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Stolen Vehicle
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 …
Mayor Pamela Hoots recognized together with Superintendent Jason Faulkner the achievements of the school’s academic teams.
Adair’s academic teams are impressively improving
The meeting room of the school board was full last Thursday afternoon, when the members of the academic teams of elementary, middle and high school were recognized by Mayor Pamela Hoots and …
Grocery prices weigh heavily on American minds; executives say ‘shoppers will adjust’
When it comes to minimalist designs, less might be more. But when it comes to American wallets, less is just less. “Prices for hundreds of grocery items have increased more than 50% since 2019 …
Featured News
Master Gardener Robin Lewis teaches children how to make seed bombs.
Children learn gardening hack at library
The room in Adair County Public Library’s basement was full. More than 20 children came with their parents last week to learn a gardening hack with a fun name: seed bombs. The library’s …
Now is the chance to improve computer, internet skills
If you are not comfortable with the use of a computer or surfing the internet, now is the time to make a change. The Adair County Adult Learning Center is hosting a basic digital literacy skills …
Dave Thomas talked about life and death of four persons buried at Columbia’s cemetery.
A cold and dark night on the cemetery
Last Friday the first Lanterns and Tombstones Walk took place at Columbia’s cemetery. More than 30 visitors joined, despite the cold weather, Mike Watson and Dave Thomas on a 75 minute walk …
Around Kentucky
Fletcher confirmed as next commissioner of education by Kentucky Senate
(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Senate approved Robbie Fletcher, Ed.D., to be the Commonwealth’s next commissioner of education. Following a meeting with the Senate Education …
SENATOR MAX WISE’S SENATE BILL 188 BECOMES KENTUCKY LAW
FRANKFORT, KY. (April 15, 2024) – Sen. Max Wise, R- Campbellsville, saw the passage of Senate Bill 188, legislation aimed at rectifying disparities between commercial pharmacy benefit managers …
Kentucky State Police Investigate Escaped Inmate in Madison County
RICHMOND, Ky. (April 15, 2024) –  The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center just before …
KDA begins online testing for pesticide application
FRANKFORT – The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is now offering an online option for its pesticide application licensure program, Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced. …
Kentucky Governor Signs Landmark Cancer Prevention Bill Into Law
Frankfort, Kentucky - April 9, 2024 - Governor Andy Beshear has signed into law legislation that will eliminate out-of-pocket costs for high-risk men being screened for prostate cancer and other …
Kentucky State Police Investigates Injury Collision in Simpson County
Franklin, KY. (April, 08 2024) – On the evening of Friday, April 5, 2024, a 2015 black Infinity Q50 was traveling north on the 400 block of Gold City Road in Simpson County. The Infiniti went …
Extension Office News
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 …
2024 Lake Cumberland Homemakers Area Annual Meeting set for Columbia
Adair County is very honored this year to host the Lake Cumberland Homemakers Area Annual Meeting. Adair County is given the opportunity to host every 10 years, the meeting this year is May 16th at …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
New Service Tackles Herbicide Resistant Weeds
The Univers ity of Kentucky is initiating an herbicide resistance screening program (HRS) to assist crop producers in Kentucky. The goal of the program is to assist growers in determining if the lack …
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Glasgow, KY – Aquablation, a new robotic surgical treatment for men w ith benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is now available at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. BPH, or an enlarged prostate, …
Winners at 2024 Kentucky Auctioneer’s Association annual convention: Wesson Burton, Alex Popplewell, Simon Wilson & Chris Wilson. (from left)
Alex Popplewell Wins KY Auctioneer State Championship
The 2024 Kentucky Auctioneer’s Association annual convention was held this past weekend in Lexington, KY.   Russell county native Alex Popplewell competed with top auctioneers across …
KFB Announces Record-Setting Scholarships for KY Students
The Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded over $750,000 in scholarships to students across the Commonwealth pursuing higher education.
Opinion
SENATOR MAX WISE’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Collaborating closely with our colleagues in the House of Representatives, we’ve successfully crafted and passed a comprehensive biennial budget that places vital investments in education, …
Preserving natural resources and energy in the commonwealth
Managing our natural resources and energy sources effectively requires balance. We must be able to provide for our state’s energy needs, while ensuring that we take necessary steps to preserve …
MAGA Man
As a Christian, preacher and Republican, I challenge anyone to a peaceful, open public debate concerning the issues of economy, borders, gender change, pronouns, police protection, gun rights, …
Sports
Adair County Sports
117 pitches in one game – Ellie Cheatham shows her power not just on the basketball court, but also on the softball field.
A softball win fresh out of the spring break camp
It was fun in Florida, the girls lost five games – but they learned. But, back home, the Lady Indians” softball team focused again on their abilities. This commitment was a bad one for …
A happy FBLA team after great results on state level.
Three FBLA students are going to compete in Florida
Adair County High School’s FBLA students returned with impressive results from the state tournament. Many students were competing on the state level “against the brightest and best …
High school head coach Michelle Neat (left) and middle school coach Rachel Houchens supervised the volleyball workouts last week.
High school volleyball started the ‘24 season with workouts
It’s spring sport season. It’s baseball season, it’s softball season, it’s tennis season, it’s track & field season. Nevertheless the fall sports are in full …
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Obituaries

Patricia A Rucker

Patricia A. Rucker, 88, of Columbia, died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville . She was born January 18, 1936 in Adair County, to the late Herman and Jewell …

Penny K Pierce

Penny K. Pierce, 66, of Columbia, died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the home of a daughter in Richmond. She was born October 3, 1957 in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Mitchell and Irene Goodman …

Jason Johnson

Jason Johnson, age 47, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, April 13 2024 at his residence. He was born on Friday, October 15 1976, in Columbia, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother - …