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Candidates participate in live radio forum

Candidates in the Nov. 3 general election races were invited to participate in the Adair County Community Voice/92.7 The WAVE radio forum Monday night. Each segment was recorded live on the Adair …
Vitis Bailey received his award from Community Voice assistant editor Amy Pike. Kelvin Bailey and Kalli Phelps attended the luncheon with him.

8 Over 80 honorees celebrated at awards luncheon

The Community Voice hosted a luncheon for the inaugural 8 over 80 honorees Saturday at Black Stallion Steakhouse. Family and friends joined the honorees for a meal and a celebration that concluded …

Adair County E911 now accepts texts

Adair County E911 can now accept emergency calls by text message, giving residents another way to reach dispatchers when calling is not an option. “I think this will be a great asset for some …

Columbia woman arrested on drug charges

A 68-year-old Columbia woman was arrested Oct. 15 on drug charges after Columbia Police Department officers assisted Kentucky Probation and Parole at a local residence. Patricia D. Smothers was …

Lindsey Wilson University Art Show Features 20 Pieces Created by School's Alumni

Nearly two dozen original pieces of art created by Lindsey Wilson University alumni are on display now through Dec. 12 in the university's Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery. The annual "Lindsey …

Adair County Annex to close at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct 19

Adair County Judge Executive, Larry Russell Bryant, has signed an executive order closing the Adair County Annex on Monday, Oct. 19 at 2:30 p.m.  In recognition of the life and service of …

Library, Hosparus share services with Chamber

The Adair County Public Library and Hosparus Health Green River highlighted community services, educational programs and opportunities to help local residents during Tuesday’s Columbia-Adair County …

Live candidates forum is Monday

The Adair County Community Voice is teaming up once again with 92.7 The WAVE to give voters a chance to learn more about their candidates in the November General Election. Meet the Candidates will be …

Chamber seeks sponsors for Christmas in Columbia parade

The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors to help fund this year’s Christmas in Columbia Christmas Parade, themed “An American Christmas.” The parade, traditionally …

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Featured News
 Adair marching band builds on tradition of excellence
The Adair County High School Marching Band has spent the 2026 season earning first-place finishes, Grand Champion honors and recognition for its musical and visual performances. But beyond the …
ACHS FBLA builds leaders beyond the classroom
For students at Adair County High School, Future Business Leaders of America offers more than a chance to learn about business. It provides opportunities to serve the community, develop leadership …
Loy makes history with state golf finals appearance
As a freshman, Ila Loy has already accomplished a milestone that no Adair County Lady Indians golfer had reached in 14 years, advancing to the final round of the state golf tournament and finishing …

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Around Kentucky
Lindsey Wilson University faculty members, from left, Eric Carter and Courtney Carter spoke at the "Symposium on Transforming the Postsecondary Experience" of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Higher Education, held Oct. 14-15 in Indianapolis, with LWU sport performance freshmen Anderson Brock of Hendersonville, Tennessee, and Bradshaw Klym of Franklin, Tennessee. Brock and Klym were the only two undergraduate students to attend the conference, which attracted about 500 scholars, academic leaders and student affairs officials
Lindsey Wilson University Sport Performance Students Take Their Major on the Road
Members of the Lindsey Wilson University sport performance program took to the road last week to spread the message about the new academic major. Sport performance and sports management …
About 80,000 Kentuckians have lost access to food aid under federal rule changes
Some 80,000 Kentuckians have lost access to the food benefits known as SNAP because of federal changes to the program, Gov. Andy Beshear said in a letter sent to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke …
Billy Ray Smith, two-term Ag Commissioner, remembered for service to Kentucky farmers
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (KT) – Funeral arrangements have been announced for former two-term Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Billy Ray Smith, who passed away on Oct. 10 at the age of 82 following a …
Comer launches new website to better serve Kentuckians
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the launch of his new congressional website, comer.house.gov, which makes it easier for Kentuckians to contact his office, request help with …
Whitley County Jail inmates charged following escape and attack on jail staff
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (KT) – Four inmates face additional charges following an escape from the Whitley County Jail and an attack that injured several deputy jailers, according to Kentucky State Police. …
Kentucky Joins ‘Operation Crash Reduction’ To Prevent Tragedies on Roadways
FRANKFORT, Ky . (Oct. 6, 2026) – To encourage seat belt use, save lives and prevent serious injuries from traffic crashes, Team Kentucky will join with law enforcement from across the commonwealth …

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Grimsley files for Columbia City Council

Charles Grimsley filed for Columbia City Council on May 21. Grimsley is a former member of the council. 

Incumbent Terry W. Harvey files for District 1 school board

Terry W. Harvey, District 1 incumbent, filed for reelection as school board member. Pictured with Harvey is his wife, Brenda Harvey. 

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Extension Office News
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Protect Livestock from Fall Prussic Acid Poisoning
Each fall, prussic acid poisoning is a serious concern for livestock producers, particularly those growing warm-season sorghum-based forages such as forage sorghum, sorghum-sudangrass, sudangrass, …
What you need to know about the New World Screwworm
New World Screwworm is in the headlines currently. What should you know and what should you be worried about? New world Screwworm is the larva of the New World Screwworm Fly. These flies find an open …
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources.Nicholas Roy
Garden workshop will share tips, tricks and handy devices
Join the Adair County Extension Master Gardeners on Tuesday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m. for an engaging program focused on making your garden more efficient and your plants more productive. This …

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Adair County Schools
 More than what you see: Looking out for one another
A typical day at Adair County High School is filled with conversations in the hallways, laughter in the cafeteria and students moving from one class to the next. But amid the noise and activity, it …
ACHS Beta turns academic achievement into leadership and service
At Adair County High School, membership in National Beta is about more than academic achievement. For Beta members, academic success is only one part of a larger commitment to character, leadership …
MORE THAN MAKING ART: NAHS gives Adair students a place to create and explore
For students who love art, the National Art Honor Society at Adair County High School is about more than making something look good. It gives students a chance to create, compete, travel and see what …
JAG prepares students for life beyond the classroom
For students at Adair County High School, preparing for life after graduation means more than earning a diploma. Through Jobs for America’s Graduates, students are learning how to navigate the …
Taking you inside the clubs, organizations and activities happening around our schools.
For Adair County High School students, HOSA is more than a club. It is a chance to explore health care, compete, travel and figure out what they might want to do after high school. Health services …

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Sports
Adair County Sports

Lady Indians finish fourth at Louisville XC Classic

Adair County’s girls’ cross-country team finished fourth among 23 teams, while the boys placed 12th among 35 teams at the Louisville XC Classic on Oct. 3 at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park. The Lady …
Senior #11 Maxie Blakey, the daughter of Marvin Blakey and Brooke Cox.

Lady Indians volleyball recognizes seniors; builds momentum heading into postseason

The Adair County Lady Indians volleyball team celebrated five seniors last Thursday night while continuing to build momentum as the postseason approaches. Olivia Mantooth, Maxie Blakey, Lilly Myers, …

Ila Loy advances to state championship

The Adair County Lady Indians put together a strong performance Wednesday at the girls golf semi-state tournament in Bardstown at Maywood country club, representing three of 79 total golfers …

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Lindsey Wilson University
 Lindsey Wilson University, Kentucky League of Cities Celebrate Partnership
  Lindsey Wilson University might want to consider adding two words to its legendary mission statement. That's what Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots '75 suggested at a partnership …
Lindsey Wilson University English Class Learns Importance of Community Connections at Adair County Public Library
Lindsey Wilson University students in English professor Sara Loy's "Writing & Culture" class commemorated the American Library Association's Banned Books Week by learning how the Adair County …
LWU to award 278 degrees at summer commencement
Before the Lindsey Wilson University community officially welcomes the Class of 2030 to campus on Aug. 22, it will hold one more celebration of the Class of 2026. For the first time in school …
Lindsey Wilson IMAGINE! Youth Theatre to present ‘Stuart Little: The Musical’
Lindsey Wilson University’s IMAGINE! Youth Theatre will present Stuart Little: The Musical as part of the TheatreFest! summer series. Based on the classic children’s book by E.B. White, the …
During his 37-year coaching career at Lindsey Wilson University, John B. Wethington’s women’s basketball teams won a program-best 737 games, claimed eight conference championships and made 20 appearances in the NAIA National Tournament.
LWU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH RETIRES
Lindsey Wilson University women’s basketball coach John B. Wethington, the longest-serving college basketball coach in Kentucky and the winningest active NAIA women’s basketball coach, is …

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Opinion
Pamela Hoots
Letter to Editor: Supports sports complex
Due to recent events I felt I would prepare this statement to ensure my beliefs are clear. Earlier this year the Columbia City Council passed a measure to explore a possible sports complex for our …
Letter to the Editor: Not opposed to sports complex
As most of you know, I am the chairman of the Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority. I received a letter, dated March 5, 2026, from Mayor Pamela Hoots inquiring about possible land …
Local politics, oh my
It is now 2026, and that means it’s local election year! For those of us involved or at least interested in our local community, it’s a time of great importance. We choose our leaders for the …

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Obituaries

Jimmy MacArthur Loy

Jimmy MacArthur Loy, 63, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday October 7, 2026, at the Barren County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Glasgow. He was born in Burkesville on December 21, 1962, to …

Lisa Ann Doss

Lisa Ann Doss, 46, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. She was born on December 18, 1979, in Cincinnati, a daughter of Diana Grider Blair and the late James Blair. Lisa was a homemaker …

Norman Russell Furkin

Norman Russell Furkin, 84, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Columbia on December 26, 1941, to the late Ural and Corrine McClister Furkin. Mr. …

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Public Record
 Land Transfers 10.13.26
John R. and Juanita B. Clark Thomas of Columbia to Brian A. and Brandy J. Hargrove of Columbia. Property located in Columbia described as being 5.35 acres located on Holmes Bend Rd. $360,000 ATL …
District Court 10.7.26
Oct. 7, 2026 Judge Michael Loy Ajuan Deonte Lyles, 32, fugitive from another state. Waiver entered (2026) Amberly Champion, 37, assault 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury. Continued to …
District Court 9.30.26
Sept. 30, 2026 Judge Michael Loy George T. Loy Jr, 52, public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Plea of not guilty, pretrial conference set for Oct. 19 (2022) Rafeal …

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Land transfers
 Land Transfers 9.29.26
Marlton and Beverly Loy of Columbia to Jacob Abrell of Russell Springs. Property located in Adair County described as being 32.139 acres located on Sparkesville Rd. $180,000 Jason Scott of Edmonton …

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