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Most recent PHOTOS matching your search for 'Christmas'...
  1. BAVFD 2023 Recruit Firefighter of the Year (Photo ID: 100508)
    Sandford "Boo" Wheat, at right, received the award for 2023 Recruit Firefighter of the Year from Chief Terry Harvey at the annual Breeding Area Vo... (click photo title to read more)

  2. Travel: Fireworks at Snowbird Ski Resort (Photo ID: 100478)
    George and Vonnie Kolbenschlag made a trip to Salt Lake City in Utah to visit with their sons and families for Christmas 2023. While there, they v... (click photo title to read more)

  3. Travel: Skiing at Snowbird (Photo ID: 100476)
    George Kolbenschlag, Jr., is a mountain school director at Snowbird Ski Resort in the Wasatch mountains in Utah. The Kolbenschlags gathered there... (click photo title to read more)

  4. Travel: Snowbird Ski Resort (Photo ID: 100475)
    George and Vonnie Kolbenschlag sought a white Christmas in Salt Lake City with son George and his family and son Peter. They found lots of snow at... (click photo title to read more)

  5. Holiday decorations will soon be leaving (Photo ID: 100465)
    The snowmen and women observed all the shopping and dining activities on the Public Square in Columbia through the pre-Christmas season and beyond... (click photo title to read more)

  6. Christmas hoodies designed for church youth (Photo ID: 100462)
    Red Lick Church is pastored by Brother Larry Lemmon. He is shown here with his family: Katherine, Lakota, Brother Larry, wife Missy, and Lukas. La... (click photo title to read more)

  7. Family is where we find Christmas joy (Photo ID: 100460)
    This family message is, "Christmas just keeps on getting more magical with every passing year!" Alanna and Eddie Franklin shared the picture of G... (click photo title to read more)

  8. Greensburg Street in lights (Photo ID: 100451)
    This house on Greensburg Street is always a popular favorite for those of us who love to drive and see all the Christmas lights.... (click photo title to read more)

  9. New award acknowledges spirit of good deeds (Photo ID: 100445)
    At the Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce 2023 Christmas Banquet Chris and Bill Lagermann were presented with "The Achilles Award". The ... (click photo title to read more)

  10. A prize for the most (Photo ID: 100442)
    Campbellsville may have awarded prizes for the most Christmas decorations, or the most fun, or the brightest. Whatever, this home must have won a ... (click photo title to read more)

  11. Travel: Christmas 2023 inspiration (Photo ID: 100440)
    Jennifer Biggs shared this beautiful sight she discovered at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville and called it, "Beauty after... (click photo title to read more)

  12. Old fashioned Christmas scene (Photo ID: 100439)
    This scene from the annual Extension Homemakers Bazaar helped everyone remember Christmases long ago. ... (click photo title to read more)

  13. Merry Christmas from Little Readers (Photo ID: 100438)
    The Little Readers, grandchildren of Teena Rogers, were early attendees at Story Alley. With her and her daughter Jessica Thursday, were, from lef... (click photo title to read more)

  14. Merry Christmas everyone! (Photo ID: 100437)
    The Adair County History and Genealogy Center shares this Christmas card from our past along with good wishes and thanks for all the support.... (click photo title to read more)

  15. Christmas Eve at Columbia UMC (Photo ID: 100436)
    Dr. Pam Stephens directed the choir of Columbia United Methodist Church at the morning service. The tradition of the late night Christmas Eve serv... (click photo title to read more)

  16. Oh, Christmas Tree! (Photo ID: 100435)
    We hear that creative retired educator Deb Waddell has found a new home out of state - we look for photos to come from a new location after they g... (click photo title to read more)

  17. Happy Christmas Eve Birthdays! (Photo ID: 100432)
    To all the Christmas Eve babies on your very special day, this picture of Geniece Marcum is shared December 24, 2023 in her memory. She was, and i... (click photo title to read more)

  18. Elijah was at the Christmas Elf house (Photo ID: 100429)
    The Adopt A Christmas Elf Reading Buddy Program offered an Official Certificate of Adoption and was a feature of Story Alley at the Library. Elija... (click photo title to read more)

  19. Peanuts Gang ornament at Story Alley (Photo ID: 100428)
    The Peanuts Gang ornament was part of all the special entertainment at Story Alley, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.' The event was enjoyed by lo... (click photo title to read more)

  20. Christmas drive-through lights park (Photo ID: 100425)
    The Columbia Police Department has the entry position in the 2023 Christmas lights drive-through park. To get to the park take Jamestown Street fr... (click photo title to read more)

  21. A Christmas card from our past (Photo ID: 100423)
    The Adair Genealogy & History Research Center sends examples of our Merry Christmas greetings from long ago.... (click photo title to read more)

  22. Barn Lot Theater won first in business (Photo ID: 100422)
    Division 1 Business/Industry in the 2023 Edmonton Christmas parade, 1st Place went to Barn Lot Theater.... (click photo title to read more)

  23. Christmas parade smiles (Photo ID: 100421)
    The Edmonton Christmas parade enjoyed perfect December weather, great creativity and brought out hundreds of smiles.... (click photo title to read more)

  24. Antioch Baptist, Knob Lick, won first in Churches (Photo ID: 100420)
    In the Edmonton Christmas parade, Division 4 / Churches, first place went to Antioch Baptist Church.... (click photo title to read more)

  25. First place schools went to MCES Beta (Photo ID: 100419)
    In the Edmonton Christmas parade, Division 2 / School, the first place honors went to Metcalfe County Elementary Beta Club.... (click photo title to read more)

