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Arrest made in Columbia following anonymous tip

An anonymous tip received Tuesday by the Columbia Police Department in neighboring Adair County led to the arrest of an Ohio man, according to law enforcement. The tip was that an individual or individuals may […]

Shirley Ann Hoover, age 69, of Columbia

Shirley Ann Hoover, 69, of Columbia, Ky passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born on August 22, 1953, in Taylor County, Ky to the late Roy and Evelyn […]

Zaxby’s coming to Columbia

A popular fast food chain will be locating in neighboring Adair County. Zaxby’s, a national chain with over 900 locations, plans to open in Columbia with an expected groundbreaking in December. An exact location for […]

Eric D. Rowe, age 37, of Columbia

Eric D. Rowe, 37, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, November 10th, at T.J. Health Columbia.Eric was born in Somerset, KY on July 26, 1985, a son of Norma Jean (Dykes) Rowe, of Columbia, KY and […]

Trooper promoted to sergeant at Post 15 in Columbia

A Kentucky State Trooper assigned to Post 15 in Columbia, which serves Russell County, was recently promoted to a leadership role, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. Trooper Marvin L. Blakey II was promoted to sergeant […]

James Roger Beard, age 80, of Columbia

James Roger Beard, age 80, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, November 09 2022 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was born on Tuesday, June 16 1942, in Columbia, KY. He was the son of: […]

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 […]