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Most recent PHOTOS matching your search for 'Flag'...
  1. Music and flags in the Cow Days parade (Photo ID: 108031)
    There can't be parades without representation from the high school talent in our bands. Green County High School was a special part of the annual ... (click photo title to read more)

  2. Michael Wood plants flags of remembrance (Photo ID: 107904)
    Lindsey Wilson University student Michael Wood '30 of Charleston, Tennessee, plants U.S. flags along a sidewalk next to the university's L.R. McDo... (click photo title to read more)

  3. Planting flags to remember 9/11 (Photo ID: 107903)
    Lindsey Wilson University students, from left, Ryan Burkett '30 of Shepherdsville, Brinkley Todd '28 of Louisville, and Adelyn Bennett '29 of Colu... (click photo title to read more)

  4. Lindsey Wilson University students help campus remember 9/11 (Photo ID: 107902)
    Nine Lindsey Wilson University students spent part of their September 10 evening planting U.S. flags alongside central sidewalks of the A.P. White... (click photo title to read more)

  5. Liz Mason moves in to Memorial Hall (Photo ID: 107745)
    Lindsey Wilson University freshman Liz Mason of Louisville, left, and her mother, Jackie, make her bed in Memorial Hall on Saturday, August 22, 20... (click photo title to read more)

  6. Daisies always bring a smile (Photo ID: 107717)
    Daisies always make me smile. They are simply the most cheerful, hardy flags of summer in my world. - LW ... (click photo title to read more)

  7. Fourth of July Car Show (4 of 4) (Photo ID: 107393)
    Robert writes, "Having made my way around the show a few times, and mostly happy with some possible 'pleasing to me' photos, I then resorted to... (click photo title to read more)

  8. Scenic Adair County - patriotism in the garden (Photo ID: 107356)
    Patriotic American flags are everywhere as we celebrate 250 years of our country.... (click photo title to read more)

  9. Joyous 4th of July from the Genealogy & History Research Center (Photo ID: 107350)
    The Bennington flag is a version of the U.S. flag associated with the American Revolution Battle of Bennington, from which it derives its name. Its di... (click photo title to read more)

  10. Coming soon - celebrating freedom with a bang (Photo ID: 107244)
    Tents are popping up like firecrackers offering fireworks and flags to celebrate not just any Fourth of July, but the 250th of our nation. Dan Hel... (click photo title to read more)

  11. Proclamation signing - Mark Twain Week in Columbia (Photo ID: 107169)
    The week of June 14-20, 2026 is proclaimed "Jane Lampton Clemens and her son, Mark Twain, Week" in Columbia, Kentucky by Mayor Pamela Hoots. She i... (click photo title to read more)

  12. Miss Perkins with High School students (Photo ID: 107047)
    Carol poses with MCHS students in their commemorative t-shirts. She says, "Metcalfe County students are likely the only ones in the state to have ... (click photo title to read more)

  13. MCHS celebrates America 250 (Photo ID: 107045)
    MCHS Students wearing shirts for America's 250th, and waving flags, in the high school gym. Carol says, "Metcalfe County students are likely the o... (click photo title to read more)

  14. A quiet reassurance (Photo ID: 106826)
    Gola writes, "Even after weeks full of heartbreak and tragedy, this view is a reminder that we are still so blessed. The clouds may be heavy, bu... (click photo title to read more)

  15. Rogers Scholars attendees Morgan and Lydia (Photo ID: 106623)
    Metcalfe County High School sophomores Morgan Avery and Lydia Bennett will be part of the Rogers Scholars program at the Center for Rural Developm... (click photo title to read more)

  16. New flagpole at Egypt Christian Church (Photo ID: 106545)
    A 30 foot tall flagpole was raised this past Saturday, March 21, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Egyp... (click photo title to read more)

  17. Strong winds on Sunday, March 15, 2026 (Photo ID: 106457)
    Flags at the Cumberland Parkway entry/exit at Russell Springs demonstrate the strong winds all afternoon Sunday, March 15, 2026. Weather began the... (click photo title to read more)

  18. Players before inaugural Flag Football game at PFS (Photo ID: 106452)
    Lindsey Wilson University women's flag football players, from left, freshman Amaya Pablo of Pace, Florida, junior Ashten Dickerson of Pace, Florid... (click photo title to read more)

  19. Raggard confers with Pablo during flag football game (Photo ID: 106451)
    Lindsey Wilson University women's flag football coach Chris Raggard confers with freshman Amaya Pablo of Pace, Florida, during the fourth quarter ... (click photo title to read more)

  20. Blue Raiders celebrate victory over Tigers (Photo ID: 106450)
    Lindsey Wilson University junior Ashten Dickerson of Pace, Florida, leads the Blue Raiders' postgame celebration following their 40-13 win over Ca... (click photo title to read more)

  21. ACVFD flag marks spot for Pancake Breakfast (Photo ID: 106395)
    The Columbia Adair County Fire Department invites everyone to Pancake Breakfast from 6amCT to 11amCT today, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Fire D... (click photo title to read more)

  22. Parkway flag rescued - a thank you (Photo ID: 106083)
    A big shout out is given to Tyler Crowe, City of Edmonton workers, and Andrew Pulliam for their efforts and work to get the huge parkway flag off ... (click photo title to read more)

