Operation Christmas Child National Collection Dates Set For November 17th-24th, 2025 At Columbia First Church Of The Nazarene

The National Collection dates for Samaritan Purse’s Operation Christmas Child are November 17-24, 2025. Once again the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene will serve as the central drop off […]
Three Injured in Maple Road House Fire; One Airlifted to Louisville

October 10, 2025 – 2:47 PMThe Taylor County Fire Department was dispatched to 597 Maple Road for a reported residential structure fire with possible entrapment. While units were en route, […]
Columbia Police Release Activity Report for September 2025

Lindsey Wilson University Director of Financial Aid Audrey Price, Russell County High School College and Career Readiness Counselor Robin Rixon to Appear on KET’s ‘Education Matters’

It’s never too early to take steps to secure financial aid to help pay for a college education. That was one of the messages delivered on an upcoming episode of […]
Lindsey Wilson Students Gain Real-World Experience with New On-Campus Podcast Studio

More than 500 million people listen to podcasts annually. Soon they will be able to listen to podcasts produced by Lindsey Wilson University students. Thanks to a new podcast studio […]
City Council Approves LED Lighting Contract, Fall Paving Plan, and $5,000 Donation for Trabue Russell House

The Columbia City Council met on Monday for their regular monthly meeting. The Council heard from the Trabue Russell House. Board members presented a check from Christan Bell Montgomery Gimbel […]
Columbia City Council Receives $5,000 Donation from Trabue Russell House Committee

Mayor Hoots is shown with members of the Small Business Administration, who made a presentation at Monday night’s Council meeting A check was presented to the Columbia City Council from […]
Lindsey Wilson University ‘All In’ Campaign Saw 18% Increase in Participation

The final numbers are in, and this year’s Lindsey Wilson University “All In” campaign saw a double-digit percentage increase in support. A total of 2,760 individuals, businesses and organizations made […]
Attorney General Coleman Files Major Lawsuit Against Roblox for Failing to Protect Children

Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today a major lawsuit against Roblox—a popular gaming and social media platform with more than 380 million monthly users—for creating a hunting ground for child […]
Adair County Firefighters Respond to Residential Fire; Two Transported with Injuries

Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 07:04 hours Monday morning to 112 West Barbee Street on a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a residential […]