EDA looking for the next treasurer and vice chair 2023-08-24 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Current treasurer Roger Meadows, at left, and members of the board of the Economic Development Authority (EDA) are searching for the next person to hold that position in the organization. The volunteer job will be opening after the first of the year. Another position that will need to be filled will be that of executive vice president and vice chair held by Mark Dykes whose term has been extended through the end of December, 2023. Those interested in volunteering can speak with Roger at United Citizens Band and Mark at the Bank of Columbia about the process. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Casey County, KY - late summer blossoms 2023-08-24 - Casey County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Joe Pye Weed is among the blossoms Mother Nature gives our area in late August. It makes butterflies very happy. The JPW formal name is Eutrochium purpureum. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Metcalfe Schools hold opening day rally 2023-08-24 - Edmonton, KY - Photo by Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce. Metcalfe County Schools opening day rally was held Thursday morning, August 24, 2023. Kim writes, ""it was loaded with energy. Everyone is wished a great 2023 – 2024 school year!" The banner behind school leaders reads, "Through these halls walk the future leaders of our community." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Smooth rides on new blacktop around town 2023-08-24 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Traffic patterns and speed have had to change a bit over these two weeks in August but the smooth rides and clean looks of streets make it all worth it. This is the view just off the Public Square heading up Jamestown Hill toward the LBN Cumberland Parkway. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Open house Thursday evening at ACPC 2023-08-24 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Families are invited to the Welcome Open House at Adair County Primary Center (ACPC) this evening, Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 5-7pmCT. The first day of school for students is Monday. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Three new busses added to Adair fleet 2023-08-23 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Adair County Schools. The Adair County Schools just received three new Thomas Buses that will be ready for the start of the 2023-2024 school year. The buses include two 66-passenger school buses and one 30-passenger school bus. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sunrise in Cane Valley 2023-08-23 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Robert Ellis, Robert Ellis Woodworking. Robert writes, "The month of August oftentimes produces these foggy mornings in Kentucky. This scene was occurring while I was out taking my morning walk." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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