  23. Cold, wet and icy walk down Cane Valley Road (Photo ID: 106048)
    Robert writes, "Thought this American Flag might make for an interesting photo against the winter landscape."... (click photo title to read more)

  24. KSP investing missing person from Pulaski Co. (Photo ID: 105951)
    Update - thanks to Ed McQuaide for sending note that KSP has reported the missing person has been found safe.Kentucky State Police Post... (click photo title to read more)

  25. The Flag at ACMS (Photo ID: 105600)
    Gola writes, "At 4:10, right before Thanksgiving break at ACMS, the flag is flying high and the sun is shining bright."... (click photo title to read more)

  26. LWU Athletics contributes 384 shoeboxes to OCC (Photo ID: 105556)
    Members of the Lindsey Wilson University Athletics Department stand next to a truck filled with Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes on Friday, Nov... (click photo title to read more)

  27. Wells and Koestel pack OCC boxes (Photo ID: 105554)
    Lindsey Wilson University Associate Athletics Director Chris Wells, left, and assistant flag football coach Garrett Koestel pack Operation Christm... (click photo title to read more)

  28. LWU workforce shows up for Operation Christmas Child (Photo ID: 105522)
    Several LWU coaches and athletes took time out of their schedule Wednesday morning to help load OCC shoeboxes and Samritians Purse cartons on to the p... (click photo title to read more)

  29. Flags flying at Green River Marina (Photo ID: 105136)
    Flags were flying from houseboats docked at Green River Marina last week in gentle fall breezes. American flags were most popular with UK Wildcats... (click photo title to read more)

  30. Inflatable couch comes in handy on Couch Night (Photo ID: 105079)
    Lindsey Wilson University students Harper Gregory '29 of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Tyria Tanner '27 of Cleveland, Tennessee, Emerson Gregory '29 of... (click photo title to read more)

  31. Remembering Deputy Joshua Phipps (Photo ID: 104879)
    The Jamestown Square has been flying the Thin Blue Line flag beneath the American flag this past week in honor of Deputy Joshua Phipps, who gave h... (click photo title to read more)

  32. LWU students planning the annual 9-11 memorial (Photo ID: 104854)
    Lindsey Wilson University students Braxton Crook '28 of Lebanon, Tennessee, and Sabrina Ruiz '26 of Louisville, Kentucky, discuss plans to plant A... (click photo title to read more)

  33. Niah Thompson plants flags at LWU (Photo ID: 104853)
    Lindsey Wilson University student Niah Thompson '27 of Bardstown, Kentucky, plants American flags along the Alumni & Friends Walkway on Wednesday,... (click photo title to read more)

  34. Lindsey students plant flags to remember victims of 9/11 (Photo ID: 104852)
    Lindsey Wilson University students Trevor Huff '29 of Bowling Green, Kentucky, left, and Cody Shepherd '27 of Nashville, Tennessee, plant American... (click photo title to read more)

  35. Paint the Town: American Flag (Photo ID: 104468)
    The Adair County Public Library and the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center were well-represented in downtown Columbia for the Paint the Tow... (click photo title to read more)

  36. Camouflage sometimes stands out instead (Photo ID: 104316)
    Photographer Tommy Bailey spotted this interesting moth on his house, and noted that he probably never would have seen it if it had been resting o... (click photo title to read more)

  37. Flag post card (Photo ID: 104306)
    A flag post card for the Fourth of July. The Adair Genealogy & History Research Center is closed today for the Independence Day Holiday.... (click photo title to read more)

  38. Patriot in action at Campbellsville Parade (Photo ID: 104297)
    Robert is at the Campbellsville Fourth of July Parade. One of the floats lost an American flag, and Robert writes, "The flag was laying on the gr... (click photo title to read more)

  39. Flags are flying in celebration (Photo ID: 104296)
    This grouping of flags marks the welcome sign to Russell Springs at the exit from the Cumberland Parkway and there are many more lining the street... (click photo title to read more)

  40. Travel: Madison ready for Independence Day (Photo ID: 104262)
    Main Street in downtown Madison, Indiana, just across the Ohio River from Milton, Kentucky, is lined with flags as we approach the July 4 holiday.... (click photo title to read more)

  41. Columbia Veterans flags on display (Photo ID: 104105)
    All the Veterans flags are up around Columbia now, and freshly washed after weekend rains. These two on Burkesville Street honor Shane Lee Pollard... (click photo title to read more)

  42. Pam Phipps presented with flag at Fallen Officers Ceremony (Photo ID: 104092)
    On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear joined law enforcement officials and family members to pay tribute to 10 Kentucky officers who lost t... (click photo title to read more)

  43. The big flag designates Adair Fire Fighters at work (Photo ID: 104071)
    The Columbia Adair County Volunteer Fire Department is at work this season raising funds for the 2025 Crusade For Children. Drive carefully and gi... (click photo title to read more)

  44. American Flag flying over First Responders (Photo ID: 103709)
    Friday was a day for honoring First Responders in Columbia. The ACVFD brought the giant American Flag to fly over the event at the Pavilion in the... (click photo title to read more)

  45. Scenic Russell County, KY - American flag flying (Photo ID: 103380)
    The Public Square in Jamestown flying the American flag in the afternoon sun.... (click photo title to read more)

