Chamber of Commerce receives Walmart grant at celebration 2017-01-19 - Columbia Walmart, 2988 Burkesville Road. Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. Columbia Store Manager Sam Scarbrough, at left, quoted Walmart founder Sam (Mr. Sam) Walton who said, each store should support the vision of the community it serves.” As a part of the new Training Academy opening celebratin, the store gave Walmart grants to three organizations. One of the three was the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce. Accepting the gift from Academy Manager Andy Watts are Sue Stivers, Chamber Executive Director, and Ellen Zornes Chamber president at right. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Walmart gift awarded to LWC Campus Kitchen Project 2017-01-19 - Columbia Walmart, 2988 Burkesville Road. Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. Walmart awarded three grants to community organizations during their opening celebration of the Training Academy. One was given to the LWC Campus Kitchen Project working for hunger relief. Holding the check, above, is Natalie Vickous, Bonner Program Coordinator at Lindsey Wilson College. - - Linda Waggener Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

911 received a Walmart gift at the Academy opening 2017-01-19 - Columbia Walmart, 2988 Burkesville Road. Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. The Adair County 911 Center was one of three organizations to receive a grant at the opening celebration of the new Walmart Training Academy. Accepting the check, above, is Adair 911 Director Jason Upchurch. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ribbon cutting at new Walmart Training Academy 2017-01-19 - Columbia Walmart, 2988 Burkesville Road. Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. Hands on the official opening ribbon, surrounded by Training Academy graduates and Walmart managers, are from left: Andy Watts, Training Academy Manager; the three charter associates Steve Parson (holding the big ribbon cutting scissors), Brenda Bennett and David Jessie; Columbia Walmart Store Manager, Sam Scarbrough; and Facilitator, Traci Stotts. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Brenda Bennett one of three Charter Associates for 32 years 2017-01-19 - Columbia Walmart, 2988 Burkesville Road. Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. Brenda Bennett, standing, was one of three "charter associates" along with David Jessie and Steve Parson recognized. The three began with the Columbia store on its first day 32 years ago where Tractor Supply is located today. The new Supercenter has been in its present location for the past 11 years. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACMS cheerleaders helped Walmart leaders lead the cheer 2017-01-19 - Columbia Walmart, 2988 Burkesville Road. Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. The Adair County Middle School cheerleaders were on the stage helping Walmart managers lead the famous cheer the chain is known for at the start of the Training Academy's first graduation exercise and grand opening. Others from the community serving at the celebration were VFW Post 6097 presenting the colors, The opening prayer was delivered by Dean Adams, Lindsey Wilson College Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management. Retired Naval veteran Bill Hobaugh delivered the Pledge of Allegiance. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Columbia KY Walmart Training Academy's first graduates 2017-01-19 - Columbia Walmart, 2988 Burkesville Road. Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. These are the faces of the 49 Proud Columbia Associates who received certificates of achievement in the Walmart 569 Academy's first commencement. Pictured (not in order) are: Amanda Abbott, Darrien Akin, Melissa Akin, Patricia Anderson, Amanda Bell, Angela Brown, Michelle Brown, Beverly Burress, Joy Burrows, Debra Chambers, Megan Chapman, Vickie Clark Ashley Daniel, Heather Derman, Brittani Deselve, Joe Edmonds. Lori Fleurdelys, Jackie Graves, Tammy Hadley, Tabitha Harper, Beth Henningsen, Gary Hodges, Tammy Hodson, Riley Isenberg David Jessie, Chris Matthews, Monica Mercer, Carmella Mings, Paula Olson, Stevie Parson, Josh Phillips, Twila Phillips, Kristina Railsback. Kaylee Sanders, Rachel Sasser, David Sharp, Billy Smith, Drew Smith, Rebekah Sneed, Becky Spires, Leslie Stephens, Santana Stinson, Kathy Tartar, Tracy Taylor, Trent Taylor, Nicholas Walls, Phyllis Warriner, Susan Willis, and Anna Viers. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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