Dr. John Kilgallin, of Columbia, passed from this life Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. He was 65 years of age. Born July 11,1960, in Ashland, he was a […]
A Columbia woman was arrested Friday after reports came in of a car sitting in the road with individuals passed out inside. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office was called to Lether Burton Road off Highway […]
Jordan Hadley, age 33, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at T.J. Health in Columbia. He was born on Thursday, November 5, 1992, in Lexington, Kentucky. He is survived by his mother, […]
A Columbia man was arrested this week for allegedly driving while intoxicated with a small child in the vehicle. 31-year-old Arthur Badillo was arrested early Tuesday morning and charged with operating a motor vehicle under […]
A Columbia man was arrested Wednesday on charges including sodomy and sexual abuse of a minor. 80-year-old Fred Kerns was arrested by Kentucky State Police Wednesday afternoon. He was charged with two counts each of […]
Several Columbia residents became concerned over the weekend after water in the town creek turned neon green, with many concerned that antifreeze had leaked into the water. Authorities in Columbia say that is not the […]
Millard Eldon Kinnett of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the age of 98 years. He was born in Jamestown, KY on July 21, 1927, to the late Hollie and Noma Antle […]
William Wayne “Fatboy” Crockett, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at T.J. Health Columbia. He was 75 years of age. Born on August 18, 1950, in Jamestown, he was a son of […]
Two Indiana men were arrested after reportedly attempting to break in to a business in Columbia. Columbia Police Chief Evan Burton told WJRS News officers were called out just after 1:45 Sunday morning to a […]
Randall Lee Estes, formerly of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown. He was 84 years of age. Born October 9, 1941, at his grandparents’ home in […]