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Columbia Police Chief Evan Burton presents award to Megan Arnold.

Spirit of Columbia program recognizes first responders

The City of Columbia in partnership with T.J. Health-Columbia held the first Spirit of Columbia recognition program on Friday, recognizing local first responders. The program was well attended by …

Adair students chosen for Governor’s Scholars program

For the first time in Adair Co history, three students were chosen for the Governor’s Scholars Program and one student was chosen as an alternate. Abigail Kemp, Kelsay Breeding, Trina Nguyen …

Adair County Schools Closed Friday, April 25

All Adair County Schools will be closed Friday, April 25 to allow students, staff, and the community to attend the funeral of Skyler Huckaby.

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Dr. Sarai Williams was awarded the 2025 Young Optometrist of the Year award from the Kentucky Optometric Association at their spring conference on April 11. Dr. Williams practices optometry at Downey Eye Clinic.
Young Optometrist of the Year
Natalie Bardin, 2026-26 State FBLA President
Natalie Bardin elected Ky. FBLA president
Adair County High School Student Natalie Bardin has made history by being elected as the 2025-2026 Kentucky president of Future Business Leaders of America. Natalie’s interest in business began …
Zane Gist signs his National Letter of Intent surrounded by his parents and sisters.
Gist signs letter of intent with LWC
On April 18, 2025, Zane Gist, a senior at Adair County High School signed national letter of intent to play baseball at Lindsey Wilson College. The center fielder has a passion for the sport and …

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Around Kentucky
 Summer boost program available in Adair
Thirty-four districts and 35 sites will be participating in the 2025 Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education Office of Teaching and …
Nearly $390,000 donated to food and housing insecurity through KFB Insurance’s Clays for a Cause fundraiser
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 23, 2025) – On Tuesday, April 22, Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Insurance hosted its seventh annual Clays for a Cause fundraising event, bringing in $389,473 in charitable …
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds the public to leave baby wildlife alone
Spring encounters with newborn wildlife are common; avoid disturbing them to ensure their survival

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The City of Columbia Gas Department is accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker

The City of Columbia Gas Department is accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, February 12. The City of Columbia is an equal opportunity …

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Extension Office News
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Know these steps for a successful garden
Join us on April 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Office for an interactive class on landscape design.  Adair County Extension Master Gardener Darlene Campbell will be …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Cattle handling demo and free BQCA certification
The Adair County FFA has had a team of students mastering Beef Quality Assurance and Care practices over the past few months to prepare for a statewide cattle-handling competition. The team recently …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
ADAIR COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
Adair County Cattlemen’s Meeting The Adair County Cattlemen’s Association will meet on April 7 at 6 p.m. at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service. United Citizens Bank will …

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Lindsey Wilson
Lindsey Wilson College Honors Students, Administrator who 'Live, Learn, Lead'
Top Leadership Awards go to Caitlin Higdon '25 of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Mia Weigel '25 of Danville, Kentucky, and Reilly Wells '26 of Columbia.
LWC communication degree to be offered online in 2025-26
One of Lindsey Wilson College's more popular undergraduate majors is now available online. Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, the Lindsey Wilson bachelor of arts degree in communication will be …
LWC celebrates milestones at annual honors convocation
It was a day to celebrate academic achievements, scholarship and outstanding teaching in 2024-25 as members of the Lindsey Wilson College community celebrated the school's annual honors convocation …
Lindsey Wilson College Title IX Coordinator Casey McGowan addresses the Lindsey Wilson community during the “Take Back the Night” event, held Wednesday, April 9, in the Robert D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. McGowan, who is a 2014 Lindsey Wilson alumna, helped start the annual event when she was an undergraduate at the college.
Lindsey Wilson College community speak out against sexual assault
Members of the Lindsey Wilson College community took time on Wednesday, April 9, to speak out against sexual assault. Students, faculty and staff wrote messages of hope and support in chalk on campus …
Lindsey Wilson College Theatre Department to Present Musical Adaptation of 'Little Women' April 24-27
When patrons attend the upcoming Lindsey Wilson College Department of Theatre production of the musical Little Women, they will get to know the legendary literary March family quite well. That's …

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Sports
Adair County Sports

Adair County Baseball & Softball staying busy

Indians busy season; 8-5 record Adair County Indians baseball season is packed with a full schedule. Led by Head Coach Ryan McQueary, the team currently has an 8-5 record. The Indians played …

Indians visit schools before heading to state competition

Post season ends in Round 1 of state tourney

LEXINGTON – The magical season of the Adair County High School boys’ basketball team came to an end early Wednesday afternoon on the floor of Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. The …

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Opinion
SENATOR MAX WISE’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
SENATOR MAX WISE’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Week Seven of the 2025 Legislative Session Numerous bills headed to the governor’s desk late Friday night as the House and Senate …
What a mess
Everyone’s eyes on are the federal government right now as we see President Trump causing an uproar with tariffs and his Elon Musk-led DOGE, the acronym for Department of Government Efficiency. …
Important bills move forward in week 5 of session
Last week was important for the future of college athletics in Kentucky. Joined by University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart and University of Louisville Athletics Director Josh Heird, …

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Obituaries

Lora Lynn Atchley

Lora Lynn Atchley, 78, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. She was born in Columbia on January 24, 1947. She was preceded in death by her …

Herbert Lee Hobbs

Herbert Lee Hobbs, Jr of Lebanon passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at his home. He was the son of the late Herbert Lee and Betty Lou Knotts Hobbs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in …

Jewell Lee Thomas

Jewell Lee Thomas, of Russell Springs, passed from this life to her heavenly reward on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Casey County Hospital, having attained the age of 89 years and 11 months. Ms. Jewell …

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Public Record
 District Court, April 14, 2025
April 14 Judge Michael Loy Richard W. Oldham, 43, failure to comply with sex offender registration, first offense. Plea of not guilty, preliminary hearing set for April 21 (2025) Jamie Huerta …
District Court, April 9, 2025
April 9 Judge Michael Loy Ronald W. Batten, 60, convicted felon in possession of a firearm; receiving stolen property (firearm); possession of marijuana; possession of a controlled substance, …
District Court, April 7, 2025
April 7 Judge Michael Loy Kanton Brown, 19, theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others. Plea of guilty, written order entered (2024) Elena Bardin, 27, sexual abuse, 1st degree; …

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Land transfers
 Land Transfers - April 17, 2025 Issue
Jhana Rebecca Shive, Executrix, of The Estate of Bernice B. Wisdom, Edmonton, and Jhana Rebecca and Christopher Allen Shive, Edmonton to Phillip C. Burris, Columbia. Property located in Adair County …

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