The holidays never fail to bring people together, and the Adair County Band is a testament to this. On Dec. 7 at 4 p.m., as always, the band will be taking part in the Columbia Christmas Parade where …

Mayor Pam Hoots and several members of the Columbia Police Department visited with students from the Adair County Primary Center last Thursday morning. There, Mayor Hoots delivered a proclamation in …

The Adair County Sheriff’s Department investigated a two-vehicle accident that occurred on Tuesday around 1:20 p.m. on Russell Rd. five miles east of Columbia. Destiny Murphy, 26, of …

In the United States, one in five children are obese. (In Kentucky, that rate is closer to one in four.) Obesity is a chronic disease with many contributing factors, including family history, access …

By Ian McDonough and Michael Dulas Some 2.3 million U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline …

Community Medical Care, a long-standing nonprofit dedicated to providing healthcare support to seniors and working adults in need, is expanding its reach to Adair County. With the opening of its …

The Great American Smokeout is a national event dedicated to encouraging smokers to quit smoking and raising awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use. Celebrated on the third …

In September of 2024, the Centers for Disease Control announced that the United States’ obesity rate had fallen for the first time in over a decade. Obesity dropping to 40.3 percent from the …

Every November, people around the world come together for Diabetes Awareness Month to learn more about diabetes, share stories, and promote a better understanding of this chronic disease. But what …

The Adair County Fiscal Court Personnel Committee will meet Friday, November 22, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. CT in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. …

  Beginning a new tradition at the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center, 2024, with a “small tree” decorating contest. Open to businesses, …

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a two-vehicle accident last Thursday after a report that the driver of one of the vehicles was entrapped and the vehicle was on fire. Emergency 911 received …

Circuit Judge Judy Vance Murphy has agreed to a two-week suspension following an investigation by the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission. She was suspended without pay beginning this past Monday …

Adair County spent a long weekend celebrating Veterans Day. Last Friday, a new American flag was unveiled at the high school during a dedication ceremony sponsored by the ROTC Cadet Corps. VFW Post …

Elizabeth True, a volunteer member of the Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department, was on her way back from Campbellsville when she saw what looked to be someone blocking the road just south of …

Commercial pesticide applicators and any farmer with an interest in grain production are invited to attend the Center of Kentucky Commercial Applicator Training on Nov. 25 at the Green County …

Gun season for deer began this Saturday, and for those who enjoy the sport but not harvesting the meat, they can donate the deer to Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry. How Kentucky Hunters for the …

Columbia, Kentucky — November 12, 2024 — The Adair County School District will have an early dismissal on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 12:30 PM. This schedule adjustment is necessary to …

WASHINGTON, November 12, 2024 – Turkey is the most popular dish during Thanksgiving celebrations, yet there are many inexperienced cooks who will be in the kitchen. The U.S. Department of …

FRANKFORT, KY., November 12, 2024 – The Judicial Conduct Commission makes public the Agreed Order of Suspension, In Re the Matter of: Judy Vance Murphy, Circuit Court Judge, 29th Judicial …

As of 10:26 on November 9, 2024 the boil water advisory for customers on 1139-3649 Portland Rd, 22-1297 Flatwoods Rd, 240-390 Bill Handy Rd, 103-580 Kemp Rd  has been lifted by the Division of …

The Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant’s office, Green River Animal Shelter, the Adair County Recycling Center, and the Adair County Road Department will be closed Monday, …

E-SCRAP EVENT Get those old computers and other electronics out of your way now! The Adair County Fiscal Court is holding an E-Scrap event that allows you to safely dispose of electronics, but …