Tuna and salmon most popular sales items 2026-04-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Synergy Food Group on the corner of Hwy 61 and the Bypass in Columbia is closing out inventory. Sale ends Friday, April 17th at 3pmCT. On hand to help customers, from left are: Melissa Hughes, Sherri Giles, Gregg Koller and Jeremy Hancock. Find Sherri's Facebook page for more details. Pull all the way around for entry and pick up between the buildings. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Emmett and Eli participate in 4-H Teen Summit 2026-04-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky/Adair Progress. Among over a hundred youth in attendance at the annual Teen Summit were Adair County 4-H participants Emmett Davenport and Eli Iqbal, who represented the county with enthusiasm. The annual Summit provides a variety of hands-on workshops, facilitated and run by members of the State Teen Council and other state youth boards. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Awards presented to McKinney and Smith 2026-04-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. In the Spirit of Columbia awards presented by Columbia Police Chief Evan Burton, he said, "On October 17, 2025, Officers David Tyler McKinney and Elliot G. Smith responded to an accidental gunshot wound at 2:32am at 1107 Carrie Bolin Drive. Upon arrival, the officers found a 63 year old male, Mr. Franklin, with a gunshot wound to his left arm. David and Elliot applied a tourniquet to Mr. Franklin's arm, stopping the bleeding and saving his life." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACHS winning artists in Regional competition 2026-04-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Cayce Davenport. Artists at Adair County High School did a great job in the Caveland Regional Art Competition hosted by the Kentucky Art Educators Association. Students brought home a total of 16 awards, 9 of which will be advancing to All-State. From left in this picture are: Mallory Smith, Colton Clark, Natalie Sneed, Cayce Davenport, Harley Grider, Makayla Rios, and Dixon Cary. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ad: Final two-day sale at SYNERGY FOOD GROUP 2026-04-15 - Adair County, KY . Final Two-Day Sale SYNERGY FOOD GROUP Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17, from 7amCT – 3pmCT. Everything has been reduced to unbelievably low prices! Selling by the Case: Tuna Pouches - 12 Pk for $3, 24 Pk for $6. 200 Pk for $50. Snacks - Cookies Protein Granola Chickpeas. Green Bean Cups, Salt Packets, Pepper Packets, Food Tubs. Come out to the old Majestic Yacht building on the corner of the Bypass and Hwy 61 in Columbia for some great deals while they last. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACHS winning artists in Regionals 2026-04-15 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Cayce Davenport. Adair County High School students recently competed in the Caveland Regional Art Competition hosted by the Kentucky Art Educators Association. Adair County took home a total of 16 awards, 9 of which will be advancing to All-State. From left are: Kailan Parrott, Alex Goodin, Alayna Bayuk, Gen Miles, Chluey Acanto, Alex Pedro-Pablo Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Wood Duck 2026-04-15 - Jefferson Co., KY - Photo by Pen. A wood duck hen spotted in a busy McNeely Park with a drake, hanging out with a flock of much larger mallards. They were much more comfortable with humans than most wood ducks I've seen before. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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