Sharon Burton is founder and publisher of the Adair County Community Voice, a weekly newspaper in Columbia, Ky. and The Farmer’s Pride, a statewide newspaper that provides hometown news for Kentucky’s farm community.
The Community Voice was first published in 2002 and since then the publication has earned numerous first place awards through the Excellence in Kentucky Newspaper Contest. Sharon is known for her passion for “community journalism” and the need for transparency in government. In 2016 she was the recipient of the Al Smith Award for public service through community journalism by a Kentuckian.
The Adair County Community Voice is committed to providing objective, aggressive and thorough news coverage of Columbia and Adair County. We appreciate the support of our readers and advertisers as we strive to provide our community with excellent hometown news coverage.
MISSION STATEMENT
To be a leader in providing news and information and known for innovation, accuracy, integrity and compassion.
Adair County Community Voice
316 Public Sq
P.O. Box 159
Columbia, Ky. 42728
Call Us: 270-384-9454
Email News Releases: newsroom@adairvoice.com
Editor/Publisher
Sharon Burton is the founder of Farmland Publications, Inc. and the publisher/editor of the Adair County Community Voice and The Farmer’s Pride. She started the Community Voice in 2002, and the publication has earned numerous awards through the Excellence in Kentucky Newspaper Contest. She is known for her passion for “community journalism” and the need for transparency in government. In 2016 she was the recipient of the Al Smith Award for public service through community journalism by a Kentuckian. In 2019 she received the Lewis Owens Award, presented by the Lexington Herald Leader, in recognition of distinguished service to the community. In 2022, she received the Community Newspaper Champion Award from the National Newspaper Association. She was honored to serve as president of the Kentucky Press Association in 2021.
She and her husband Donnie have one daughter, Toni, and two granddaughters, Emma and Kenzie. Her family has played a major role in the success of the newspaper company, including her parents, Billy and Diane Neat.
Sharon can be reached at:
snburton@adairvoice.com
Assistant Editor, General Manager
Amy Pike is assistant editor and general manager of the Adair County Community Voice and adairvoice.com.
She began working at Farmland Publications, Inc. in April 2025 as a reporter and quickly became a valued member of the team, moving into management in August 2025.
Amy is a life-long resident of Adair County. She graduated from Adair County High School in 1995 and Lindsey Wilson College with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice in 1999.
Amy enjoys spending time with her daughter, Arlington.
Amy can be reached at:
amy@adairvoice.com
Digital Content Director
JaCinda Blair is the Digital Content Director for The Community Voice and The Farmer's Pride, and Marketing and Advertising Consultant for The Farmer’s Pride. JaCinda’s role with the company goes well beyond her titles, as she has mastered tasks from the production department to readership development. Because of JaCinda's year's of exerience in multiple roles at Farmland Publications, she helps mentor and train other staff members and is always willing to serve in any capacity needed.
JaCinda and her husband, Andrew, have three sons, Halen, Hyson and Elizah.
JaCinda can be reached at:
jacinda@adairvoice.com
Assistant to the Publisher
Seth Murphy began working at the Adair County Community Voice when he was a high school student. Now a student and cheerleader at Lindsey Wilson University, Seth helps with so many different tasks that it is almost impossible to give him a title. Seth assists in readership services, sales, production, digital content, and is willing to help with anything that is asked of him. An Adair County native, Seth is the son of Derrick and Jessica Murphy.
Seth can be reached at:
adairvoice@gmail.com