Rising Recording stars in Columbia 2014-07-09 - Fountain Picnic area, Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo CM staff photo. Julie Gibbs, Toronto, Canada and Kasey Lansdale, Nacogdoches, Texas, were taking a stroll in Downtown Columbia, KY, yesterday, following an interview with Lisa Fisher-Clark on WAIN, FM 93.5, at 9amCT, to promote the re-release of a single from Kasey Lansdale's "Restless" album. The two are on a national tour, being taken in three legs - this is the second one - to help boost the recording onto more national charts. Gibbs said Columbia has been her favorite spot on the tour. "It's a quaint, authentic, relaxing place to be," she said. Lansdale echoed the sentiment, "It's real," she said, "and reminds me of East Texas towns around my hometown." - EW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

John Rarey gives airport report to Fiscal Court 2014-07-09 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. John Rarey delivered the "State of the Airport," report at the Tuesday night, July 8, 2014, Adair Fiscal Court meeting. The report on this vital economic development, tourism, and safety pillar was met with enthusiasm and the court voted to pay the $7,000.00 annual funding for the airport this year, despite a somewhat tight budget. The funds come from the LGEA account. It was not paid in 2013; however, Judge Melton said that should budget conditions change, the Airport Board could make additional requests. Rarey was accompanied by, right Bill Troutwine; and, not in photo, Chris Janes, Buddy Sewell, Mike Mitchum, and Howard Loy. - Ed Waggener Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Iraqi War veteran Scott Tarter asks for fireworks restraint 2014-07-09 - City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Scott Tarter, Columbia, KY, called for restraint with fireworks in Columbia, KY, as, at left Councillor Robert Flowers listens. Tarter cited the effect on veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from excessive and prolonged fireworks disturbances of the peace, particularly veterans. In the community, many pet owners dread Independence Day fireworks noise, when, often, pets become lost after running away from home. Mayor Harris told Mr. Tarter that he would examine the situation and try to find a "Happy Medium." Click on Read More for the Complete City Council Report Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Columbians have major roles in Sound of Music 2014-07-09 - V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer, LWC. Sound of Music performers Stephanie Archie of Columbia, KY left, plays Mother Abbess and Maggie Coleman of Columbia plays Maria Rainer in the TheatreFest! at Lindsey Wilson College production of The Sound of Music. The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical opens Thursday night at V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY. . It will also be performed Friday, July 12, and July 17-19, 2014. - DUANE BONIFER, Lindsey Wilson College Director of Public Relations. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Historic Adair County Courthouse: Upper Lights are burning 2014-07-08 - 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo By Ed Waggener. The Courthouse Clocktower has more lights now. There is some hope that lighting for the steeple and basket can be restored soon. The photo was taken after completion of the Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Fiscal Court meeting. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Keeping hand upon gavel, and eye upon the clock 2014-07-08 - City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Mayor Mark Harris, having check the time on his cellphone, kept his hand upon the gavel and his eye on the official Council Meeting Room clock, and brought the meeting to order as the hands showed 6pmCT, at the July 8, 2014 meeting of the Columbia City Council. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Trail Town USA representatives at City Council 2014-07-08 - City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. In addition to Ellen Zornes, who presented the Trail Town USA committees report on a Tour South/Southeastern Kentucky grant for benches in downtown, were in the gallery, from left, Lee Ann Jessee, Jelaine Harlow, and Jackie Montgomery. The photo was taken after the Columbia City Council regular 1st Monday, July 7, 2014 meeting. The Trail Town Committee secured a resolution of support from the Council. Mayor Harris also appointed Councillor Charles Grimsley as the Council liason to find the best locations for eight benches funded by the grant, as well as a ninth, "backless" bench, a gift from Anthony Janes, CEO of Fabco, the Columbia metal fabricator who will build the benches and have them installed by August 15, 2014. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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