(FRANKFORT, KY) – Trace Brooking, a junior at Glasgow High School (Glasgow Independent), has been selected as the new Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) non-voting student member. Brooking said …
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) – Our lives are practically inseparable from smart phones nowadays, but our phones do not seem to have been designed with ergonomics in mind, so you may suffer from what is …
Regular School Board Meeting July 16, 2026 5:00 PM CST 6:00 PM EST Adair County Board of Education 1204 Greensburg Street Columbia, Ky 42728 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer 4. …
Kentucky health officials are investigating a widespread outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness linked to ingesting food or water contaminated with the microscopic parasite cyclospora. The …
T.J. Health Columbia has earned Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification. T.J. Health …
At least 25 Kentuckians were killed by an intimate partner in 2025. That’s according to the 2025 Domestic Violence Data Report, released June 30, which cites Federal Bureau of Investigation …
Kentucky’s constitutional officers are asking the state’s highest court to reconsider a case that clarified Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s appointment power over the State Fair Board. …
Ever since Kentucky lawmakers approved statewide sales tax breaks for hyperscale data centers, developers are eyeing the state as a place to build these potentially massive, electricity-intensive …
The 7U Indians battled through the elimination bracket to capture the Kentucky Little League District 5 championship on June 28. The Indians opened tournament play with a first-round victory over …
Republicans on a legislative committee on Wednesday deferred review of a contract with a president and CEO of the Kentucky State Fair after an interim was installed by Democratic Gov. Andy …
Prompted by data that shows Kentucky’s young drivers are involved in fatal automobile crashes that are much higher than the national average, researchers at the University of Kentucky and the …
We are celebrating the 250th anniversary of our great nation with a $250 giveaway. Any new subscriptions or renewals (Kentucky residents only) will automatically be entered to win. To subscribe, call 270-384-9454 …
Adair County celebrates Independence Day events Friday, July 3 Columbia Nights — 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Jack Fishback Performance — 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on the Public Square …
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky State Police is asking the public to vote for its entry in the 2026 American Association of State Troopers' Best Looking Cruiser Contest, a nationwide competition that …
As the National Weather Service warns of dangerous record-setting heat across the central and eastern U.S. this week, including Kentucky, it’s important to protect yourself from the extreme heat …
A multimillion-dollar investment in Columbia’s natural gas infrastructure is expected to strengthen service reliability, support future industrial growth and pave the way for new jobs,. The …
Area residents had the rare opportunity to hear from a Revolutionary War hero, a medical pioneer and one of the greatest American authors on Saturday at the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling …
A two-vehicle collision Friday afternoon claimed the lives of both drivers in the Breeding community of Adair County. Adair County 911 received a report of a two-vehicle collision around 4:40 p.m. …
Fourth of July festivities have a new location this year in Adair County. As everyone comes together to celebrate Independence Day, the 250th anniversary of the United States of America will also be …
T.J. Health Columbia is expanding its healthcare offerings with the introduction of a new cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program, aimed at supporting patients recovering from serious heart and lung …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 23, 2026) — Sightings of black bears have recently been occurring in neighborhoods, backyards, urban areas, and even on dash cams and doorbell cameras in …
A Laurel County judge has ruled that embattled London Mayor Randall Weddle is ineligible to be a candidate in the town’s upcoming mayoral election. Circuit Judge Michael Caperton wrote …
New World Screwworm is in the headlines currently. What should you know and what should you be worried about? New world Screwworm is the larva of the New World Screwworm Fly. These flies find an open …
More than 200 new Kentucky laws passed during the 2026 General Assembly will take effect July 15, bringing changes to education, criminal justice, public safety and gun laws. Lawmakers passed 201 …
The Adair County Sheriff’s Office has launched an anonymous tip line, giving residents another way to share information with law enforcement. Citizens may call 270-385-1155 to confidentially report …