The Columbia City Council will meet on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 5:00pmCT at City Hall for a Regular Called Meeting. It is open to the public.   AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ...

  The City of Columbia was incredibly pleased to have had an incredible 2026 Back to School Bash. We were able to host over 200 kids, and almost 400 people at our event, and were only able to ...

  The Air Methods of Kentucky base in Russell County will officially celebrate its opening with a special event on Thursday, Aug. 6 at Russell County Airport in Jamestown. The ceremony will fe...

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 30, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced further investment in the state’s site and building development efforts as more than $5.2 million was approved...

  On Thursday, July 30, 2026 at approximately 6:20amCT, deputies with the Adair County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4000 block of Highway 55 South in reference to a two-vehicle...

  The following is a message from R.C. School Supt. Michael Ford that was sent to parents/guardians of RCMS students as well as Russell County School System staff members concerning the hiring...

  A Russell County Grand Jury met on Tuesday and returned indictments against 18 individuals:   Christopher M. Austin of Russell Springs – Murder, DUI, possess...

Special Called Board Meeting July 30, 2026 05:00 PM Adair County Board of Education 1204 Greensburg Street Columbia, KY 42728   1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Referral to the Attorney G...

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 28, 2026) – Today, Team Kentucky announced that following last year’s historic flooding at Green River Lake State Park campground, a phased reopening plan wi...

  Just after midnight Wednesday, JVFD members were dispatched to the report of a fire on Denmark Ln and Hwy 379.   First arriving units found a modular home fully engulfed in ...

  At approximately 9:30 PM on Tuesday, Search and Rescue was notified of two overdue kayakers. Several team members responded to the area and located the individuals on land after their kayaks...

The Columbia Police Department encourages the public to contact the Adair County 911 Dispatch Center by dialing 911 for all emergencies requiring an immediate police response. For non-emergency pol...

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From Anita Hatchett (from Columbia Magazine)  Frankfort, KY - On July 28, 2026, Team Kentucky announced that following last year's historic flooding at Green River Lake State Park campgr...

We will have a planned power outage Wednesday, July 29th for members living in the Rush Branch Road/Omega Park Road areas of Pulaski County. Crews will be working to replace equipment that was damaged...

 Construction crews erected beams yesterday for the new Shogun in Russell Springs. The much anticipated new eatery, located near the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway, is expected to be completed ...

The Adair County Extension Office will be serving up free samples of foods at the Famers Market On The Square (FM2) Wednesday morning, July 29, 2026 using University of Kentucky recipes. Hours are fro...

  There is a boil water advisory for Highway 1870 starting at Tonkin Drive to the Adair County line, Shepherd Drive, a section of Rose Street, a section of Gentry Mill Road, and all other side...

  The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular called session on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:30PM in the Adair Annex basement. The meeting is open to the public.   AGENDA...

FRANKFORT, KY (July 27, 2026) — Team Kentucky is joining transportation agencies across the eastern U.S. this week to promote a simple message for drivers: “Check Your Height, ...

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office along with the Russell Springs and Jamestown Police Departments executed a search warrant on Sunday night on Snow Road off of Hales Highway. &nbs...

Deputy Devin Blakey from the Russell County Sheriffs Office performed a traffic stop on Coffey Hill Church Road at 512amCT this morning (Monday).    Consent was given by the owner to...

  A 2015 Honda CRF250L is missing and was last seen in the Jamestown area. A reward is being offered for information leading to its recovery. If you have any information, please contact Pete B...

On Saturday, July 25, 2026 Adair County Deputies responded to 175 Overstreet Road in reference to the location of a wanted fugitive. Upon arrival, Deputies encountered Christopher “Critte...

  As of 11:35amCT on Saturday, July 25th, the Russell County Boil Water Advisory for West Highway 80 starting at 1413 W Hwy 80 to the Adair County line, Hwy 1870 to the Adair Co. line and all ...

  LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 24, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) honored 84 troopers, detectives and officers who went above and beyond the call of service in 2025. The KSP annual Swor...

  Unemployment rates rose in 116 counties, including Adair, between June 2025 and June 2026, fell in Owsley and Russell counties, and stayed the same in Bracken and Harlan counties, according ...

  The City of Columbia and Morgan Smith Industries will be hosting United States Senator Rand Paul in a visit to Columbia and Adair County on Monday, August 17, 2026 at Morgan Smith Industries...

  There is a boil water advisory for West Highway 80 starting at 1413 West Highway 80 to the Adair County line, Highway 1870 to the Adair Co. line and all side roads. Until further notice, boi...

  Once again, the annual Adair County Floral Hall has successfully showcased the talent, harvest and creativity of the community. Entries were received at the Adair County Extension Office on ...