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 […]
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: […]
Adair County Sheriff’s Office Alert: Pink Meth Discovered
From Sheriff Gary Roy: “On a recent arrest, Adair County Sheriff’s Office came across a pink colored substance that tested positive for methamphetamine. We just wanted to inform the public to be aware of […]
Mark Twain Storytelling Festival Offers Valuable Lessons To Lindsey Wilson University Student Organizers
Starting festival has given students real-world lessons in arts management. by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (06/17/2026) For a relatively young academic program, the Lindsey Wilson University arts administration program is […]
Terran Duncan Named Lindsey Wilson University Women’s Basketball Coach
Longtime Blue Raider assistant coach from Metcalfe County ‘well-prepared to take on this role.’ by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (06/17/2026) Longtime Lindsey Wilson University assistant coach Terran Duncan has been named women’s […]