JIM: Ad for The Hoodoo, 100 years ago at Columbia HS 2018-04-28 - Photo from the Collection of JIM. The newspaper advert for "The Hoodo" On Friday night, April 28, 1933 -- a mere 85 years ago this day -- the seniors of Columbia High School, coached by Miss Mary Lucy Lowe, offered the public a brief respite from thoughts of the enduring Great Depression by presenting playwright Walter Ben Hare's comedy-farce The Hoodoo. The briefest possible synopsis: a young couple on the verge of marriage receive as a gift an Egyptian scarab along with strict instructions for it. When they fail to follow the instructions, beaucoup bad luck comes calling, creating havoc and hilarity as efforts to break the spell ensue. Click 'Read More' for the complete story with names which link to so many Adair County families still in Adair County or have made a name for themselves elsewhere. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Is he yours: Adorable puppy found in Young Addition in Columbia 2018-04-28 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Holly Caldwell. This puppy was found in the area of Young Street and Adair Avenue in Columbia, KY. If he belongs to you, contact Bradley Caldwell at 270-250-4687 Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Carol Perkins: The gathering Celebrating Official Geezerdom 2018-04-28 - Home of Russell Bryant Estes - Photo submitted by Carol Perkins. Front row Carol Sullivan Perkins, Russell Estes, Susan Chambers, Judy Irvin, Shelia Scott, and Karen Simone. Back Row: Former Tennis players, and on the end is Kenny Scott, Shelia's husband. Judy (Irvin), Susan (Chambers), and I were invited to an Octogenarian Festival . . . In addition to great food, Russell Bryant Estes was also celebrating his eightieth birthday, officially, as he declared, entering the kingdom of "Geezerdom. . . I am an official Geezer now," he said as he addressed his attendees." - CAROL PERKINS. Click Read More for the whole story Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Have you noticed your moon this evening? 2018-04-27 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Just noticed, walking at dusk, the gift of clear skies and a huge moon rising this evening. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Drive 4 UR School benefits Adair County Choir 2018-04-27 - Adair County High School, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Don Franklin Ford & The Adair County High School Choir fundraiser for the Choir continues until 6pmCT, this evening, Friday, April 27, 2018. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co., KY - in search of spring 2018 2018-04-27 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Trillium and Shooting Stars make for this perfect announcement of spring. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Keith McMahan retires from CIS, Carl Lee moves up 2018-04-27 - Taylor County, KY - Photo by Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer, Campbellsville Independent Schools. Keith McMahan, at left, will retire on Tuesday, June 30, 2018 after 25 years of service as the Campbellsville Independent Schools Facilities Manager. Maintenance worker Carl Lee, at right, will begin working in that position on Wednesday, July 1, 2018. McMahan was given the Change Award this school year for his service to CIS. In a letter nominating McMahan for the honor, CIS Superintendent Kirby Smith read that McMahan is one of the most dependable, dedicated and hardworking employees at CIS. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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