Flooding Rains 2022-07-21 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Veronica writes, "We built little creek crossings in the fall for the wet season. They held just fine all winter. Last night it all washed away, several feet of rock (at least a foot deep) washed away. Our pond rose several feet overnight and is overflowing. The little streams are gushing and I believe the soil is saturated and at capacity. Thank goodness the crops are already sown and they will help with the water. I haven't gotten an official total of rainfall BUT I guesstimate over 3 inches. I think possibly more depending on where you are on the map put out by the National Weather Service in Louisville." Note: The Adair County Mesonet station measured 1.47 inches of accumulated rain for the last 24 hours, but that collection point is in north-central Adair Co. The Cumberland County Mesonet is showing 3.2 inches of accumulated rain for the last 24 hours, and the Metcalfe station shows 2.4 inches, so 3 inches of rain in Fairplay seems entirely likely. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Leslie Keltner speaks on Adair County Adult Education 2022-07-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Leslie Keltner, at left, Instructor, at the local Adair County Adult Education, gave a brief update on expanded services at the Columbia-Adair Economic Development Authority meeting Tuesday. The staff is reaching out, spreading the word that the agency is not just for the GED anymore, although that is a key service, helping people get their high school diplomas. They also offer assistance with computer literacy, resumes, and more. They hold classes, courses and one-on-one tutoring in person or virtually. At right, preparing for the meeting to begin, are Bobby Morrison, chairman, and Roger Meadows, treasurer of EDA. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Invitation: celebrate Pa Kinnett's 95th birthday with us 2022-07-21 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Brenda Mann. Happy 95th Birthday, Millard Eldon (Pa) Kinnett Thursday, July 21, 2022 Please join our family in celebrating Millard Eldon Kinnett's 95th birthday Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 5pm to 7:30pmCT, at the Red Barn Event Rental, 431 Wilson Road, Columbia, KY. No gifts, just your presence for an evening of fun, food, and friendship. - Brenda Mann Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Columbia City Council meets to accept bids 2022-07-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Amber Hobaugh. The Columbia City Council held its second meeting of the month Monday evening to go over bids on the Splash Pad, a tractor, police vehicles and chimney removal and clean up at the Burkesville Street Park, newly named the Columbia Citizens Park. From left are: Council members Dr. Ronald Rogers, Robert Flowers, Mark Harris; City Clerk Woody Sharpe, Mayor Pam Hoots, City Attorney Derrick Helm; and Council members Craig Dean, Linda Waggener and Sharon Payne. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sunset over flags 2022-07-20 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Sunset over the American and Christian flags on Fortune Street. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Courthouse then and now 2022-07-20 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The historic Adair County Courthouse can be seen in these two photos at the Genealogy and History Center at the Library. The top picture is of the courthouse before it had the "wings" added and before the brick was painted. The lower photo is after. A new effort is being made by Fiscal Court to remove the added "wings" and get back to the original footprint of the building. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

In business to help raise funds for charity 2022-07-20 - Edmonton, KY - Photo by Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce. Young Metcalfe County Elementary School entrepreneurs Tymber Garrett, Hadley Glass, and Madi Osbon worked to help folks cool off as they raised funds for charity on the square in Edmonton. They also sold treats, crafts, and artwork. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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