Adair County Schools: Clarifying And Addressing Concerns And Criticisms Regarding Handling Of Thursday’s Bomb Threat

From Superintendent Faulkner: I want to take a few moments to clarify and address some of the concerns and criticisms regarding the handling of yesterday’s (Thursday, April 23, 2026) bomb threat. First, I want to […]
Bomb Threat Investigated At Adair County Elementary School, No Credible Threat To Students Or Staff

From Superintendent Faulkner: At approximately 1:20 p.m. today, (Thursday, April 23, 2026) Adair County Elementary School received a reported bomb threat. School administration immediately followed established safety protocols, and local […]
Lindsey Wilson University Celebrates Top Academic Achievements at Annual Honors Convocation

University presents more than 60 awards for academic and leadership excellence. by Shelby Burton COLUMBIA, KY (04/23/2026) Lindsey Wilson University recognized academic achievement, leadership and service during its annual honors […]
Lindsey Wilson University Honors Students, Staff Who ‘Live, Learn, Lead’

by Venus Popplewell COLUMBIA, KY (04/23/2026) Ten Lindsey Wilson University undergraduates and one longtime staff member were honored Tuesday, April 21 for their influential leadership skills and contributions to the […]
Liberty Tree Ceremony At Columbia VFW Post 6097 Saturday, April 25th

Liberty Tree Ceremony at the VFW this Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 1pm CT. (Bridget Compton, Adair County Deputy Judge Executive)
In Pictures: Adair Genealogy & History Research Center Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

The Adair Genealogy & History Research Center recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of the first day open—19 April 2021. It is hard to believe this will be five full years […]
City Set To Announce Summer Community Activities For 250th Anniversary Of The United States

The City of Columbia is planning activities for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Activities are going on across the United States to celebrate the 250th signing […]
National County Government Month Proclaimed In Adair By Judge Executive Bryant

A proclamation on behalf of Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant, recognizing the hard work and dedication of all county employees. Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, photos of everyone could not […]
Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Included In UnitedHealthcare Rural Health Expansion, Supporting Rural Hospitals And Enhancing Care For Families

Nationwide program launched to lower costs and simplify processes for health-care providers. FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 21, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky is one of five states included in […]
Sen. Wise, Rep. Neighbors Offer Condolences After Adair Tragedy

Frankfort, Kentucky (April 21, 2026) – State Representative Amy Neighbors and State Senate Majority Floor Leader Max Wise shared the following after yesterday’s deadly incident that ended in the deaths of […]