Senator Max Wise’s Legislative Update: Week One Of The 2026 Session
The first week of the 2026 Legislative Session is now complete, officially beginning the constitutionally required 60-day budget session for the Kentucky General Assembly. It’s an honor to continue serving the 16th […]
Law Enforcement Day Proclaimed In Columbia
Mayor Pamela Hoots was happy to proclaim Friday, January 9th, 2026, as Law Enforcement Day in Columbia. (Trey Stephens, Assistant to the Mayor – City of Columbia)
2026 Spirit Of Columbia Awards Set For Friday, April 3rd, Nominations Being Accepted
An organizational meeting was held at City Hall on Friday, January 9, 2026, in order to begin planning for the 2026 edition of the Spirit of Columbia awards. This meeting […]
Adair County Little League Basketball: Picture Schedule For 2025/2026 Season
From Adair County Little League Director Daniel Hedges: Picture schedule for the 2025/2026 season is as follows: Sunday January 11, 2026 Arrive Photo Team Play 1:10pmCT 1:15pmCT Yellow Chiefs 2pmCT 1:25pmCT […]
Adair County Schools Update: Potential Threat Investigated, Determined Unsubstantiated
(Jason Faulkner, Superintendent – Adair County Schools)
Columbia Native, Current UK Student Ethan Coomer Visits City Hall
On Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, the City was delighted to host a visiting scholar from the University of Kentucky History Department, Ethan Coomer. Coomer is a Columbia native and has been at […]
Senator Max Wise Leads Senate Into 2026 Legislative Session
Senate Majority floor leader will co-sponsor driver’s licensing reform legislation, introduces a resolution aimed at congressional term limits. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2026)—Senate Majority Floor Leader Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, opened the […]
The Spirituals Singing At Hadley Community Church Sunday, January 11th
The Spirituals will be singing Sunday morning, January 11th, 2026, at Hadley Community Church, 8269 Fairplay Road in Adair County. Worship starts at 10:00A. Everyone welcome. (Rita Carter – Hadley Community Church)
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Columbia Man On Multiple Drug Charges, Public Intoxication
On Monday, January 05, 2026, Adair County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the Pellyton Community to a complaint, in reference to someone possibly being behind a residence in the woods. Chief […]
Historically Columbia And Adair: 12 Local Stories Celebrating The United States 250th Anniversary
As many of you know 2026 is a historic year in that we will all commemorate and celebrate the United States of America’s 250th anniversary. As part of the nationwide […]