  46. Scam red flags and suspicious activity (Photo ID: 103108)
    Red flags / suspicious activity was one of the slides giving the following information for scams to watch out for: Calls from local law enforcemen... (click photo title to read more)

  47. Mid-State Ready Mix wins second place float (Photo ID: 102813)
    Second place winner in the Adair County Christmas in Columbia parade floats group was Mid-State Ready Mix. This truck, one of two in the parade, r... (click photo title to read more)

  48. ACHS Seniors won championship Powderpuff games (Photo ID: 102716)
    Adair County High School Seniors took the victory in the 2024 Powderpuff flag football game.... (click photo title to read more)

  49. At the History and Genealogy Center (Photo ID: 102115)
    Patriotic flowers and flags decorate the walkway between the Adair County History and Genealogy Center. ... (click photo title to read more)

  50. Butterfly Camouflage (Photo ID: 102094)
    A Question Mark Butterfly can be super hard to spot with wings folded, but stand out if you spot the brilliant orange of the inside of their wings... (click photo title to read more)

  51. Red Admiral Butterfly, 2 of 2 (Photo ID: 101784)
    Veronica writes, "It was hot and sweaty working in the yard this morning. I did manage to see this dandy on the hose wheel, and I managed to pause... (click photo title to read more)

  52. Red Admiral Butterfly camouflage (Photo ID: 101783)
    Veronica writes, "It was hot and sweaty working in the yard this morning. I did manage to see this dandy on the hose wheel, and I managed to paus... (click photo title to read more)

  53. Flowers celebrate the flag colors (Photo ID: 101769)
    Retired Adair Schools teacher and communications specialist Deb Waddell is still taking awesome photos and sharing them. This one adds to our flag... (click photo title to read more)

  54. Independence Day celebrations around the flag (Photo ID: 101740)
    We celebrate Independence Day holiday week around our American flag and it comes in every form. The collection of small flag pinwheels made a good... (click photo title to read more)

  55. Grey tree frog (Photo ID: 101663)
    Veronica writes, "This guy is a grey tree frog, but yes, they can tweak their appearance to appear more green when needed. The camouflage abilitie... (click photo title to read more)

  56. Please help if you see a flag in trouble (Photo ID: 101624)
    As Chris Lagermann writes in her letter linked to this set of pictures, if you notice a flag in disrepair, like the one at left, please take action. T... (click photo title to read more)

  57. Travel: Scenes from the beach (Photo ID: 101420)
    Veronica writes of this visit to the shores of the Black Sea in Romania, "Besides freezing cold water, there are red flags, so I can only dip my t... (click photo title to read more)

  58. Scenic Adair County - flags by the mailbox (Photo ID: 101279)
    A big, bright patch of Iris brings attention to this rural mailbox. ... (click photo title to read more)

  59. Congratulations Bree Jolly and Addison Morgan (Photo ID: 101005)
    Bree Jolly and Addison Morgan will travel to Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia this summer, where they will spend the week receiving hands-on ins... (click photo title to read more)

  60. Scenic Adair County - we fly the flag (Photo ID: 100621)
    Rain, snow, sleet, sunshine - we fly the American flag here. This one was spotted standing out against the wintery backdrop in a field by Hwy 61, ... (click photo title to read more)

  61. Transitioning to Christmas lights (Photo ID: 100237)
    The City of Columbia is getting the American flags put away for the season and putting up Christmas lights and decorations in the transition from ... (click photo title to read more)

  62. ACHS Cadet Corp performs honors for the flag (Photo ID: 99945)
    The Adair County High School Cadet Corp performed honors for the flag at the Bank of Columbia's celebration of their remodeled Jamestown Street br... (click photo title to read more)

  63. Butterfly hiding in plain sight (Photo ID: 99787)
    I think this might be a question mark butterfly (Polygonia interrogationis), spotted along the Habitrek Trail at the Salato Wildlife Educat... (click photo title to read more)

  64. Scenic Columbia, KY - view from ACPL (Photo ID: 99446)
    This view is looking across the front porch, flowers and flag, at the Adair County Public Library toward Lindsey Wilson College. The new mural is ... (click photo title to read more)

  65. Bringing history and family connections together (Photo ID: 99365)
    Annita Dial and her girls participated in the work of the DAR meeting. The program featured Kantlee Harvey, age 14, who took the floor in a pink e... (click photo title to read more)

  66. Sunset over milling around the historic Courthouse (Photo ID: 99363)
    Heavy equipment rolled onto the Public Square as the sun was getting low in the sky Tuesday so the night shift milling could continue. Crews plan ... (click photo title to read more)

  67. Unexpected Raccoon (Photo ID: 98893)
    I was watching a Great Blue Heron, who looked poised to strike at a dinner-time fish, when I saw this raccoon amble out of the cattails in the bac... (click photo title to read more)

  68. Kantlee Harvey and Chace putting out flags (Photo ID: 98888)
    On Lincoln Square, Kantlee Harvey and Chace putting out flags on a recent trip to Hodgenville with the Van Meter Fort Society Children of the Ame... (click photo title to read more)

  69. Laramie Baldwin putting out flags (Photo ID: 98887)
    Laramie Baldwin put out flags in honor of Flag Day on a recent trip to Hodgenville with the Van Meter Fort Society Children of the American Revolu... (click photo title to read more)

