Headline News - Adair County Community Voice (2024)

City Council hears reading on budget

The City of Columbia is ending the fiscal year with a healthy fund balance in every account and expects another healthy financial year for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The council heard first reading for …

Sex offender arrested after being spotted around parks

An Adair County man was arrested last Friday on multiple felony counts after the Columbia Police Department learned he had violated the terms of his sex offender registration. The man, 22-year-old …

Seven candidates file for city council

Only one candidate for Columbia City Council will walk away from the Nov. 5 general election disappointed with seven people filing for the six seats. All the current incumbents have filed for …

Jordan Williams Named Adair County Elementary School Principal

The Adair County Elementary School Site Based Decision Making Council (SBDMC), at a meeting held Thursday, May 30th, approved Mr. Jordan Williams's appointment as the new principal of ACES. …

Adair man arrested after vehicle theft in Adair County

On May 26, 2024 Adair County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a vehicle being stolen. The vehicle was a 2004 Toyota Highlander that was taken from a residential driveway. On May …

Candidates for November local elections can file through June 4

Candidates for local elections on the November general ballot can register through June 4 at 4 p.m. Elections include the Columbia City Council; school board seats for District 2, District 4 and …

Hit and Run

The Columbia Police Department responded to Parrott Avenue, Tuesday morning for report of a hit and run with property damage. Upon arrival severe damage was observed on storage units located on …

FISCAL COURT AGENDA MAY 28, 2024 MEETING

AGENDA ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT REGULAR CALLED MEETING MAY 28 , 202 4 @ 6:00 P .M. ADAIR COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING BAsem*nT 424 PUBLIC SQUARE , COLUMBIA, …

Call for Breaking and Entering leads to arrest on Russell Road

On Wednesday night, May 21, t he Columbia Police Department responded to a possible breaking and entering at TNC Apartments on Russell Road after 11 p.m . Upon arrival , two subjects on scene were …

Miller conducts first CAUD board meeting

Bradley Miller took the head seat at the table to conduct the Columbia Adair Utilities District board meeting for the first time last week. Miller is taking over as general manager of the district as …

Two percent additional pay increase for all employees of the school district

At last week’s school board meeting, the Adair County Board of Education approved a two percent salary increment for all certified and classified staff members. This raise will supplement the …

Lackluster election gives nods to Trump, Biden

Adair County had little influence in Tuesday’s Primary Election, and the results reflect a lack of enthusiasm by local voters. Only 1,939 votes were cast, with 1,662 votes in the Republican …

Charges against Willis head to grand jury

Assault charges against Gregory Jarrod Willis, who is accused of shooting one Adair County man then hitting him and another with a vehicle, will go before a grand jury. Willis went before District …

Veterans Banners Dedication next week

Banners were hung this week to honor veterans in our community. The service for dedication of the banners will be Thursday, May 23, at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Ronnie …

May is Beef Month! Thank a farmer

Cane Valley Farm, located north of Columbia, is one of several local farms that provides beef products directly to the consumer. Chris and Erin Slattery, a young couple from Pennsylvania that bought …

Beef production thrives in rural Kentucky despite challenges

In Adair County in the heart of rural Kentucky, beef production stands as a cornerstone of the agricultural economy. Despite facing challenges ranging from fluctuating market prices to environmental …

Saturday altercation leaves two with critical injuries

A confrontation Saturday morning left two Adair County men with life-threatening injuries and a third man arrested on assault charges. Details about how the incident began are still unraveling but it …

Fishback is home, awaits return to keyboard

Local talent Jack Fishback has returned home after a traumatic automobile accident. Fishback, a talented piano player and student at Adair County School, was seriously injured in a car accident on …

Wilson keeps community informed during storms

Some people know Daniel Wilson from his main job as owner of a funeral home in Russell Springs. Others know him from his other field of activity, although many don’t connect him with that. …

College Students from Columbia recognized as Cumberlands announces Spring 2024 Dean's List

WILLIAMSBURG, KY (05/14/2024)-- In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the Dean's List for the …

Kentucky State Police Investigates Marion County Murder

LEBANON, Ky. (May 13, 2024) - Detective Josh Dicken presented the investigation into the murder of Kaitlyn Wise to the Marion County Grand Jury. The Grand Jury returned an indictment on Dailin …

Adair man arrested on felony drug charges and outstanding warrant

On May 10, 2024 at 12:52 a.m. Sheriff Deputy Josh Durbin observed Richard Hunter, age 47, outside of a garage. Deputy Durbin knew about an outstanding warrant of arrest for Hunter out of Wayne …

High School SBDM Council is taking nominations for Parent Members for the 2024-2025 school year

The Adair County High School SBDM Council is currently taking nominations for Parent Members for the 2024-2025 school year.

Operation 10-46: A harrowing demonstration of consequences

Adair County High School students witnessed a harrowing scene last Thursday as four students and one teacher were simulated to have lost their lives in a staged accident. Thankfully, the casualties …

Rev. Reliford remembered for lifetime of service to ministry

When asked to describe her husband in one sentence, LaVerne Reliford doesn’t have to hesitate a second: “He was the most loving, humble, and faithful man you would ever meet,” she …