Bank of Columbia promotes Michelle Powell 2019-08-16 - Columbia - Photo by Andrea Waggener. Michelle Powell has been promoted to Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Columbia. President and CEO Mark Dykes said, "Michelle is vital to our loan operations in her position as credit officer, handling credit analysis and loan review." She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Western Kentucky University and has been a part of the Bank of Columbia team for more than 12 years. Click here for Beth Grant's news, she will be returning to the Bank of Columbia team as Chief Financial Officer. Click 'read more' to read details of Mark Dykes' promotion to CEO. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Tennis courts improved in City Park on Fairgrounds Street 2019-08-16 - Columbia - Photo from City Hall, Columbia, KY. Tennis courts have gotten much needed improvement in the City Park that sits in the middle of the old Fairgrounds by the Pavilion. The Parks and Recreation team has announced the tennis courts are newly repaired, sealed and striped - ready for use. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

John Chowning comments on Taylor County's future 2019-08-16 - Taylor County, KY - Photo from Ron McMahan, Executive Director, Team Taylor County. John E. Chowning is a founding member of the Campbellsville-Taylor County Economic Development Authority, having served on the board for over two decades since the city and county (and surrounding counties) lost thousands of jobs when Fruit of the Loom closed. In the ensuing years, Team Taylor County has led the growth beyond expectations in numbers of families having opportunities for better jobs and furthering their educations. The accompanying story includes reflections on Taylor County’s economic development strategies, workforce partnerships, community assets and biggest opportunities. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Jakeb Lacy and Byron Rodgers are selected players 2019-08-16 - Columbia - Photo from ACMS. Deb Waddell sends the Adair County Middle School news that Byron Rodgers was player of the game vs Metcalfe County and Jakeb Lacy was player of the game vs Casey County. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Papa Guy and Noah 2019-08-16 - Venice, Italy - Photo by Carol Perkins. Guy Perkins and granson Noah, on a recent trip to Italy. Carol writes, "We roamed the streets, ate traditional Italian food and too many scoops of gelato." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Beth Grant named CFO at Bank of Columbia 2019-08-16 - Columbia - Photo by Andrea Waggener. Beth Grant will be returning to the Bank of Columbia team as Chief Financial Officer effective July 29, 2019. Grant was employed previously as Vice President of Operations and brings with her an additional 12 years of banking industry experience. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Kentucky: swing is ready for a summer splash 2019-08-16 - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The swing hanging from this old tree is waiting, ready for a swimmer to take advantage of it and splash into the warm water of Dog Days 2019. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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