The Adair County FFA received first place in the State Crop Scouting Contest for the second year in a row. Team members are Ethan Wooten, Addie Baker, Lane Kelsay, and Hudson Hancock. The team spent …

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul will be in Columbia on Monday, Aug. 17. He will visit Morgan Smith Industries beginning at 9 a.m. The public is invited to attend and Paul will make public comments. “We look …

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular called session Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 4:30pmCT in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY …

Superintendent Jason Faulkner is evaluated annually by the school board, and during his first two years he received a perfect score of 4 after being evaluated on seven different standards. This year, …

The future ownership of the Columbian Theater was discussed again during Thursday’s Adair County Board of Education meeting. The board heard a legal recommendation to honor a contractual agreement …

Adair County Ambulance Service has been awarded a $438,418 Rural Health Transformation Crisis to Care: EMS Training Equipment Grant to purchase advanced training equipment and develop a regional …

David Denney was formally sentenced to 40 years by Judge Judy Vance Murphy on July 14 in connection with the death of his wife, Darcey Albee. Denney appeared in Adair Circuit Court for sentencing on …

A probation revocation hearing was held Tuesday in Adair Circuit Court for Kelcie C. Wendry. She was charged on June 21 with criminal abuse, second degree, child under 12. Court records show that …

An urgent call for help by sheriff deputies has raised questions about local law enforcement policies governing how agencies provide backup during emergencies. The sheriff’s department was …

The sounds of laughter, cheering and celebration filled the Adair County Fairgrounds Saturday as the first Independence on the Grounds brought families together as the country celebrated 250 years of …

Just two weeks after Superintendent Jason Faulkner cautioned school board members that the completion of a new middle school was “going to be the 11th hour,” he is optimistic the doors will open …

Beginning July 8, a sales campaign will begin for the annual Adair County Sheriff's calendar. Citizens may receive call from Aaron Cowles asking them to purchase an ad on the calendar.  These …

A new paylake in Adair County is offering fishermen a local place to enjoy catfishing, combining stocked waters with family-friendly outdoor recreation. Green River Paylake & Outdoor Store opened …

As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States, The Voice is proud to join in honoring this historic milestone throughout the month of July. Each weekly edition will feature …

Adair County Emergency Management is opening a temporary Cooling Station at the Adair County Annex Basement, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. With dangerously high heat and heat index values forecast …

The City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to discuss Data Centers and …

The Columbia Police Department was dispatched to a complaint of possible child abuse and neglect on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at approximately 11:46 a.m. at a residence within the City of Columbia. …

The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority discussed a nearly $2 million Kentucky Product Development Initiative Round 2B grant, a potential opportunity zone designation for Green River …

“It’s going to be close.” School Superintendent Jason Faulkner told board members Monday that a lot of work is still needed on the new middle school before it will be ready for the upcoming …

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The Adair County Sheriff's Department is investigating a two vehicle injury collision that occurred Monday on KY HWY 1952 in Adair County. Bruce Thompson, 41, of Columbia was operating a 2003 …

The Columbia-Adair County Fire Department was called to 665 Marlo Campbell Road on Thursday morning at approximately 6:15 a.m. to a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a …

David Denney entered a plea agreement with the Commonwealth on June 11 in connection with the death of his wife, Darcey Albee, agreeing to a total sentence of 40 years. Denney appeared in Adair …

A city noise ordinance and curfews for city parks will soon be in effect. The Columbia City Council approved final reading of two new ordinances during a special called meeting Monday. The noise …

The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission will held a special called meeting Monday at 9 a.m. to discuss a potential moratorium on data centers. The agenda item calls for "a motion to …