EDA work on build-ready pad 2023-12-19 - Columbia, KY - Photo from EDA. Work continues on the first build-ready pad in the Green River Commerce Park as round two of the grants is recommended for a second one. The Columbia Adair EDA is taking steps recommended by the state Economic Development Department that is getting attention, visitors, and will ultimately bring jobs. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Economic Development visitors 2023-12-19 - Columbia, KY - Photo from EDA. The Columbia Adair EDA welcomes visitors who give the Green River Commerce Park good marks for having a build-ready pad in the works. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The Sputnik Tree returns for Christmas 2023 2023-12-19 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Mike Watson's 1950s-60s style Silver Christmas tree that he and Renae put up each year, recalling a favorite childhood memory at Sparksville Grade Center. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wilkinson is guest speaker at Caregivers meeting 2023-12-18 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Jessica Wilkinson, RN, BSN, Director of Adair Friends and Neighbors Adult Day Care, went over the services they can provide to families who qualify. She also shared that they will relocate in the near future to a larger location on Green Hills Road in Columbia. Jessica is president of the KY Association of Adult Day Centers. Caregivers who care for older individuals at home are welcome to the free light lunch and an hour of discussion about helpful resources in the area. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Bald Eagle 2023-12-18 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A bald eagle braced against the wind in a roadside tree on a recent blustery December day. Bald eagles seem to be spotted along roads in Central Kentucky with increasing frequency this year -- this is the 4th eagle we've featured since September. Kentucky Color: National Bird Birds of Kentucky: Bald Eagle on Bull Run Road Bald Eagle spotted at Site 1 Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Retirement Congratulations to Powell and Schorman 2023-12-18 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Keri Willis, Principal, ACMS. Principal Willis writes, "Congratulations to Mr. Gary Powell and Ms. Jo Schorman, who are retiring at the end of the month! Ms. Schorman has served as a cook for 14 years and Mr. Powell has been a custodian for 9 years in the Adair County Schools. We appreciate their service and wish them the best as they begin a new chapter in their lives." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sen. Wise and Rep. Neighbors at Latte with Legislators 2023-12-18 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike and Ellen Zornes. Representative Amy Neighbors (far left), and Senator Max Wise (speaking) on Monday morning at the Training and Development Center for the Chamber of Commerce Latte with Legislators event, discussing upcoming legislation and hearing concerns from local business leaders. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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