AC School Board moment: Thu 20 Jul 2017 2017-07-21 - Adair County School District Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com(c). Adair County School Board Chair Lisa Burton and Becky Bailey in a light hearted exchange following the board's election of Dr. Pamela Stephens, superintendent, to the traditional superintendent's role of Secretary to the Board. Bailey had temporarily been assigned the duty as Dr. Stephens was in transition from interim Superintendent to Superintendent. From left, above, are Becky Bailey, Dr. Stephens, Chair Lisa Burton (Div 3), Coleman Hurt, board attorney; and board members Jonathan Gaskins (4), and Terry Harvey (1). The session covered several important decisions, and was concluded 28 minutes after it was called to order by the chair. Board members Mike Harris (Div 5) and Daniel Adams (2), and ACHS Student Board Member Lauren McQuaide were not present for the meeting.- Ed Waggener Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New book on Story Walk at Blair Park and Rec Center 2017-07-20 - Jim Blair Park and Recreation Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Jelaine Harlow. It's hot out folks but don't let that keep you from coming to the Jim Blair Center and checking out the new Story Walk book, My Mouth is A Volcano! "StoryWalk(R)" first appeared on the square in Columbia as a feature that promotes family literacy plus fitness, presented by partners in health and education including the Adair County Public Library, Family Resource Center, WATCH Coalition and local businesses. The basic program offers pages from a children's book posted along a walking trail like the half mile track at the Blair Center where families can walk the trail and read the book along the way. In the photos, the left side is the book cover and on the right side, the StoryWalk stands are placed along the walking track that surrounds the Blair Center. - JH Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

High biscuits, not the name of this fine big red flower 2017-07-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. High biscuits was the mnemonic device I used to remember the name of this flower -- Hibiscus - until I could get to a place to write the name down. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Taylors on hand for first graduate of CU Hodgenville cosmetology 2017-07-20 - LaRue County, KY - Photo by Joshua Williams. Dr. G. Ted Taylor, Vice President for University Outreach, with his wife Sheri, at far right, helped celebrate the first graduate of Campbellsville University's cosmetology program at The Brockman Center in Hodgenville, KY. A reception was held for Aeryl Cobb, the first graduate of the Hodgenville program. From left are: Suzanne Zahrndt, Aeryl Cobb, Jason Roop, Amanda Roop, Director of the School of Cosmetology; Melinda Parker, and the Taylors. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

KY Afield Outdoors: Plan fall hunting in the heat of summer 2017-07-20 - Frankfort, KY - Photo courtesy KYDFW. The arrival of the new Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources provides a comforting reassurance that summer is marching closer to fall. The free guide ships to outlets that sell licenses and permits, but it also can be viewed and downloaded from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife's website at fw.ky.gov (PDF). Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Grands together, one at age 100 and one at six months 2017-07-20 - Taylor County, KY - Photo Courtesy of Lynn Beard. "Izzie Mae Bryant, little daughter of Easton and Mercedes Cox Bryant, enjoyed the 100th birthday celebration of her Great-Granddad, Rollin Pyles, at Bluegrass Way in Campbellsville, Ky, where he lives on July 17, 2017. There is a 99 1/2 year age span!" - LB Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Notice to Adair County Taxpayers: Delinquent Taxes 2017-07-20 - Adair County Clerk Office, Ste 3, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo Submitted by Lisa Greer, Adair County Court Clerk. PUBLIC NOTICE/Not posted at taxpayer expense Adair County’s 2016 Delinquent Property Tax Sale will be held August 31, 2017 at 10amCT. There will be a 1/2 page ad placed in the local paper on July 20th advertising the sale date and another ad listing all the delinquent taxes available for purchase on July 27, 2017. A list of all 2016 delinquent taxes can be viewed online August 21, 2017 (link will be posted on ColumbiaMagazine.com then), the deadline for third party purchasers to complete the registration process allowing them to purchase delinquent bills. People interested in purchasing bills should visit the call our office, 270-384-2801. - Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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