Headline News

ACMS announces changes to cell phone policy

Adair County Middle School Principal Keri Willis recently announced changes to the middle school’s cell phone use policy. In a letter to parents and guardians of students at ACMS, Willis said, …

Back to School!

Adair County Primary Center: Parent Orientation Nigh: August 6, 5 p.m. Open House: August 8, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Preschool Open House: August 27 Adair County Elementary School: Open House: August 8, …

Fiscal Court Agenda for July 23, 2024

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular called session on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. CT in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, …

KSP Post 15 makes arrest in drug roundup

Last Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police following a three-month investigation targeting suspected drug trafficking …
Featured News
The Green River Band entertained the crowd at the first Adair County Tourism Mixer.
Adair County Tourism brings in big bucks with first Mixer
Last Friday night, the first ever Adair County Tourism Mixer was held at The Barn at Cedar Grove. Taking place right after the conclusion of the Chamber of Commerce’s banquet on the same night …
Superintendent Jason Faulkner participates in a roundtable discussion about data-driven analysis to identify and address issues in the school system.
Faulkner represents Adair County at National Convention
After having just completed his first year as superintendent, Adair County Schools’ Jason Faulkner was one of only 70 superintendents in the country to attend the July National Superintendents …
ACHS student selected to attend leadership conference
Adair County High School senior and Adair County FFA President Riley Yarberry recently traveled to Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders, commonly referred to as …
Around Kentucky
Update from Dr. Rand Paul
  Dr. Rand Paul Meets with Kentuckians in Columbia Recently, I had the honor of attending a morning meet and greet hosted by Mayor Pamela Hoots at the local VFW chapter in Columbia. It …
Blessings in a Backpack appoints KDE Deputy Commissioner Thomas Tucker to board of directors
(FRANKFORT, KY) – Blessings in a Backpack, the only national organization solely dedicated to feeding kids on the weekend, has appointed Thomas Tucker, deputy commissioner and chief equity …
During a Kentucky Wild Member Experience, fisheries biologist Julieann Jacobs (center) teaches attendees how to glitter-tag native freshwater mussels raised at Minor Clark Fish Hatchery. KDFWR photo.
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Kentucky Wild
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 17, 2024) - To carry out its mission, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources relies upon the support of its constituents. However, purchasing a license …
Treasurer Metcalf Returns Over $13 Million to Kentucky Taxpayers
FRANKFORT, Ky (July 9, 2024) – Kentucky State Treasurer Mark H. Metcalf proudly announces that in the first six months of his administration, his office has returned a total of $13,415,270.66 …
Report summer wild turkey sightings online
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 10, 2024) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources encourages anyone who observes wild turkeys in Kentucky during July or August to enter some basic …
Marketplace

YARD SALE

yard sale: July 26 & 27, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ten miles out 206. Clothes, fishing equipment, tools, shoes, & misc. items. Everyone come out!

Back-To-School Supply Drive - Seeking Donations

Miss Kentucky, Leslie Streeval will be hosting a “Back to School - Supply Drive”! The following items will be collected: • No. 2 pencils • 2 pocket folders (red, yellow, green, …

FOR SALE

a couch with recliners on each end plus a matching recliner chair, a glass top kitchen table with four chairs, a matching washer and dryer set (Brand MAYTAG), one bed – can be full or queen, …

Extension Office News
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 …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Toxic plants and livestock
Summer brings an abundance of plant growth, storms, and sometimes lower pasture forage availability due to dry weather. This combination can result in cattle consuming plants that are toxic. Experts …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Cattle AI school registration now underway
A cattle artificial insemination school will be offered on Aug. 5-7 by the Adair County Cooperation Extension Service in collaboration with KABA-Select Sires. The three-day training will include both …
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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 …
LWC to Hold Three Commencement Ceremonies for Largest Graduating Class in School History
COLUMBIA, KY. – For the third consecutive year, Lindsey Wilson College will cap off its largest class in school history at spring commencement, April 26 - 27.  Lindsey Wilson's …
WORLD IMMUNIZATION WEEK
World Immunization Week – celebrated every year in the last week of April – aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. Immunization saves millions …
Sports
Adair County Sports
Stonebraker earns State Championship title
Adair County High School incoming senior Solomon Stonebraker is Kentucky’s Class 2A outdoor track long jump champion, earning the state title Friday with a 22-11.50” jump. “It was a …
Athletics director Tyler Maskill (left) and head coach Ryan McQueary (right) honored Brayton Coomer for his new school record of 30 home runs.
Rebellion stopped by the Tribe
It doesn’t happen every day that a baseball game ends with 30 runs in total. Last week, on Tuesday on the Indians’ field it did, when Adair County defeated Casey County with 19-11. After …
Indians and Lady Indians end season in first round of the district finals
On Monday night the season ended for the Indians’ baseball and the Lady Indians’ softball in the first round of the district tournament. The boys fell to Campbellsville with 2-8 and the …
Opinion
Let’s talk about America this Independence Day
This July 4, citizens across our country will celebrate the 248 th birthday of our nation. Cities will hold their annual parades and firework shows, friends and family members will host barbeques in …
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY
Let us reflect on our nation's remarkable journey, which started as a country that sought freedom from British oppression over 4,000 miles away. Our nation’s founders, driven by enlightened …
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Session Results: State Government As we continue to review legislation passed in the 2024 Regular Session, this week provides an opportunity to review some of the new laws passed to make state …
Lawmakers prepare for 2024 Legislative Interim
Eleven interim joint committees and subcommittees met during the first week of this year’s legislative interim, with discussions ranging from an update on state revenue to the implementation of …
Please join us for open house
This is going to be a shameless promotion, so apologies to anyone looking for an opinion piece about local happenings. Instead, I would like to invite you to our open house and ribbon cutting for …
Obituaries

Bonnie Sue Janes

Bonnie Sue Janes, 85, of Columbia, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Adair County on October 15, 1938 to the late Will and Ada Pearl Keltner Shirley. She …

Bill Glen Selby

Bill Glen Selby, 85, was born on August 23, 1938. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather who sadly left this world on July 11, 2024. Bill lived a rich life of service and kindness …

Darrell Lee ‘Tom Dooley’ Phillips

Darrell Lee ‘Tom Dooley’ Phillips, 63, of Columbia, died Friday, July 19, 2024 at Taylor County Hospital in Campbellsville. He was born on November 21, 1960 in Adair County to the late …
Public Record
District Court, July, 22, 2024
July 22 Judge Michael Loy Randy A. Edwards, 22, public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Plea of not guilty, pretrial conference set for Aug. 14 (2024) Crystal Lynn …
District Court, July 17, 2024
July 17 Judge Michael Loy Stacey Rana Wooten, 43, no/expired registration plates; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first offense; improper registration plate; failure to …
District Court, July 15, 2024
July 15 Judge Michael Loy Kristina P. Cooper, 28, public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Plea of guilty, time served (2024) Beverly Gail Kuhn, 52, operating a motor …
Land transfers
Land Transfers - July 25, 2024 Issue
Marsha Vanarsdale, Columbia to Conway and Samantha Loy, Columbia. Property being located in Adair County described as being located on Moo Tel Rd., containing 22.26 acres. That for and in …