Senator Wise: School Safety – The Best Offense Is Often A Good Defense

BY SENATOR MAX WISE In sports, it’s often said that the best offense is a good defense. Regarding school safety, Kentucky has emerged as a national leader in playing defense—keeping […]
Traffic Advisory: KY 289 (Lebanon Avenue) In Taylor County/Campbellsville

The contractor working on the new career and technology center in Campbellsville is replacing a pipe under KY 289 (Lebanon Avenue), which will require a short term closure of the […]
Vision Screenings For Driver’s License Renewals Will Be Required In 2025 To Enhance Driver Safety

New vision screening law starts January 1 for all Kentucky license holders. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 19, 2024) – Few things are more important for safe driving than good eyesight. That’s why vision […]
Senators Speak Out Against Executive Order 2024-632

(FRANKFORT, Ky) –The following statement is in response to Governor Andy Beshear’s executive order #2024-632. “Time and again, the Kentucky Supreme Court has told the governor he lacks the power […]
Mass Casualty DRILL Leads To Better Community Readiness

We never want to think about a mass casualty incident happening in our community, but preparations must be made to ensure a successful response should it become a reality. A […]
Senator McConnell: Deputy Phipps Sacrifice A Somber Reminder Of Debt We Owe Courageous Law Enforcement Officers

‘His sacrifice is a somber reminder of the debt we owe our courageous law enforcement officers.’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting In Russell County

RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2024) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team has been requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on September 16, 2024 at approximately 5:27 […]
Let Freedom Ring! Constitution Week September 17th – 23rd At The Adair Genealogy & History Research Center

Constitution Week is September 17th – 23rd, 2024. Drop by the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center. Join us in celebrating by ringing a “freedom” bell on Friday, September 20th, from […]
Columbia-Adair County Fire Department Dispatched To Structure Fire On Buell Collins Road
Columbia – Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 20:14 hours Thursday night to 950 Buell Collins Road on a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival firefighters found […]
October “To The Nines” Will Feature “Fall Festival” Theme

The October “To The Nines,” will be held on Friday, October 4, in Columbia. Businesses on and off the square participate in the monthly event in which businesses stay open […]