  70. Happy Memorial Day weekend 2023 (Photo ID: 98735)
    Saturday's temperatures and winds made a perfect day for flying the flag and remembering the reason we celebrate Memorial Day.... (click photo title to read more)

  71. Flag issue reported on CM addressed by Magistrate (Photo ID: 98556)
    Magistrate Mark Humphress brought his bucket truck to town yesterday to remove the ragged flag from the Court House lawn. The flag was not replace... (click photo title to read more)

  72. Courthouse Flag (Photo ID: 98529)
    Guy writes, "The flag in front of the old courthouse is in disrepair. Really, it's disrespectful. It needs to be replaced and the rigging needs re... (click photo title to read more)

  73. Drone cameras wave flag in sky over Ohio River (Photo ID: 98409)
    For the second year in a row, Thunder Over Louisville featured around 200 individual drones with colored lights to create designs in the sky over ... (click photo title to read more)

  74. Critical Fire Weather Conditions Thursday (Photo ID: 98356)
    A Red Flag Warning is in effect for all of central Kentucky and southern Indiana from NoonET until 8pmET on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Outdoor burn... (click photo title to read more)

  75. Flag pole repair work in progress (Photo ID: 98286)
    Jackie Cravens took this photo of the Adair County Courthouse Annex flag pole in front of the building as it was being repaired after it came ... (click photo title to read more)

  76. A windy Wednesday in Columbia (Photo ID: 98217)
    Flags and blossoms are flying in the wind on this Wednesday, April 5, 2023 in the Trabue Russell House yard. Storms are on the way as this is writ... (click photo title to read more)

  77. Thankful for the Flag in Edmonton (Photo ID: 97185)
    Cynthia writes, "Even though Thanksgiving may have passed as we are now approaching the Christmas Season I am thankful to Sumitomo Electrical Wiri... (click photo title to read more)

  78. Remembering Sue Stivers and Lindsey Wilson College (Photo ID: 95863)
    Duane Bonifer writes, "Sue Stivers was an Adair County legend who gave so... (click photo title to read more)

  79. Sunset over flags (Photo ID: 95726)
    Sunset over the American and Christian flags on Fortune Street.... (click photo title to read more)

  80. Scenic Kentucky: Flags and flowers in Greensburg (Photo ID: 95661)
    Flags and flowers under blue skies on the Public Square in downtown Greensburg, KY.... (click photo title to read more)

  81. American Flag on the Courthouse lawn (Photo ID: 95644)
    John writes, "A sincere thank you to the Judge Executive Office and the Magistrates of Adair County for the return of the American Flag flying fro... (click photo title to read more)

  82. Well-camouflaged lizard (Photo ID: 95572)
    Spotted at one of the overlooks along the road into Lake Cumberland State Park. I never woule have seen this guy if he hadn't dashed across some d... (click photo title to read more)

  83. Bring in the flag (Photo ID: 95451)
    Veronica writes, "Thunderstorms rolling in. We needed the rain for sure, but our flag is not supposed to be left in inclement weather or even in d... (click photo title to read more)

  84. Making hay in the spring sunshine (Photo ID: 95365)
    Reporting from Greater Bliss, Miss Vicky writes, "My nearly 100 rolls of hay with the American flag imprinted on the net wrap. Just arrived fresh ... (click photo title to read more)

  85. Flag the Red Baby - 1923 Farm Delivery Service (Photo ID: 95305)
    JIM writes, "This ad ran in the Adair County News from May 1922 to May 1923 and records one of the first -- and possibly the fi... (click photo title to read more)

  86. Memorial Day celebration kicked off weekend (Photo ID: 95280)
    The 2022 Memorial Day weekend of remembering was kicked off with a celebration in front of City Hall to mark the installation of the first of down... (click photo title to read more)

  87. Child's memorial day dedication (Photo ID: 95276)
    Veronica writes, "My son wanted to do something for memorial day. Yes we hung up a new American flag and proudly displayed it. Yes we discussed w... (click photo title to read more)

  88. Lantern Tour - no flowers, folklore please (Photo ID: 95099)
    As darkness and rain signaled the end of the May, 2022 Columbia City Cemetery historic walk, I borrowed a lantern to visit my late husband, Ed. If... (click photo title to read more)

  89. Flag and flowers (Photo ID: 94984)
    Appreciated on a Monday morning walk.... (click photo title to read more)

  90. Flagpole landscaping part of Earth Day project (Photo ID: 94974)
    The flagpole at city hall was landscaped on Earth Day by volunteers from Columbia Walmart.... (click photo title to read more)

  91. Weather report: high winds (Photo ID: 94747)
    Even without hearing or reading weather reports for Wednesday, March 30, 2022, flags on Campbellsville Street tell the story of increasingly high ... (click photo title to read more)

  92. Daffodils and Blue Hyacinth (Photo ID: 94699)
    George writes, "It seems reminders of Ukraine's blue and yellow flag are everywhere this spring. Even the daffodils and grape hyacinth turn our mi... (click photo title to read more)

  93. Pear tree blossoms bringing in Spring (Photo ID: 94686)
    Blooming ornamental pear trees made the perfect backdrop for the American Flag as winds kicked up Tuesday afternoon... (click photo title to read more)

