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Clerk and Staff: Happy 4th of July

From Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk

The Adair County Clerk's Office will be closed on Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4, 2026, in observance of the 4th of July Holiday. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.


2026-06-29 14:46:27 | Comments | Printable version

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Justice at sunrise



2026-06-29 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Pam Capozziello.
Pam writes, "Sharing one of my very favorite photos of my dog Justice while catching early indoor sunshine! Who doesn't love an aussie!"

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CPD: Taylor County men arrested for burglary

The Columbia Police Department was dispatched to a local storage facility on June 28, 2026, at approximately 3:27pmCT, in reference to a reported break-in at one of the storage units.

Upon arrival, officers discovered that the lock securing the storage unit had been cut. Two male subjects and a vehicle were located on the property, and, as a result of the investigation, were placed under arrest and taken to the Adair County Regional Jail.

The investigation and arrests were conducted by Columbia Police Officer Trent Williams, with assistance from Columbia Police Sergeant Jay Wilson.

The Columbia Police Department reminds the public, "If you see something, say something." Anyone with information regarding suspicious or criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Adair County 911 Dispatch Center or the Columbia Police Department anonymous crime tip line, Cally's Line, at (270) 378-2259.


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2026-06-29 14:41:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Cast Your Vote for KSP in National Cruiser Contest

From Sherry Bray

Frankfort, KY - On Monday, June 29, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police are calling on Kentuckians to help power a statewide push in a national competition that celebrates the most eye-catching cruisers in the country.

KSP has entered the 2026 Best Looking Cruiser Contest, held annually by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST). The contest consists of the public voting on their favorite cruiser photo, with the winning image earning the cover of the association's 2027 calendar.

Kentuckians are encouraged to vote for KSP's entry beginning today and ending at NoonET on Friday, July 10, 2026. Kentuckians can vote once per device by clicking here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026bestlookingcruiser.


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2026-06-29 14:37:46 | Comments | Printable version

ACSO: Columbia man arrested on Knifley Road

From Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Sunday, June 28, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to the 5000 block of Knifley Road in reference to a suspicious male walking on the roadway carrying what appeared to be some type of long gun.

Deputies made contact with a Columbia man, and subsequently placed him under arrest.


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2026-06-29 14:33:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 29
Happy Anniversary, Angie and Allen Pierce (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Bodie and Tammy Emerson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, James and Karen Morgan (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jimmy and Patricia Harper (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Terry and Jean Corbin (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Audria Rowe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bob Bradshaw (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gracie May Burton (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelly Williams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenny Joe Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Bright | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Paige Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amy McGlone South, Campbellsville, KY (1974-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Dean Lawson, Cumberland Co. native (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina Quinn, Taylor Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Mavis Caffee Jessie Metcalfe Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Luke Aaron Sexton (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ebline Wheet, Sano Community (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen L. Krapf, Edmonton, KY (1946-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise M. Kilpatrick, Russell Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anita Feather Miller, Taylor County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline C. Daffron, Taylor Co., KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tommy Staley, Cumberland Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anson Genus Steward, Adair Co., KY (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Gene Pike, Adair Co., KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jacob Lucas, 22, Russell Springs, KY (1992-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Catherine "Kitty" Pence, Stanford, KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Owsley, 89, Burkesville, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clyde Edward Pennington, 82, Metcalfe Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Wayne Furkin, 69, Adair County, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillie Gail Turner, 61, Liberty, KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Floyd, 68, Taylor Co, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Kathryn K. (Kirby) Story, Las Cruces, NM (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Robert Bradshaw, 77, Adair Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobbie C Bradshaw, 80, Adair County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Luttrell, 70, Casey County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rosaline Read, Taylor County, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Delores Marie Riley Berry, Glasgow, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Montgomery Johnson, Green County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Jean Wilson, Boyle County, KY/Casey Co., KY native (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lula Johnson, Russell Co., KY/Clay Co., KY native (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Reid Scott, 68, Cumberland County, KY, (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anson Steward (1968-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Gene Pruitt, 82, Greensburg, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bruce Elden Wilson, 91, Russell Co., KY native (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Edwards Poynter, 89, Center, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fanny Bell Smith Pederson, 79, Columbia, KY (1935-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gracie Pecola Brown, 98, Russell Springs, KY (1921-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Julie Gaskins, 54, Columbia, KY (1970-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenton Lee Antle, 90, Columbia, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Gray, 83, Taylor County, KY (1934-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Kenneth Ray Hodges, 69, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nerlie Louise Baker, Metcalfe Co., KY (1941-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Mae (Polly) Gowen, 90, Columbia, KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rick Monson (1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra Burress Davis, Taylor Co., KY (1959-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Long, 66, Cumberland Co., KY (1948-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Diann Hardesty, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
11:00amCTServices for Glinda S. Waggener, 81, Columbia, KY (1944-2026) | (ID:70874, Comment)
6:00pmCTVacation Bible School at Egypt Christian Church | (ID:70869, Comment)

 
































 
 
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