Going for even more improvements at ACHS 2020-02-25 - Columbia - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Adair County High School led the GAP performance assessment reports that were given about each of the four schools at the February School Board meeting. Sheila Willis, Curriculum Resource Teacher, and Assistant Principal Chad Parnell put together their goals from the ACHS report card data based on the past year. They were proud of their scores showing no significant gaps, and they looked beyond the good report and want more for their students. Willis outlined their plans that will provide even better future scores in reading and math. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Daffodil Watch 2020: drooping in heavy rain 2020-02-25 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. These beautiful Daffodils were struggling to stand up in the heavy rains of Monday, February 4, 2020. They were getting even more drops sliding off the weeping cheery tree limbs above them. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Rebecca Cravens is new Adair District Athletic Trainer 2020-02-25 - Columbia - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Superintendent Pamela Stephens announced the hiring of a District Athletic Trainer at the February 20, 2020 School Board meeting. She introduced Rebecca Cravens who starts the job March 2, 2020. Cravens thanked the board members for the opportunity to join the Adair County public school system. She said everyone has been very welcoming and she is excited to begin her work March 2, 2020, and then to add teaching to it this fall. She comes to the school system from Taylor Regional Hospital and is married to Columbia Police Department officer, Adair County native, Adam Cravens. Dr. Stephens praised Dr. Ronald Rogers who she said was part of the interview process and helped in defining the need for this position. She said that TJ health Columbia will be investing to help the schools with the cost of this position. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Northern Mockingbird 2020-02-25 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen. It's always nice to see the neighborhood mockingbird, but it was even nicer this weekend to see that the bush that he calls home is already beginning to fill with spring buds. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Lampton Lane being trashed with tossed debris 2020-02-24 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Steve Coomer writes, "reading about Tommy Nobles removing the snow from Lampton Lane makes me miss my neighbor, he also picked up litter along the road, now I can’t even keep my end of the lane picked up. Heartbreaking!" Steve invited us to get a photo in passing. This one, taken on this very gray day, still shows the shining garbage on both sides of Lampton Lane, a scenic connector of Hwy W 80 and Hwy 61. - LW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scam investigated, business is cleared by AG Office 2020-02-24 - Frankfort, KY - Photo by Elizabeth Goss Kuhn, Communications Director, Office of KY Attorney General. LaDonna Koebel is the Executive Director of the Office of Senior Protection & Mediation within the Office of Attorney General Daniel Cameron. She received notice of a possible scam reported to ColumbiaMagazine.com and did a thorough investigation. Her findings regarding a sewer line protection mail offer from American Water Resources, in this case, resulted in news that the mailer was from a legitimate company that does business in 43 states. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Jamie Bryant chosen as Educator of the Month 2020-02-24 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Deb Waddell, ACMS 6th Grade Science. Congratulations to Mr. Jamie Bryant who was awarded Educator of the Month by the Adair County Education Association an affiliate of KEA. He serves as the director of the Indian Academy at Adair County High School. He works with students who need an alternative setting to normal class work. Mr. Bryant is also the Defensive Coordinator for the football team and is head coach of the track team. During his career he has also been a BETA Club sponsor and FCA sponsor. He earned both his bachelor's degree and masters degree from Campbellsville University in Secondary Education with an emphasis in social studies. He also received his Rank One from WKU in secondary guidance. A favorite quote of his is, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Phillipians 4:13. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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