Applause given for gift of Columbian Theater 2022-07-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Dr. Ben Arnold was applauded after he made his gift of the Columbian Theater official at Thursday's Adair County School Board meeting. Last November it was leased to the schools for one dollar toward the possibility of the schools ultimately becoming the beneficiary of the historic property at 126 Public Square. The gift was made official before the one year mark as progress has steadily continued. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Columbian Theater gift made official 2022-07-22 - Columbia, Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Superintendent Pamela Stephens presented Dr. Ben Arnold with a special shirt showing the historic Columbian Theater sign, complete with the reflection of the courthouse, after he made his gift official. Doug Beard, at right, was credited with having the vision of possibilities for the school district becoming its leaders. He and Dr. Stephens began communications with Dr. Arnold last year. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Food Pantry each third Thursday at Ravenna SBC 2022-07-21 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo from Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce. Ravenna Separate Baptist Church located at 1400 Reece Hurt Road, Edmonton, KY operates a Community Food Pantry in Metcalfe County. The Food Pantry is open the 3rd Thursday of each month. The hours of operation are from 4 pm - 6 pm. Contact number for additional information is 270-670-4811. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Hummingbirds find a friend in Gradyville 2022-07-21 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Jackie Montgomery and David Goguen. Hummingbirds are spreading the word that there's a friend who provides food, especially for them, in the community of Gradyville. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Song Sparrow 2022-07-21 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. All About Birds says that Song Sparrows "seem to have a clear idea of what makes a good nest. Field researchers working for many years on the same parcels of land have noticed that some choice spots - the base of a rose bush, or a particular hollow under a hummock of grass, for example - get used over and over again, even when entirely new birds take over the territory." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Gabby Wagner to play Judy in Perfect Wedding 2022-07-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. Meet Gabby Wagner, who will play Judy in the upcoming Theatrefest! presentation of Perfect Wedding. Gabby Wagner is thrilled to be performing in the play. This summer she has worked alongside the theatre as an intern, enjoying playing a part on stage as much as having a hand in set production. She would like to thank Robert Brock and Jeremy Cloyd for the opportunity and for all the work they put into the program. She hopes you enjoy the show! Perfect Wedding will run with 7pmCT/8pmET performances July 27-29, 2022, and a 2pmCT/3pmET, performance July 31, 2022. For ticket information, to purchase tickets, and to meet more of the cast, visit www.theatrefest.org. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

House fire likely caused by lightning 2022-07-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Donald Hare. A residence on Pear Tree Lane suffered moderate damage from a lightning strike on Wednesday night. Firefighters were able to quickly bring the blaze under control. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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