The Adair County High School Marching Band has captured the Kentucky Marching Band Class 3A State Championship, topping off an outstanding competition season for local high school music programs in the region. 

The Marching Band delivered a championship-winning performance during the state finals competition, taking the top spot in Class 3A and bringing the state title home to Adair County for the 25th time.

The Adair County High School Marching Band will showcase its acclaimed 2026 production, "Out of Your Shell," during a special community encore performance on Monday, Nov. 2nd at 7:00 p.m. CST at the Lindsey Wilson University Parnell Family Stadium Field in Columbia. Admission is free and open to the public, though donations supporting the marching band program will be welcomed.

Meanwhile, neighboring Russell County High School also made a strong showing on the state stage. The Russell County Laker Band earned a "Distinguished" rating for their performance, placing 7th overall at the semifinals on Saturday morning.

Congratulations to the student musicians, directors, section leaders, and boosters of both programs for representing their communities with distinction at the state level!