Forty-seven years ago this month, Dr. John Begley and his wife, Lucretia, left Nashville for Columbia. Dr. Begley felt called to bring his ministerial background to education and, from 1978 to 1997, …

ADAIR COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEE POSITION The Adair County Public Library is currently accepting applications for an open position on the Board of Trustees. This position is strictly a …

The Columbia Police Department responded to Walmart on Friday evening, June 7, initially for a report of a shoplifter. Upon making contact with the subject, a female was found to be in …

Adair County High School is proud to recognize the following students for their academic achievements during the 2023-2024 school year. Because of the many opportunities now available to …

The City of Columbia is ending the fiscal year with a healthy fund balance in every account and expects another healthy financial year for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The council heard first reading for …

An Adair County man was arrested last Friday on multiple felony counts after the Columbia Police Department learned he had violated the terms of his sex offender registration. The man, 22-year-old …

Only one candidate for Columbia City Council will walk away from the Nov. 5 general election disappointed with seven people filing for the six seats. All the current incumbents have filed for …

The Adair County Elementary School Site Based Decision Making Council (SBDMC), at a meeting held Thursday, May 30th, approved Mr. Jordan Williams's appointment as the new principal of ACES. …

On May 26, 2024 Adair County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a vehicle being stolen.  The vehicle was a 2004 Toyota Highlander that was taken from a residential driveway.  On May …

Candidates for local elections on the November general ballot can register through June 4 at 4 p.m. Elections include the Columbia City Council; school board seats for District 2, District 4 and …

The Columbia Police Department responded to Parrott Avenue, Tuesday morning for report of a hit and run with property damage. Upon arrival severe damage was observed on storage units located on …

    AGENDA ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT REGULAR CALLED MEETING MAY 28 , 202 4 @ 6:00 P .M. ADAIR COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING BASEMENT 424 PUBLIC SQUARE , COLUMBIA, …

On Wednesday night, May 21, t he Columbia Police Department responded to a possible breaking and entering at TNC Apartments on Russell Road after 11 p.m . Upon arrival , two subjects on scene were …

Bradley Miller took the head seat at the table to conduct the Columbia Adair Utilities District board meeting for the first time last week. Miller is taking over as general manager of the district as …

At last week’s school board meeting, the Adair County Board of Education approved a two percent salary increment for all certified and classified staff members. This raise will supplement the …

Adair County had little influence in Tuesday’s Primary Election, and the results reflect a lack of enthusiasm by local voters. Only 1,939 votes were cast, with 1,662 votes in the Republican …

Assault charges against Gregory Jarrod Willis, who is accused of shooting one Adair County man then hitting him and another with a vehicle, will go before a grand jury. Willis went before District …

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 …

Cane Valley Farm, located north of Columbia, is one of several local farms that provides beef products directly to the consumer. Chris and Erin Slattery, a young couple from Pennsylvania that bought …

In Adair County in the heart of rural Kentucky, beef production stands as a cornerstone of the agricultural economy. Despite facing challenges ranging from fluctuating market prices to environmental …

A confrontation Saturday morning left two Adair County men with life-threatening injuries and a third man arrested on assault charges. Details about how the incident began are still unraveling but it …

Local talent Jack Fishback has returned home after a traumatic automobile accident. Fishback, a talented piano player and student at Adair County School, was seriously injured in a car accident on …

Some people know Daniel Wilson from his main job as owner of a funeral home in Russell Springs. Others know him from his other field of activity, although many don’t connect him with that. …

WILLIAMSBURG, KY (05/14/2024)-- In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the Dean's List for the …

LEBANON, Ky. (May 13, 2024) - Detective Josh Dicken presented the investigation into the murder of Kaitlyn Wise to the Marion County Grand Jury. The Grand Jury returned an indictment on Dailin …