  94. Scenic Kentucky - Russell County (Photo ID: 94448)
    The Helm Loy Cemetery is accessible from Hwy 55 South between Columbia and Jamestown. The American flag was flying high on this windy day.... (click photo title to read more)

  95. Veterans banners being sold by City Hall (Photo ID: 93996)
    Ronnie Holt with the VFW in Columbia holds up the first example of the new Veterans banner for downtown light poles. There will be eight banners a... (click photo title to read more)

  96. Box at Annex open to all who need coats, gloves, etc. (Photo ID: 93904)
    Everyone who might need (or have to donate) coats, gloves, blankets, etc., is invited to open this box beside the flag pole at the Adair County Co... (click photo title to read more)

  97. CU Graduation: International students celebrate with photo (Photo ID: 93697)
    From left, Yuri Tomita, Moeka Mito, Kokon Mitshuashi, Kirari Sato, Tomoka Shizawa, Kosuke Hitomi and Akari Matsumoto take a photo with the Japanes... (click photo title to read more)

  98. Young leader Ty Coleman at City Council meeting (Photo ID: 93691)
    Ty Coleman asked to observe and make notes at the December City Council meeting for his 4-H assignment. He was welcomed and asked if he'd lead the... (click photo title to read more)

  99. United in grief (Photo ID: 93665)
    Heavy winds all day Saturday, December 11, 2021 maintained the reminder of the storms overnight which devastated property and took lives in Kentuc... (click photo title to read more)

  100. Neighbors saluting Veterans on their day (Photo ID: 93306)
    Neighbors Joe and Della Hare and Doc and Gayle Rogers have their flags up in honor of all Veterans on Jamestown Street in Columbia. ... (click photo title to read more)

 Most recent STORIES matching your search for 'Flag'...
  1. DAR Constitution Week Activities (Story ID: 139845)
    By Valerie Adams The DAR promotes historical education annually during Constitution Week, September 17-24 each year. This year's ob... (click title to read more)

  2. Lindsey Wilson University students help campus remember 9/11 (Story ID: 139842)
    By Duane Bonifer A group of Lindsey Wilson University students who were born after 9/11 spent part of their evening on Thursday, Sep... (click title to read more)

  3. Sonnabend to lead flagship service program at LWU (Story ID: 139334)
    By Duane Bonifer You would be hard-pressed to find a person more passionate about service than Yayi Sonnabend '23. And now Sonnab... (click title to read more)

  4. Flags to half-staff in honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham (Story ID: 139273)
    From Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear has directed t... (click title to read more)

  5. Steps advised to help avoid scams (Story ID: 138999)
    Cash, wire transfers, gift cards, crypto, or payment apps are major red flags and should always be verified. Even the savviest indiv... (click title to read more)

  6. Homecoming and VBS at Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church (Story ID: 138924)
    From Dylan Gentry Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church invites the community to two upcoming special events in June: ... (click title to read more)

  7. Adair Co. Grand Jury May 29 indictments (Story ID: 138892)
    On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 8 individuals on charges including posses... (click title to read more)

  8. Carol Perkins: Fat Free (Story ID: 138830)
    Previous Column: Shirts, Flags, and our Declaration By Carol Perkins He came thro... (click title to read more)

  9. Carol Perkins: Shirts, Flags, and our Declaration (Story ID: 138778)
    Previous Column: Let Freedom Ring By Carol Perkins Following up from last week, t... (click title to read more)

  10. Make a Positive Impact (Story ID: 138680)
    By Mike Watson Spring is here and many seasonal things must be tackled in the great scheme of life. I'm not referring to lawn care,... (click title to read more)

  11. Adair Co. Grand Jury April 24 indictments (Story ID: 138611)
    On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 6 individuals on charges including theft,... (click title to read more)

  12. Bridge replacement projects to begin on KY90 in Cumberland Co. (Story ID: 138550)
    From Amber Hale The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that two bridge replacement projects are scheduled to... (click title to read more)

  13. Safe actions save lives in highway work zones (Story ID: 138440)
    From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair Frankfort, KY - April 20-24 is National Work Zone Awareness Week, which is why Team Kentuc... (click title to read more)

  14. Temporary lane closure on KY90 in Cumberland Co. (Story ID: 138294)
    From Amber Hale The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 advises motorists that the KY 90 bridge (mile point 14.1) ov... (click title to read more)

  15. Students in MC summer learning programs (Story ID: 138275)
    By Torrie Osbon, Communications Director Metcalfe County Schools is proud to announce that six students have been selected for the... (click title to read more)

  16. Metcalfe Co. celebrating America's 250th Anniversary (Story ID: 138096)
    By Carol Perkins Metcalfe County orchestrated its most elaborate historical celebration in 1976, in observance of America's 200th... (click title to read more)

  17. LWU beats CU 40-13 in first Women's Flag Football meeting (Story ID: 138043)
    By Duane Bonifer The Lindsey Wilson University women's flag football team made history in a big way on Friday, March 13, 2026, with... (click title to read more)

  18. Veterans and American Flags invited for July 4th parade (Story ID: 137921)
    Metcalfe County is preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with a parade on Friday, July 3, 2026. They want floats! The para... (click title to read more)

