You're invited to the Ribbon Cutting on Friday, Nov. 13th at 12:00pmCT...    

  FRANKFORT, KY (Nov. 10, 2026) — Modern gun deer hunting season opens Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 29. Deer hunters have been afield since September with ...

  Another boil water advisory from Columbia/Adair Utilities District...  

  The Russell County Board of Education has called a special meeting for Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, to address key academic planning items and recognize an outstanding local teacher.   ...

  Date Issued: 11/10/2026 Time Issued: 3:30pm   A BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect for all consumers on Short Street, Adair Avenue, and Spring Drive. The advisory has been i...

  The Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce has officially announced the details for the upcoming Christmas Home Tour 2026. Scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2026, the festive event will invite c...

  Local residents seeking help with home heating and cooling costs can access relief through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered across the region by the Lake ...

  The Kentucky State Police Foundation and Don Franklin Family have announced the successful conclusion of the Operation 369 Memorial Fund, raising $40,930 to honor the memory of Trooper Hayde...

  Russell County Public Library has been selected as one of the inaugural recipients of the Kentucky Public Library Association (KPLA) Mini-Grant Program. The library was chosen for its propos...

  Adair County Athletics has officially ushered in a new era for its football program with the appointment of Aaron Peck as Head Coach.   Known for his hard work, dedication, and de...

  Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum shared his thoughts on data centers locating in the county following Monday's fiscal court meeting... Play Audio   ...

  The Columbia Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall.   AGENDA MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEM...

  The Columbia–Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 6:32 a.m. Sunday morning to 1008 Greensburg Street in response to a residential structure fire. Upon arriva...

  The Columbia Police Department is excited to announce Operation Christmas Spirit 2026! This holiday season, we are coming together with our citizens, local businesses, and community partners...

Press release from the Columbia Police Department...        

The Russell County District Calendar Committee will convene on Monday, November 9, 2026, to begin planning for the upcoming 2027–2028 school calendar.   The meeting is set for 3:30 ...

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office recently shared a message of appreciation to Tractor Supply Co. following a $250 financial contribution toward the upcoming Shop with a Sheriff Christmas prog...

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular meeting on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.     The meeting agenda covers several key local matters, including stand...

It was a championship-caliber weekend for Russell County cheerleading, with both the high school and middle school squads delivering stellar performances to punch their tickets to state.   ...

A Casey County jury has found Phillip Bruce Hadley of Columbia guilty of second-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of his son, Jordan Hadley.   After approximately four a...

  Date Issued: 11/8/2026 Time Issued:  9:15 am   A BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect for customers on Brockman Keltner Rd, Dick Grant Rd and Becam Rogers Rd. The advisor...

  Russell County Hospital has been honored with a 2026 Thoroughbred Award from the Kentucky Society for Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing (KSHPRM).   The statewide award rec...

  Kentucky State Police and local law enforcement agencies are actively searching for two 16-year-olds who escaped from the Woodsbend Youth Development Center late Saturday evening. &n...

  The Adair County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with an investigation involving vandalism at Little Cake Christian Church. The incident is believed to ...

  On Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at approximately 11:09pmCT, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle collision on Little Cake Road involving three juveniles. ? ...

  A woman was sentenced to 5 years in prison Thursday, November 5, 2026 for her role in a scheme that stole more than $500,000 from the Bluegrass Stockyards in Albany.   B...

  LEBANON, KY (November 6, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers and Detectives have arrested two individuals following an investigation into allegations of human tra...

  The Adair County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle collision on Little Cake Road involving three juveniles.   Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle wa...

  SOMERSET, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) – The bridge over Greasy Creek on U.S. 127 Bypass at mile point 11.5 in Russell County will be temporarily closed Tuesday, Nov. 10, as crews perform routin...

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, the Kentucky Lottery, Recovery Ready Communities and Veterans Day. Dr. Steven Stack, ...