  26. Christmas with Coralen (Photo ID: 100416)
    Lou Ann Gore Flanagan's little granddaughter, Coralen May Overby, has been experiencing the full range of Christmas this year, with Minnie (who g... (click photo title to read more)

  27. Kittens for Christmas? (Photo ID: 100415)
    Tammy writes, "3 FEMALES UP FOR ADOPTION: These 3 ladies just came in the door, the kittens are around 3 months old, litter box trained. I have wo... (click photo title to read more)

  28. The Sputnik Tree returns for Christmas 2023 (Photo ID: 100399)
    Mike Watson's 1950s-60s style Silver Christmas tree that he and Renae put up each year, recalling a favorite childhood... (click photo title to read more)

  29. Dori, Bowen and baby Charlotte (Photo ID: 100390)
    Columbia United Methodist Church youth and children led the second Sunday of Advent worship service with their plan, "A Merry Little Christmas" la... (click photo title to read more)

  30. Mother Naturer's holiday decorations (Photo ID: 100386)
    Great ideas come from nature - maybe a few of the ornaments on our Christmas trees began with thoughts of Passion Fruit from our fencerows.... (click photo title to read more)

  31. Christmas Village of Billy Pickett opens Dec 19 (Photo ID: 100382)
    Once again Billy Pickett is bringing Christmas on Pickett Street to the people of Columbia and Adair County. For years, Billy has created a winter... (click photo title to read more)

  32. Epicurean Kentuckian: Christmas cupcakes (Photo ID: 100377)
    Christmas desserts were provided at the Chamber of Commerce holiday gathering by Board member Tammy Stotts and her Southern Nest Realty crew.... (click photo title to read more)

  33. New Chamber Board member Jason Faulkner (Photo ID: 100375)
    Superintendent Jason Faulkner, at left, spoke about his new position and his dedication to the community after being introduced at the Chamber Chr... (click photo title to read more)

  34. Bobby Bowe and Tommy Bryant at Chamber event (Photo ID: 100374)
    The annual Christmas gathering at the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce was held Tuesday evening. Food was provided by Board members and n... (click photo title to read more)

  35. Ginna, Don and Adaline Franklin at Christmas Concert (Photo ID: 100371)
    Little Adaline Franklin worked right alongside her Mom Ginna each time she directed singers at the Adair County Community Choir practice sessions.... (click photo title to read more)

  36. Men of the Adair County Community Choir (Photo ID: 100370)
    The men of the Adair County Community Choir performed one of the Christmas songs as a group in the presentation at Columbia Christian Church.... (click photo title to read more)

  37. Women of the Adair County Community Choir (Photo ID: 100369)
    The women of the Adair County Community Choir performed one of the Christmas songs as a group in the presentation at Columbia Christian Church.... (click photo title to read more)

  38. KUNA students help ACES students shop for Christmas (Photo ID: 100367)
    Mrs. Flatt's high school KUNA students are helping Adair County Elementary students shop for Christmas gifts for their parents. They are working w... (click photo title to read more)

  39. KYA students help ACES students shop for Christmas (Photo ID: 100364)
    Mrs. Flatt's KYA students are helping Adair County Elementary students shop for Christmas gifts for their parents. They are working with Pam Bive... (click photo title to read more)

  40. 7,8,9,10 Feese Family at Christmas in Knifley (Photo ID: 100363)
    Tina Meece shared this picture of 7,8,9,10 Feese Family singing at Christmas in Knifley. Pictured from left to right are Joe Feese, Connie Feese, ... (click photo title to read more)

  41. Addie is discovering Christmas (Photo ID: 100362)
    Adalyn Jo (Addie) Burton is the very picture of Christmas discovery in this photo shared by her Grandmother. She is the 8 month old daughter of Mi... (click photo title to read more)

  42. Metcalfe County Historical Society update (Photo ID: 100359)
    The Metcalfe County Historical Museum and Jail will be closed for the winter and will open back up in the spring. The Historical Society will meet... (click photo title to read more)

  43. Hoops for Heritage fundraiser (Photo ID: 100352)
    The Hoops for Heritage charity basketball game, held this past Saturday at Planet Hoops gym, raised over $1300 for need families at Christmas. Pic... (click photo title to read more)

  44. Unique refreshments from new business (Photo ID: 100350)
    December's To The Nines event included light refreshments in the "Old Columbia" business owned by Dave and Tina Thomas. The food wa... (click photo title to read more)

  45. A Merry Little Christmas play (Photo ID: 100347)
    Two thumbs up, five stars, and any other top ratings we can think of, are awarded to the youth and children of Columbia United Methodist Church. T... (click photo title to read more)

  46. Little Stars at Columbia United Methodist Church (Photo ID: 100346)
    Little stars introduce the Columbia United Methodist Church Christmas youth and children's play on this second Sunday of Advent.... (click photo title to read more)

  47. Courthouse Annex decorated for Christmas (Photo ID: 100345)
    The Adair County Courthouse Annex, decorated for Christmas.... (click photo title to read more)

  48. Fishing Country Christmas decor in Jamestown (Photo ID: 100343)
    A fishing-themed Christmas wreath, spotted in Jamestown.... (click photo title to read more)

  49. Christmas in Columbia 2023: at the parade (Photo ID: 100340)
    These two friends were participants in the Christmas in Columbia parade, making it through the rain with patience.... (click photo title to read more)

  50. Christmas caroling on the Public Square in Columbia (Photo ID: 100323)
    One of the special Christmas caroling events on the Public Square in Columbia this season was led by this group - Kaleigh Foster, Joe Gupton, and ... (click photo title to read more)

