Conor Smith to compete in Jr Dragster World Series
2019-10-18 - Memphis, TN - Photo by Cindy Smith
Conor Smith from Columbia, KY has qualified to compete in the IHRA World Series Championship in Memphis, TN this Friday and Saturday. He will compete with other jr. dragsters from all over the world. Live coverage can be seen on MotorManiaTV.com at the IHRA Summit Racing Equipment World Finals. Comments | Permalink Silent City - Miss Tillie Trabue portrayed by Linda Lewis
2019-10-18 - Columbia City Cemetery - Photo by Tiffany Kessler, columbiamagazine.com
This year's Silent City had a very special guest - Miss Matilda "Tillie" Trabue (1848-1929) portrayed by retired Adair County art teacher Linda Lewis.
Remembered for her positive impact on the community, local history most commonly refers to her impressive artistic skills. An interest that began at age seven, eventually led to a teaching position later in life at Lindsey Wilson Training School.
The daughter of William and Elizabeth McDowell Trabue, she was born into a family of 12 children. Her grandfather, Col. Daniel Trabue, help founded Columbia as well as the street layout and had a say on important decisions such as locations for the courthouse, jail, and post office.
Among her colorful and interesting lifespan, Miss Tillie was most famous for her soirees. She loved visitors and was known to hold parties, receptions for Lindsey Wilson staff, and the occasional wedding on their family farm known as Willow Glen.
The Trabue-Russell House at the top of Jamestown Hill once served as Miss Tillie's childhood home and now holds a variety of Columbia artifacts and information. Miss Tillie and two unmarried sisters lived out their lives at Willow Glen. - Tiffany Kessler Comments | Permalink KY Afield Outdoors: Time for reservoir smallmouth
2019-10-18 - Laurel Co., KY - Photo by Lee McClellan
John Williams, longtime fisheries biologist in southeast Kentucky, holds his personal best smallmouth bass that weighed six pounds from Laurel River Lake. Fall through late spring is the best time of year to catch trophy smallmouth like this one from Laurel River Lake, Lake Cumberland, and Dale Hollow Lake.
The smallmouth bass in Lake Cumberland, in particular, are in spectacular condition this fall. They look like footballs, with nearly bursting bellies stuffed with threadfin shad and alewives. Comments | Permalink Older Photos