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County, jailer named in lawsuit after death of inmate
A lawsuit has been filed in Adair Circuit Court by family members of Anthony Robinson, who died at the regional jail April 3, 2023. The county government is named in the civil lawsuit as well as …
Tracy York-Murrell with the love of her life, Cameron. Tracy was killed in an automobile accident Sunday in Taylor County on Highway 55.
York-Murrell’s impact remembered as a community mourns
The community was deeply saddened by the loss of Tracy York- Murrell, who tragically passed away in an auto accident on Sunday at the age of 39. Tracy was more than just a resident of Columbia; she …
FISCAL COURT: Bryant, courthouse committee have brush-up
By Sharon Burton Community Voice Editor And Courthouse Committee Member Tom Wolfe did it; Hunter S. Thompson was amazing at it. For me, I never wanted to be a “new journalism” reporter …
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High Speed Internet Washing Into Knifley: Duo Broadband, utility district team up on project
Some Knifley residents will soon have access to high-speed internet thanks to innovative technology and a collaboration between Duo Broadband and the local utility district. Manager Lenny Stone …
Chaos once again ensues at court meeting
From approving minutes to a tense adjournment, Tuesday night’s fiscal court meeting lasted close to three hours and was filled with what seemed like endless moments of dysfunction and chaos. It …
Adair County Fiscal Court Agenda for April 23, 2024
AGENDA ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT  REGULAR CALLED MEETING APRIL 23, 2024 @ 6:00 P.M. ADAIR COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING BASEMENT  424 PUBLIC SQUARE, COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY …
Featured News
Homeplace hosts Plow Days
Phillip Burton, from Adair County, takes part in the Plow Days event at Homeplace on Green River Saturday. The working, historical farm is a joint project between Adair, Green and Taylor …
Homemakers prepare for regional meeting
“Let’s have a Garden Party” is the motto of this year’s annual meeting of the homemakers of the Lake Cumberland region. “This meeting is one of the cornerstones for the …
Veterans Banners being hung for 2024
Banners will start being hung mid-May in honor of veterans in our community. The service for dedi cation of the banners will be during Memorial Week. Those veterans are from the Vietnam War, …
Around Kentucky
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision In Larue County
HODGENVILLE, Ky. (April 23, 2024)- The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating a fatal collision involving a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) contract worker that occurred in LaRue Co. …
Attorney General Coleman Announces Kentucky Received $105 Million in Tobacco Settlement Funds
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 23, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today that Kentucky has received $105,477,754.14 for this year’s Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) …
Commissioner Shell announces winners of 2024 KDA Poster and Essay Contest
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 23, 2024) –   Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced the winners of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s annual Poster and Essay Contest. The …
Gov. Beshear, Kentucky State Police Support Sexual Assault Victims Through Education, Public Awareness
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 23, 2024) - For the first time, on April 24, the Kentucky State Police will participate in Denim Day in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month .   Gov. Andy …
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife spring auction set for May 6
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 22, 2024) —  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host a live auction to sell surplus items and confiscated hunting and fishing equipment on …
Congressman Barr Announces Federal Community Fund Grant to EKU for the Construction of the Central Kentucky Regional Airport Terminal
RICHMOND, Ky. (April 22, 2024) — President David McFaddin joined Congressman Andy Barr to announce that Eastern Kentucky University (EKU)’s application for $3.5 million in federal funding …
Extension Office News
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
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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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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 …
T.J. Samson Community Hospital offering the latest in robotic technology for common prostate condition
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, …
Sports
Adair County Sports
Loss and win for Adair’s baseball team this week
Indians baseball had a mixed start at the beginning of this week. Monday night’s game against Russell County’s Lakers ended with a 2-6 loss for the Indians. “We are just not getting …
Luke Rich made it into the semifinal of the Heartland Conference Tournament, where he lost to #2 seed Nick Mullins from Marion County.
Good performances of the team, Luke Rich playing in the semifinal
The tennis players of Adair County High School were busy as usual the last seven days. First they played Green County, then the Friday games at Russell were canceled due to the rain, and then some of …
Hannah West ready to catch at the infield in the 15-0 win against Monroe County.
The Lady Indians show improvement
The games since last Thursday started with a big hope for the Lady Indians’ softball team. Monroe County came to Columbia and was sent home with a shattering 15-0 after only three innings. Win …
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Opinion
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
Magistrates Respond - District 6, Mark Humphress
To the citizens of Adair County, I’d like to take a moment to respond to the “untruths” and “twists of the truth” that the judge executive has made regarding myself and …
Obituaries

Tracy York Murrell

Tracy York Murrell, 39, of Columbia, died Sunday, April 21, 2024 as the result of an automobile accident on Highway 55 in Taylor County. She was born October 9, 1984 in Adair County to the late …

Thomas Ray Harrison

Thomas Ray Harrison, 75, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Hancil Hugh and Ivadean (Lee) Harrison, was born October 15, 1948 in Adair County (the Knifley Community) and departed this life on …

Mia Renee Hawkins Hardaway

Mia Renee Hawkins Hardaway, 56, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at her home after a short illness. She was born May 31, 1967, to the late Wanda Taylor Hawkins. …