022, California built an emergency drought barrier across the West False River near Oakley to protect against saltwater intrusion. AP Photo/Terry Chea Seawater intrusion is the movement of saline …
Here's what happened when I taught a fly-fishing course in the waterways of New Orleans
Mae Bennett, a student in the author's class, practices fly-casting on Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans. Kyle Encar/Loyola University New Orleans Uncommon Courses …