Adair representatives at annual Chamber Day
2026-01-12 - Lexington, KY
Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Economic Development were represented at the 31st annual state Chamber Day dinner in Lexington Thursday. From left are: Heather Bryant, EDA; Bridget Compton, Adair County Deputy Judge Executive; Linda Waggener, Chamber Board Member; Paige Nickel, Adair Tourism Director; Larry Russell Bryant, Adair County Judge Executive; and in front are Board Member Tina Thomas and Chamber business member Dave Thomas. Comments | Permalink
2026-01-12 - Lexington, KY
Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Economic Development were represented at the 31st annual state Chamber Day dinner in Lexington Thursday. From left are: Heather Bryant, EDA; Bridget Compton, Adair County Deputy Judge Executive; Linda Waggener, Chamber Board Member; Paige Nickel, Adair Tourism Director; Larry Russell Bryant, Adair County Judge Executive; and in front are Board Member Tina Thomas and Chamber business member Dave Thomas. Comments | Permalink
Gov. Andy Beshear guest speaker at Chamber event
2026-01-12 - Lexington, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear was the guest speaker at Thursday's Chamber Day dinner for members across the state. Comments | Permalink
2026-01-12 - Lexington, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear was the guest speaker at Thursday's Chamber Day dinner for members across the state. Comments | Permalink
KSP investing missing person from Pulaski Co.
2026-01-12 - Somerset, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky State Police
Update - thanks to Ed McQuaide for sending note that KSP has reported the missing person has been found safe.
Kentucky State Police Post 11 is actively investigating the disappearance of a Pulaski County veteran, pictured above. Frank K. Coomer, 54, of Somerset, Kentucky, was last seen leaving his residence on January 10, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m. His direction of travel is unknown.
Mr. Coomer is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing 151 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a camouflage shirt, blue jeans, and boots. Mr. Coomer left his residence driving a 2009 blue Honda Civic, Kentucky license plate L8H251. Authorities advise that Mr. Coomer is currently suffering from a medical condition, and concern for his well-being is heightened.
Anyone with information regarding Mr. Coomer's whereabouts is asked to contact Kentucky State Police Post 11, London, at 606-878-6622 or 1-800-222-5555. Trooper Adam Childress is continuing the investigation. Comments | Permalink
2026-01-12 - Somerset, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky State Police
Update - thanks to Ed McQuaide for sending note that KSP has reported the missing person has been found safe.
Mr. Coomer is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing 151 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a camouflage shirt, blue jeans, and boots. Mr. Coomer left his residence driving a 2009 blue Honda Civic, Kentucky license plate L8H251. Authorities advise that Mr. Coomer is currently suffering from a medical condition, and concern for his well-being is heightened.
Anyone with information regarding Mr. Coomer's whereabouts is asked to contact Kentucky State Police Post 11, London, at 606-878-6622 or 1-800-222-5555. Trooper Adam Childress is continuing the investigation.
Older Photos