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Columbia Man Faces Strangulation and Assault Charges

A Columbia man was arrested late Wednesday night on domestic-violence and drug charges. Adair County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Barber arrested 19-year-old Jaiden Elijah Warren on charges of first-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault, both related to […]

Columbia Police Respond to 828 Calls During August

The Columbia Police Department responded to 828 calls for service and public contacts during August. According to Chief Evan Burton, Columbia Police Officers issued 50 citations, provided 16 motorist assists and conducted seven escorts. Officers […]

Columbia Man Charged with Robbery, Wanton Endangerment

Columbia Police arrested a 19-year-old man Friday morning following an investigation into a reported violation of an emergency protective order. Officers were dispatched to the parking lot of a local restaurant at approximately 10:51 a.m. […]

Columbia Woman Charged with Meth Trafficking, DUI

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop during the early hours of Saturday resulted in the arrest of a Columbia woman. Forty-six-year-old Francesca Camacho was charged with careless driving, having no registration plates, […]

One-Vehicle Crash Sends Columbia Woman to Hospital

A one-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Bernard Ridge Road sent a young Adair County woman to the hospital. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told WJRS NEWS the crash happened just after 10 a.m. on Kentucky […]

Dawn Marie Clifton, 58, of Columbia

Dawn Marie Clifton, of Adair County, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at Barren County Health and Rehabilitation, in Glasgow.  She was 58 years of age. Born August 10, 1967, she was the daughter of […]

Russell County Hospital Board Approves Columbia Expansion Plan

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors has unanimously approved a proposal that would expand the hospital’s reach into neighboring Adair County. During Tuesday afternoon’s regular monthly meeting, Hospital CEO Scott Thompson presented a recommendation […]