  51. Knifley Christmas event will be held Dec 9th (Photo ID: 100315)
    Saturday's Great Oaks Church parade entry had a special event poster on the side announcing, "Christmas in Knifley -- Live Nativity - Music - Food... (click photo title to read more)

  52. Checking and taping for Operation Christmas Child (Photo ID: 100311)
    Grace Morrison and Pam Burris did a final check of the boxes while Dorinda Morrison taped them before sending them down the assembly line. They we... (click photo title to read more)

  53. Volunteers in Atlanta for Operation Christmas Child (Photo ID: 100310)
    Pictured are Mark Fudge, Denise Fudge, Grace Morrison, Dorinda, Morrison, Justin, Burris, Pam, Burris, Kerry Radford, Terrie Radford, Ralph Jackso... (click photo title to read more)

  54. Christmas in Columbia 2023: Santa and Mrs. Clause (Photo ID: 100307)
    Tradition continued even in the rain with Santa and Mrs. Clause riding on the Firetruck.... (click photo title to read more)

  55. Christmas in Columbia 2023: Lady Indians (Photo ID: 100306)
    The Adair County Middle School Lady Indians basketball team waited patiently for the parade to get underway. Shannon Campbell, the ACMS Lady India... (click photo title to read more)

  56. Christmas in Columbia 2023: pressing on (Photo ID: 100305)
    For the float by Gracie Behavior Associates, it was a magical wet Christmas, but Jessalynn pressed onward bravely with the help of Jessica, at lef... (click photo title to read more)

  57. Christmas in Columbia 2023: working in the rain (Photo ID: 100304)
    Brenda Mann was one of the organizers of the 2023 Christmas parade, working out in the rain that kept up all through prep and lineup and send off ... (click photo title to read more)

  58. Christmas in Columbia 2023: out of county second place (Photo ID: 100300)
    Free Union Separate Baptist Church from Russell County was the Christmas in Columbia out of county second place winning float. Their theme was "J... (click photo title to read more)

  59. Christmas in Columbia 2023: out of county non float (Photo ID: 100299)
    Merry Christmas from the Hubbard and Eanes families of Edmonton. Timothy Hubbard, Connie Eames, and Lilly Emmett with their little dog Poochie, ... (click photo title to read more)

  60. Christmas in Columbia 2023: Taylor RECC (Photo ID: 100298)
    The judges chose Taylor County RECC's float to win the out-of-county first place. ... (click photo title to read more)

  61. Christmas in Columbia 2023: third place float (Photo ID: 100297)
    Adair County High School Future Farmers of America took third place in Saturday's Christmas parade with their float, "A Magical Christmas."... (click photo title to read more)

  62. Christmas in Columbia 2023: second place float (Photo ID: 100296)
    T.J. Health Columbia was chosen by the judges for second place float in county with their theme, "Where All Your Healthcare Dreams Come True." ... (click photo title to read more)

  63. Christmas in Columbia 2023: First place in county (Photo ID: 100295)
    First place in the in-county parade float contest was won by Columbia Church of Christ with Frosty The Snowman, "There Must Have Been Some Magic..... (click photo title to read more)

  64. Christmas in Columbia 2023: Grand Marshall (Photo ID: 100294)
    Lance Burton was the Grand Marshall of A Magical Christmas parade in Columbia Saturday, December 2nd. He is pictured as they prepared to enter the... (click photo title to read more)

  65. Planning Columbia's Christmas parade route (Photo ID: 100286)
    Columbia Police Department Chief Charles Greer worked with the Chamber of Commerce to plan the route of the 2023 Christmas parade Saturday, Decemb... (click photo title to read more)

  66. Nativity Scene on Edmonton's Public Square (Photo ID: 100285)
    Christmas decorations are going up around the Metcalfe County Public Square in time for Sunday afternoon's community celebrations.... (click photo title to read more)

  67. Santa waving in front of the Annex (Photo ID: 100265)
    Santa Claus waved to everyone going to the Adair County Courthouse Annex Tuesday night for the Fiscal Court meeting. It's beginning to look a lot ... (click photo title to read more)

  68. Christmas Caroling for Christ is Dec. 3rd (Photo ID: 100253)
    The public is invited to join the fellowship and caroling the fist Sunday in December on the Historic Metcalfe County Courthouse steps in Edmonton... (click photo title to read more)

  69. Transitioning to Christmas lights (Photo ID: 100237)
    The City of Columbia is getting the American flags put away for the season and putting up Christmas lights and decorations in the transition from ... (click photo title to read more)

  70. OCC 2023: Ginny Reed (Photo ID: 100188)
    Ginny Reed dropped off these beautiful boxes for OCC Thursday morning. Ginny has been active with Operation Christmas Child for many years. She ha... (click photo title to read more)

  71. OCC 2023: Stacey Coffey with MFH (Photo ID: 100187)
    Operation Christmas Child is one of the many ministries supported by My Father's House. Pictured with their boxes is Stacey Coffey. Nat... (click photo title to read more)

  72. OCC 2023: Lindsey Wilson College Athletics (Photo ID: 100164)
    This year, Lindsey Wilson gathered 478 shoeboxes comprised of toys, school supplies, and personal hygiene items for children in developing countri... (click photo title to read more)

  73. OCC 2023: Harrods Fork Baptist Church youth (Photo ID: 100161)
    Harrods Fork Baptist Church youth prepared Operation Christmas Child boxes. Pictured is Maisie Tay Parrish, who enjoyed the prayer blessing on the... (click photo title to read more)

