Cyndi Case, a 7th grade student at Adair County Middle School, placed 10th in language arts at the National Junior Beta Convention for sixth grade. There were approximately 4800 students nationwide …

Lindsey Wilson University Week rounded out last Thursday and Friday with several events. On Thursday, Blue Raider Bob visited with students at the Adair County Primary Center. On Friday, LWU students …

The Adair County FFA placed top ten in the nation in the National Crop Scouting Contest. Team members were Ethan Wooten, Addie Baker, Lane Kelsay, Braxton Irvin, and Hudson Hancock. After winning the …

With the growing need for skilled workers, the Adair County Adult Education Center provides academic and essential skills instruction to help Kentuckians get the education they need. There are many …

Eli McGuffin is the newest apprectice auctioneer at Golden Rule Wilson in Columbia. McGuffin, 18, is the current Kentucky Junior Auctioneer Champion. Eli is from the Keltner community of Adair County …

September has been proclaimed National Suicide Prevention and Action Month by Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots. Mayor Hoots met with members of the local Adanta staff in making the proclamation on …

The opening of Sweet Pea’s and By the Square was celebrated Friday with Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots hosting a ribbon cutting. Owner Shannon Ross has created an atmosphere that allows patrons to …

Adair County athletics has named former coach Deron Breeze as interim head coach for the 2025-2026 season. This comes after Jordan Brangers resigned from the position on August 27. After back-to-back …

Abe Cross brought home the bronze medal from the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation World Master Championship held August 28-30 in Las Vegas. The master’s competition is for age …

When a minister asked the name of a newborn son, the mother responded that she was going to call her son Marvellous, praising God for how He has helped her family through many struggles. Marvellous, …

The Adair County Geneology and History Center, operated by the Adair County Public Library, offers a wealth of knowledge through books, online resources, and the expertise of staff. A new building …

The Adair County Public Library could be one of the county’s most underutilized treasures. While many pass by its quiet brick exterior without a second thought, inside lies a world of …

After Charles and Jeanne Marshburn’s children grew up and moved away, their home felt a little empty. So for more than a decade, the Adair County couple have filled their …

Chris Reeder, a magistrate with the Adair County Fiscal Court, has successfully completed the Kentucky Chamber’s Fellowship for Civic Leadership, a statewide program that empowers business …

A Columbia resident received one of the 2025 Governor’s Ambassador Awards. Warden Keith Young with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife received the award for courage. According to the …

The Adair County Letterwinners club announced the 2025 Brown and Brown Adair County Athletics Hall of Fame inductees. Six athletes, coaches, and one remarkable team have been chosen for the third …

FRANKFORT – Humble. Knowledgeable. Caring. Respected. A true servant-leader. That is how both the nominating committee and those in the mortgage lending industry would characterize Darrell …

The T.J. Regional diabetes self-management education program in Glasgow, Kentucky has been awarded recognition from the American Diabetes Association. This program offers high-quality education …

Quick action and preparedness played a vital role in saving Anthony Curry’s life after he was involved in a motorcycle accident last week. Adair County Deputy Hunter Tweedy is being commended …

LOUISVILLE – Adair County 4-H youth brought home multiple honors at the 2025 Kentucky State Fair, with two members earning Class Champion awards in Cloverville. Abby Smith was named Class …

The EDA had a special called meeting on Tues-day to discuss an agree-ment with Kentucky Industrial Alliance. Prior to the meeting, KIA sent over revisions that they were requesting. Heather Spoon …

Columbia-Adair Utilities District held a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new location at 221 Dohoney Trace. 

The Adair County Sheriff’s Department is under new leadership with the appointment of Gary Roy as sheriff. Former Sheriff Jamie Richard retired effective Aug. 1, and Adair County Judge …

Bids for two new police vehicles were one of the main discussions during Monday night’s Columbia City Council meeting. The police department plans to purchase two new vehicles this year. The …

Surplus items, approving two additional communication methods, tax rates, and a new contract for physical therapy were all items on the agenda at the special called school board meeting on Tuesday. …