A Tennessee man has been charged with vehicular homicide following an automobile accident that caused the death of an Adair County child.  Local emergency services were called to a …

In a lot of ways, Edwin Taylor seemed to be a police chief from a movie or a television series. He was the kind of chief who could have been a beloved character for many, who every episode solves the …

Farming has seen tremendous change over the past several decades, but innovation and the ability to adapt keeps agriculture as a major economic powerhouse in Adair County. Nick Roy, Adair County …

A parent is distressed that, following a school bus accident that occurred early on Thursday morning, Dec. 12, parents were not notified. The accident was minor and no injuries were reported, though …

Paul Anthony Thorpe, Jr.’s wife, Shondell Thorpe, was nothing short of the love of his life. They married in 2012, having had a child the same year. Since then, Shondell became a stay-at-home …

Taylor Regional Hospital cut the ribbon for its new Columbia Health Clinic last Thursday. The clinic opened as a new practice for Campbellsville’s Taylor Regional Hospital. The Columbia Health …

FLOATS - Columbia Church of Christ, 1st place; Ready Mix, 2nd; Free Union Separate Baptist, 3rd; T. J. Samson, 4th; Taylor County RECC, 5th. NON FLOATS – Community Medical Services, 1st …

Last Thursday, the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers announced that upon the start of the new year, maintenance duties for Holmes Bend’s day use area would be handed over to …

If you’ve driven around Columbia the last couple of weeks, you have likely seen new signs encouraging donations for J.O.Y. Ministries. “We got those up (Wednesday),” said Vice …

On Nov. 24, a house fire on Bull Run Road claimed two lives. Those victims have now been officially identified as David Collins and Charlotte Keezer. “The case of course is still ongoing in …

Former Columbia Police Chief Edwin Taylor died in a tragic accident Tuesday afternoon at his home. Adair County Sheriff’s Deputy Gary Roy said the sheriff’s department and EMS were called …

    COLUMBIA, Ky. – A new Lindsey Wilson College scholarship will honor the memory and service of a Russell County sheriff’s deputy who was killed this …

  LG&E and KU are reminding customers to put safety first when decorating for the holidays  (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – The holiday season is once again upon us, and for many …

The Columbia Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Russell Road/HWY 80 Saturday night, December 7. After making contact with operator and running his information he was found to have an …

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 6, 2024) – Adair County Farm Bureau was recognized during the 105th Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in …

On November 24, a house fire on Bull Run Road claimed two lives. Those victims have now been officially identified as David Collins and Charlotte Keezer. “The case of course is still …

The town is decorated, and the floats are ready…Christmas in Columbia is here! Local stores will have plenty of goodies to place under the Christmas tree and several events are scheduled for …

Magistrate Billy Coffey presided over last week’s fiscal court meeting during the absence of County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant, with numerous items on the agenda. Several items were …

Coroners have existed for hundreds, if not thousands, of years, with the job dating back to the Middle Ages. Then, their primary role was to ensure that when someone died, taxes were properly …

In a ceremony on Tuesday at TJ Health Columbia, Mayor Pam Hoots issued a proclamation declaring Westlake Drive (where the hospital resides) has been officially changed to Wellness Way. Before TJ …

Indians’ head football coach, Steve Stonebraker, announced in a Facebook post Monday night that he has accepted another position, making the 2024 season his last at Adair County. “As a …

On 11/30/2024, Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 13:29 hours to 1475 Keltnertown Road on a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a two …

AGENDA REGULAR CALLED MEETING COLUMBIA CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 02, 2024 CALL TO ORDER: REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE COLUMBIA CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY DECEMBER 02, 2024 AT 6:00 P.M. IN CITY …

On Tuesday, December 3rd, at 2:00 PM, a special ceremony will take place to officially rename Westlake Drive to Wellness Way, a symbolic and meaningful change that reflects the community's commitment …

The Adair County Judge Executive’s Office, The Adair County Road Department, The Adair County Recycling Center, and Green River Animal Shelter will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024 and …