  74. OCC recognizes Columbia Nazarene church (Photo ID: 100080)
    Samaritans Purse-Operation Christmas Child representative Mark Fudge visited the Columbia Nazarene Church on Sunday morning, November 5, 2023, to ... (click photo title to read more)

  75. Carol and Anna preparing for Operation Christmas Child (Photo ID: 100065)
    Carol Perkins and Anna Jolly have been very busy the past several days collecting items and packing Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts. Natio... (click photo title to read more)

  76. Cathy and David Martin pack boxes for OCC 2023 (Photo ID: 99936)
    Cathy Martin packs a shoebox gift and then passes it on to her husband David for rubberbanding and placing the proper label on the box. Columbia B... (click photo title to read more)

  77. Packing boxes for OCC 2023 (Photo ID: 99935)
    Members of the Columbia Baptist Church were busy on Tuesday evening packing shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child. National Collection week ... (click photo title to read more)

  78. Mark and Denise Fudge at OCC Global Connect conference (Photo ID: 99755)
    Mark and Denise Fudge are the Area Coordinators for the Operation Christmas Child Green River Area team. They are pictured earlier this year atten... (click photo title to read more)

  79. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Photo ID: 99660)
    A group of LWC students gathered in the Sumner Campus Ministry Center to assemble gift boxes for Operation Christmas Child on Wednesday morning. A... (click photo title to read more)

  80. Metcalfe OCC Volunteers from 2022 (Photo ID: 99347)
    Last year's Metcalfe County Crew for Operation Christmas Child. Carol is hard at work on 2023 boxes, and says, "Contact me on Facebook or at ... (click photo title to read more)

  81. OCC Boxes from the 2022 Drive (Photo ID: 99346)
    Last year's donations to Operation Christmas Child. Carol is hard at work on 2023 donations, and says, "Contact me on Facebook or at ... (click photo title to read more)

  82. Darrell Overstreet packs boxes for OCC at CBC (Photo ID: 99201)
    Darrell Overstreet puts the finishing touches on one of the many boxes that he packed at the Columbia Baptist Church Christmas July packing event ... (click photo title to read more)

  83. Piper and Pam help with OCC Packing Party (Photo ID: 99192)
    Piper Kemp and Pam Burris were busy participants at the Columbia Baptist Church Operation Christmas Child packing event Tuesday evening, July 25, ... (click photo title to read more)

  84. Gabby Kemp finishes a box for 2023 OCC (Photo ID: 99188)
    Gabby Kemp finished packing yet another box at the Columbia Baptist Church Christmas in July packing party. The church jump starts their annual ca... (click photo title to read more)

  85. OCC Packing Party at Columbia Baptist Church (Photo ID: 99187)
    Members of the Columbia Baptist Church participated in their annual Christmas in July packing party for Operation Christmas Child. The church was ... (click photo title to read more)

  86. Clayton Jackson helps to pack OCC boxes at CBC (Photo ID: 99185)
    It's Christmas in July at Columbia Baptist Church. The church kicked off their efforts for the 2023 Operation Christmas Child packing season Tuesd... (click photo title to read more)

  87. Remembering typing up news in EHN office (Photo ID: 98985)
    When I saw this in a vintage shop recently, I pictured Miss Ruth VanZant, society news editor and office manager in the 1960s Edmonton Herald-News... (click photo title to read more)

  88. Thank you from JOY Ministries! (Photo ID: 97388)
    The Board and staff of JOY Ministries sends a heartfelt thank you to all who have given to the 2022 Christmas Campaign - the goal has been reached... (click photo title to read more)

  89. Decorations will be leaving as new year begins (Photo ID: 97387)
    Christmas lights that have been an inspiration this season will be leaving soon. This home at the corner of Wall and Greensburg Streets in Columbi... (click photo title to read more)

  90. Happy Holidays from the Pampered Angus Ranch (Photo ID: 97353)
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Pampered Angus Ranch family - Vicky, Zippy, Minnie, Fuzzy, and Betty Boop!... (click photo title to read more)

  91. In the rear view mirror (Photo ID: 97338)
    At this report, Wednesday, December 28, 2022, we are thankfully heading in the mid-fifties and last night is projected to have been our last night... (click photo title to read more)

  92. JOY Ministries fundraiser moving toward 2022 goal (Photo ID: 97336)
    According to JOY Ministries treasurer Maggie Coleman the new updated total for the Christmas campaign just went over $35,000 moving toward its goa... (click photo title to read more)

  93. Two more nights of Christmas in the Park (Photo ID: 97324)
    The third annual Christmas in the Park drive-through light show started on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the Joe Johnson Little League Park in Co... (click photo title to read more)

  94. Christmas morning service (Photo ID: 97317)
    Christmas morning services were held Sunday at Columbia UMC after the traditional Christmas Eve service had to be cancelled due to the dangerous w... (click photo title to read more)

  95. A Christmas gift (Photo ID: 97316)
    A drop in gas price to $2.69 a gallon was among the Christmas gifts in 2022.... (click photo title to read more)

  96. Royal Cafe Christmas ad, ca 1940 (Photo ID: 97313)
    JIM writes, "By the end of 1940, a few cracks had appeared in the economic darkness of decade-long depression. That perhaps was expressed in this ... (click photo title to read more)

  97. Ponds frozen in white Christmas (Photo ID: 97312)
    Even the spring fed ponds are frozen bc of days of subfreezing temperatures. While the entire surface is frozen, safety recommends staying off the... (click photo title to read more)

  98. White Christmas 2022 (Photo ID: 97311)
    Mayor Pam Hoots writes, "We appreciate all the city, county, and state workers that are working this weekend. Scenes of the record breaking cold a... (click photo title to read more)

