Lunch at the Adair County Extension Service 2025-06-18 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. A hearty round of applause was given to the staff of the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service and homemakers for the lunch provided to the June Chamber members. From left are: Townya Ritzie, Shannon Steveson, Debbie Cowan, Maggie Wells, Robin Lewis, Dylan Gentry, Ashley Curry, Faye Davidson, Nick Roy, Barry Smith, and Mike McMinoway. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Home grown ingredients 2025-06-18 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The entire meal ingredients served by the Extension Services to everyone attending the June Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting came from farms and businesses in Adair County. The menu and its local origins are detailed in the accompanying story. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Basketball: Tipoff with the Lakers 2025-06-18 - Russell Co., KY - Photo by Trey Stephens. Landon Blakey wins the tip for the Indians in a summer ball matchup against the Russell County Lakers. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Stay away from high risks in thunderstorms 2025-06-18 - Photo from news service. When you hear the first thunder, make sure you are in a safe place - and stay away from windows, doors and porches. Avoid washing dishes or taking showers during a lightning storm. Stay off corded phones. Unplug electronics. Protect your pets. Dog houses are not safe shelters. Dogs chained to trees are at risk. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

At the ARC groundbreaking celebration 2025-06-18 - Russell County, KY - Photo from Mayor Pam Hoots. The ARC Pregnancy Center held groundbreaking ceremonies for a new facility in Russell Springs. Mayor Eddie Thomas of Russell Springs and Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots were joined by Director Geraldine Johnson, current volunteer board members Rick and Diane Neff, Vicki Wade, Junetta West, Angela Brown, Marilyn Aaron, Jeannine Bennett, Peggy Lawson, and Lesa McDonald, Billy Pickett and Mike Watson. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Blasts of hard rain make driving difficult 2025-06-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Some of the rains come down so hard and fast that wipers have trouble keeping up. This is a view of Harvey Street in Columbia. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

At the 2025 Writers Day 2025-06-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. A fun snapshot of writer and event organizer Darlene Franklin Campbell who tried to get pictures of every single guest who shared their works at the 2025 Writers Day. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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