Looking back to 2005 - LEAD Adair 2023-07-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Columbia Magazine archives. These Adair Countians attended the Berea College Brushy Fork Leadership Conference in 2005 and worked on a team project with a goal to strengthen the skills of local leaders committed to working together for the public good. LEAD Adair was the result, a program started to train future leaders. Brushy Fork attendees in 2005 were, front row, l-r: Sarah Durbin, Kelli Bonifer, Monica Rodgers and Joe Payne; center: Charles Grimsley, Beverly England, Kaye Bowman, Linda Waggener, Lee Ann Jessee and Ellen Zornes; In back are Ben Evans, Stacey Bailey, Jacob Edwards and LeeAnna Bennett. Click here to read the details of that work Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

HSW in historic Bank of Jamestown, built in 1904 2023-07-17 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Attorney Derrick Helm knew he would base his practice at home even before he ever left for college. As a student at Russell County High School he felt a passion for a career that would help local families. It made sense to him to locate at home and restore a historic building for his offices. The firm Helm Shearer Wilson is located at 300 Monument Square in Jamestown, KY in what was the original Bank of Jamestown, built in 1904. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Hummingbird Moth lunching at Butterfly Bush 2023-07-17 - southern Adair County - Photo by Jackie Montgomery. This is the second time in 2023 that readers have shared the Hummingbird Moth. These photos are taken from a video by photographer Jackie Montgomery. In the picture at left more of the body is visible. Wings in both pictures are flapping so fast they are almost invisible. The photo at right is front facing, showing the Hummingbird Moth looking as if it is wearing sunglasses, smiling. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

2023 Derby Rose Gala 2023-07-17 - Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Hector Santana. The 2023 Derby Rose Gala, held earlier this year, raised $40,000 toward scholarship money for Campbellsville University students. Since its inception in 2009, the Gala has raised more than $500,000. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Tourism helps sponsor upcoming Outdoorsman's Expo 2023-07-16 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Amber Hobaugh. Adair County Tourism Commission Director Paige Nickel presented a giant check representing the donation from Tourism in the amount of $2,750 to the South Central KY Outdoorsman's Expo. The leader of the organization, Chris Burton, said there are still booths available for any who would like to be part of the growing event coming on July 28 and 29, 2023 at Adair County High School. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Welcome Pastor Ryan Boatright and family 2023-07-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The new minister of Columbia United Methodist Church, Pastor Ryan Boatright, and his family were honored with a special luncheon after the Sunday service, June 16, 2023. Rev. Boatright and his wife Cathy are pictured with their daughters Zoe, Zarah, and Zaida. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Taylor County teachers honored in 2023 EIT program 2023-07-16 - Taylor County, KY - Photo by Alexandria D. Dalton, CU Communications. Teachers from Taylor County honored by the CU Excellence in Teaching program are: Jade Sanders, Taylor County Elementary School; Amber Wolf, Taylor County Middle School; and Melissa Laymance, Taylor County High School. Jade Sanders of Campbellsville, Ky., has taught third grade reading/social studies at Taylor County Elementary School since 2001. She received a Bachelor of Science in Education (P-5) from Campbellsville University in 2010 and her Master of Special Education from Campbellsville University in 2012. She is a 2006 graduate of Taylor County High School. She is married to Neil Sanders, and they have two children: Drake and Dawson. Amber Wolf, of Campbellsville, has sixth grade math at Taylor County Middle School since Nov. 2020. She formerly taught eighth grade math at Crosby Middle School. She received a Bachelor of Science in 5-9 math and social studies from Campbellsville University in 2019. She is a 2015 graduate of Bullitt Central High School and is the daughter of Shirley Wolf of Shepherdsville, Ky. Melissa Laymance, of Campbellsville, has taught English II and AP Language and Composition at Taylor County High School since 2002. She received a Bachelor of Art in English from Campbellsville College in 1994. She also received a Master of Art in Education from Campbellsville University in 2001 and a National Board Certification in adolescent literacy. She is married to Anthony, and they have two children: Allie (Malone) Pritchett and Ara Laymance. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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