Patriotism begins early in the Smith family 2019-07-04 - Columbia VFW Post - Photo by proud grandmother Jane Smith. This picture says so much about our country and the freedom we celebrate. All the respect and wonder of how Americans honor those who protect and defend our country shows in the face of young Brooks Corbin at one of last season's VFW events. Brooks' great grandfather Jack Smith served in the Korean War. His family works to keep the children knowledgeable of their family history. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Letter from Adair Search & Rescue 2019-07-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Adair County Emergency Manager Director Mike Keltner . This letter from the Adair Search and Rescue Board of Directors is released to inform the public of the official dissolution of the Adair Search and Rescue Team. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Balloon Glow on Independence Day Eve 2019-07-03 - Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Tiffany Kessler. Tomorrow morning at 10amET is Campbellsville's Fourth of July parade which has grown over the years and become quite famous across the state. The festival has lots of food, music, and booths. Tonight, July 3, 2019, was the amazing balloon glow which drew crowds of all ages. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

State of Adair County's Health provided from LCDHD 2019-07-03 - City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Lake Cumberland District Health Department Educator Jelaine Harlow presented the latest health statistics on Adair County at the July 2019 Columbia City Council meeting. Surveys show that Columbia and Adair County have made improvements in the areas of adults smoking, number of children in poverty and number of teen births. The score for adult obesity, unfortunately, is worse. She shared priority health issues the LCDHD staff is working on now. The top four goals to continue health improvement are: Substance use, tobacco use, obesity and physical inactivity. The website for details is www.lcdhd.org and the phone number is 270-384-2286. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Anvil shaped cloud over Holmes Bend Road 2019-07-03 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Larry Clark . Seeing this indicator of precipitation and storms to come, photographer Larry Clark took his picture of a perfect anvil shaped cloud backed by sunlight over a corn field on Holmes Bend Road near Green River Lake. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

City of Columbia Mayor Hoots gives statement on annexation 2019-07-03 - City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by John Thompson, filming the meeting for Duo Broadband. Less than a week after a first reading that would annex Pinewood Shopping Center into the City of Columbia, it had become obvious that the community has mixed feelings on the topic. During Monday’s regular city council meeting Mayor Pam Hoots read an official “Mayor’s Statement” which delayed a second and final vote on the matter. From left are: Council members Ronald Rogers, June Parson, Mark Harris, City Clerk Rhonda Loy, Mayor Hoots, City Attorney Derrick Helm, and Council members Craig Dean, Linda Waggener and Sharon Payne. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Downtown Cincinnati 2019-07-03 - Cincinnati, OH - Photo by Pen. Looking north on Rosa Parks Street at the corner of Freedom Way in downtown Cincinnati. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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