Local teens among Ag Athletes of the Year 2019-03-11 - Lexington, KY - Photo by Walter Cornett/KHSAA. Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, left, presents Honorary Commissioner of Agriculture certificates to the 2019 KHSAA-KDA Ag Athletes of the Year, from left: Kailey Thompson, Taylor County; Benjamin Sapp, Russell County; Marcus Wiseman, George Rogers Clark High School; Alleson Short, Muhlenberg County; Tyler London, Metcalfe County; and Morgan Belcher, Pulaski County. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

History: remembering local icon Bill Beard 2019-03-11 - Photo by Mitzi Bault, CM Staff. Adair County icon Bill Beard was always trying to pull a trick on townspeople in his later years. He was referred to as "quite a character". At first, most of us kids were kind of scared of him - he came around often to see my Daddy. The only time Bill ever scared me was when I was trying to speak to him -- he was a big, tall man -- and he just simply picked me up, explaining it hurt his back bending over to talk to me -- a short girl, even shorter than I am now. - MB Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Soon this view will be blocked by new leaves 2019-03-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. This view of Columbia's historic Courthouse Clock Tower from the top of "Old Grade School Hill" in Columbia, will soon be blocked out by leaves of late spring and summer. Trees are budding out now even though we are still nine days away from the official arrival of spring. Click here to revisit one of JIM's local history articles that includes the old Graded School that sat on this hill until consolidation. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Reading a major highlight at Campbellsville Elementary 2019-03-11 - Taylor County, KY - Photo by Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer, Campbellsville Independent Schools. A visit with another class of Campbellsville Elementary School students celebrating Dr. Seuss during a week of special events. Read Across America events started March 4, and went all through the week. Dr. Seuss's books guided dress and subjects. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Two arrested for meth possession on Neat Hollow Road 2019-03-11 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Sheriff Josh Brockman. The Adair County Sheriff's Office went to a residence located off Neat Hollow Road in Adair County to conduct a search of a residence where they suspected narcotics being sold. During the search several bags of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were discovered in the home. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Trabue speaking at Tuesday, 12 Mar 2019 Chamber luncheon 2019-03-11 - Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY - Photo from Ellen Zornes. Daniel Trabue, the founder of Columbia, KY, will speak at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 11:45amCT. The founding citizen will be portrayed by local talent Richard Phelps who will tell Trabue's life story at the LWC Cranmer Dining Center. The public is invited to attend Chamber luncheon meetings - pay at the door and enjoy the buffet line as most do during the meetings, or just attend the meeting without lunching. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Say congratulations to ACHS Women's Choir and director! 2019-03-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. When you see these members and their director of the Adair County High School Women's Choir - and their families and supporters - today, say, "Congratulations! Well done!!" These students took the spotlight at Rupp Arena during the Sweet Sixteen boys basketball tournament Sunday, March 10, 2019. They made it even with the time springing forward on them to perform The National Anthem in perfect harmony. From left, in front, are: ACHS Choir Director Ginna Franklin, and students Emma Rich, Ellie Belcher, Joaquina Domingo, Kayla Eaton, Faith Berry and Emma Grider. In back, from left, are students: Raven Yike, Amie Padgette, Autumn Reynolds, Cheyan Walters, Aeriyal Anderson, Madison Coomer and Kristina Kirksey. (This picture links to a video made and posted to his Facebook page by proud Dad William Grider, and released by Adair County Schools Dean of Students Robbie Harmon.) - LW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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