Don Franklin Ford voted Business of the Year 2022-06-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce 2022 Business of the Year is Don Franklin Ford. The family business has grown to over 900 employees in more than 24 locations across Kentucky since it was started in Columbia in 1968 as Don's Auto Sales. Franklin family members in attendance at the annual banquet Tuesday evening were, from left in back: Alanna, Eddie Jr (holding Ethan), Ben, Nathaniel, Daniel, Don Jr. In front, from left are: Eddie (holding Eli), Barbara, Dan and Melinda. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Family trip west 2022-06-15 - Idaho - Photo by Tammy Bryant. Crossing into Idaho. Left to right Wesley, Amanda, Landree, Landon Bryant then JR, Bethany, Milly, and Connor Thompson, then Tammy and Wayne Bryant, on their trip out west this week. Paired photo: Travel: Snow-capped Grand Tetons Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Snow-capped Grand Tetons 2022-06-16 - Jackson Hole, Wyoming - Photo by Tammy Bryant. Tammy Bryant and family have this view on their Thursday morning. Tammy writes, "The Tetons this morning in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, snow covered." A little snow would be greatly appreciated back home with the excessive heat and humidity! Paired photo: Travel: Family trip west Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Steven Baker is Volunteer of the Year 2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year is Steven Baker. He was introduced by Tammy Stotts who said, "Steven is a dear friend, family member and also works for me at Southern Nest Realty as an Apprentice Auctioneer." Pictured from left are: Tammy and Steven, Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes, State Senator Max Wise, Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots, and State Representative-elect, Amy Neighbors. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Josh McKinney is Employee of the Year 2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Year is Josh McKinney, WAIN radio morning DJ. He was unable to attend so his award was accepted by his General Manager LeAnna Bennett, and her daughter, Addie. Also pictured are Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes, State Senator Max Wise, Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots, and State Representative-elect, Amy Neighbors. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Health Advocate of the Year is Easton Bryant 2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Voted the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Health Advocate of the Year is Easton Bryant, PharmD, of North Century Pharmacy. Pictured from left are: Heather Spoon who introduced him, Easton, Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes, State Senator Max Wise, Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots, and State Representative-elect, Amy Neighbors. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Mackinac Island, 2 of 2 2022-06-16 - Mackinac Island, Michigan - Photo by Pen. The view down Fort Street on Mackinac Island. Round Island is in the distance across an expanse of Lake Huron. Paired photo: Travel: Mackinac Island Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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