  99. Sun helping us weather the weather (Photo ID: 97301)
    Morning sunshine and a couple of extra degrees - up to five from zero and below - is a good Christmas Eve gift.... (click photo title to read more)

  100. The Sputnik Tree (Photo ID: 97297)
    Mike Watson sends photos of the Silver Christmas tree he and Renae put up each year, recalling a favorite childhood ... (click photo title to read more)

 Most recent STORIES matching your search for 'Christmas'...
  1. Congratulations to Sgt. Major Dan Kermeen (Story ID: 131455)
    Pam Kermeen of Columbia writes, "We would like to announce the promotion of our son Daniel Kermeen to Sgt. Major on April 15, 2024 in Okinawa, Japan.... (click title to read more)

  2. Carol Perkins: An email from Virginia (Story ID: 131436)
    Previous Column: The Tiller By Carol Perkins When I scanned my emails, this one w... (click title to read more)

  3. Through the Fire fundraiser Yard Sale (Story ID: 131337)
    From Lisa Tucker There will be a yard sale starting at 8amCT on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Through the Fire Worship Center side parki... (click title to read more)

  4. Good Friday Bake Sale to support OCC (Story ID: 130922)
    There will be a bake sale at Edmonton State Bank, 118 S Main St, Edmonton, KY, from 9amCT to 4pmCT on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. Proceeds from the s... (click title to read more)

  5. JOY Ministries Campaign raises almost $65,000 (Story ID: 130419)
    J.O.Y. Ministries concluded their annual Christmas Campaign earlier this month raising $64,606 since the end of November. "We are once ag... (click title to read more)

  6. City of Columbia sends thanks for Christmas displays (Story ID: 130259)
    From Tiffany Collins The City of Columbia would like to extend their appreciation to all who assisted with their Christmas this year... (click title to read more)

  7. BAVFD presents awards at annual Christmas event (Story ID: 130108)
    By Amanda Scott The Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department recently held its annual Christmas dinner and awards presentations. ... (click title to read more)

  8. JOY Ministries Extends Annual Campaign (Story ID: 130103)
    From Hannah Peck J.O.Y. Ministries entered their annual Christmas Campaign in late November with their most ambitious goal to date. ... (click title to read more)

  9. Carol Perkins: The Wrong Coat (Story ID: 130032)
    Previous Column: Christmas Cheer By Carol Perkins As quickly as a grandmother who... (click title to read more)

  10. Kolbenschlags find a white Christmas in Utah (Story ID: 130025)
    Click title for photos from the trip George and Vonnie Kolbenschlag sought a white Christmas in Salt Lake City with son George and h... (click title to read more)

  11. ACSO: Additional charges follow Christmas Day incident (Story ID: 129984)
    From Sheriff Josh BrockmanAdair County Sheriff's Office On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, Adair County Road Foreman Barry... (click title to read more)

  12. Granny Waggener and Christmases past (Story ID: 129973)
    Christmas memories collection by Ed Waggener, 2015 Granny Waggener had little in material things. She had a big peppermint stick she c... (click title to read more)

  13. Moderation during holiday meals will pay off (Story ID: 129972)
    The holiday season is filled with events that started in November at Thanksgiving, continued through Christmas and next comes New Years parties -- fil... (click title to read more)

  14. Lagermanns presented with The Achilles Award (Story ID: 129971)
    Bill and Chris Lagermann were presented with "The Achilles Award" at the Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Banquet. ... (click title to read more)

  15. Poinsettia gifts can can be kept alive with care (Story ID: 129964)
    Legend has it that long ago, a poor Mexican girl picked weeds from the roadside to place before the nativity scene in her small church. When she plac... (click title to read more)

  16. The history of the artificial Christmas tree (Story ID: 129962)
    Peek in the average American's home during the holidays and you're likely to find an artificial Christmas tree. The American Christmas Tree Assoc... (click title to read more)

  17. Twas the Night Before Christmas at Story Alley (Story ID: 129957)
    Story Alley, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' was enjoyed by families Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the Adair County Public Library. T... (click title to read more)

  18. City of Columbia shares holiday schedule (Story ID: 129954)
    By Tiffany Collins, Assistant City Clerk Columbia City Hall will be closed in observance of Christmas on Monday, December 25, 2023... (click title to read more)

  19. Perfect day for Edmonton's Christmas parade (Story ID: 129951)
    Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce It was a perfect evening for the 2023 Christmas Parade!... (click title to read more)

  20. Holiday Express comes to Columbia (Story ID: 129949)
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  21. Carol Perkins: Christmas Cheer (Story ID: 129947)
    Previous Column: Christmas Tales By Carol Perkins Decorating for Christmas back i... (click title to read more)

  22. Christmas Eve Service at Woodlawn Christian Church (Story ID: 129945)
    From Lisa Godsey Woodlawn Christian Church's annual Candlelight Christmas Eve service is the highlight of the year for many of our ... (click title to read more)

  23. Fox chase a few days before Christmas 1869 (Story ID: 129944)
    By C.J. Taylor. --Adair County News, 22 August 1900 A Christmas Fox Chase--A few days before Christmas, in the year 1869, I was notifi... (click title to read more)

  24. Christmas Eve Worship at Sparksville Nazarene (Story ID: 129930)
    Sparksville Nazarene Church will be having our Christmas Eve Worship Service at 10:30amCT on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Pastor Robert Adkins and congr... (click title to read more)

