Adair County Sheriff’s Office Update: Campaign Signs On Private Property And Right Of Ways

From Sheriff Gary Roy: “I have had citizens and political candidates to reach out to me regarding campaign signs. Campaign signs that are placed on private property, can be removed by the […]
Honorees Selected For 2nd Annual Spirit Of Columbia Awards

The second annual Spirit of Columbia awards are scheduled for Friday, April 3, in Columbia. They will be held at the pavilion at the city park on Fairground Street at […]
Free Tree Seedlings Available Thursday, February 19th At The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service has 500 tree seedlings for distribution. Each homeowner may receive up to 4 seedlings total. Seedlings will be available on February 19th and will […]
Sheriff’s Office Responds To Accident At Burkesville Road, Hughes Road Intersection

On Monday, February 16, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office worked an accident at the intersection on Burkesville Road and Hughes Road. Brandon Hunt, age 42, of Columbia, was operating a 2017 […]
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Columbia Man On Two Outstanding Warrants, Possession And Drug Paraphernalia Charges

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office was attempting to locate a man for two outstanding Adair County Bench Warrants. Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch and Deputy Derek Padgett went to […]
Project By Class Of 2026 Spotlights Lindsey Wilson University’s Diverse Culinary Tastes

Second edition of ‘What’s Cookin’ on the Hill?’ cookbook to raise funds to purchase outdoor metal installation on campus. by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (02/18/2026) This year’s Lindsey Wilson University senior class gift […]
Lindsey Wilson University Katie A. Murrell Library Offers February 25th ‘Lunch And Learn’ Program

Aquatics director Alicia Kemnitz will discuss ‘Impact of the Cold War on Women’s Sports.’ by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (02/18/2026) The Lindsey Wilson University Katie A. Murrell Library is offering […]
Lindsey Wilson University Nursing Program No. 1 Among Kentucky’s Independent Colleges And Universities

Bolstered by 100% pass rate on 2024 national nursing test, NursingExplorer.com places Lindsey Wilson in top 4 among all Kentucky nursing programs. by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (02/18/2026) Lindsey Wilson University has the […]
Taylor County High School’s Owen Thomas Lamer Among Congressman Comer’s Service Academy Nominations

WASHINGTON–Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the sixteen local high school students from Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District who have received nominations for appointments to the United States service academies. “On behalf of […]
VFW Service Officer At Columbia Post 6097 On Thursday, February 19th

VFW service officer Anthony (Doc) Cook will be at Columbia VFW Post 6097 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM on Thursday, 19 Feb 2026. The post is located at 500 Greenhills Road, Columbia, Ky. This is an opportunity […]