Columbia's Barry Dunn chosen to lead Kosair Charities 2022-04-20 - Louisville, KY - Photo from Kosair Charities. Kosair Charities announced Tuesday that Barry Dunn has been chosen as the organization's next president and CEO. Dunn comes to Kosair Charities after serving as Kentucky's Deputy Attorney General, where he oversaw a nearly 200-member team and was responsible for the strategic initiatives of the office. This included supporting the Attorney General's work to combat child abuse and prosecute child predators. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Canada Geese lifting off 2022-04-20 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A pair of Canada Geese taking off from the water. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Celebrating Adair Genealogy and History Research Center 2022-04-19 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. An official Ribbon Cutting event was held on the one year anniversary of the opening of the Adair Genealogy and History Research Center on April 19, 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic had delayed a proper grand opening so this event had great meaning to many who have been involved in its planning and operations over the past decade. Pictured from left are: Ellen Zornes, Josh Withers, Robert Flowers, Landon Edwards, Pam Hoots, Bobby Morrison, Angie Cowan, Samantha Oakes, Ann Martin, Jelaine Harlow, Phil Hanna, Ernie Bennett, Jeff Brummett, Mike Watson, Lee Ann Jessee, Gale Cowan, Chasity Yarberry, Susan Loy, Betty Knifley, Donna Farmer, Michelle Pettey, Cynthia Coomer, Larry Russell Bryant, Jane Grant, and Phillip Coffey. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Research Center Anniversary Cake 2022-04-19 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Today, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, is one-year anniversary of the opening of the Adair Genealogy and History Research Center. They are celebrating with a cake and ribbon cutting this morning, and everyone is welcome to come tour the collections, and rejoice in the history of our county and town. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A garden blessing 2022-04-19 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. A moment to pause and give thanks for all the blessings of this new spring. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

This life vest is just too small to hold up Ranger Cole 2022-04-19 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Cole Upton, Park Ranger with the Green River Lake Army Corp. of Engineers, demonstrated how fifth graders could begin to know how to pick the proper size of their life vests when on the water. Ranger Andrea Davis spoke about the pros and cons of each size as he modeled different vests. The goal is to pick the best fit so it holds you up in the water in an emergency. What do you think, kids, this one's too small, right? Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kassidy Judd helps Park Rangers 2022-04-19 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Rachel Waggener. ACES fifth grader Kassidy Judd helped the Park Rangers demonstrate proper safety gear at Monday's water safety meeting. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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