  25. Early and late services at Columbia UMC Christmas Eve (Story ID: 129925)
    By Doug Beard The Columbia United Methodist Church invites everyone to join together for sacred services of worship this Christmas E... (click title to read more)

  26. Kudos to our EDA members (Story ID: 129921)
    By Vicky Pike I am so proud of our EDA board for providing the leadership and get up and go this community has needed for years. Ple... (click title to read more)

  27. Trinity Church Christmas Eve service (Story ID: 129912)
    From Phyllis Burris Trinity Church will have a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 4:30pmCT on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Everyone ... (click title to read more)

  28. Christmas schedule for County Offices (Story ID: 129905)
    From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, The Adair County Judge Executive's office, The Adair County R... (click title to read more)

  29. Securities scams on the rise in Kentucky (Story ID: 129900)
    From Tasha Stewart Commonwealth of Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet, DFI Frankfort, KY - Christmas is coming, b... (click title to read more)

  30. Story Alley moved to Thursday (Story ID: 129896)
    From Aleina M. Milligan Children and Young Adult Services Librarian Due to possible weather conditions Monday afternoon,... (click title to read more)

  31. Carol Perkins: Christmas Tales (Story ID: 129889)
    Previous Column: The Visit By Carol Perkins When we visited Carla last Sunday for... (click title to read more)

  32. Welcome to the Sundays of Advent at Columbia UMC (Story ID: 129883)
    Pastor Ryan Boatright and the congregation welcome everyone to the Sunday, December 17th "3rd Sunday of Advent, "The Journey to Joy," Luke 2:1-40) ... (click title to read more)

  33. Christmas Village of Billy Pickett opens Dec 19 (Story ID: 129875)
    By Mike Watson Once again Billy Pickett is bringing Christmas on Pickett Street to the people of Columbia and Adair County. For year... (click title to read more)

  34. Biggs and Faulkner join Columbia Adair Chamber Board (Story ID: 129870)
    The annual Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Christmas gathering was a well attended affair Tuesday evening. Food was provided by the Board ... (click title to read more)

  35. Adair County Community Choir in Christmas Concert (Story ID: 129862)
    One of the most delightful things about the holidays is the music, the international language that draws us together. That's what happened at the Colu... (click title to read more)

  36. Cricket County Christmas Carol play at Christie Chapel (Story ID: 129859)
    From Jennifer Hovious Please come join us at Christie Chapel Church at 5pmCT/6pmET on Sunday, December 17, 2023, for the play A C... (click title to read more)

  37. Christmas Gingerbread recipe and details about the spice (Story ID: 129845)
    Since December 12th is Gingerbread House Day, we went looking for more information about that spice. If you've puzzled over uses for thos... (click title to read more)

  38. Hoops for Heritage raises over $1300 for needy families (Story ID: 129838)
    From Whittney Akin The Hoops for Heritage charity basketball game was held this past Saturday at Planet Hoops gym in Columbia. The e... (click title to read more)

  39. Christmas Float to deliver Santa to Columbia Walmart Saturday (Story ID: 129832)
    From Judy York Elvis E. York's Christmas float, "The Spirit Of Christmas", will be bringing Santa Claus to the Columbia Walmart a... (click title to read more)

  40. Bloomington Chapel Christmas Play is Dec 17 (Story ID: 129827)
    Bloomington Chapel Church will hold their Christmas Play, Symbols of Christmas No Room at 6pmCT on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Bloomington C... (click title to read more)

  41. Carol Perkins: The Visit (Story ID: 129814)
    Previous Column: Santa and Junior By Carol Perkins I spent last week with Carla, ... (click title to read more)

  42. J.O.Y. Ministries seeks to raise $75,000 in Christmas Campaign! (Story ID: 129805)
    The J.O.Y Ministries Annual Christmas Campaign will be held throughout the month of December, 2023. Last year marked the largest campaign to date, but... (click title to read more)

  43. Edmonton Christmas Parade rescheduled (Story ID: 129800)
    From Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Due to the unfavorable weather forecast for S... (click title to read more)

  44. Columbia United Methodist children to lead Sunday (Story ID: 129791)
    Columbia United Methodist Church invites everyone to the special service Sunday, December 10, 2023. It will be the second Sunday of Advent ... (click title to read more)

  45. Women unite to honor fallen heroes during Christmas (Story ID: 129787)
    From Captain Paul Blanton Frankfort, KY - In a poignant display of solidarity and remembrance, two women separated by state l... (click title to read more)

  46. Bloomington Chapel Church live nativity at Christmas in the Park (Story ID: 129786)
    From Shirley Moss Bloomington Chapel Church will present a live nativity scene at the Christmas in the Park from 5:30pmCT until 8pmC... (click title to read more)

  47. Candlelight Service at Charity Baptist Church (Story ID: 129783)
    From Janet Biggs Charity Baptist Church invites everyone to a Christmas Play and Candlelight Service starting at 6pmCT on Sunday Dec... (click title to read more)

  48. 2023 Adair Co. Band Christmas Concert and Spaghetti Lunch (Story ID: 129771)
    From Jordan Humphress The annual Adair Co. Band Spaghetti Lunch will be held at 12:30pmCT on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in the Adair... (click title to read more)

  49. Breeding Church to host a free Christmas dinner (Story ID: 129764)
    From Bro. Larry & Missy Lemmon Come feel the Love of Christ and enjoy a free hot meal. Breeding Church is hosting a FREE Home-cooked... (click title to read more)

  50. Local volunteers head to Atlanta for Operation Christmas Child (Story ID: 129756)
    From Mark Fudge The Columbia Baptist Church, Sparksville Baptist Church, and Glens Fork Church of Good News combined forces to send ... (click title to read more)

