SavALot grocery kicks off grand re-opening 2023-06-09 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo from Landon Edwards, Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce. Columbia's Sav-A-Lot on the corner of Burkesville and Guardian Streets, held a grand re-opening ceremony Wednesday, June 7, 2023, kicking off a celebration of customer appreciation as they complete their remodeling. Pictured at the ribbon cutting were Tamaray Roy, Store Manager; Billie Jo Lawhorn, Assistant manager; Samantha Lawhorn, Cashier; Abby Claywell, Cashier; Gracie Young, Cashier; Alex Wright, Stock; Dylan Strode, Produce Manager; Evan Smith, Stock; Melissa Doyle, Produce Specialist; Jonathan Elmore, District Manager; Dustin Taylor, Divisional Manager; Landon Edwards, Columbia Chamber of Commerce President; Billy Thomason, Regional Manager; Dana Bridges, Meat Director; Anthony Antle, Meat Manager; BM Kingrey, Cashier; Jacob Buster, Assistant Manager; and Ethan Coomer, Cashier. The Houchens Industries store has a long history in downtown Columbia. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mowing season 2023-06-09 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. First mowings with that incredible smell of newly cut grass brought us into the month of June, 2023. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

School District welcomes Faulkner family 2023-06-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Adair County School Board introduced new Superintendent Jason Faulkner at a special called meeting Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Faulkner will begin duties July 1, 2023. He and his wife Britney and children Morgan, 9, and Logan, 12, are pictured with the School Board after the announcement. The new family will begin transitioning from their home in Laurel County to Adair over the days ahead. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

David Martin selected 2023 Man of the Year 2023-06-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The 2023 Business/Professional Man of the Year is David Martin, owner of Grissom Martin Funeral Home. Others nominated for the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce award were Dan Antle, Jacob Burton, Mike Curry, Ken Hill, Britt Jackson, Jeff Jessie, Mike Neal and Joe Willis. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New Principal named at Metcalfe County High School 2023-06-08 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo by Torrie Osbon, Director of Communications, Metcalfe County Schools. Joseph Eaton will be the next principal of Metcalfe County High School. He just finished his second year as an assistant principal at MCHS. He takes over for Clint Graham, who accepted a position with the Kentucky Department of Education. Eaton is married to Metcalfe County Elementary School teacher Kayla Jo Eaton. They live in the Pink Ridge community with their two children, Allie Jo and Wade. A public meet and greet will be held at a later date. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Vanessa Tucker is CofC Employee of 2023 2023-06-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce 2023 Employee of the Year is Vanessa Tucker, pictured third from right. Other nominees were Gina Baker, Teresa Bright, Cassie Rogers Burton, Trista Burton, Crystal Caldwell, Randy Coomer, Rhonda Cox, Abe Cross, Andrea Feese, Sulayne Grider, Kimberly Irvin, Sarah Jessie, and Annette Slaven. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Misty after sunset Wednesday 2023-06-08 - Fairplay, KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Veronica writes, "Last night after sunset there was a mist that settled in before it became fog. It was a neat soft velvety evening. The rain brought relief from the dry weather and the cool evening was welcomed. This was a picture next to a horse pasture and an apple tree frames the side, as the stars came out above. Although likely that bright looking star was probably a planet." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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