Happy 89th Birthday wishes to Wilma Jean Cravens 2019-05-07 - Indianapolis, IN - Photo by Beth Cravens. On May 5th my wonderful mommy, Jean Cravens, turned 89 years young. She was born in Columbia to E.P. and Audrey Waggener. She has always been my sunshine and I am so very grateful that she is my mom. She is loved by so many people. She has many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and even some great great grandchildren, but many people call her grandma, even those who are not related to her. She is one of those rare people that illuminates the room with light and love when she walks into it. She still continues to shine on each of us lucky enough to know her. She loves with all her heart and when you get a hug from Jean Cravens you can sure feel the love. Here she is with her orange poppies (at right), lilac blooming in the background. At left she is pictured her in front of the old smoke bush with beautiful maroon leaves. As far as I'm concerned, she outshines every flower in the yard. - Daughter, Beth Ann Cravens Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wildflowers of Kentucky: Fleabane by the sidewalk 2019-05-07 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The name Fleabane is a rather homely name for a lovely little flower. It saw me walking in downtown Columbia, looking for spring blossoms to photograph, and said, "Choose me! Choose me!" So I did. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Jolie Crowe will be singing in the ACHS Spring Concert 2019-05-07 - Adair County, KY - Photo from music director Ginna Franklin. Jolie Crowe is a member of the Choir and in seventh Grade. You can hear her sing in the Spring Concert on May 16. She is the Daughter of Loretta and Danny Goodin of Columbia,KY. She writes, "I've been singing since fourth grade. I discovered singing through Camp Safari in elementary school but took it seriously in the 6th grade (middle school choir). Choir has helped me a lot. It helps me focus and it's made me a better person, generally. I also really appreciate my family and Mrs. Franklin's support. "I hope to see you at our concert at Columbia United Methodist Church, 7pmCT on May 16, 2019." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New flag pole going in at Columbia City Hall 2019-05-07 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Mayor Pam Hoots, City of Columbia. Mayor Hoots shared this photo and announced at the May 6, 2019 City Council meeting, "New flag flying high at city hall. Thanks to Jason Smith for helping, Kentucky Utilities for setting in place. We appreciate Craig, Terry Johnson, Gary, Jason, and Trevor." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Possible mural under discussion at City Council meeting 2019-05-07 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Tiffany Kessler, columbiamagazine.com. Local artist Cayce Davenport, standing at right, talks city murals with Mayor Pam Hoots and Columbia City Council members during Monday night's May meeting. Council member Ronald Rogers, at left, asked for wording to include the city's motto, "Columbia, a good place to call home." The first potential painting is intended to brighten up the green space between City Hall and the next door building owned by Brenda Williams which sits on the corner of the Public Square and Campbellsville Street. - TK Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Carl Shirley Farm, Cane Valley, Kentucky 2019-05-07 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Robert Ellis. Robert writes, "I took this photo over the weekend at Carl's farm, about a 1/4 mile from my home. I can usually look out my kitchen window in the mornings and observe the horses grazing in the fields. My attempt was to compose a decent photo while the yellow flowering field was still in bloom. Initially, the horses were a little shy and uncooperative, but with a little time and patience, this shot presented itself." --ROBERT ELLIS. (c) Robert Ellis Woodworking Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dennis Rhea lands state record fish 2019-05-06 - Shelby Co., KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. Louisville resident Dennis Rhea with his new state record saugeye, caught last Friday, May 3, 2019, at Guist Creek Lake. Rhea was fishing the lake May 3 with Brody, his black Labrador retriever and favorite fishing partner, when something struck his silver minnow-shaped crankbait. He brought the fish to hand after a determined fight: a 6-pound, 13-ounce saugeye, the new Kentucky state record for the species Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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