  51. Excitement of Christmas parade kicks off the season (Story ID: 129753)
    Is there anything like the anticipation before the annual Christmas in Columbia big event? Saturday, December 2, 2003 was a foggy, wet time for this... (click title to read more)

  52. Thanks to all for the magical Christmas parade (Story ID: 129752)
    Ellen Zornes, Executive Director, Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, I wish to t... (click title to read more)

  53. Joy to the World Concert at Columbia Christian Church (Story ID: 129749)
    From John Davis Join us at 6:30pmCT this Thursday, Dec 7, 2023, for a very special free concert featuring some of our talented music... (click title to read more)

  54. You are invited to ACPL Christmas Story Alley on Dec 21 (Story ID: 129748)
    Update: Story Alley moved to Thursday From Aleina Milligan ACPL Children and Young A... (click title to read more)

  55. Adopt A Reading Buddy Elf at The Library (Story ID: 129744)
    From Aleina Milligan ACPL Children and Young Adult Services Librarian Hey Kids! From now until Christmas you can stop by... (click title to read more)

  56. Christmas program at Cane Valley Baptist Church (Story ID: 129737)
    From Connie Young Cane Valley Baptist Church will have a Christmas program at 6pmCT on Sunday night, December 10, 2023. Pastor Bro. ... (click title to read more)

  57. Governor, First Lady, Santa to light state Christmas tree Dec 9 (Story ID: 129732)
    From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invite Kentuckians to vie... (click title to read more)

  58. 2023 Christmas Parade: Winning floats (Story ID: 129731)
    Despite rainy conditions, the 2023 Columbia Christmas Parade, A Magical Christmas, took place on Saturday evening, December 2, 2023, with acclaimed ma... (click title to read more)

  59. You are invited to come sing with the LWC Singers (Story ID: 129726)
    From Gerald Chafin The LWC Singers are ready for action to share our "finale concert" of the semester in Columbia, and would like ... (click title to read more)

  60. CU to present Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off Dec 7-10 (Story ID: 129725)
    By Simon Baker Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville University's Department of Theatre and Dance, Town Hall Productions and H... (click title to read more)

  61. CPD releases 2023 Columbia parade route (Story ID: 129724)
    Columbia's annual Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, December 2, at 6pmCT. Parade route will again start from Industrial Park, t... (click title to read more)

  62. Christmas for children (Story ID: 129719)
    By Joyce M. Coomer I see notices of different organizations collecting toys and other items for children for Christmas. This is a go... (click title to read more)

  63. Adair Genealogical Society to meet Dec. 4 (Story ID: 129694)
    The next regular meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society will be at 5pm CT on Monday, December 4th in the Adair Genealogy & History Researc... (click title to read more)

  64. Bob Bell, "The Legend," honored for work in broadcasting (Story ID: 129692)
    By Amber Hobaugh, Editor Adair Progress Bob Bell has had an interest in radio for just about as long as he can remember,... (click title to read more)

  65. Journey to the Manger starts Dec 1 at RS City Park (Story ID: 129685)
    From Kayla Abrell Journey to the Manger, a drive-thru nativity, is coming to Russell Springs City Park from 5pmCT to 8pmCT on Decemb... (click title to read more)

  66. The Christmas Bus at Antioch Church (Story ID: 129681)
    By Angie Hutchison Antioch Church will be having their Christmas play, The Christmas Bus, at 3pmCT this Sunday, December 3, 2... (click title to read more)

  67. Annual Christmas at the City Farm is Dec 2 (Story ID: 129678)
    From Shannon Sexton Join us at The City Farm for a festive celebration like no other! On Saturday, December 2, 2023, located at 135 ... (click title to read more)

  68. Christmas shopping and hot cocoa Friday (Story ID: 129676)
    The Adair County Tourism and Convention Commission will be providing a FREE hot cocoa bar at "Old Columbia," 306 Public Square, Columbia, during To Th... (click title to read more)

  69. Pickett's Chapel Christmas Plays (Story ID: 129672)
    From Ann Smith Pickett's Chapel will be having children, comedy, and nativity Christmas Plays at 10:30amCT on Sunday, December 3, 2... (click title to read more)

  70. 2023 Hanging of the Greens Service at the Trinity Church (Story ID: 129670)
    From Phyllis Burris Trinity Church is holding a special "Hanging of the Greens" Service at 9:30amCT this coming Sunday, December 3... (click title to read more)

  71. Christmas in Columbia 2023 kicks off Friday and Saturday (Story ID: 129665)
    From Ellen Zornes Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce The Columbia-Adair Chamber of Commerce invites you to its annu... (click title to read more)

  72. Christmas Play at Kelleyville Community Church (Story ID: 129664)
    From Linda Tucker Kelleyville Community Church will be having a Christmas play, "The Miracle," at 6pmCT on Sunday, December 17, 20... (click title to read more)

  73. Gradyville Baptist Church Christmas Play (Story ID: 129661)
    From Debbie Bennett Gradyville Baptist Church will have a Christmas Play at 5pmCT on Sunday, December 3, 2023. The play, by our yout... (click title to read more)

  74. Christmas Play at Whites Chapel on Dec 17 (Story ID: 129657)
    From Tracy Stephens Whites Chapel Separate Baptist Church will present a Christmas Play at 6:30pmCT on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Ev... (click title to read more)

  75. First Sunday singing Christmas songs in Edmonton (Story ID: 129652)
    The annual Caroling for Christ in the Courtyard is one of the community favorites the fist Sunday in December on the Historic Metcalfe County Courthou... (click title to read more)

