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 …

It has never been easier to have an adventure in Columbia than it is this summer. Each week this month, children have the opportunity to go on a different adventure with the aim to encourage them to …

Columbia is a small town today, compared in size to many, and was even smaller in the mid-19th century. Lewis Triplett was born in Russell County on April 5, 1822 to John Triplett and Martha …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 5, 2024) — It’s time to snag the best tickets available for the 120 th Kentucky State Fair, happening August 15-25. With the event just a couple of months away, …

(PARIS, KY) – Kentucky State Sen. Stephen West and Rep. James Tipton joined Interim Commissioner of Education Robin Fields Kinney and incoming Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher at …

The month of May 2024 has been reported by the UK Ag Weather Center as the sixth wettest May on the 130-year record for the state of Kentucky. The state average rainfall during the month of May was …

Dads do a lot for their families, and Father’s Day is the perfect time to acknowledge those efforts. The days when dads would receive a colorful necktie for Father’s Day are largely (and, …

Each year in the middle of June, families honor the special men who help make the familial engine run. Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in the United States and Canada, …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 30, 2024) – Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman joined leaders from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to recognize 12 Kentucky Main Street communities and local leaders for …

LOUISVILLE, KY. (June 3, 2024) –  The Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) has announced its 2024 class list, marking the third year the program has been able to expand …

Congratulations to all seniors!

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 24, 2024) –   Kentucky agriculture secured several key advancements during the 2024 Kentucky legislative session.   “The support our legislators …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 23, 2024) —  Gather the family and fish for free in Kentucky the first weekend in June. Free fishing weekend is June 1-2. It’s an annual celebration that …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 22, 2024) — A rising junior at one of Kentucky’s public or private high schools will win a $500 scholarship and a photo shoot at their school through the Promote Your …

RICHMOND, Ky. (May 23, 2024) — Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) will honor fallen veterans during an event held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024, as a part of EKU’s Fallen Soldier …

It’s EMS week across the nation and Mayor Pam Hoots recognized EMS Week locally by signing a proclamation Tuesday. With Mayor Hoots are EMS Director Daryl Flatt and EMT Madelon Butler and …

Feeder cattle in Adair County on a cooperating farm were introduced to a technology last week aimed to improve the tracking of the health status of each calf.  The Cow Manager System and similar …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 21, 2024) – The Kentucky Department of Agriculture and Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell are joining forces with the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) to develop a …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 22, 2024) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police launched an innovative program focused on recruiting the future generation of law enforcement officers. The …

Members of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce gathered for their regular meeting last week, but they ventured beyond the chamber building to enjoy an event at the Trabue Russell House. …

Superintendent Jason Faulkner honored Trinity Carlson and Arraya Phelps for their qualification for the HOSA Nationals.

Banners were hung this week to honor veterans in our community. The service for dedication of the banners will be Thursday, May 23, at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Ronnie …

Operation UNITE is offering seven regional Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball skills camps across southern and eastern Kentucky this summer.   All school-aged youth are invited to participate in …

MANCHESTER, NH (05/15/2024)-- Amber Arford of Columbia (42728) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University 's Winter 2024 Dean's List. The winter terms run from January to May. Full-time …