Raccoons are everywhere this season 2025-07-31 - Photo by Graham Waggener. This Raccoon was probably thinking he'd really like to come in - climb through the kitchen window, sniff out the sink and dishes and enjoy any leftovers from dinner. Photographer Graham Waggener said no, but had to take a picture of the earnest face looking in his window. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Chamber banquet and Tourism event 2025-07-31 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. A highlight of July was the 2025 Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce awards banquet. The full-house event was held at The Barn at Cedar Cove and was followed by the second annual Adair County Tourism Mixer. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Metcalfe Educational Foundation receives $5K donation 2025-07-31 - Edmonton, KY - Photo from Torrie Osbon. Candela Renewables, a leading developer of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in the U.S., has announced a $5,000 donation to the Metcalfe County Educational Foundation (MCEF) to assist in supporting summer camp experiences for Metcalfe County gifted and talented students at Western Kentucky University (WKU), along with other related projects. The donation was presented July 8 at the district office. Pictured (L-R): Torrie Osbon, MCEF Vice President; Benny Lile, MCEF President; Aubree Muse, Project Development Manager for Candela Renewables; Jim Woodruff, Vice President of Public Affairs for Candela Renewables. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Napa Cabbage Slaw 2025-07-31 - EK Kitchen - Photo by Pen. An asian slaw made with Napa cabbage and red bell pepper, dressed with soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Best Individual: Karen Roland 2025-07-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy City of Columbia. Artist and Secretary of the Adair County Arts Council Karen Roland recieved the award for best individual entry in the sixth annual Paint The Town, held on Thursday, July 24, 2024. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Best Official: Adair County PVA 2025-07-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy City of Columbia. Landon Edwards and the staff of the Adair County PVA Office were awarded best Official for their entry in the sixth annual Paint The Town, held on Thursday, July 24, 2024. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Best Downtown Business: GameDay Sports 2025-07-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy City of Columbia. Mayor Pam Hoots visited GameDay Sports to drop off the award for best Downtown Business for their entry in the sixth annual Paint The Town, held on Thursday, July 24, 2024. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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