  19. Nominations open for Kentucky Living 2026 Best in KY Awards (Story ID: 137618)
    Louisville, KY - Kentucky Living magazine, the flagship publication of Kentucky's electric cooperatives, is calling on Kentuckians to shine a ... (click title to read more)

  20. Carol Perkins: The Ski Trip (Part 3 of 5) (Story ID: 137414)
    Previous Column: The Ski Trip (Part 2 of 5) By Carol Perkins To follow the story ... (click title to read more)

  21. Adair Co. Grand Jury Dec 18 indictments (Story ID: 137141)
    On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 6 individuals from Columbia, Knifl... (click title to read more)

  22. Letter: Memories from the Past (Story ID: 136907)
    Comments re: The Flag at ACMS By Dave Rosenbaum The photo of the flag... (click title to read more)

  23. KY206 to be reduced to one lane at Blair Road Monday (Story ID: 136570)
    From Amber Hale The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that beginning Monday, October 27, 2025, KY 206 in Adai... (click title to read more)

  24. Last Call to register for Master Cattlemen Program (Story ID: 136558)
    By Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources The Master Cattleman Program is arguably th... (click title to read more)

  25. Loretto Clocktower Project wins Beautify the Bluegrass award (Story ID: 136419)
    LOUISVILLE, KY - On Wednesday, October 8, the 2025 Beautify the Bluegrass Governor's Award was presented by Kentucky Living Magazine to a team... (click title to read more)

  26. Joshua Phipps Memorial Highway dedicated (Story ID: 136135)
    The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet joined with Rep. Josh Branscum, representatives of the Russell County Sheriff's Department, and members of the Phi... (click title to read more)

  27. Reminder: Joshua Phipps Candlelight Memorial (Story ID: 136114)
    Russell County will honor Deputy Joshua Phipps at 6:30pmCT on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Jamestown. The Jamestown Square has been flying the Thi... (click title to read more)

  28. Lindsey students plant flags to remember victims of 9/11 (Story ID: 136091)
    By Duane Bonifer Cody Shepherd '27 was born more than three years after 2,977 people died in the terrorist attacks of September 11,... (click title to read more)

  29. KSP: Road Worker injured in Russell County (Story ID: 135876)
    Kentucky State Police reported a road worker was injured in an accident near the intersection of Highway 55 and Garr Ridge Road Wednesday night.... (click title to read more)

  30. All-Star Team of future leaders meet at Lindsey Wilson (Story ID: 135565)
    From Duane Bonifer Some of Kentucky's future leaders gathered July 13-18, 2025, at Lindsey Wilson University to learn how they can help mak... (click title to read more)

  31. Carol Perkins: The Fourth of July (Story ID: 135424)
    Previous Column: They come out of the woodwork By Carol Perkins On this 4th of Ju... (click title to read more)

  32. Coleman attends Rogers Scholars program (Story ID: 135322)
    Gabe Coleman just returned from Rogers Scholars week at Morehead State University where he followed the engineering track. Rogers Scholars... (click title to read more)

  33. Flag Day: 14 June 2025 (Story ID: 135234)
    Columbia and Adair County have the wonderful tradition of flying the American flag on city streets and at businesses. I doubt that you can stand an... (click title to read more)

  34. Romance scams target dating app users (Story ID: 135071)
    Red flags to help avoid these type scams are listed below in this story. After losing his wife of 43 years, 72-year-old Gary was und... (click title to read more)

  35. Decoration Day, now Memorial Day (Story ID: 135049)
    By Mike Watson Decoration Day in the United States was born out of the devastation of the Civil War. During this 'darkest of times... (click title to read more)

  36. City Council May meeting agenda (Story ID: 134842)
    Agenda for the Regular Called Meeting Columbia City Council May 05, 2025 Call To Order: Regular Called meeting Of The Columbia City Council... (click title to read more)

  37. Scam texts continue to threaten (Story ID: 134720)
    A new text scam - a threat if payment is not made for crossing the new Louisville toll bridge where they send invoices after you cross - is a lie. Don... (click title to read more)

  38. KY 61 to one lane next week in Cumberland Co. (Story ID: 134475)
    From Amber Hale The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 advises motorists that beginning Monday, April 7, 2025, the KY... (click title to read more)

  39. Special Called Fiscal Court meeting on Dec 26 (Story ID: 133496)
    From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator... (click title to read more)

  40. Raggard named LWC Flag Football Head Coach (Story ID: 133272)
    Chris Raggard has been named the first head coach of the Lindsey Wilson women's flag football program, athletics director Willis Pooler announced on ... (click title to read more)

  41. ACHS Powderpuff Football teams action (Story ID: 133247)
    By Jade Waggener ACHS senior reporter for Columbia Magazine Adair County High School Powderpuff, a flag football game, was held... (click title to read more)

  42. Old Glory - Flag History and Care (Story ID: 132749)
    From Dylan Gentry, County Extension Agent Adair County Cooperative Extension Service There will be a flag history and ca... (click title to read more)

  43. Flags to half-staff Saturday in honor of Deputy Phipps (Story ID: 132620)
    At his weekly update, Gov. Beshear expressed his condolences to the family and friends of Russell County Sheriff's Deputy ... (click title to read more)

