Travel: Mackinac Island, 1 of 2 2022-06-16 - Michigan - Photo by Pen. Mackinac Island sits in Lake Huron, about 10 hours north of Columbia, between Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas. Mackinac Island State Park, with trails, woods and the limestone Arch Rock formation, covers most of the island. Cars aren't allowed on Mackinac Island, save for a lone fire engine in case of emergency. Residents travel mostly on foot and by bicycle, while tourists are moved between landmarks on the island in horse-drawn trailers. Paired photo: Travel: Mackinac Island, 2 of 2 Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Briley Burns accepted to Governor's Scholars 2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy family. ACHS student Briley Burns has been accepted to the Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program for Summer 2022. Briley will head to Centre College in Danville in late June, where her area of study will be Psychology and Behavioral Studies. In order to participate in the exclusive five-week Governor's Scholars Program, students must be nominated by their high schools and then compete on a state-wide level. Selection for the program is highly competitive, with an application process similar to that of prestigious colleges and universities. Briley is the daughter of Randy and Miranda Burns of Columbia, and the granddaughter of David and Ellen Boils from Campbellsville. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

JR Thompson is Educator of the Year 2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. ACHS Principal Chad Parnell accepted the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award for his teacher, JR Thompson. Pictured from left are: Chad Parnell accepting the award on behalf of J.R. Thompson, 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.

The main awards in life are family 2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. At the Chamber awards banquet, little Eli Franklin was safe in the arms of his Granddad Ed who hasn't stopped smiling since the birth of his first grandchild 18 months ago. Eli's Great Grandmother Barbara gives him a wave. The Franklin Ford family has been part of the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce and local business community since it was started by Don and Barbara. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ann Martin to retire from First & Farmers National Bank 2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy First & Farmers National Bank. First & Farmers National Bank would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Columbia Market President Ann Martin, as she retires from the bank at the end of this month after more than four decades of exemplary service and leadership. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kirby Hancock voted Agriculturist of the Year 2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist Of The Year is Kirby Hancock. He is pictured with Brittany Smith who introduced him as the winner, and 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.

Danette Hancock is Business/Professional Woman of Year 2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Business/Professional Woman Of The Year is Danette Hancock. Pictured from left are: Ann Martin who introduced her as the winner, Danette, 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.

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