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Marco Sioli: An Italian Historian in Columbia
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 …
Landfill at garbage collection center
Free tipping is Friday, Saturday
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 …
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National Correctional Officer Proclamation
National Correctional Officer's Week Proclamation signed for May 5 - May 11
Lance Burton: A world famous magician came back home
It started with a coin that a magician found behind his ear. Now Lance Burton has enjoyed a long career as a world-renowned stage magician. In Las Vegas he performed more than 15,000 shows for over 5 …
Three local women will serve on ‘Strong Women’ panel
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 …
Around Kentucky
KSP Charge Fourteen People for Cruelty to Animals in Casey County
BETHELRIDGE , Ky.  (May 6, 2024) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 in Columbia has conducted an investigation into an animal cruelty complaint reported in Casey County on Sunday …
KSP investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Taylor County
  CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky.   (May 7, 2024) - The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been requested by the Campbellsville Police Department and Taylor County …
Shooting deaths investigated in Pulaski, Russell counties
Three scenes, one in Pulaski, two in Russell county
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YARD SALE - MAY 11

Saturday May 11, 8 am to ?, 111 Paradise Ln. Men’s and women’s clothes; 32 inch tv; Small furniture pieces; Vintage Tupperware; Christmas decor; Antiques; Knickknacks; Handicap items; …

Extension Office News
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Extension News
Adair County Cattlemen’s Association to Celebrate May Beef Month The Adair County Cattlemen’s Association will be celebrating May Beef Month on Wednesday, May 1st from 11 a.m. until …
Exploring the World of Mushrooms
The Adair County Extension office welcomes the community to join them on April 30 at 5:30 p.m. to learn about the different types of mushrooms. For more information call the extension office at 270-384-2317.
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Baleage becoming more popular in Adair
Baleage is increasing in popularity in Adair County as it makes harvesting and storing high-quality forages more achievable during the often-unfavorable weather conditions in spring. The most …
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T.J. Samson Community Hospital Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Glasgow, KY – T.J. Samson Community Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient …
LWC to Hold Three Commencement Ceremonies for Largest Graduating Class in School History
COLUMBIA, KY. – For the third consecutive year, Lindsey Wilson College will cap off its largest class in school history at spring commencement, April 26 - 27.  Lindsey Wilson's …
WORLD IMMUNIZATION WEEK
World Immunization Week – celebrated every year in the last week of April – aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. Immunization saves millions …
Sports
Adair County Sports
Abby Bullock (right) got two wins in the recent matches, one together with Sarai Collins (left).
Abby Bullock wins two matches in the doubles
Adair County high school’s tennis team had three match days over the last week. The opening was last week’s Thursday when they played the team event of the Heartland Tournament. Here they …
Brianna Hillock improved her old school record in the 1600 meter run by five seconds to now 5:47.00 minutes.
Carter White wins high jump at Heartland Conference
The girls’ and boys’ track and field teams competed at the 2024 Heartland Athletic Conference last Thursday at the Campbellsville Durham-Campus. A win by Carter White in high jump, second …
Catching for the Indians: sophomore infielder Gracie Gist.
Lady Indians rising on the regions’ scoreboard
The Lady Indians’ softball team played three games since last Thursday. In contrast to the games early in the season they show now really improved. The first game was at Casey County, where …
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Pre K Little League Groups

Check out the 2023-2024 Pre K Little League Groups

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Session Results: Banking and Insurance Kentuckians rely on the state’s banking and insurance industries to help preserve protect their assets, ensure access to medical care, and protect …
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
April is community college month, which gives us an opportunity to highlight the fantastic work done by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).
SENATOR MAX WISE’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Legislative activities culminated on April 15 outside the Kentucky State Capitol with the closure of the 60-day budget session, a significant event marked by the phrase
Obituaries

Sheila Diane Coomer

Sheila Diane Coomer, 61, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at T. J. Health Columbia. She was born in Adair County on July 16, 1962, to the late Jessie “Buddy” Branham …

Laura Belle Underwood

Laura Belle Underwood, 46, of Columbia, died Friday, April 26, 2024 at UK Medical Center in Lexington. She was born February 4, 1978 in Fayette County. She was preceded in death by her mother, …

Elizabeth Wayne Pickett

Elizabeth Wayne Pickett, 96, formerly of Columbia, died Friday, April 26, 2024 at 1:10 a.m. at the Hospice House in Bowling Green. She was born February 9, 1928 in Green County, to the late Olie …