Jackman High, Rosenwald School, now has new flag 2019-07-06 - Columbia - Photo from City Hall, Columbia, KY. The raising of the American Flag ceremony was held this week at the sight of the Jackman High School, one of the five original Rosenwald Schools in Adair County. Mrs. Lillie Duvall, who went to school there, was in attendance. Also pictured are Mayor Pam Hoots, Bonita Lasley, Sylvia White, Bill Wheat and Bobby Bowe. Columbia is fortunate to have members such as these in our community who take pride in preserving the history and heritage of our town. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mystery in Adair County 2019-07-05 - Adair County, KY - Photo innocent bystander. A reader sent this in to ColumbiaMagazine.com to challenge us to explain what the "iron pieces on either side of the steps" are and also identify the location within Adair County. Click 'comment' below to send your thoughts. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

No services at Pleasant View Baptist 2019-07-05 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. There are no more services at the little Pleasant View Baptist log church. It has not been used in many years and season after season it continues to deteriorate. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

An organ donor healed my broken heart 2019-07-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo from the Office of Adair County Clerk. Aubree Layne was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy at four months old and received her gift of life, a heart transplant, when she was six months old. She now is spunky and full of life, energy and joy. Her proud mother, Tonita, says Aubree's favorite shirt is one that says "Team Aubree: An organ donor healed my broken heart!" "There are no age or health requirements to joining the Organ Donor Registry. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join when you renew your license at my office. Every 'YES' gives hope to children like Aubree," -- Dennis Loy, Adair County Circuit Clerk Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Fireworks 2019 - one of the big blasts over fairgrounds 2019-07-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. This is one of the many different looks the fireworks came in at the annual celebration on July 4th. The 30-minute show is co-sponsored by The City and County each year and takes place at the old Adair County Fairgrounds. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Whitney Kemp in new open concept PVA office 2019-07-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Tiffany Kessler, columbiamagazine.com. Where there was once an obstructive wall, Deputy PVA Whitney Kemp now has an airy, open desk space which allows her to better aid visitors. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Thanks to Casey Creek Pyrotechnics 2019-07-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Gale Cowan. Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan writes, "A big thank you to Casey Creek Pyrotechnics - Jeremy Wethington, Nick Bright, Daniel Quinn, and Casey Wethington - for another successful 4th of July Fireworks Show in Adair County!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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