Progress being made on Russell building 2023-09-29 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Mayor Pamela Hoots. Dave and Tina Thomas took the bold step to believe in their dreams and take on ownership of the Russell building on the Public Square in Columbia. Roof work has been done. Windows are being uncovered and decorative stones have been placed on the front entry. Tina says she takes part of her inspiration from the success Stanford, KY is having on their historic downtown. They will be continuing work and will keep us posted. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Spout Springs flowing strong 2023-09-28 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Spout Springs located beside the Giles cabin was featured in many newspaper articles by Henry Giles. His articles ran under the heading "Spout Springs Splashes." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Writers cabin will be open for festival Oct 7 2023-09-28 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The log cabin of famous writers Henry and Janice Holt Giles will be open for visitors along with many booths for the annual festival October 7, 2023. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Happy 97th Birthday to Fred Dickson 2023-09-28 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Marsha Shirley. Marsha writes, "Thursday September 28, 2023, will be my sweet Grandpa's 97th birthday! Most Adair countians know him from his years at Napa Auto Parts. We, his family, know him as Pap, Pa, and Poppy. This year he became a great-great grandfather! We are so thankful for him--his faith, wisdom, grit and of course his witty humor. Happy Birthday Pa Fred!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair County - burst of Goldenrod 2023-09-27 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The colors of Goldenrod backed by a red barn looks a lot like fall is here. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

At the September Adair Fiscal Court meeting 2023-09-27 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike of Miss Vicky's Pampered Angus Ranch. It was a lighter moment at the start of the September Adair County Fiscal Court meeting. All officials were present. One of the announcements was the coming visit Tuesday, October 3, 2023 of Gov. Andy Beshear. Judge Bryant said he was not at liberty to say what the subject of the meeting will be but the public will be welcome. More will be announced as we have it. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mystery in the new Citizens Park 2023-09-27 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. What bird might this feather belong to? So far those who have been asked don't know. The leaf beside it gives indication of the length of the feather (three or four inches), which may give indication of the size of the bird. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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