COVID-19 Columbia test facility guidelines 2020-11-25 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. As you drive into the COVID-19 Family Medical Centers test site on Fairground Street in Columbia, the following frequently asked questions and answers are posted: Q: Will I be charged for today's visit? A: There is nothing to pay today. Your insurance will be billed for a patient visit and COVID-19 test. You may be responsible for some cost based on your insurance coverage. Q: When do I need to quarantine? A: If you test positive, the health department will be contacting you. You will need to quarantine until released by the health department. If you did is negative but have been exposed, you will need to quarantine for 14 days as symptoms can begin anytime from two days up to 14 days after exposure. Q: What type of test will I get today? A: If you have symptoms and/or had an exposure, you will be offered an on-site antigen test. Test results will be available in 15 minutes. If you do not have symptoms and have not been exposed you will receive a PCR test. Results will be provided within 24 to 72 hours, and you will be notified of the results. In some cases a PCR test may be recommended by the health care provider on site for further evaluation. Q: Will I be seen by a healthcare provider today? A: Yes, you will be seen by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner. You will have your temperature and oxygen saturation level checked and will receive an exam of your heart and lungs. The healthcare provider will assess what type of COVID-19 tests you need based on your symptoms and or exposure. To arrange for a 24-hour telehealth doctors appointment over the phone, scroll down at left and click on the Columbia Magazine side ad, “DrOnCall” on this home page. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

FFNB breaks ground for new location 2020-11-25 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. First & Farmers National Bank management along with local leaders gathered last week to break ground for its new location at 114 Will Walker Road, Columbia. The bank will relocate all of its operations from the Public Square to its new location. In 1903 Adair County was first introduced to First National Bank of Columbia. One hundred and seventeen years later, after a merge in 2008, it became First & Farmers National Bank. Among those at the ground breaking event were board members, management and city and county leaders: FFNB President Ann Martin, Steve Branscum, Doug Sapp, Brad Hodges, President and CEO Terry Pugh, Kim Phelps, Benton Fudge of South Central Designs, Bill Turpin, Steve Morgan, Larry Walker, Ellen Zornes and Kelley Radar. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Thanksgiving Eve Morning 2020-11-25 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. The view from the Trabue-Russell House on Thanksgiving Eve morning in Columbia showed dark clouds rolling in bringing rain. Wind was getting stronger between 5 and 7am, urging the last remaining leaves off the Maple trees like the last strands of hair from blading heads. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Harvesting root vegetables 2020-11-24 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Larry Clark. Photographer Larry Clark has been busy harvesting beets, carrots, and other root vegetables from his greens patch. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

It's Joe Spires Week in Columbia 2020-11-24 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Mayor Pam Hoots. It's "Joe Spires Week" in Columbia for this favorite son who is turning 100 years old. He is a lifelong resident of Adair County and served in World War II. To send a birthday greeting, mail to: Joe Spires, 110 Hudson Street, Apt. 106, Columbia, Kentucky 42728. Presenting his proclamation are Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross at left, and Mayor Pamela Hoots at right. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Rescue girl - Sissy is doing fine now 2020-11-24 - Cumberland County, KY - Photo by Jane Todd. Sissy Cat is doing just fine now. She was damaged, sick, hungry and rescued into our family. In a matter of weeks she has healed and transformed into a perfect Sissy to our other cats. Here she is just doing a bit of checking at the mirror to see if her hair and makeup look ok. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

COVID-19 Information for Adair Co. Schools 11-24-2020 2020-11-24 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Dr. Pamela A. Stephens, Superintendent. Current cases at Adair County Schools as of Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Monday's numbers: COVID-19 Information for Adair Co. Schools 11-23-2020 Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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