Downtown Days organizers have officially begun taking applications for vendors for the 2024 festivities. October’s Downtown Days is gearing up and part of the process is getting food vendors as …
It is difficult to make it far in Adair County without finding a park to admire the county’s natural world. And with summer in full swing, this is the time of year to do so. “One of the …
June Dairy Day returned to Columbia last Friday with an event sponsored by the City of Columbia and the Adair County FFA. The event, which was hosted in the Adair County Cooperative Extension Office, …
Bring your lawn chairs and be prepared for a dramatic fireworks display on the 4th of July near the former fairgrounds on Fairgrounds St. in Columbia. The display will begin at dusk and can be seen …
Despite being honored last Thursday with the Lifesaving Award by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, Conservation Officer Sergeant Zack Carney maintains he was just “in the right place at the right …
At first glance, when you walk into the free stall area at the Western Kentucky University dairy unit, it appears that the herd of 50 Holsteins is just enjoying their afternoon total mixed ration and …
Every year, millions of students graduate high school. This year, however, one student holds the distinction of being the first student to attend every grade from primary to high school and graduate …
On June 11, 2024, Ava Froedge from Columbia was recognized as the district winner in the “AARP Kentucky Grandparent of the Year” essay contest. Ava is among thousands of Kentucky fifth …
LEXINGTON, KY (06/10/2024)-- More than 1,800 undergraduate students have qualified for the Spring 2024 College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List at the University of Kentucky. Students on the Dean's …
LEXINGTON, KY (06/07/2024)-- The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences recognized more than 660 candidates for graduation during a commencement ceremony in May 2024 at Rupp Arena in …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
