Epicurean Kentuckian: Classic Fish and Chips 2019-05-17 - Louisville, KY - Photo by Pen. Fried fish is a Kentucky staple, but the Irish Rover on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville does it in classic Irish pub style, with a giant piece of Icelandic cod fried extra crispy, served over a bed of chips, with tartar sauce and lemon. Best enjoyed with lots of malt vinegar and a pint. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Awards - Pam Scott and her niece Jennifer Perkins 2019-05-17 - Cranmer Dining Center, LWC - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Pam Scott, president of Lewis Transport, won the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Professional / Business Woman of 2019 award. Her niece Jennifer Perkins introduced her at the annual banquet May 14. Pictured are: House Majority Floor Leader Bam Carney, Senator Max Wise, Pam and Jennifer, Chamber Director Ellen Zornes, Adair CJE Gale Cowan, and Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots. Nominees for the award also included Luci Irvin, co-owner of Nanwood Market; Alexis Jennings, owner of 313Maple Florist & Gifts; Susan Loy of Barger Insurance; Ann Martin, president of First & Farmers National Bank; Lagene Sexton, co-owner of Adair Drug; Linda Waggener, founder of Columbiamagazine.com; Jacqueline Watson of Brown & Brown Insurance; and Gale Cowan, Adair County Judge Executive. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Awards - Easton Bryant with his sister Jennifer Kemp 2019-05-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Easton Bryant, owner of North Century Pharmacy in Columbia, won the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Professional / Business Man of 2019 award. His sister Jennifer Kemp introduced him at the banquet May 14. Pictured are: House Majority Floor Leader Bam Carney, Easton and Jennifer, Adair CJE Gale Cowan, Chamber Director Ellen Zornes, Senator Max Wise and Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots. Nominees for the award also included Josh Brockman, Adair County Sheriff; Mark Dykes, president of the Bank of Columbia; Landon Edwards, Adair County PVA; Terry Harvey, owner of H & H Construction; Dr. Eric Loy, founder of Family Medical Centers; Mike Neal, president of Brown & Brown Insurance; and Richard Lee Walker, owner of Walker Real Estate. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Linus is safely back home 2019-05-17 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by April Shepperd. April writes, "Against all odds we located our wandering little Linus and he is back in his new home. Now for a micro-chip, a set of doggie tags, and a wireless fence!" Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

KY Afield Outdoors: Green and Barren for Summer Smallmouth 2019-05-16 - Barren County, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. David Baker, Central Fisheries District biologist for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, holds two impressive smallmouth bass captured and released from Barren River below Barren River Lake Dam during population sampling a few years ago. Barren River below Barren River Lake Dam and the Green River below Green River Lake Dam both offer predictable float fishing options for smallmouth bass during summer. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Melanie Coomer will be singing tonight at Columbia UMC 2019-05-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo from music director Ginna Franklin. The public is invited to the Adair County high school spring concert tonight, May 16, 2019, at the Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville Street, Columbia, Ky. Melanie Coomer is a sixth grader from Glensfork who will be singing Alto in the concert tonight. She writes, "I've been singing since I was 8 years old. It makes me feel happier when I sing. This is my first year in choir and I am hoping to see you at our concert." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wildflowers of KY: Virginia Spiderwort 2019-05-16 - Jefferson Co., KY - Photo by Pen. These purple flowers are blooming in abundance this week along the walking trails in Beckley Creek Park. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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