Adair County Genealogical Society Meeting: Names Of Geographic Points In Adair

This cold spell of winter–thankfully we missed any measurable snowfall–may be keeping folks inside. However, the furnace is working just fine at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center. We […]
***UPDATE*** Burglary Investigation On Dillion Street Leads To Search Warrant On Oak Grove Road

*** UPDATE *** On Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, Adair County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Derek Padgett obtained a search warrant for 1209 Oak Grove Road. During the execution of the search […]
Adair County Sheriff’s Office Alert: Public Assistance Needed Locating Benjamin L. Harmon

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office would like your help locating Benjamin L. Harmon. Harmon is wanted in connection with an on-going investigation. He is also wanted on a felony Adair County Warrant Of Arrest. Harmon is […]
Update: Synergy Food Group Columbia Closure; Several Companies Expressing Interest In Property

It was recently announced that an imminent closure of Synergy Food Group LLC in Columbia would be occurring. As a background on this project, the City of Columbia received a Community […]
Columbia Police Department: Kentucky Office Of Homeland Security Issues Public Safety Alert On Highly Potent Synthetic Opioid

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) is alerting the public, healthcare providers, first responders, and law enforcement agencies to the confirmed presence of Cychlorphine, a highly potent synthetic opioid, in […]
Lindsey Wilson University Doctoral Students Place First In National Competition

2026 American Counseling Association Graduate Student Ethics Award for Doctoral Students won by team of LWU students Mahalia Cain of Williamsburg, Kentucky; Amanda Gienow of Knoxville, Tennessee; Lynnsey Vandeventer of Danville, Kentucky; […]
Senator Max Wise’s Legislative Update: Week Seven Of The 2026 Session

As we’ve reached the halfway point of the 2026 Legislative Session, I want to provide a clear update on where things stand and what Kentuckians can expect in the weeks ahead. With […]
Burglary Investigation On Dillion Street Leads To Search Warrant On Oak Grove Road

On Monday, February 16th, 2026, at approximately 10:30pm, The Adair Sheriff’s Office received information regarding an unknown residence in or around Columbia. The reported details indicated a burglary had occurred with extensive property stolen. […]
Lindsey Wilson University Concert Band To Perform Free Concert Wednesday, February 25th

Mid-week musical event to feature students from the region playing a diverse range of composers. by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (02/20/2026) Area residents can enjoy a mid-week musical break on Feb. 25, […]
Sheriff’s Office Responds To Accident At Burkesville Road, Hughes Road Intersection

On Monday, February 16, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office worked an accident at the intersection on Burkesville Road and Hughes Road. Brandon Hunt, age 42, of Columbia, was operating a 2017 […]