“Read Across Adair County” was the motto of the an event at the Adair County Primary Center last Thursday. The school invited citizens to join the students for two hours as books were …

A big flag was hoisted outside of the fire department’s building in Columbia last Saturday morning to attract the citizens. Because the big pancake breakfast was on the agenda again to raise …

The premiere of ACHS Choir and Theater group's "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" on Thursday night was a real success. Take the chance to see it too on Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, at 7 …

Editor’s note: This is the second article in a two-part series featuring new officers at the Columbia Police Department. Officer Jay Wilson is the newest member of the Columbia Police …

February is Black History Month, and when Mayor Pamela Hoots signed a proclamation for Columbia, City Council member Sharon Payne and her family members were there. On Saturday, a 5-kilometer …

Tonight is the big night for Charlie. It’s the premiere for Adair County High School’s musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” following Charles M. Schulz’ …

It is one of the stories the American Dream is made of, and it is located in Columbia. The story began when a little boy learned to hunt. Three decades later, while running a lawn care company, he …

Six Russell County High School seniors will get a head start on their teaching careers because of an apprenticeship opportunity that will fast-track their college education.   Anna …

Lisa Newell-Hare, a third-grade teacher at Adair County Elementary School, is one of 21 educators in Kentucky who were honored as part of the public television network’s KET All Stars program, …

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2024)   –  A Kentucky Transportation Cabinet project to add turn lanes and upgrade eight intersections on U.S. 127 and KY 619 will start in March in Russell …

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 …

FFA Camp We traveled to Hardinsburg, Kentucky this past July for the annual FFA Camp. FFA Camp is truly a special place for everyone who attends. We learned many valuable lessons in how to …

National FFA Week is being celebrated Feb. 17 through Feb. 24. The 2023-24 Adair County FFA officers are Kylie Cowan, president; Trenton Page, vice president; Lilee Wall, secretary; Harper Grider, …

It’s time to get the veterans’ banners ready for the summer. This year the team around Ronnie Holt from VFW Post #6097 has even more. “We had 33 in 2021, 34 the next year, last year …

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part one in a two-part series. A year with bright and dark moments in a job they love Officers Holly Necessary and Trent Williams Jr. started at Columbia Police …

For half a year now the Adair County Arts Council is including so called mini lectures to its monthly meetings. After information about the development of photography in January, last week it was up …

Nearly 100 pieces of art had been entered into the more than 90 categories the homemakers’ Cultural Arts Competition. After all was set up last Thursday, juror Rebecca Despain from the Taylor …

“Show Your Heart Some Love” was the title of an event the homemakers held last Monday night at the Cooperative Extension office. Heather Thompson, Ashley Collins, Makensey Miles, Carrie …

The Trabue Russell House was the home to its fourth “Winter Tea” last Saturday, and nearly 50 citizens attended the event in the historic home. Special kinds of tea and a lot of different …

Members of the Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Commission, and Economic Development Authority traveled to Lexington last week to represent Adair County at the 29th Annual Chamber Day Dinner.  …

The second meeting of the Winter Beef Series offered by the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service will focus on winter hay feeding. Last winter, local farm owner, Chris Slattery, allowed …

Adair County Elementary School (ACES) Academic Team competed in District Governor’s Cup at Memorial Elementary School in Hart County on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 and Saturday, February 3, 2024. …

Not just in the court, in the pool or on the field are the Indians demonstrating excellence. Also in the academic sector the students of Adair County schools are performing on top levels. At the …

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 5, 2024) – Today, Kentucky health officials said the Ohio Department of Health has a confirmed case of measles in an individual who lives in Ohio, but traveled …

Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health and encourage …