New ACMS library built to inspire discovery 2026-07-01 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The new Adair County Middle School library has soaring windows that bring in light to inspire discovery by students who get to come for the first time in August 2026. Construction team members took pride in their work as Supt. Faulkner lead visitors into the new space on a recent visit. Among those touring the new school were Tourism Director Paige Nickel, Assistant Director Breann Franklin, Chamber of Commerce leaders Ellen Zornes, Brenda Mann, and Connie DeVore. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACMS athletic facility to meet needs now and in future 2026-07-01 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Supt. Faulkner played a significant role in designing the ACMS athletic facility to meet the needs of current and future students. Once completed, the gymnasium will become one of five gym facilities on the Adair County Public Schools campus. The expanded athletic space will allow multiple events and tournaments to be hosted simultaneously, creating additional opportunities for student participation and community engagement. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Brand new Adair County Middle School nearly complete 2026-07-01 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The exterior of the new Adair County Middle School is now complete, waiting for the sign and logo. Interior finishing work continues throughout the facility. District officials say a public tour and grand opening celebration will be announced once construction is complete and the school is ready to welcome students. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: A visit to Mendenhall Glacier 2026-07-01 - Juneau, AK - Photo by Trey Stephens. While on a cruise stop in Juneau, Trey got the chance to view the Mendenhall Glacier, which. he says was a highlight of the visit. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Jail mockup post card design 2026-07-01 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Pictures and artifacts from the Adair County Jail, on display at the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center. The month of June brought 230 visiting researchers into the Center, 106 phone inquiries, and 251 email and facebook/social media history page requests. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wildflowers: Purple Coneflowers 2026-07-01 - Coburg, KY - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "Spotted these wildflowers a few days earlier when I was riding around the Coburg area. Unfortunately they were growing in waist high 'weeds', about 30 feet from the road, so the thought occurred to me how bad do you want to photograph them? It had rained earlier, and the temperatures were cooler. After looking for poison ivy and seeing none, I dove in! Showered when I got home and escaped bug bites as well. It was worth it-barely." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Strawberry Moon 2026-07-01 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Roldcat. The full strawberry moon rises from behind tree limbs in Crocus. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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