From Sheriff Gary Roy: “Starting Wednesday, July 8, 2026, you may receive a phone call from the Adair County Sheriff’s Office regarding sponsorship of our 2026-2027 Sheriff’s Office calendar.  The caller will be Aaron Cowles and he will be asking you about sponsoring a spot on the calendar.  Proceeds go to benefit the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Association Boys and Girls Ranch in Gilbertsville, KY.  If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to call the office at 2

EDMONTON, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after an alleged high-speed pursuit ended in Adair County. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a vehicle speeding east on the Cumberland Parkway on Monday afternoon in Metcalfe County. Authorities say the vehicle was traveling at 89 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone. According the...

July 20, 1942  -  June 22, 2026 Roger G Coffey, age 83, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away June 22, 2026, at his home in Dunnellon under the loving care of his family and hospice of Marion County. Roger was born on July 20, 1942, in Keltner, KY to Ural and Clarice Love (Rodgers) Coffey. Roger moved to Florida 26 years ago from Baltimore, MD. He was a member of Gulf to Lake Church in Crystal River, he was an avid golfer and a member of the Gulf to Lake Mens Golf League. I

The City of Columbia is looking forward to our annual Paint the Town event, which will be held this year on Thursday, July 16th, 2026. The Public Square will be closed that evening from 4-7PM, to allow all participants to fully enjoy the event. During Paint the Town we invite people, churches, organizations, and businesses to chalk portions of the sidewalk around the square. If you would like a square please contact City Hall at 270-384-2501.  (Trey Stephens, As

(Chief Shannon Wilson - Campbellsville Police Department) 

Emerald Crossing VBS at Liberty Baptist on July 12-16, 2026, from 5:30-8:00 each evening. Thursday night will be a family fish fry meal with commencement.  (Sara Barnes - Liberty Baptist)

Pickett's Chapel's Rainforest VBS coming up July 8, 9 and 10, 2026, 6-8 pm(CT). Pickett's Chapel Church, 3047 Portland Road, in the Portland/Milltown area. Everyone is invited. For info 270.634.2440/634.1354. (Ann Smith - Pickett's Chapel Church)

22 WARRANTS OF ARREST SERVED  7 CRIMINAL CASES OPENED  4 CALL RESPONSE REPORTS WRITTEN  7 DOMESTIC ABUSE CASES WORKED  19 ACCIDENTS WORKED  8 OUT OF COUNTY TRANSPORTS  32 CITATIONS WRITTEN FOR CRIMINAL ACTIVITY  85 CIVIL PROCESS PAPERS SERVED  2 CRIMINAL SUMMONSES SERVED  50 SUBPOENAS SERVED  195 HOURS OF COURT SECURITY PROVIDED  538 VEHICLE INSPECTIONS DONE  2

(Trey Stephens - City of Columbia) 

The City of Columbia is planning their annual Back To School Bash for Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, at the City Park on Fairground Street. The event will once again feature master magician Lance Burton, as well as other acts in the fourth annual variation of this bash. The event is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. As a part of this, sponsors will be taken for the t-shirts that will be distributed that day. If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact City Hall at