WWII Veteran Graybeal turns 100 years old 2025-12-02 - Taylor County, KY - Photo from personal collection. WWII Veteran Sargent Willie Bearl Graybeal turned 100 years old this year. He is pictured with his nephew, Chris Graybeal of Campbellsville, at a recent visit in Corbin. Chris said his uncle Willie spoke clearly of memories of World War II. One memory that stood out brought to mind the difference in the timing of communications between WWII days and those writing from the battlefield now. The Sergent said it could be up to a month and a half before a letter could reach home back then, as opposed to today with electronic communications, happening in mere seconds. We thank Sgt. Graybeal and all who have served this country in U.S. history. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Best friends at Genealogy Christmas gathering 2025-12-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The artist Dick Scholl presented his favorite person, Genealogist Serena Corbin, during show and tell time at the December meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ice began to fall as predicted Monday evening 2025-12-01 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The trip around the square after the Adair County Genealogical Society Christmas gathering was a little icy with sleet having just begun. Any precipitation, as Mike Watson had noted in his early meeting reminder, "[a trace to 74 inches], was not slated to begin until later tonight," but some of us who lingered and visited indeed did leave "later tonight." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Decorate a Tree at the Research Center 2025-12-01 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mike Watson. Businesses, organizations, groups, and more are invited to Decorate a Tree at the Research Center this season. Come into the Genealogy & History Research Center from Monday, December 1, 2025, through Saturday, December 6, 2025, to decorate trees representing your group. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Visit with Santa at the Trabue-Russell House 2025-12-01 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mary Anne Loy. Santa will be visiting the Trabue-Russell House from 11amCT to 1pmCT on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Bring your Wish List to share with Santa, and tell him about your year! Bobby Lee will also be playing holiday music on the piano, and sweet and savory holiday treats will be served. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Among the sports enthusiasts at Franklin Ford 2025-11-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. James Curry, at left, and his friend from Casey County, Lawrence Thomas, were among the many sports enthusiasts at Don Franklin Ford last week. Everyone was enjoying the Kentucky Sports Radio hosts of their show speaking at the new location, 3211 Adair Veterans Memorial Hwy, Columbia, KY. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The Martins were there for the KSR live broadcast 2025-11-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. UK fans David Martin and his daughter McKenzie, along with other friends and family members were enjoying time together at the sports event held by Kentucky Sports Radio at the new location of Don Franklin Ford Wednesday. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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