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Revisit Knifley honors veterans
A crowd filled Knifley this past Saturday to take part in all the food and festivities at the old elementary school. Guests had a lot to choose from whether it was a car show, food trucks, live music …
Homeplace holds annual festival on Saturday
Homeplace on Green River provided a wealth of entertainment during Saturday’s annual fall heritage festival. Shown above, Lilly Grace takes the reigns as dad, Christopher Harl, cooks sorghum. …
Pennyroyal project draws interest, moves forward
The July announcement that Pennyroyal Barrel Co. will be investing $8.52 million into a project at the Green River Commerce Park has sparked attention for the company owners from across the world. …
Featured News
Adair County Cooperative Extension Requests Input in Community Needs Assessment Survey
Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service recently launched a statewide survey with hopes of reaching thousands across the Commonwealth. In fact, our last survey received more than 38,000 responses, and …
Lake Cumberland District Health Department Maintains National Accreditation Status
SOMERSET, Ky.  - The Lake Cumberland District Health Department announced it has successfully completed a review process to maintain national accreditation status through the Public Health …
Free BQCA certification
The Kentucky Beef Network and the University of Kentucky are pleased to announce that the Kentucky Livestock Marketing Association will be sponsoring the enrollment costs for Beef Quality and Care …
Around Kentucky
Hardin County Chamber of Commerce releases full economic impact study, community recommendations
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky – The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce (HCCC) has released a long-term economic impact study designed to better understand the impact of the BlueOval SK Battery Park, which …
2024 Kentucky Elementary School Teacher of the Year Donnie Wilkerson helps students make lifelong memories
From Kentucky Teacher- Donnie Wilkerson believes that as a teacher, his purpose is much greater than just going through the educational curriculum with students. He tells his students to, …
KSP Investigates Person Fallen from moving Vehicle in Harrison County
KSP:NEWS RELEASE Dry Ridge, Ky. (September 11, 2023) –The Kentucky State Police Post 6 Dry Ridge received a call from Harrison County Dispatch on September 9, 2023 at 1:21 a.m. reference …

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Kentucky Farm Bureau 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.
Sports
Sports
Indians Lose Away to Franklin-Simpson 27-20
The district matchup between Franklin-Simpson and Adair County took place last Friday, and it was one to remember. Going into the matchup the Indians knew they had a tough task ahead of them as …
Adair shuts out Larue 13-0
The Friday night bout between the at the time 2-0 Adair County Indians, and the 0-2 Larue County Hawks was an overall defensive masterclass from both teams. The game started off with a stalemate, as …
Adair County defeats Bethlehem in Cooperage Bowl
The stands were filled Saturday afternoon as the Indians earned a coveted victory against Bethlehem, winning 49-21. As the players took the field it was quite obvious that they were ready to …
Band kicks off season with Mark Twain concert
The Adair County High School Band held its annual Mark Twain concert over the weekend where it hosted performances by nine other bands from the commonwealth of Kentucky. The ACHS Band also kicked off …
Indians dominate rival in first home game
The long-awaited season opener between the Russell County Lakers and the Adair County Indians was held this past Friday, and the Indians came to play! Adair County was able to put up a shutout, …
Obituaries

Norhon Kalendez Smith III

Norshon Kalendez Smith, III, son of Chasity Streeval and Norshon Smith, Jr., of Columbia, was stillborn on Saturday, September 2, 2023. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, …

Wanda Lee Hollingsworth

Wanda Lee Hollingsworth, 83, of Columbia, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on January 8, 1940 to the late Thomas and Naomi Sales Gilliam. …

Faye Powell Warren

Faye Powell Warren, 87, of Columbia, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at her residence. She was born December 10, 1935 in Adair County to the late Walker and Dimple Cheatham Powell.  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.

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Reach Out and Play: Fueling multigenerational connection through game nights
(BPT) - When you were younger, you might have had “family game night,” huddled around the kitchen table with dice and tokens. Besides the happy memories this brings, those game nights may …
If you’re 65, there is one piece of mail you shouldn’t ignore this month
(BPT) - Are you or someone you love on Medicare? As the annual Medicare Annual Enrollment Period approaches (it starts on October 15 and runs through December 7), no doubt your mailbox will be …
Nonprofit Celebrates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with $25 Million in Research Grants in its 25th Year
(BPT) - Since 1998, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has been a major contributor to the funding of research and program grants. Hyundai Hope on Wheels Board Member Kevin Reilly has more.
Become a CFP® Professional and Give Back Through Pro Bono Financial Planning
(NewsUSA) - Nearly 9 in 10 Americans are concerned about the current cost of living in the United States, which has created an increasing need for the trusted, often life-changing advice of …
Can you guess the world-famous actor from a childhood photo?
Stacker used Getty Images to compile photos of beloved actors from when they were children. How many can you guess from their childhood picture alone?
The 5 states where casino gaming supports the most jobs
ATS.io compiled a ranking of five states where the casino gaming industry supports the most jobs, using data from the American Gaming Association.   
45 behind-the-scenes photos of 45 of the best movies of all time
Stacker compiled behind-the-scenes photos from 45 great movies in film history using data-backed rankings of the 100 best movies of all time.
10 of the best British fighters in the UFC
OLBG compiled a list of 10 of the best British fighters in the UFC. Athletes from England, Scotland, and Wales were selected based on record, UFC experience, and divisional rank.   
Fall in love with your home: 4 ways to renovate your home this autumn
(BPT) - Fall is the perfect time to take on some home renovations, before the holidays hit and winter sets in. With just a few changes, you can make your home into a more functional space and create …
Your Medicare annual wellness visit: Preventive care and health planning at no extra cost
(BPT) - Most of us know that it’s important to see a doctor for an annual checkup. During your working years, that annual checkup typically means a full physical. But once you become eligible …