  44. ACHS Football win statistics were impressive (Story ID: 132370)
    By Trey Stephens, staff writer Friday night Adair County High School Football defeated the Lakers of Russell County 22-16. This wa... (click title to read more)

  45. Letter: Please take care of our American flag (Story ID: 131778)
    Chris Lagermann writes from the American Legion, Metcalfe Co. KY: About the American flag - please take a moment and check out... (click title to read more)

  46. American Legion Post 65 to meet June 8 (Story ID: 131659)
    By Chris Lagermann American Legion Post 65 will meet at the Metcalfe County Extension Office Saturday June 8, 2024 at 9amCT (instead... (click title to read more)

  47. Sign requested in Veterans Memorial Park (Story ID: 131446)
    A reader who asked to remain anonymous writes, "Out here on 55 S. Morrison Road, Columbia Veterans Memorial Park, where the flag is flying and little... (click title to read more)

  48. Loy and Breeding selected to attend 2024 Rogers Scholars (Story ID: 131262)
    From Sharon Dodson The Center for Rural Development has selected Adair County students Justin Loy and Kelsay Breeding to attend the ... (click title to read more)

  49. Flags ordered to half-staff Saturday, April 6 (Story ID: 131097)
    Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, April 6, i... (click title to read more)

  50. Veteran Henry Wade to be honored Saturday after 79 years (Story ID: 129568)
    After 79 years, the body of Veteran Private First Class Henry Wade will be brought home to Russell County Saturday, November 18, 2023. A pr... (click title to read more)

  51. DAR visits veterans at Summit Manor (Story ID: 129526)
    From Phil Hanna On this Veterans Day, November 11, 2023, recognizing the service of our veterans, Ernestine Bennett and Annita Dial ... (click title to read more)

  52. Letter: ACHS Student Cadets (Story ID: 129251)
    Charles Marshburn writes: Hail to the young cadets! Comments re: ... (click title to read more)

  53. Bank of Columbia to hold Open House on Oct 12 (Story ID: 129081)
    From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The Bank of Columbia will hold an open h... (click title to read more)

  54. Flags to half-staff in honor of Brereton Jones (Story ID: 128830)
    From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear announced the death of former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jone... (click title to read more)

  55. Karma Anthony Hendriksen, 3, Adair County, KY (Story ID: 128639)
    Karma Anthony Hendriksen, age 3, of Columbia, Kentucky passed away on August 30, 2023 at the university of Kentucky Childrens Hospital in Lexington, K... (click title to read more)

  56. Milling continuing downtown 6pm to 6am (Story ID: 128431)
    The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office advises motorists that a resurfacing project continues on KY 55X (Jamestown Street) in Co... (click title to read more)

  57. Columbia youth in Children of the American Revolution activities (Story ID: 127741)
    From Beverly Heath The Van Meter Fort Society Children of the American Revolution met in Hodgenville, KY, on June 8 and 9, 2023, to ... (click title to read more)

  58. NSDAR honors our veterans of the American Revolutionary War (Story ID: 127708)
    From Lila Ford, Treasurer and Member of Jane Lampton Chapter, NSDAR Members of the Jane Lampton Chapter of the National ... (click title to read more)

  59. Short takes from the Adair County News, June 12, 1923 (Story ID: 127681)
    By JIM As the days wheeled toward the summer solstice of 1923, the Bank of Columbia opened its magnificent new quarters on the south... (click title to read more)

  60. DeMolay Month proclaimed in Columbia (Story ID: 127481)
    By Tiffany Collins, City of Columbia The month of May has been proclaimed as DeMolay Month in Columbia in recognition of the local D... (click title to read more)

  61. Courthouse Flag (Story ID: 127287)
    By Guy Babin, Proud American Veteran Gradyville, KY The flag in front of the old courthouse is in disrepair. Really, it... (click title to read more)

  62. Temporary Burning Ban in Campbellsville until 8pmET Thurs (Story ID: 127043)
    From Chief Taylor Campbellsville Fire-Rescue Under the authority of Open Burning Ordinance 21-12 section II subsection n... (click title to read more)

  63. Critical fire weather conditions on Thursday (Story ID: 127036)
    From Mike Keltner, Director, Adair Co. Emergency Management Critical fire weather conditions are expected tomorrow acros... (click title to read more)

  64. TJRH to raise flag for Donate Life Month (Story ID: 126930)
    From Stacey Biggs T.J. Regional Health will be hosting a Donate Life Flag Raising Ceremony at 10:08amCT on Friday, April 14, 2023, b... (click title to read more)

  65. Flags to half-staff in honor of Louisville victims (Story ID: 126894)
    From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be ... (click title to read more)

  66. Adair Co. Grand Jury returns indictments on March 30 (Story ID: 126813)
    On Thursday, March 30, 2023, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 14 individuals from Louisville, Bowling... (click title to read more)

  67. Flags to half-staff in remembrance of Nashville victims (Story ID: 126700)
    From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear h... (click title to read more)

  68. Flags to half-staff in honor of TN National Guard pilots (Story ID: 126165)
    From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-... (click title to read more)

  69. Letter: Agrees with David (Story ID: 125832)
    Charles Marshburn writes: Far more of us agree with you, Mr. Parrish, than you can imagine. Comments re: ... (click title to read more)

