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Adair rescinds burn ban, Russell still under ban

Just days after a countywide burn ban was issued for Russell County by Judge-Executive Gary Robertson, neighboring Adair County saw their own burn ban lifted on Sunday by Adair Judge-Executive Gale Cowan following this past […]

Open burn ban in effect in neighboring Adair County

Officials in neighboring Adair County issued an open burning ban that went into effect over the weekend due to the moderate drought conditions and increased fire hazard. At this time, Russell County officials have not […]

Adair County man arrested on multiple sex crimes

An Adair County man was arrested and faces charges of multiple sex crimes. According to Adair County Jail records, 28-year-old William C. Loy is facing charges of third-degree rape, third-degree sodomy, and sexual abuse first […]

Adair County woman arrested on gun charge

An Adair County woman was arrested locally on Wednesday on a firearm charge. Hannah Philpott, age 18, was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with receiving a stolen firearm. Philpott was arrested […]

Adair County indictments released

An Adair County grand jury released indictments yesterday. Those indicted include the following individuals: Corey T. Caldwell on a charge of criminal abuse second degree with a child under the age of 12. Autumn S. […]

Columbia woman killed in Adair Co. crash

A two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Columbia killed an Adair County woman, according to police. The Columbia Police Department responded to the collision at the intersection of Burkesville Street and Veterans Memorial Bypass Wednesday. According […]