Raccoon summer continues 2025-07-15 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. Some years I rarely see a raccoon, but Summer 2025 seems to have been full of them. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

CACVFD responds to fire on Jones Chapel Road 2025-07-15 - Adair Co., KY . The Columbia - Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 04:38 hours on Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025, to 380 Jones Chapel Road for a single wide mobile home with heavy smoke & fire conditions showing. The fire was contained to the original structure. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

One lane traffic has ended on the Public Square 2025-07-14 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The big boom that helped get workers up to the top of the historic Adair County Courthouse clock tower last week is now parked in the City parking lot off Burkesville Street. The signs indicating one-lane traffic have been removed from the Square. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Curious kids make a 911 call 2025-07-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo from CPD. Columbia Police Officer Travis Bell responded to a disconnected emergency call last week expecting to provide a welfare check. Instead, he reported finding these curious kids with big questions and even bigger smiles. It was a simple moment, but one he said that helped build trust and connection between the police and the community he protects and serves. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New arena at Adair County Fairgrounds 2025-07-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The new arena is causing lots of excitement for this year's Adair County Fair. It will be given the name of the Shannon "Catfish" Rowe Arena in honor of the generous donation and years of hard work Shannon gave to the Fair. Everyone knew him as "Catfish" but no one we've found can tell us where he got that nickname. If any reader can tell us, please click 'comment' below and send us a note. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Veterans banners in the rain 2025-07-14 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Veterans banners are still looking good even as rain comes down on them. This is the view of Burkesville Street looking from the Public Square toward Walmart. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair Co. FFA at State FFA Leadership Camp 2025-07-14 - Hardinsburg, KY - Photo courtesy Robin Hancock. Members of the Adair County FFA chapter recently attended camp at the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center in Hardinsburg. Pictured are members and advisors in attendance: Robin Hancock, Katherine Lemmon, Kirby Hancock, Tianna King, Braxton Irvin, Addie Baker, Abby Lou Smith, Lane Kelsay, Brayden Fitzgerald, Alyssa Greer, Abby Maulden, Maycee Hovious, Katie Kean, Gabby Kemp, Myla Curry, JJ Jessie, Gabby Barnes, Hudson Hancock, Ethan Wooten, and Brittany Smith. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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