Parakeet at Holmes Bend - needs to get home! 2023-09-29 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Kelly Caldwell. There is a little white parakeet here at Holmes Bend. He has a blue tag on his foot. He is definitely a lost pet. He won’t survive in the wild. We need to find his owners. We can’t catch him. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Flowers and Theater thoughts around the Public Square 2023-09-29 - Downtown Columbia, KY . Zinnias may be my favorite of all the flowers that have graced the Public Square in Columbia this season. They are staying colorful and strong as fall gets started. This view takes in the Columbian Theater sign reminding us the planned opening of the restored building - it has been placed on hold by the Adair School District. We hope to hear some positive news soon. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Columbia Police Chief Jr Murphy retiring 2023-09-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Congratulations has been the word this week for CPD Chief Jr Murphy who announced he will be retiring after over two decades of service to law enforcement. He was hired by former Mayor Curtis Hardwick and started work under former CPD Chief Mark Harris. We wish him and his family all the best! Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Progress being made on Russell building 2023-09-29 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Mayor Pamela Hoots. Dave and Tina Thomas took the bold step to believe in their dreams and take on ownership of the Russell building on the Public Square in Columbia. Roof work has been done. Windows are being uncovered and decorative stones have been placed on the front entry. Tina says she takes part of her inspiration from the success Stanford, KY is having on their historic downtown. They will be continuing work and will keep us posted. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Spout Springs flowing strong 2023-09-28 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Spout Springs located beside the Giles cabin was featured in many newspaper articles by Henry Giles. His articles ran under the heading "Spout Springs Splashes." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Writers cabin will be open for festival Oct 7 2023-09-28 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The log cabin of famous writers Henry and Janice Holt Giles will be open for visitors along with many booths for the annual festival October 7, 2023. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Happy 97th Birthday to Fred Dickson 2023-09-28 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Marsha Shirley. Marsha writes, "Thursday September 28, 2023, will be my sweet Grandpa's 97th birthday! Most Adair countians know him from his years at Napa Auto Parts. We, his family, know him as Pap, Pa, and Poppy. This year he became a great-great grandfather! We are so thankful for him--his faith, wisdom, grit and of course his witty humor. Happy Birthday Pa Fred!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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