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Columbia Set to Host Annual Christmas Home Tour
The Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual Christmas Home Tour, scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2026. Residents can tour four local homes between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM CST. Tickets are priced at 10…
Aaron Peck Named New Head Football Coach at Adair County
Adair County Athletics has appointed Aaron Peck as head football coach, beginning a new chapter for the school’s program. Peck is described as having strong ties to the community and a commitment to developing…
Columbia Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 11/12; Solar Panel Ordinance & Data Center Discussion on Agenda
Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet at City Hall on November 12 at 6 p.m. The agenda includes discussion of a proposed solar panel ordinance and data centers, along with approval of previous…
Columbia Residence Destroyed by Fire on Sunday Morning
A two-story home at 1008 Greensburg Street in Columbia was destroyed by fire Sunday morning. Firefighters arrived to find the residence engulfed and contained the blaze to the building, preventing it from spreading. The…
CPD OPERATION CHRISTMAS SPIRIT 2026
The Columbia Police Department has launched Operation Christmas Spirit 2026 to support families in Adair County. The initiative includes several 'Cram the Cruiser' events throughout November and December, collecting…
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Adair County Man Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Connection with Shooting Death of his Son
A Casey County jury has found Phillip Bruce Hadley of Columbia guilty of second-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of his son, Jordan Hadley. The incident occurred on January 13, 2026, at a residence in Adair…
Columbia Adair Utilities District Boil Water Advisory 11/8
The Columbia Adair Utilities District has issued a boil water advisory for residents on Brockman Keltner Rd, Dick Grant Rd, and Becam Rogers Rd following a main line break. Residents are advised to boil water for three…
Columbia Man Dies Following Weekend Vehicle Accident
A 52-year-old man from Columbia died following a single-vehicle accident in Adair County over the weekend. The crash occurred on Saturday on White Oak Church Road. Authorities are investigating the circumstances…
Columbia Police Department Releases October 2026 Activity Report
The Columbia Police Department has released its official activity report for October 2026. According to Chief Evan Burton, officers handled 812 calls for service, issued 71 citations, and opened nine criminal cases…
Adair County Band Class 3A Champions
The Adair County High School Marching Band has won the Kentucky Marching Band Class 3A State Championship. The group secured the title following a standout performance at the state finals. Nearby, the Russell County…
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Russell County Hospital Opens New Pediatric Clinic in Columbia
Russell County Hospital has announced the opening of a new pediatric clinic at its Adair Clinic location in Columbia. The facility, which will feature APRN Cassandra Justice, is scheduled to begin accepting new patients…
Escaped Adair Co. Inmate Crashes Stolen Auto; Apprehended by ACSO & Returned to Jail
The Adair County Sheriff’s Office says 22-year-old Marcus Lawrence escaped from the Adair County Regional Jail, stole a vehicle and crashed it in a field on Lampton Lane on Friday, October 30. Deputies located him…
Kentucky auditor releases findings on Adair County Sheriff’s 2024 tax settlement, notes 2 findings
Kentucky State Auditor Allison Ball has released the 2024 tax settlement audit for the office of former Adair County Sheriff Jamie Richard. The report identified two findings regarding the sheriff's financial accounts…
TN woman arrested in Adair County, faces 7 charges
Emily Bunch, a 43-year-old woman from Lancing, Tennessee, was arrested by the Columbia Police Department following a traffic stop on Friday, October 30. Authorities discovered suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and…
Adair Teen Flown to Lexington Hospital After His E-Bike Collided with Pickup Truck
A 17-year-old teenager from Columbia was airlifted to a Lexington hospital following a serious collision between his e-bike and a pickup truck on New Concord Road. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, the…
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Columbia Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges following Trespassing Complaint
Christopher C. Belcher, 46, was arrested by the Adair County Sheriff's Office following a trespassing complaint on L. Willis Rd. According to WAVE News, authorities discovered Belcher in possession of a stolen trail…
Adair County High School’s Michelle Neat Named KVCA Region 5 Girls Volleyball Coach of the Year
The Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association has officially named Michelle Neat, head coach at Adair County High School, as the Region 5 Girls Volleyball Coach of the Year. This recognition highlights her leadership and…
Columbia man arrested after Adair County burglary investigation
Kentucky State Police arrested 22-year-old David West of Columbia, Kentucky, following a burglary investigation on Little Cake Road in Adair County. According to WBKO, troopers responded to a report of a burglary in…
KSP Arrests Adair County Man for Burglary
Kentucky State Police have arrested 22-year-old David Riley West of Columbia following a burglary investigation. Troopers responded to a residence on Little Cake Road in Adair County on October 23, where they determined…
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
John Norton, 55, of Columbia was arrested by the Adair County Sheriff's Office following a traffic stop on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Norton faces multiple charges, including operating a motor vehicle under the influence…
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