Gov. Beshear Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Winter Storm System
Governor activates emergency response, price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of a severe winter storm system set […]
Forcht Broadcasting Closings And Cancellations: Saturday, January 24th, 2026
– Trinity Church food pantry event scheduled for this Saturday has been canceled due to the weather forecast and will be rescheduled at a later date. – Columbia Adair County Fire Department Chili Supper & […]
Samaritan’s Purse Celebrates 12.2 Million Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts
KENTUCKY, Jan. 22, 2026—Samaritan’s Purse is celebrating a successful season after collecting 12.2 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts in 2025, sharing the love of Jesus with children in need around the world. […]
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Highway Crews Preparing For Weekend Winter Storm
Forecast winter storm could create snowy and potentially hazardous conditions across much of the commonwealth. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2026) – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Team Kentucky state […]
Donate Life Kentucky Trust Records One Of Strongest Years Ever For Donor Registration And Family Support
More than 75,000 new registered donors and $1.7 million raised for mission. (January 21, 2025) – Donate Life Kentucky Trust was founded by Kentucky’s Circuit Court Clerks in 1992 to support […]
Columbia City Council Special Called Session Recap: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Columbia City Council met in special called session on Wednesday (January 21, 2026). The Council voted to reappoint Sharon Payne to the Lake Cumberland Board of Directors as a […]
City Procures Community Development Block Grant, CIRCOR Plans Tentative Expansion With Fifty Full Time Jobs
The City of Columbia had a public hearing on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) to discuss the city’s request for an application for a Community Development Block Grant for the procurement […]
Mayor Hoots Addresses January Meeting Of Jane Lampton Chapter, National Society Daughters Of The American Revolution
The Jane Lampton Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, held their January meeting this week. Mayor Pamela Hoots was the guest speaker. Left to right are: Annita Dial, […]
Lindsey Wilson University Receives Largest Estate Gift In School History
A $1.84 million bequest from the late Evlyn Komosa of Columbia ‘will help young people throughout our region realize their educational dreams.’ by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (01/20/2026) Lindsey Wilson […]
Lindsey Wilson University Arts And Humanities Irish Film Series A ‘Crash Course On 20th Century Irish Identity’
Public invited to screen four Irish films from Jan. 27 through Feb. 17. by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (01/19/2026) Area residents will have an opportunity to learn about the last […]