Anna Belle West, 99, of Columbia
Anna Belle West, 99, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at her residence. Born on September 20, 1926, in Anderson, Indiana, Anna Belle was a daughter of the late Van Austin Scott […]
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City of Columbia to hold public hearing regarding data centers this evening
The City of Columbia is set to hold a public hearing this evening regarding data centers and a possible moratorium on data centers within the city. The public hearing gets underway at 5:00 this evening […]
Pauline B. Davenport, 69, of Columbia (formerly of Russell Springs)
Pauline B. Davenport, 69, of Columbia, KY, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, June 27th, in Columbia, KY. A Graveside Service will be held Friday July 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT at the […]
Boil Water Advisory in effect for section of Old Columbia Road, multiple side streets
A boil water advisory is in effect for a section of Highway 1870 – known as Old Columbia Road – and multiple side streets. The advisory begins at Tonkin Drive and goes to the Adair […]
Columbia Police Charge Three with Criminal Abuse
Three people are facing criminal abuse charges following an investigation by the Columbia Police Department into the alleged mistreatment of four children. Chief Evan Burton told WJRS NEWS officers responded around 11:45 Tuesday morning to […]
Florida man charged with robbery following incident at Columbia Walmart
A Florida man is charged with robbery second degree following an incident at Walmart in Columbia yesterday. Columbia Police say it happened yesterday morning at around 9:15. They say a man, identified as 28-year-old Ja’Michael […]
Columbia City Council tables data center issue
The Columbia City Council met in special session yesterday, tabling a recommendation from the city’s planning and zoning commission to implement a moratorium on any construction of a data center within the city limits. The […]
Local farmers can apply for drought assistance at Columbia FSA office
Local farmers can apply for assistance due to ongoing drought conditions through the Farm Service Agency office in Columbia. The Livestock Forage Disaster Program, administered by the Farm Service Agency, provides financial support to livestock […]
Columbia to consider moratorium on data centers
The City of Columbia is set to consider a moratorium on data centers within the city limits. The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission will meet today to discuss a possible moratorium, with the city council […]
Columbia Man Arrested After False Hostage Report
A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after allegedly making a false hostage report and assaulting a law enforcement officer Thursday afternoon. Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy says 30-year-old Zachery Ballou was arrested around 4:45 […]