Some of the Cooks at the Circle R 2023-10-24 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Harper Family Collection. A scrapbook display from the Harper Family includes photos of Mrs. Dowell, Mrs. Doris Johnson, and another cook at the Circle R Restaurant. You can see the display now at the Trabue Russell House. It provides a unique look back at a Columbia institution, still missed by many. Mrs. Johnson's son, Robert, says, "My mother worked at the restaurant for many years as a cook, and I would like to think that she played a small role in the near legendary status of the great food and service that could be enjoyed at the Circle R." Note: If you recognize the third person in this photo, please let us know and we'll add it. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Keeping up with changes at the Courthouse 2023-10-24 - Photo from family collection. Lonnie Collins writes: I found this old photo in my Collins family album from an old Kentucky Explorer issue. The photo is dated ca. 1900. I've been keeping up on the Columbia Magazine articles. My side of the Collins family were longtime residents of Adair County and Glensville/Glensfork since the early 1800s. Many are at rest in Grant cemetery and Ragan cemetery. Thanks, Lonnie Collins, Milan Michigan Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Creelsboro Festival demonstration by Anne Bird 2023-10-24 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Throckmorton J. Trout. Anne Bird, a local fiber artist, spins wool into thread during her weaving demonstration at the 4th Annual Creelsboro Festival. Bird joined blacksmith Jonathan Eby, actor and historian Richard Phelps, beekeeper Gunner Coe, the Living Waters Bluegrass Gospel Group and others to celebrate the culture of the historic river town. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Drive carefully on Hurt Street in Columbia 2023-10-23 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The accident has been cleared away but there is evidence the utility pole will be needing some repairs. Drive carefully at the bottom of Hurt Street when passing by it. Hurt is a heavily used short cut connector street from the top of Jamestown Hill toward the Public Square. It's easy to gain speed going down the big hill and not be prepared for the sharp curve by this utility pole before Hurt connects with Guardian Street. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Painting work in progress 2023-10-23 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The work of restoring the exterior of the historic Adair County Courthouse continues with painting. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A thank you for Chairman Morrison 2023-10-23 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Bobby Morrison, Chairman of the Columbia Adair County Economic Development Authority 2019-2023, was presented a gift to commemorate his leadership which has seen more development activity at the Green River Commerce Park than many can remember. Heather Spoon presented it at the October meeting and said it was a personal thank you gift for his having recruited her to work as a consultant for EDA and been such a great team leader. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The youngest in attendance at Silent City 2023-10-23 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Estelle was the youngest to puzzle why grownups were celebrating people in Columbia's history at the 2023 Silent City tour. Normally you'll find Esti at work with her family in Nanwood Market on the Square. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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