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Adair County High School plans Operation 10-46 on the cusp of ACHS Prom 2024
On the morning of May 2, 2024 Adair County High School, in conjunction with several community first responders, will stage an activity for Adair Couty High School students that will involve a staged …
WISE, NEIGHBORS SECURE MILLIONS SUPPORTING ADAIR COUNTY PROJECTS
FRANKFORT, KY (April 25, 2024)— Sen. Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, and Rep. Amy Neighbors, R-Edmonton, have secured millions of dollars supporting local projects in Adair County over the next two …
Tracy York-Murrell with the love of her life, Cameron. Tracy was killed in an automobile accident Sunday in Taylor County on Highway 55.
York-Murrell’s impact remembered as a community mourns
The community was deeply saddened by the loss of Tracy York- Murrell, who tragically passed away in an auto accident on Sunday at the age of 39. Tracy was more than just a resident of Columbia; she …
FISCAL COURT: Bryant, courthouse committee have brush-up
By Sharon Burton Community Voice Editor And Courthouse Committee Member Tom Wolfe did it; Hunter S. Thompson was amazing at it. For me, I never wanted to be a “new journalism” reporter …
Judge holding gavel in courtroom
County, jailer named in lawsuit after death of inmate
A lawsuit has been filed in Adair Circuit Court by family members of Anthony Robinson, who died at the regional jail April 3, 2023. The county government is named in the civil lawsuit as well as …
High Speed Internet Washing Into Knifley: Duo Broadband, utility district team up on project
Some Knifley residents will soon have access to high-speed internet thanks to innovative technology and a collaboration between Duo Broadband and the local utility district. Manager Lenny Stone …
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Adair teenager seriously injured in a single vehicle accident on KY W 80
 On April 26 at 17:59 Adair County Sheriff’s office was dispatched to Edmonton Rd 2 miles west of Columbia to a reported auto collision.   Preliminary investigation shows …
Adair man arrested on multiple warrants and felony drug charges
On April 26 at 5:26 p.m. Deputy Josh Durbin and Deputy Emily Wall attempted to service a warrant on Grady Loop in the limits of Columbia after Sheriff Brockman had gotten information that Chris …
Traffic stop leads to arrest
The Columbia Police Department initiated a traffic stop at the Five Star at the intersection of Hudson Street and Burkesville Street. After making contact with the operator, it was found the …
Featured News
Left to Right: Randall Wheat, Personal Touch Home Health Brandon Dickey, TJ Health Columbia Mary Beth Phelps, Intrepid Home Health JoAnn Smith, Adair County Senior Center Bill Edwards, TJ Health Columbia Dr. Lynda Wilkerson, The Support Agency Makayla McCloud, The Ole Homeplace Adult Day Health Care Jessica Wilkinson, Adair Friends &Neighbors Adult Day Health Center Malisha Hatcher, Amedysis Home Health Jamie Turner, Summit Manor Latasha Harden, Summit Manor 
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Pamela Hoots, Mayor of Columbia
Bridget Compton, Deputy Judge, Adair County
Older Americans' Month Proclamation
Left to Right: Randall Wheat, Personal Touch Home Health Brandon Dickey, TJ Health Columbia Mary Beth Phelps, Intrepid Home Health JoAnn Smith, Adair County Senior Center Bill Edwards, TJ Health …
The Lindsey Wilson College Student Government Association named LWC Dining Center staff member Jeanine Hadley a
Jeanine Hadley Named Remarkable Raider
COLUMBIA, KY. -- Longtime Lindsey Wilson College staff member Jeanine Hadley was honored Friday afternoon by the college's Student Government Association.   Hadley was named a …
LWC Receives $10,000 Gift from Bank of Columbia
Lindsey Wilson College President William T. Luckey Jr., right, receives a $10,000 gift from Bank of Columbia CEO Mark Dykes at the 2024 Founders Day event held in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining …
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Kentucky Department of Agriculture welcomes new State Apiarist
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 29, 2024) – Amanda Skidmore, of Oldham County, will join the Kentucky Department of Agriculture May 1 as the new State Apiarist, Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced. …
‘Kentucky Life’ features exclusive details from farmer who discovered cache of Civil War-era gold coins known as The Great Kentucky Hoard
In 2023, a Kentucky farmer discovered a cache of more than 800 gold and silver Civil War-era coins buried in a cornfield — a rare find one coin expert said was “hard to comprehend.” …
Keep wildlife wild this spring
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 29, 2024) — Spring brings with it a surge in newborn wildlife across Kentucky, along with the potential for well-meaning people to jeopardize the survival of these …
Extension Office News
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
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Adair County Cattlemen’s Association to Celebrate May Beef Month The Adair County Cattlemen’s Association will be celebrating May Beef Month on Wednesday, May 1st from 11 a.m. until …
Exploring the World of Mushrooms
The Adair County Extension office welcomes the community to join them on April 30 at 5:30 p.m. to learn about the different types of mushrooms. For more information call the extension office at 270-384-2317.
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Baleage becoming more popular in Adair
Baleage is increasing in popularity in Adair County as it makes harvesting and storing high-quality forages more achievable during the often-unfavorable weather conditions in spring. The most …
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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 …
T.J. Samson Community Hospital offering the latest in robotic technology for common prostate condition
Glasgow, KY – Aquablation, a new robotic surgical treatment for men w ith benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is now available at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. BPH, or an enlarged prostate, …
Sports
Adair County Sports
Loss and win for Adair’s baseball team this week
Indians baseball had a mixed start at the beginning of this week. Monday night’s game against Russell County’s Lakers ended with a 2-6 loss for the Indians. “We are just not getting …
Luke Rich made it into the semifinal of the Heartland Conference Tournament, where he lost to #2 seed Nick Mullins from Marion County.
Good performances of the team, Luke Rich playing in the semifinal
The tennis players of Adair County High School were busy as usual the last seven days. First they played Green County, then the Friday games at Russell were canceled due to the rain, and then some of …
Hannah West ready to catch at the infield in the 15-0 win against Monroe County.
The Lady Indians show improvement
The games since last Thursday started with a big hope for the Lady Indians’ softball team. Monroe County came to Columbia and was sent home with a shattering 15-0 after only three innings. Win …
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Kentucky Community and Technical College System
April is community college month, which gives us an opportunity to highlight the fantastic work done by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).
SENATOR MAX WISE’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Legislative activities culminated on April 15 outside the Kentucky State Capitol with the closure of the 60-day budget session, a significant event marked by the phrase
Magistrates Respond - District 6, Mark Humphress
To the citizens of Adair County, I’d like to take a moment to respond to the “untruths” and “twists of the truth” that the judge executive has made regarding myself and …
Obituaries

Ronnie Wayne Blackwell

Ronnie Wayne Blackwell, 68, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at T. J. Health Columbia. He was born on September 6, 1955, in Adair County to the late Robert Sr. and Ruth William …

Todd Dean Powell

Todd Dean Powell, age 49, of Columbia passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at his residence. He was born on Monday, May 06, 1974 in Adair County to Judy Butler, of Columbia, and Gary Dean Powell, …

Kenneth Dale Burton

Kenneth Dale Burton, 66, of Knifley, KY passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Glasgow, KY on February 21, 1958, to the late Finis Edwin and …