  76. Russell Co. Christmas on the Square will be Dec 1 (Story ID: 129645)
    Russell County will celebrate Christmas on the Square from 5pmCT to 8pmCT on Friday, December 1, 2023, in downtown Jamestown, KY. Enjoy hot chocolate ... (click title to read more)

  77. Miracle on Main to be Dec. 2 in Greensburg (Story ID: 129640)
    Greensburg's annual Christmas festivities will be held on Saturday, December 2nd. Activities will begin at approximately 10amCT that morning. The par... (click title to read more)

  78. Carol Perkins: Off they go! 1,472 OCC boxes from Metcalfe Co. (Story ID: 129638)
    By Carol Perkins Metcalfe residents (churches and individuals) once again participated in the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas... (click title to read more)

  79. Carol Perkins: Red or Gold (Story ID: 129633)
    Previous Column: White Hair By Carol Perkins Guy and I have the same conversation... (click title to read more)

  80. CPD Cram the Cruiser this week (Story ID: 129613)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department Dollar General on Jamestown Street (Highway 55 South) has once a... (click title to read more)

  81. Holiday Open House at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery (Story ID: 129612)
    From Makenzie Foster Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery will hold a Holiday Open House and Nature Ornament Workshop from 10amCT to 2p... (click title to read more)

  82. OCC 2023 total is 3,300 shoebox gifts (Story ID: 129611)
    The Samaritan Purse/ Operation Christmas Child 2023 National Collection Week has come to a close with 3,300 shoebox gifts collected in Adair County.... (click title to read more)

  83. Christmas Open House at the Trabue-Russell House (Story ID: 129607)
    From Mary Anne Loy The historic Trabue-Russell House will celebrate the Christmas season with an Open House from 11amCT to 3pmCT on ... (click title to read more)

  84. OCC 2023: Last day to drop off, over 3,000 collected so far (Story ID: 129604)
    From Mark Fudge Today is the last day of the 2023 Operation Christmas Child collection drive. With one day of drop-offs remaining at... (click title to read more)

  85. Adair County Community Choir Christmas Concert (Story ID: 129599)
    From Mary Anne Loy The Adair County Community Choir will be performing some favorite holiday songs the first weekend in December at ... (click title to read more)

  86. Truck route comments on how to get around Square (Story ID: 129582)
    Has everyone driven the routes to help big rig drivers get around Columbia and avoid the Courthouse Square? We have another special event ... (click title to read more)

  87. Campbellsville Main Street Christmas parade is Dec. 2 (Story ID: 129581)
    By Larry Joe Smith The Campbellsville Main Street Christmas Parade is Saturday December 2, 2023 at 6pmET, and we're reminding everyone... (click title to read more)

  88. OCC 2023: 2,609 boxes collected through Thursday (Story ID: 129578)
    From Mark Fudge As of Thursday, November 16, 2023, Adair County has collected 2,609 boxes for Operation Christmas Child. (2,732 were... (click title to read more)

  89. OCC 2023: Lindsey Wilson Athletics donates 478 boxes (Story ID: 129560)
    This year, Lindsey Wilson gathered 478 shoeboxes comprised of toys, school supplies, and personal hygiene items for children in developing countries d... (click title to read more)

  90. Edmonton Christmas parade planning underway (Story ID: 129555)
    By Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce To say that it takes planning to pull off a parade would b... (click title to read more)

  91. Columbia updates plans for Drive Through Christmas (Story ID: 129532)
    By Tiffany Collins The City of Columbia continues planning details for its 4th annual Drive through Christmas 2023. It ... (click title to read more)

  92. The Adair Co. Fair annual Christmas Drive (Story ID: 129503)
    The Adair Co. Fair's annual Christmas Drive is underway. They are collecting money to provide toys and food cards to needy families and individuals i... (click title to read more)

  93. Parade committee invites floats for A Magical Christmas (Story ID: 129414)
    The parade committee met Friday to work on organization of the annual Christmas in Columbia celebration Saturday, December 2, 2023 (rain date will be ... (click title to read more)

  94. Edmonton Christmas Parade will be December 16 (Story ID: 129389)
    Update, 12/8/2023: Edmonton Christmas Parade rescheduled Kim H... (click title to read more)

  95. Treats on the Town 2023 - thank you everyone (Story ID: 129370)
    Ellen Zornes, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Thank you to everyone who came out for 'Treats on the Town'. We had around 600 ... (click title to read more)

  96. Flower Bed Christmas 2023 (Story ID: 129366)
    The City of Columbia is announcing a special opportunity in conjunction with the Chamber's Christmas in Columbia. This year's parade theme is "A Ma... (click title to read more)

  97. Susan Graham, 75, Taylor County, KY (1948-2023) (Story ID: 129339)
    Susan Ann Graham, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late William and JoAnn (Lively) Volk, was born July 5, 1948 in Jefferson County, KY and dep... (click title to read more)

  98. Annual Christmas Carnival is Dec 2, 2023 (Story ID: 129302)
    From Lauren Holeman Lindsey Wilson College and the Chamber of Commerce invites the Adair County Community to come celebrate the holi... (click title to read more)

  99. Sock and Blanket Drive to benefit Ronald McDonald House (Story ID: 129243)
    Aaron Branham has decided to do a sock and blanket drive for the Ronald McDonald House in time for Christmas 2023, and would like folks to know in tim... (click title to read more)

  100. CBC members get head start on OCC boxes (Story ID: 129229)
    From Mark Fudge Members of the Columbia Baptist Church were busy this week packing shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child. The ... (click title to read more)




 

































 
 
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