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By: Congressman James Comer U.S. Representative, 1st District of Kentucky   Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, families, businesses and healthcare providers are facing unprecedented tough times. However, during these trying times I’m encouraged to see the strength exemplified by communities across the nation to support each other and heed warnings. On March 27, 2020, President Trump…

By Drew Bergman Contributor This is the continuation of a series of weekly articles featured in The Adair Progress about how churches in Adair County are adapting to the social distancing restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Since the governor ordered church door closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, area pastors have been…

By Jeff Neagle Editor Two cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus have now been confirmed in Adair County. Judge Executive Gale Cowan and Lake Cumberland District Health Department Executive Director Shawn Crabtree held a joint press conference on Tuesday when the first case was confirmed. On Wednesday, Cowan sent out a press release stating that…

An elderly Adair County man has become the county’s first confirmed case of coronavirus. According to health officials with the Lake Cumberland District Health Department he was limited in his mobility and contact with people and officials are in the process of contacting those he was in proximity to and evaluating them. “The moment we…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman James Comer (KY-1) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to express his support for the stimulus package under discussion. He noted that while not perfect, the bill helps Americans affected by the coronavirus by putting money into the pockets of workers and families and supporting small businesses. Full…

4-H Photography Contest From Tony Rose Adair County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development The Adair County 4-H Program is conducting a photography contest. This week’s contest is related to the health field. With all that we are going through, this is an area that we all can relate to. For this week we have…

First positive case of COVID-19 treated and released at T.J. Samson Community Hospital The following is a press release from T.J. Regional Health: 3/28/2020 Earlier today we were notified that a patient from our multi-county service area, who was treated at T.J. Samson, tested positive for COVID-19. The positive test result came back after the…

By Drew Bergman Contributor This is the first in a series of weekly articles in The Adair Progress about how churches in Adair County are adapting to the social distancing restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.   This past Sunday was the first in which churches were ordered closed to in-person service following weeks…

Voter Registration and changes With the date for the Primary Election being moved forward to June 23, 2020, this also moved the deadline to register to vote, or make voter changes to Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. CST. You can do this by the following: Online:  Elect.ky.gov Call the Clerk’s Office 270-384-2801 and…