Iraqi War veteran Scott Tarter asks for fireworks restraint 2014-07-09 - City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Scott Tarter, Columbia, KY, called for restraint with fireworks in Columbia, KY, as, at left Councillor Robert Flowers listens. Tarter cited the effect on veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from excessive and prolonged fireworks disturbances of the peace, particularly veterans. In the community, many pet owners dread Independence Day fireworks noise, when, often, pets become lost after running away from home. Mayor Harris told Mr. Tarter that he would examine the situation and try to find a "Happy Medium." Click on Read More for the Complete City Council Report Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Columbians have major roles in Sound of Music 2014-07-09 - V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer, LWC. Sound of Music performers Stephanie Archie of Columbia, KY left, plays Mother Abbess and Maggie Coleman of Columbia plays Maria Rainer in the TheatreFest! at Lindsey Wilson College production of The Sound of Music. The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical opens Thursday night at V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY. . It will also be performed Friday, July 12, and July 17-19, 2014. - DUANE BONIFER, Lindsey Wilson College Director of Public Relations. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Historic Adair County Courthouse: Upper Lights are burning 2014-07-08 - 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo By Ed Waggener. The Courthouse Clocktower has more lights now. There is some hope that lighting for the steeple and basket can be restored soon. The photo was taken after completion of the Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Fiscal Court meeting. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Keeping hand upon gavel, and eye upon the clock 2014-07-08 - City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Mayor Mark Harris, having check the time on his cellphone, kept his hand upon the gavel and his eye on the official Council Meeting Room clock, and brought the meeting to order as the hands showed 6pmCT, at the July 8, 2014 meeting of the Columbia City Council. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Trail Town USA representatives at City Council 2014-07-08 - City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. In addition to Ellen Zornes, who presented the Trail Town USA committees report on a Tour South/Southeastern Kentucky grant for benches in downtown, were in the gallery, from left, Lee Ann Jessee, Jelaine Harlow, and Jackie Montgomery. The photo was taken after the Columbia City Council regular 1st Monday, July 7, 2014 meeting. The Trail Town Committee secured a resolution of support from the Council. Mayor Harris also appointed Councillor Charles Grimsley as the Council liason to find the best locations for eight benches funded by the grant, as well as a ninth, "backless" bench, a gift from Anthony Janes, CEO of Fabco, the Columbia metal fabricator who will build the benches and have them installed by August 15, 2014. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New mystery in painted over sign 2014-07-08 - Russell Building, SE Corner, Public Square, Columbia, KY., - Photo by Ed Waggener. Wonder if anyone remembers what the painted sign was at the top floor on the Jamestown Street side of the Russell Building? Or if is, in fact, the remains of a sign. Even with enlargement of this photo, it's difficult to make out any of the letters. Perhaps someone has an old photo when the letters were new. - CM photo taken Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Students at ACPC will be greeted with new art 2014-07-08 - ACPC, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo. Students at the Adair County Primary Center will be greeted by a much warmer entrance this coming fall, thanks to local artisan Cayce Davenport who graciously donated this one-of-a-kind piece. Cayce works in all mediums but over the past couple of years has included metal work to her creations. As you can see her unique touch and creative genius comes out no matter the medium. A huge thank you Cayce for all your hard work on this project. The students will be thrilled! Shamarie Claiborne, Media Coordinator, Adair County Board of Education Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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