State Hosting Events Saturday, May 17, To Support New Law Allowing 15-Year-Olds To Obtain Driver’s Permit; 1,500 Appointments Open

Appointments to be released Friday, May 9, at 1 p.m. EDT; all required documents must be ready when scheduling an appointment. FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 8, 2025) – Now that a new […]
Lindsey Wilson College Professor Hannah Coyt Receives National Award

Educator receives Leadership Excellence for Counselors by Counselors Award from National Board for Certified Counselors. COLUMBIA, KY. (05/08/2025) Lindsey Wilson College counseling professor Hannah Coyt has always had a “passion to help.” […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch

The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 238 in effect until 9 PM EDT/8 PM CDT this evening for the following areas: In Kentucky, this watch includes 19 […]
Bank Of Columbia Makes $20,000 Gift To Lindsey Wilson College

Donation supports Tommy D. Grider Endowed Scholarship and college operations. COLUMBIA, KY. (05/07/2025) A gift to Lindsey Wilson College will strengthen educational opportunities for Adair County residents. The Bank of […]
Columbia Police Adds Avata 2 Drone To Department Resources

The Columbia Police Department is happy to welcome a new piece of equipment, in the way of a DJI Avata 2 drone to our department resources. This drone was anonymously […]
Columbia Man Arrested On Two Outstanding Circuit Court Bench Warrants, Charged With Fleeing/Evading Police

On Thursday, May 1st, 2025, Columbia Police Officer Trent Williams, while on routine patrol, observed a wanted male subject on Greensburg Street. Officer Williams made verbal contact with the male […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision At Intersection Of US 127, KY 558 In Clinton County

ALBANY, Ky. (May 2, 2025) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision at the intersection of US 127 and KY 558 in Clinton County […]
Lindsey Wilson College Awards Record Number Of Degrees At Spring Commencement

At final commencement weekend before transformation to university, Lindsey Wilson awards 890 degrees; Class of 2024-25 a record 1,733 graduates. COLUMBIA, KY. (05/03/2025) Graduates at the final commencement weekend held […]
Gov. Beshear: Kentucky State Police Enhance Public Safety With 33 New Troopers

Equipped to serve, trained to lead, ready to protect. FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 2, 2025) – Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the graduation of 33 cadets […]
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH

Severe Weather Report brought to you by Wade A. Flowers, State Farm Agent. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 209 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT /5 […]