Headline News
Motor vehicle services in clerks’ offices will be offline for part of January
FRANKFORT – A major step forward in modernizing the state’s vehicle information database is approaching as transportation officials migrate to a new, customer-centric system. All County …
A weekend of Christmas cheer
Local favorite events that happen during the Christmas season are returning to Columbia this weekend. The annual Christmas parade will make its way down Jamestown Street and around the public square …
Pull Together
The smile that attracted Charles Rickman to his beloved wife seven decades ago still radiates with kindness as she tells the story of their first meeting. Pat and Charles Rickman met at the Downtown …
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Adair County Farm Bureau recognized for outstanding membership and program achievement
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 1, 2023) – Adair County Farm Bureau was recognized during the 104th Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville for its outstanding membership and program …
Adair County nets over 3,000 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child
The Samaritan Purse/ Operation Christmas Child 2023 National Collection Week has come to a close with 3,300 shoebox gifts collected in Adair County. This is the first time Adair County has surpassed …
Around Kentucky
Campbellsville University to present 'The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off' Dec. 7-10
CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY (12/01/2023) Campbellsville University's Department of Theatre and Dance, Town Hall Productions and Heritage Children Services will present "The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off" …
Jason Brooks,  on August 2, 2022. Photo by Mark Cornelison | UKphoto
BROOKS NAMED DIRECTOR OF THE KENTUCKY GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (December 4, 2023) – Kentucky Performing Arts has appointed Jason Craig Brooks to the position of Director of the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) program.  …
Russell County man sentenced to 2 years and 3 months in federal prison
Bowling Green, KY – A Russell County man was sentenced last week to 2 years and 3 months in federal prison for defrauding two Russell County area non-profit organizations. U.S. Attorney …
Extension Office News
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Hay storage applications due November 30
The Adair County Conservation District is currently taking applications for a hay storage program. Applications may be picked up and returned to the Adair County Soil Conservation District located at …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Farm record keeping
As 2023 nears its end, you may have a boot box starting to get full of receipts and check stubs. For many, this is what farm record-keeping looks like. Farm record-keeping is a mundane task, but it …
Review your hay storage options
The most common hay storage method for large round bales is outside on the ground. This method requires no investment but leaves hay out in the weather, resulting in the largest possible dry matter …
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KFB 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.

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Opinion
Task Force Update: Helping vulnerable Kentuckians effectively and efficiently
As lawmakers look towards the next legislative session, the legislative interim is wrapping up and committees and task forces are finalizing their work. Task forces have proven to be a vital part of …
McConnell On Supporting Israel, Countering Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding national security priorities: “In the …
McConnell: Time To Get Serious On Border Security Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the southern border crisis: “As my …
Sports
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Sports round-up
ACMS Basketball The ACMS Boys’ basketball team had a very busy week with a total of two home games and an away game scheduled tonight. The first game was against the rival school of …
Sports round-up
ACHS basketball season kicks off with “Meet the Indians” The Adair County Basketball season is heating up. The Indians made their official appearances for some scrimmage matches at …
Adair drops playoff game at Union County 28-6
The game in which Indian fans had been waiting for had finally arrived. On Friday the Indians traveled to take on Union County in their first round playoff matchup. Going into the game Adair knew it …
Obituaries

Marie Joyce (Smith) Bennett

Marie Joyce (Smith) Bennett, passed peacefully away Saturday, November 25, 2023 in her home holding her daughter Fay’s hand. Best known to those who loved her as Patsy, Granny Pat and Aunt Pat, …

Gina Schorman

Gina Schorman, 52, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, November 24, 2023 at her home after an illness. She was born August 3, 1971, in Adair County, to the late John Bill and Betty Melson …

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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Midcentury modern design in 10 essential pieces
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