Adair County High School students witnessed a harrowing scene last Thursday as four students and one teacher were simulated to have lost their lives in a staged accident. Thankfully, the casualties …

When asked to describe her husband in one sentence, LaVerne Reliford doesn’t have to hesitate a second: “He was the most loving, humble, and faithful man you would ever meet,” she …

On Tuesday and Wednesday, May 28 and 29, Marco Sioli, a professor of American history at the University of Milan in Italy, will visit Columbia where he will speak at two programs, one on Daniel …

The county government will host an opportunity to dispose of unwanted materials at no charge at the transfer station on Friday, from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. The …

FRANKFORT – Will your license fly? That’s the question state officials urge Kentuckians to ask themselves as only one year remains before federal REAL ID Act enforcement starts May 7, …

Adair County Public Schools Superintendent Jason Faulkner announced on Tuesday the hiring of Sarah Burton as the newly appointed principal for Adair County Primary Center for the 2024-2025 School …

Three local female leaders in the business community will be featured speakers during a “Strong Women, Strong Coffee” event on Tuesday, May 7. The panel will feature three very busy women …

On Monday morning , it was reported to within the Adair Judicial Center that a male subject was in the parking lot exposing himself inside a vehicle. Contact was made with the …

 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

From approving minutes to a tense adjournment, Tuesday night’s fiscal court meeting lasted close to three hours and was filled with what seemed like endless moments of dysfunction and chaos. It …

AGENDA ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT  REGULAR CALLED MEETING APRIL 23, 2024 @ 6:00 P.M. ADAIR COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING BASEMENT  424 PUBLIC SQUARE, COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY …

The Center for Rural Development has selected Adair County students Justin Loy and Kelsay Breeding to attend the 2024 Rogers Scholars Youth Leadership Program. Justin and Kelsay, both sophomores …

The Columbia Police Department would like to welcome Tyler McKinney as our newest Officer. Mayor Pam Hoots swore Officer McKinney in earlier this morning with friends and family in attendance.  …

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky.   (April 22, 2024) – On April 21, 2024 at approximately 4:12 P.M. EST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 55 …

Paintings, drawings, pottery, sculptures, photography... – the four-day student arts show at Trabue Russell House from Thursday to Sunday last week was a big success. Hundreds of visitors went …

Dr. Charles Giles, known affectionately as Dr. Chuck Giles in Adair County, has been a cornerstone of healthcare in the community since 1989. After years of service, Dr. Giles is announcing the next …

The Columbia Police Department was dispatched Sunday night, April 14, to a report of a stolen vehicle on Hanley Lane, just off Russell Road. The following day, April 15, the vehicle was located …