Jyn Yates gives women drummers book to ACPL 2024-06-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Adair Co. Public Library. Jyn Yates, center, Adair County native and accomplished drummer, made a presentation to the Adair County Library - a book about women drummers from prehistoric times until the present. The book follows Viola Smith, who died at age 109, and created the first all female orchestra during World War II. She presented the book in memory of her grandmother, Dimple Yates. Jyn has traveled extensively with her drumming career and is available to do lessons for local students. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New school buildings, 1920 2024-06-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Mike Watson. A notice from the From the 25 February 1920, issue of the Adair County News. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Red Bellied Woodpecker 2024-06-13 - Fairplay, KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Veronica writes, "I'll trade you pictures, but mine is a common red bellied woodpecker, snapped with phone as I sat still and hoped he would come closer." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Five years ago in Columbia 2024-06-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo original photo by Ann Marie Austin. It's been 5 years since the creation of the Community Investment Committee. In the meeting Monday, March 18, 2019 were, front row, from left: City of Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots, citizen volunteer and sidewalk improvement leader Mary Anne Loy, Adair Middle School volunteer Brody Blair, ColumbiaMagazine.com and city council member Linda Waggener, and Nanwood Market owner Sandy Conover. In back, from left, were: Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellen Zornes, Rogers Trucking Company co-owner Chuck Rogers, Golden Rule Wilson realtor Elliott Burton, Columbia Attorney Dustin Warren, Nanwood Market co-owner Luci Irvin, citizen volunteer Richard Phelps and Libby's Gift Boutique co-owner Billy Joe Fudge. First posted to CM here: Community Investment Committee meets at City Hall. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Fifth grader Ava Froedge wins essay contest 2024-06-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Kim Goodin, ACRTA. Fifth grader Ava Froedge of Columbia is recognized as the district winner in the "AARP Kentucky Grandparent of the Year" essay contest. Pictured are Grandmother Gina Harmon, to the left of her granddaughter, winner Ava Froedge, and at right, ACRTA President Mary Ann McQuaide. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Hummingbirds finding food by the lake 2024-06-12 - Cumberland County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Little Hummingbirds are happy to find lunch on the banks of Dale Hollow Lake in the pouring rain. Trooper Island is in the background. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dr. John Begley Day proclaimed in Columbia 2024-06-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy City of Columbia. A presentation honoring Dr. John Begley, former President of Lindsey Wilson College, was held in City Hall on Monday, June 10, 2024. The event was sponsored by the Uganda Counseling and Support Services, a non-profit ministry from Kentucky operating in Uganda. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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