Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence: An Independence Day Message from Senator Max Wise

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 […]
Maryland Man Arrested Following Police Pursuit from Hodgenville to Campbellsville

A Maryland man was arrested early Sunday morning following a traffic stop and subsequent police pursuit that began on Lincoln Parkway and ended in Campbellsville. According to the Hodgenville Police […]
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 […]