Behind the scenes at the 2025 chamber banquet 2025-08-08 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Stacey Biggs. They didn't receive any awards but everyone gave them high marks for a fun gathering and smooth program at the annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. The committee members coordinating the program were, from left: Sulayne Grider, Ellen Zornes, Stacey Biggs, Sarah Jessie and Beth Owens. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Hawk and robins 2025-08-08 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. The hawk landed first, and the robins followed and gave him several minutes of grief for it. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The Adventures of Rudy and Trevor #4 2025-08-08 - Cumberland Co., KY - Photo by Alison Mason. The Adventures of Rudy and Trevor is the work of Albany native Alison Mason. New comics will appear weekly on Columbia Magazine. You can reach Alison at alisonmason2010@outlook.com. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Black Stallion Steakhouse voted 2025 Large Business 2025-08-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The partners who are making three restaurants work in New Columbia gathered at the Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet after being put in the spotlight by voters. Pictured From Left Are: Guadalupe Manjarrez, BYO Express; Erick Montoya, BYO Express, Black Stallion Steakhouse, and Happy Cow Cafe; Destiny Montoya, Happy Cow Cafe, BYO Express, and Black Stallion; Daisy Manjarrez, BYO Express, and Black Stallion; and Carlos Manjarrez, BYO Express, And Black Stallion Steakhouse. Black Stallion Steakhouse, voted first among nominees for the 2025 Large Business/Industry, was the first of the three new food establishments. It began as a shared dream of the Alvarez family in 2012, and when the opportunity arose to open a second location, Erick and Carlos were welcomed to help bring the Columbia restaurant to life. Since then, they have developed strong relationships, and brought more jobs, in the Columbia community through a commitment to local service. -- From introductions by Ellen Zornes, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Iditarod Mile 0 2025-08-08 - Seward, AK - Photo by Graham Waggener. Mile 0 of the Iditarod National Historic Trail, the only winter trail in the National Trails System and along with the Chilkoot, the two Congressionally designated National Historic Trails in Alaska. (a href=https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/national-scenic-and-historic-trails/iditarod>blm.gov) Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Shaker Village Craft Fair 2025, 3 of 3 2025-08-08 - Harrodsburg, KY - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "This barn, with the small goats inside the fence, was a huge draw for the large crowd of visitors to the craft fair." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACPC Open House - It's going to be a great year 2025-08-07 - Columbia, KY - Photo from ACPC. It's the week for introductions in Adair County Public Schools. From the Adair County Primary Center's Open House this week, these leaders say, "It's going to be a great school year!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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