Surprise birthday party for Mayor Pam Hoots 2026-07-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Friends and family were the instigators for a surprise birthday party for Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots Friday, July 10, 2026. It was held on the patio of Black Stallion Steakhouse. She thought she was there for trying out a new appetizer until she discovered being the guest of honor. She said she had no idea and was thoroughly unprepared for all the love and good wishes. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Cumberland County - bird village 2026-07-10 - Cumberland County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Birds were happily flying out and coming in for a landing when this picture was taken in Burkesville. The Tiger Lily garden added great color. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Jets Over Kentucky air show begins this weekend 2026-07-10 - Taylor County, KY - Photo from Mig Feuser/ Adair Progress. Countless scale models of jet airplanes will be seen flying again at the huge Jet event starting Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Campbellsville. Billed as 'The World's Grandest Radio Controlled Jet Event' the air will be filled with them. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Dinner at Betty's 2026-07-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Dinner at Betty's Country Cooking--always just like home! Tenderloin, cottage cheese and pear, pinto beans and corn fritters. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Celebrations among the pines at new AC Fairgrounds 2026-07-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mig Feuser, Adair Progress. The intense heat of July 4th, 2026 meant finding comfort wherever possible and many families set up in the shade offered by the pines around the new Fairgrounds. The events and the fireworks got great reviews. The traditional AC Fair will be the next event, coming in September. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Next event for automobiles is Saturday, July 11 2026-07-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mig Feuser, Adair Progress. Some weeks ago, Robert Knight, left, and his friends had the idea for a Block Party for cars and motorcycles on Independence Day. Priceless IGA gave them their parking lot. The next event for cars, organized by Robert and his team, will take place this Saturday, July 11, 2026 at it's usual place on the parking lot of the Judicial Center. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Public Square rocking with music by Jack Fishback 2026-07-09 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Mig Feuser, Adair Progress. The 2026 Independence Day celebration began on the eve, July 3rd, Friday evening, with Columbia Nights on the Public Square. Popular piano musician Jack Fishback entertained visitors as families filled downtown to enjoy the festive atmosphere. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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