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Thanksgiving Closures

The Adair County Judge Executive’s Office, The Adair County Road Department, The Adair County Recycling Center, and Green River Animal Shelter will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024 and …

Columbia lights up for Christmas

Adair County is lighting up for the holiday season. From now through the end of December, there are plenty of ways to indulge in some Christmas cheer. Operation Christmas Spirit, organized by the …

School board recognizes band, lowers requirements for substitutes

During last Thursday’s meeting, the Adair County school board took time to honor the band, be honored themselves with an award, and make changes to both substitute requirements and what …
Featured News
Lunsford brings history to life in adult, children’s novels
One day when Russell Lunsford was a Chief Warrant Officer in the military, a Master Sergeant made her way into a group of soldiers covered in dirt and sand from combat in Afghanistan. She approached …
Adair’s small businesses take the holidays seriously with Pink Friday, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and a smorgasbord of deals and décor.
Local businesses get creative to encourage ‘shop local’
Black Friday used to be the day that millions of people would rush to get the latest toy or electronic before it sold out. Post-pandemic, in the age of online shopping, larger companies have seen the …
Lindsey Wilson College Singers to Head Underground Dec. 1 for Sixth Appearance at Mammoth Cave National Park Cave Sing
COLUMBIA, Ky. – Nearly two decades ago, Lindsey Wilson College Director of College Choral Ensembles Gerald Chafin took the Lindsey Wilson Singers underground to perform at the Mammoth Cave …
Around Kentucky
Kentucky State Police Warn of ‘Bear Sightings’ During Black Friday and Cyber Monday
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2024) – This Black Friday and extending through Cyber Monday, Kentuckians should be on the lookout for bears – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Trooper …
WISE ELECTED AS KENTUCKY STATE SENATE MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER
FRANKFORT, KY (Nov. 20, 2024)— Sen. Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, has been elected as the Kentucky Senate's majority floor leader. In this position, he will lead the majority party’s …
Gov. Beshear Announces First Selectees To Receive Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
  A second round of selectees will be drawn Dec. 16 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 25, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the results of the commonwealth’s first of two …
Thanksgiving Travelers Urged To Buckle Up and Put the Phone Away
  Effort aims to prevent crashes, injuries and fatalities throughout the holiday season FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 25, 2024) – As the holidays approach, Team Kentucky reminds motorists …
REAL ID deadline six months away
In just six months, specifically May 7, 2025, every Kentuckian 18 years of age or older will need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification such as a passport to travel domestically and …
KDA launches Farmer Care Initiative
Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, center right, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare President and CEO Hollie Harris, joined officials from ARH, the Ken- tucky Department of Agriculture, and …
Marketplace

Puppies Available

Toy Chihuahua/Shih-Tzu puppies.11 weeks old, first shots and wormed. They are baby dolls. Campbellsville area. For more information, call 502-468-1119.

YOUTH YARD SALE

There will be a youth yard sale Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 8am to 1 p.m. at Through the Fire Worship Center located at 24 Burnett Road, Columbia. Off old Burkesville Loop Road near Sleep Inn …

YARD SALE OCTOBER 11 & 12

Five miles from Columbia up 206 at 190 Redbud Lane. Christmas items will be out this time. Lots of everything, furniture, antiques, clothes, shoes, books. Contact Billie Farris for more information …

HOUSE CLEANER WANTED

Wanted House Cleaner: Need someone to clean house. Can start immediately. Previous experience required along with references. Call 270-634-0578.

Looking For Work

LOOKING FOR WORK: Looking for odd jobs in Adair and surrounding counties. Landscaping, gutter cleaning, etc. Inside or outside work. Can provide references. Call or text Gary after 5 p.m. …

Extension Office News
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Make a Difference with Deer Hunting
Maintaining a healthy deer population in Kentucky relies on hunting. When deer populations exceed the carrying capacity of their habitat, it negatively affects not only the deer but also humans and …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Upcoming educational programs focus on wildlife and crops
Residents of Adair County and the surrounding areas are invited to attend two upcoming educational programs that aim to enhance both agricultural practices and wildlife management. These events, …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
CAIP Applications start August 1
The Adair County Cattlemen’s Association will begin taking applications for the County Agriculture Investment Program starting on August 1st. The deadline to apply is August 21st. Applications …
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Childhood Obesity a Major Concern Across Lake Cumberland District
Childhood obesity is a critical public health problem that affects many kids today. It means that a child has too much body fat, which can lead to serious health issues. Doctors use the Body Mass …
Celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month: Nurturing Health and Bonding
August is a special month dedicated to celebrating and promoting the vital practice of breastfeeding, an important aspect of maternal and infant health. National Breastfeeding Awareness Month shines …
T.J. Samson Community Hospital Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Glasgow, KY – T.J. Samson Community Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient …
Sports
Adair County Sports
ACMS Boys’ Basketball kicks off
The past two weeks for the Adair County Middle School boys’ basketball team has set high expectations for the rest of the season. On Nov. 12, all three grade levels played Hart County and …
Incredible season comes to end for ACHS football
The Adair County Indians made the three-hour trek to Union County last Friday for the second round of playoffs. There, they tragically fell to the Braves 17 to 6, bringing their season to a close. …
Opinion
Moving forward after the 2024 Election
The 2024 election season is officially over. Ballots were cast, and the candidates’ campaign efforts materialized in the form of election results at both the state and federal level. As …
THE BEST OFFENSE IS OFTEN A GOOD DEFENSE
In sports, it’s often said that the best offense is a good defense. Regarding school safety, Kentucky has emerged as a national leader in playing defense—keeping our students, teachers, …
COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 11
On Wednesday, America will commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. On this day, we pause to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the attacks on the …
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Ballot Amendment 2: Voters will have say in education funding
With voting in this year’s general election beginning in just a few weeks, we are all hearing and seeing more and more about the proposed constitutional amendments, particularly ballot …
With Three Decades in News Reporting, I've Never Witnessed Such Destruction
First, let me be completely honest: I have no respect for Larry Russell Bryant. I have covered government on the local level and at some points the state level for more than three decades and I have …
Obituaries

Leoda Curry

Leoda Curry, 75, of Campbellsville, formerly of Columbia, died Sunday, November 24, 2024 at her home after an illness. She was born October 25, 1949 in Adair County to the late Walker and Doris …

Ruby Myrtle Spicer

Ruby Myrtle Spicer, 102, of North Vernon, passed away at 1:39 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Majestic Care of North Vernon. Born April 15, 1922 in Columbia, she was the daughter of the …

Bro. Rocky Morrison

Bro. Rocky Morrison, 75, of Columbia, died Thursday, November 21, 2024 as the result of an accident on Highway 70 in Taylor County. He was born August 11, 1949 in the Chance Community of Adair County …
Public Record
District Court, November 25, 2024
Nov. 25 Judge Michael Loy Brian E. Taylor, 49, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol .08, third offense; leaving scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance; …
District Court, November 20, 2024
Nov. 20 Judge Michael Loy Sedgie R. Daniels, 21, rape, 3rd degree. Plea of not guilty, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 27 (2024) Michael A. Stidman, 48, fugitive from another state. Waived …
District Court, November 18, 2024
John M. Thompson, 45, operating on suspended/revoked operators license; buy/possess drug paraphernalia; trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, second or greater offense, less than two …
Land transfers
Land Transfers - November 28, 2024 Issue
Burton Investment Group, LLC., by Greg Burton, Member, Columbia to Landon and Dana Edwards, Columbia. Property located in Adair County described as being located on Yates St., containing 2.51 acres. …