Coach John B. Wethington 2026-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. During his 37-year coaching career at Lindsey Wilson University, John B. Wethington's women's basketball teams won a program-best 737 games, claimed eight conference championships and made 20 appearances in the NAIA National Tournament. Wethington, the longest-serving college basketball coach in Kentucky and the winningest active NAIA women's basketball coach, is stepping down to become assistant to the president for athletics development. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Las Vegas Street Photography (2 of 3) 2026-06-15 - Las Vegas, NV - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert and Tammy Ellis made the most of some extra time in Las Vegas before their flight home from their latest trip out west. Robert writes, "I enjoyed the couple of hours we had by just walking around and taking photos of the people and buildings..." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mark Twain mural 2026-06-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Local artist Tezon Mitchell's mural of Mark Twain, featured prominently on the side of the Sweat Pea's Building, was officially unveiled on Monday, June 15, 2026, as part of Mark Twain Week in Columbia. The mural features a famous quote by Twain, "My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACHS FFA receives Gold Chapter Rating 2026-06-15 - Lexington, KY - Photo courtesy Robin Hancock. The Adair County High School FFA was recognized in our first ever Chapter Rating as Gold and Top 10 Percent at the 97th Kentucky FFA Convention in Lexington. ACHS FFA Secretary Abby Maulden (above) accepted the Gold Chapter Rating for the ACHS FFA. A chapter rating in the FFA is a recognition tier awarded to local chapters for running a well-rounded, active program. It evaluates how effectively the chapter meets agricultural education standards and involves members in leadership, community service, and agricultural advocacy throughout the year. A gold rating is the highest in the state and making the Top 10 Percent means that the Adair County FFA will compete nationally in Chapter Rating. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Myla Curry is Lake Cumberland Region Star Farmer 2026-06-15 - Lexington, KY - Photo courtesy Robin Hancock. Myla Curry was named the Lake Cumberland Region Star Farmer, and was a strong competitor for state Star Farmer, at the 97th Kentucky FFA Convention in Lexington. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New mural officially unveiled 2026-06-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. A crowd gathered at the corner of South Reed Street and Jamestown Street on Monday, June 15, 2026, to join Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots and local artist Tezon Mitchell for the unveiling of Mitchell's mural of Mark Twain, featured prominently on the side of the Sweat Pea's Building. The mural features a famous quote by Twain, "My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACHS FFA members at Kentucky FFA Convention 2026-06-15 - Lexington, KY - Photo courtesy Robin Hancock. Members of the Adair County High School FFA program at the 97th Kentucky FFA Convention held in Lexington June 8-11, 2026. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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