Howard Abston Memorial Endowment Scholarship established 2021-12-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. Sharon and Lonnie Willen present Director of LWC Nursing Emiley Button and LWC President William T. Luckey Jr., a check from the Hall Abston Estate to establish the Howard Abston Memorial Endowment Scholarship. The need- and merit-based scholarship will soon help Lindsey Wilson College nursing students from Cumberland and Clinton counties. The $607,450 donation marks the second-largest estate gift in Lindsey Wilson College history. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

All smiles for Papa Joe on his 101st birthday 2021-12-21 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Mackenzie Bennett's photography collection. Joe Spires celebrated his 101st birthday recently surrounded by lots of love from family and community. Seated from left are: Brad Burton, "Papa Joe" Spires, Mason Burton and Maria Burton. In back, from left are: Malanna Burton, Christy Burton, and photographer Mackenzie Bennett. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

One Merry Christmas, December 25, 1943 2021-12-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mike Watson. A note drawn on "Father Time Banker," part of the classic Christmas display at the Adair Genealogy and History Research Center. The display will continue through December 30, 2021. Click "Read more" for display hours and more photos. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Classic Christmas ornaments and cards 2021-12-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Come by the Adair Genealogy and History Research Center to see the classic Christmas ornaments from the 1930s-1960s and a selection of Christmas cards from the same period. The display will continue through December 30, 2021. Click "Read more" for display hours and more photos. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

On display at the Adair Genealogy and History Research Center 2021-12-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Come by the Adair Genealogy and History Research Center to see the classic Christmas ornaments from the 1930s-1960s and a selection of Christmas cards from the same period. The display will continue through December 30, 2021. Click "Read more" for display hours and more photos. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Grass is always greener 2021-12-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Spotted on Hurt Street in downtown Columbia. Except for the blacktop, the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

CUMC Choir singing Emanuel 2021-12-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Dr. Pam Stephens directed the children singing Emanuel in the choir Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Columbia United Methodist Church. They were backed up by the adult choir. Everyone in the house sang Joy to the World. The full service can be seen on Facebook at Columbia United Methodist Church. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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