Columbia Police Department Meets With Campbellsville Police Department To Replace Drone

On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Columbia Police Department, along with the Campbellsville Police Department, assisted the Adair County Sheriff’s Office during an Active Shooter Incident that occurred on Chestnut Grove Road […]
Statement From Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy

Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy: “It’s been an extremely busy last 2 weeks and I wanted to bring the public up to speed on the events that have transpired here in Adair County that my office has […]
Adair County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man On Multiple Drug, Public Intoxication Charges

On Friday, April 24, 2026, Adair County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Hunter Tweedy arrested Kurt Morris, age 60, of Louisville and charged him with: Public Intoxication, Possession of a Controlled Substance […]
Lindsey Wilson University Singers, Somerset Big Band To Perform April 28th At Columbia United Methodist Church

Free performance will feature classic jazz standards and American favorites! by Shelby Burton COLUMBIA, KY (04/24/2026) The Lindsey Wilson University Singers will join forces with the Somerset Big Band for […]
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 […]