Inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival Celebrates Adair County’s Literary, Historical Roots
Area residents had the rare opportunity to hear from a Revolutionary War hero, a medical pioneer and one of the greatest American authors on Saturday, June 20, at the inaugural […]
Senator Max Wise: Celebrating 250 Years Of America
As the Fourth of July approaches each year, we are reminded that Independence Day is about far more than fireworks and family gatherings. It is a time to reflect on […]
Columbia-Adair County Fire Department Dispatched To Structure Fire On Marlo Campbell Road
The Columbia-Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, to 665 Marlo Campbell Road in response to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found […]
Taylor County Funeral Home Director Indicted For Defrauding Families Following Attorney General’s Investigation
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 18, 2026) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today the indictment of a Campbellsville funeral home director on felony charges related to defrauding more than a dozen families. A […]
Elizabeth E. Arnett
June 13, 1953 – June 4, 2026 Elizabeth E. Arnett of Lexington, Kentucky, daughter of Shirley Jane Evans Pivnicki, was born on Saturday, June 13, 1953 in Pennsylvania and departed this life […]
Greg Rice
Jul 30, 1961 — Jun 15, 2026 Greg Rice of Campbellsville, son of Helen Douglas Dearen Rice and the late Frank Eugene Rice, was born July 30, 1961 in Taylor […]
William Marshall “Monk” Price
Nov 17, 1933 — Jun 16, 2026 William Marshall “Monk” Price, age 92 was born November 17, 1933, in the Summersville Community of Green County, to the late McFarlon and […]
Sheriff’s Office Responds To Motorcycle Vs Vehicle Collision On Highway 1952, Traffic And Criminal Charges Pending
On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office responded to KY HWY 1952, to a motorcycle vs vehicle collision. Bruce Thompson, 41, of Columbia, was operating a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle, […]
Columbia Police Arrests Florida Man For Robbery
The Columbia Police Department was dispatched to Walmart on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 9:16 a.m. (CST), regarding a male subject who had allegedly concealed unpaid merchandise while inside the store. […]
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Columbia Woman On Multiple Charges After Greensburg Road Reckless Driver Complaint
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reckless driver complaint on Greensburg Road. Jessica Hensley, 37, of Columbia was arrested and charged with the following: […]