Hummingbird amiring the decorations 2022-08-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Sandy Evert. A ruby throated hummingbird takes a moment to admire the inviting signage before visiting the feeders in Sandy Evert's backyard. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Fiscal Court contracts for wings to be removed 2022-08-09 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo from Columbia Magazine archives. Fiscal Court, in a busy meeting Monday night, took the first steps in restoring the historic Adair County Courthouse to its original state. The wings - pictured here being built in the 70s - will be removed. Lindsey Wilson College Chancellor John Begley once called the Courthouse "Adair County's brass rail," the main point welcoming people to our unique town. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Beth Cowan represents FFA at Cattlemens Association 2022-08-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike of Miss Vicky's Pampered Angus Ranch. Adair County Cattlemens Association President Fred Thomas, at left, introduced Beth Cowan from the ACHS Future Farmers of America at the August 8th meeting. She requested donations from those in attendance toward Eastern Kentucky flood victims. There was a good donation from the crowd and the Cattlemens Association gave them a check for $500 representing the farm community. Money collected by the FFA will be sent to the victims of the devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Good news for kayakers 2022-08-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo by James Roberts. Debris and trash that have lodged under the Russell Creek Bridge on Highway 55 N are being cleared this week. Within a few days kayakers will be able to happily paddle on by with no disruptions. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Growth and debris under the bridge 2022-08-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo by James Roberts. Looking toward town on the Hwy 55 N bridge, that should be water we see on the left, except for all the debris and growth from heavy rains this year. It is being cleaned this week. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kentucky Color: Think About It 2022-08-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. By Billy Joe Fudge I'm not a chemist but I know which one I want to lather up with! And does "not tested on animals" mean that they were tested on plants, or aliens maybe? I truly think we need to be more cognizant of what we put in and on our bodies. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Studying continuous community investment 2022-08-08 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Ann Marie Austin from CM 2019 archives. The City of Columbia Community Investment Committee meetings were stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic but each member continues thinking and working toward ways to help make ours a better place. In this archive photo from March 18, 2019 were, front row, from left: City of Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots, citizen volunteer and sidewalk improvement leader Mary Anne Loy, Adair Middle School volunteer Brody Blair, ColumbiaMagazine.com and City Council member Linda Waggener, and Nanwood Market owner Sandy Conover. In back, from left, were: Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellen Zornes, Rogers Trucking Company co-owner Chuck Rogers, Golden Rule Wilson realtor Elliott Burton, Columbia Attorney Dustin Warren, Nanwood Market co-owner Luci Irvin, citizen volunteer Richard Phelps and Libby's Gift Boutique co-owner Billy Joe Fudge. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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