Julia Miller Horton Rose Gargen on tour 2025-05-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. A second chance this week to stroll through the Julia Miller Horton Memorial Rose Garden is coming up Sunday, May 18, 2025. The roses were blooming for the Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday and promise to be even better Sunday. It is one of five stops on the Outdoor Home and Garden Tour coming up Sunday from 1 to 4pmCT. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair Schools Technology Director and CIO honored 2025-05-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Jason Rector, Director of Technology/CIO at Adair County Board of Education, said he never guessed what was about to happen at the May Chamber of Commerce meeting where he was surprised with an honor for his 25 years volunteer work with the Red Cross. Mayor Pam Hoots declared it Jason Rector Day in Columbia. With him in this picture are members of his team, from left: Joseph Willis, Technician; Grayson Bragg, Network Engineer; Alan Godsey, Lead Technician; Jason, and Raydin Cash (who Jason says is Gomer/Nephew). Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Congratulations to RC volunteer Jason Rector 2025-05-14 - Columbia, KY . A surprise presentation honored Red Cross 25-year volunteer Colonel Jason Rector, center, at Tuesday's Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Trabue Russell House in Columbia. Ciara West, Red Cross representative, at right, shared the gratitude for his service, saying "he never once refused a call for help in all those years. He probably wanted to sometimes, but never did." At left is Stacey Burton Biggs, TJ Regional Health Vice President and current Chair of the south central region of the American Red Cross. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

FFA Greenhouse on Garden Tour Sunday 2025-05-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The newly built Adair County High School FFA Greenhouse is among the five stops on the Outdoor Home and Garden Tour coming up Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 1 to 4pmCT. It is a state of the art facility that allows students in the Adair County School system to propagate, care for, and sell plants to our community. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Congratulations to Gracie Gist on signing 2025-05-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Jade Waggener, ACHS senior reporter for Columbia Magazine. ACHS Senior Gracie Gist signed to continue her education and play softball at Lindsey Wilson College this week. With her in this picture are, from left: Zane Gist, Tasha Gist, Gracie and Robby Gist. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Alley Cat Garden on Sunday's Garden Tour 2025-05-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Tammy Stotts. Alley Cat Garden - A Jane Austen-Inspired Haven - is among the five stops on the Outdoor Home and Garden Tour coming up Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 1 to 4pmCT. "Featuring fresh veggies, aromatic herbs, or cut flowers for your home, Alley Cat Garden offers a lovingly cultivated escape into elegance and simplicity - with a touch of feline mischief." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Great Blue Heron 2025-05-14 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A great blue heron with wings extended to slow down for a landing. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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