  70. Letter: Pick your battles (Story ID: 125830)
    Mary Bardin writes: I agree with James Roberts. I think this decision was out of respect for someone who served our county. Th... (click title to read more)

  71. Letter: Flag issues (Story ID: 125827)
    David Parrish writes: I don't think that this issue is a question of politics. It is an issue of respect and understanding what... (click title to read more)

  72. Letter: Flags at half staff protocol (Story ID: 125816)
    Cynthia A Meyer writes: Can counties have (or adopt) their own flags having little do to with politics but more to do with r... (click title to read more)

  73. Letter: Flags at half staff protocol (Story ID: 125806)
    James Roberts writes: I understand that only certain individuals can order the American flag to half staff. There have been ... (click title to read more)

  74. Flags to half-staff in remembrance of Monterey Park victims (Story ID: 125804)
    From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear h... (click title to read more)

  75. Letter: Flag at half staff (Story ID: 125789)
    Martha Berry writes: You, as an elected official, should be the first person to obey the law or even at time honored custom. You... (click title to read more)

  76. Letter: Flags at half staff (Story ID: 125777)
    Sue Mullins writes: I agree that under proper flag etiquette only tell President or Governor can request lowering the flag t... (click title to read more)

  77. Letter: Flag at half staff (Story ID: 125762)
    Joe Hare writes: Thanks Sharon Harris, you are exactly correct. Comments re: Le... (click title to read more)

  78. Letter: Half staff article (Story ID: 125754)
    David Parrish writes: The etiquette around lowering the flag to half-staff is pretty settled. Civics class teaches the President... (click title to read more)

  79. Letter: Judge's order for half staffed flag (Story ID: 125751)
    Sharon Harris writes: According to USA.gov, the only people who can order the flag to be ... (click title to read more)

  80. Flag to half staff at Annex (Story ID: 125745)
    From Bridget Compton Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant has ordered the flag at the Adair County Annex to remain half staffed toda... (click title to read more)

  81. Columbia Veterans Project begins for 2023 (Story ID: 125529)
    From Tiffany Collins The City of Columbia will be placing veteran flags around the square; and, just off the square beginning again ... (click title to read more)

  82. Thankful for the Flag in Edmonton (Story ID: 125241)
    By Cynthia A Meyer Even though Thanksgiving may have passed as we are now approaching the Christmas Season I am thankful to Sumitomo... (click title to read more)

  83. Flags to Half-staff for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (Story ID: 125152)
    From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear h... (click title to read more)

  84. Gov. Beshear: Flags to half-staff in honor of John Y. Brown Jr. (Story ID: 124954)
    From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, Gov. Andy Beshear noted the passing of forme... (click title to read more)

  85. Rogers Scholars Applications now open (Story ID: 124814)
    Attention Rising High School Juniors: Applications are now open for The Center for Rural Development's 2023 Rogers Scholars Program ... (click title to read more)

  86. Flags to half-staff in honor of London Police Officer (Story ID: 124663)
    Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on F... (click title to read more)

  87. Flags to half-staff in honor of Queen Elizabeth II (Story ID: 123892)
    From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear h... (click title to read more)

  88. Flags to half-staff in honor of Floyd Co. Peace Officers (Story ID: 123088)
    From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to... (click title to read more)

  89. Edmonton Market adding special events Friday (Story ID: 123053)
    The Metcalfe County Farmers Market promises extra fun, food and gifts on Friday, July 1, 2022 from 8am-1pmCT. They will provide free flags, pi... (click title to read more)

  90. Adair Co. Grand Jury returns indictments June 9 (Story ID: 122999)
    On Thursday, June 9, 2022, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 19 individuals from Columbia, Burkesville... (click title to read more)

  91. Veterans banner project celebrated in special event (Story ID: 122670)
    A special Memorial Day Celebration to remember Veterans and announce the names of all who have had flags hung downtown was held Friday, May 27, 2022 i... (click title to read more)

  92. Decoration Day or Memorial Day (Story ID: 122663)
    By Mike Watson Memorial Day was and is a day of remembrance in my family, a day to reflect on our history, our family, and sacrifice... (click title to read more)

  93. Governor orders flags to half-staff for Memorial Day (Story ID: 122651)
    By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to h... (click title to read more)

  94. Flags ordered to Half-Staff on Friday, May 27, 2022 (Story ID: 122632)
    Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 27, in honor of Jessamine... (click title to read more)

  95. Flags to half-staff in remembrance of Uvalde victims (Story ID: 122599)
    By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear has... (click title to read more)

  96. Flags to half-staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day (Story ID: 122459)
    By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear has... (click title to read more)

  97. Flags to half-staff in honor of KY soldier killed in Korea (Story ID: 122445)
    By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to h... (click title to read more)

  98. Cheatham, Loy, Wilson accepted to Rogers Scholars/Explorers (Story ID: 122334)
    By Sharon Dodson The Center for Rural Development has selected three Adair County students to particiapte in its summer leadership p... (click title to read more)

  99. Flags to Half-Staff Friday in Honor of Kentucky Marine (Story ID: 122240)
    By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to h... (click title to read more)

  100. Mayor commends Walmart Earth Day project (Story ID: 122206)
    Click headline for article with photos Walmart in Columbia did a community project as a part of the celebration of Earth Day. The Wa... (click title to read more)




  

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