The Adair County Extension staff is inviting members of the community to attend the retirement celebration of Teresa Bright. The event is an all-day, drop-by event, so people can attend at their …

This past year, local beef farmer Joe Watson participated in the Basic Beef program offered by the University of Kentucky Extension Beef team, where UK Beef Specialists have worked to implement …

Anne Bird has been elected to her second year as president of the Adair County Arts Council. The retired teacher of biology and arts is a renowned artist, known over the state for her weaving art. …

Last week 24 students of the Adair County Middle School Jr. Beta Club went to the state championships of the 35th Annual Junior Beta Convention in Lexington. Claire Loy, daughter of Ben and Nicky …

Next week is a busy week of activities at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service. Don’t miss out! The Adair County Cattlemen’s Association will have their annual business meeting …

In last week’s edition the Community Voice reported about the cooperation of Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry with the backpack program of Adair County schools to feed students in need. Hunters …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 9, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the appointment of Mount Sterling attorney Chris Bowlin as the Office’s Counsel to the Civil Chief. In this …

Joseph and Norma Jean Parnell were married on December 24, 1958. On December 24, 2023 they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary by renewing their wedding vows. The private ceremony was held at …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 1, 2024) – Jonathan Shell has officially been sworn in as Kentucky’s next Commissioner of Agriculture.   Shell was sworn in at a ceremony in Lancaster, …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 21, 2023) – Building on the state’s plans to migrate from an outdated vehicle registration database to a modern, more efficient system beginning in January, …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 21, 2023) – Under the terms of two state laws that take effect on New Year’s Day, owners of electric vehicles and gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles in Kentucky will …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 27, 2023) –   Kentucky companies can once again apply for the state’s Renewable Chemical Production Program.   The program incentivizes the …

As I reflect on the conclusion of my first semester as Superintendent of Adair County Schools, I continue to be humbled and grateful for the opportunities, challenges, and growth that we have …

2023 has been another productive and exciting year for the City of Columbia. We have grown with the addition of new businesses and retail centers. We have expanded our gas lines and updated services. …

As the year nears its end, you may have recently noticed your certified private applicator license expires on Dec. 31. A private applicator license is required for anyone applying a restricted-use …

Roger Thurman was named firefighter of the year recently at the Knifley Area Volunteer Fire Department Christmas dinner. Thurman was also recognized for five years of service. Also recognized was …

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 19, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that over the past 18 months the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Vehicle Investigations Branch has recovered over $5.2 million …

LEXINGTON, Ky., Dec. 19, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Dr. Tom Carew today announced over $2.3 million in grants awarded to three recipients in …

The Adair County High School quiz bowl team has qualified for national competition. The team earned the honors when they placed third overall during the Carolyn Hawkins memorial tournament in …

Phillip Richard was named the 2023 Firefighter of the Year with the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department. “Phillip has been a member of the Fire Department since February of 2021. Since then …

The Kentucky Wildlands, a regional tourism marketing initiative, has announced a 2024 Ambassador Program that will expand and promote Southern and Eastern Kentucky as a regional tourism destination. …

FRANKFORT (Dec. 7, 2023) – Three Kentucky small farm wineries combined to win all five Commissioner’s Cup awards, the top prizes in the 2023 Kentucky Commonwealth Commercial Wine …

LONDON, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2023)  – Kentucky State Police Trooper Steve Walker was among 170 officers honored for their efforts to protect motorists from impaired drivers at the annual  …

Elizabethtown, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2023) – Elizabethtown-based nonprofit Give 270, having recently achieved a significant milestone of raising $1 million for various community organizations and …