Tucked in the back of Columbia United Methodist Church’s parking lot is a small building that makes a big difference for the citizens of Adair County. The Adair County Food Pantry at 203 S. …

GOLDEN ALERT From LaRue County Emergency Management Director Mike Cottrell: A  Golden Alert has been issued for Carl Lawler, 74 year old male, last seen at his residence in LaRue …

Eliza Burks Payne, who attended high school program, kept detailed scrapbook about her time on Lindsey Wilson Hill in the early 1920s. Lindsey Wilson University will hold its first commencement …

  (FRANKFORT, KY) – Nominations for the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year awards are open and will close on Jan. 2, 2026. Presented by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 2, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear joined Transportation Cabinet officials and state police today to provide an update on response efforts following Kentucky’s first …

    The Center for Rural Development is accepting applications for the 2026 Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers summer youth leadership programs . Students may apply online at …

Aaron Parrish, Director of Loss Control for the Kentucky League of Cities, presented a Liability Grant to the City of Columbia today. The grant will be used to purchase a safe and moving target for …

Sheriff Gary Roy is urging businesses and residents to be on alert after reports of counterfeit money occurred last week in Adair County. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, …

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, …

  AGENDA     REGULAR CALLED MEETING COLUMBIA CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 01, 2025 CALL TO ORDER: REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE COLUMBIA CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY, …

The 2025 Christmas season is already underway in the City of Columbia. As many have no doubt seen, our Christmas displays are lit up across Columbia. This includes new large displays around Downtown …

T.J. Health Columbia revealed its newly renovated lab on Friday. The new lab has a designated waiting room, two blood draw areas and an employee break room. The testing area was expanded, which will …

As we move into the holiday season, I want to take a moment to share several important updates about the progress and ongoing work within Adair County Schools. November has been a month filled with …

The Adair County Middle School boys’ basketball program has competed several times recently, with the 7th- and 8th-grade teams securing several key victories across four matchups. On Thursday, …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 26, 2025) – As holiday shopping begins, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) encourages Kentuckians to give a gift that goes beyond the season. The agency’s annual Trooper …

FRANKFORT, Ky., Nov. 26 , 2025 – With Black Friday approaching, the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Kentucky Retail Federation are teaming up to warn shoppers about gift card scams. …

Christmas musical review will be presented Dec. 4-5, Dec. 7 at V.P. Henry Auditorium; Lindsey Wilson Band to perform Dec. 7 at Columbia United Methodist Church.  A Christmas classic will …

Gifts of more than $100,000 will support university's efforts to attract artists, authors, musicians and speakers to campus. For more than 20 years, the late Phill Hanna helped enhance …

Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant’s Office, the Adair County Road Department, Green River Animal Shelter, and the Adair County Recycling Center will be closed Thursday, November …

AGENDA ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT  REGULAR CALLED MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 2025 @ 6:00 P.M. ADAIR COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING BASEMENT  424 PUBLIC SQUARE, COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY …

Lindsey Wilson University students received a lifetime of invaluable career advice during the week of Nov. 3-7. It came during the university's inaugural "Career Week," sponsored by the LWU …

The Adair County Clerk’s Office will be closed Thursday, November 27, Friday, November 28, and Saturday November 29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We wish everyone a Happy and Safe …

FRANKFORT–   Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2026 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year. …

The City of Columbia is excited to announce additional new items to the Christmas decorations for our community. “We have new decorations on the square,” said Mayor Pam Hoots. …

The Adair County Indians wrestling team competed in its first match on Saturday. The middle school squad traveled to Warren County for the South Warren Spartan Duals. Every athlete competed and …