We fly the flag: Historic AC Courthouse from Jamestown Hill 2017-05-26 - Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, Columbiamagazine.com(c) . The City of Columbia has lined all four major streets with American flags, which are flying now for Memorial Day. Though it's only Friday, everything has the feel of the holiday weekend. Streets are clean, roadways are for the most part freshly mown, and cemeteries are ready for company. The temperature is moderate, and the trees are a lush green only seen in South Central Kentucky - Columbia is ready to welcome company. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

KCA's Jerri Byrd honored at CU Excellence in Teaching 2017-05-26 - Campbellsville University - Photo by Drew Tucker. Kentucky Christian Academy’s Jerri Byrd, preschool teacher, was honored at CU’s Excellence in Teaching ceremony. From left are: Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs; Jerri Byrd, Kentucky Christian Academy; Lori Eubank, administrator; and Dr. Beverly Ennis, dean of the Campbellsville University School of Education. Byrd is a preschool teacher at Kentucky Christian Academy, where she has worked since 2014. She graduated in 2001 from Taylor County High School. In 2003, Byrd obtained her Associate in Early Childhood Education from Lindsey Wilson College. She is married to Donnie R. Byrd, and they have two children, Abigail and Molly. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Historic Adair County Courthouse in recent heavy rains 2017-05-26 - Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. If the Historic Adair County Courthouse could talk about the seasons it has endured and the people and modes of transportation going around and around and around it, what stories we would enjoy! This photo of the Jamestown Street face was taken during the recent heavy rains, before this morning's sun popped out. The courthouse is another building that the Adair Heritage Association is focused on helping to save and restore in addition to the Trabue Russell House where a special event was held a few days ago. Clicking 'read more' goes to the Trabue Russell House event. - LW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Metcalfe County teachers honored at CU Excellence in Teaching 2017-05-26 - Campbellsville University - Photo by Drew Tucker. Metcalfe County School awards were presented at CU's Excellence in Teaching ceremony to Haley Martin, Jennifer Shearer and Anita Estes. From left are: Dr. Benny Lile, superintendent; Haley Martin, Metcalfe County Elementary School; Jennifer Shearer, Metcalfe County Middle School; and Anita Estes, Metcalfe County High School. Martin is a second-grade teacher at Metcalfe County Elementary School, where she has been working since 2013. She graduated in 2006 from Metcalfe County High School. In 2010, she obtained a BA in Education from Western Kentucky University. In 2015, she received a MA in Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. Her parents are Tamara and Gary Blaydes. She is married to Blake Martin and has one child, Asher Martin. Shearer is a sixth-eighth grade college and career lab teacher at Metcalfe County Middle School, where she has been working since 1998. Shearer graduated in 1989 from Cumberland County High School. She attended Western Kentucky University, where she obtained her BA in 1994, her master of arts degree in 2001 and her Sixth-Year Program Depress in 2006. She is married to James Shearer Jr. They have two children, Alexander and Zachary Shearer. She is the daughter of Eva Breedlove of Burkesville and Ronnie Breedlove of Muncie, Ind. Estes teaches exceptional education at Metcalfe County High School, where she has worked since 1985, and, also, where she graduated in 1980. Estes attended Western Kentucky University, where she obtained an art degree in 1985, and degrees, exceptional education in 2013 and director of exceptional education in 2014. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Signs of our times: New Churchill Place entrance 2017-05-26 - Churchill Place entrance, Rose Lane off Russell Springs Hwy, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, Columbiamagazine.com(c) . One of Columbia's most desirable addresses just got an entrance sign worthy of its upper status. The new "Churchill Place," sign was erected late last week. - EW. Photo May 20, 2017. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(Ad Photo) Roast Beef Manhattan at Liberty Road Diner 2017-05-26 - Liberty Road General Store & Diner, 5097 Liberty Road, Vester, Columbia, KY - Photo by Patty Smith. Roast Beef Manhattans at Liberty Road start with a generous stack of thinly cut, slow cooked, tender roast beef, stacked between slices of white bread, with a mound of real, home cooked mashed potatoes, then everything is smothered with our savory brown gravy. It's a meal in itself. Folks tell us it's The Best! - We feature it often - at least every week. Hope you'll try it. - Patty Smith Watch for availability in our regular ad in What's Cooking Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(Adphoto) - Loaded Potato Skins at Liberty Road 2017-05-26 - Liberty Road General Store & Diner, 5097 Liberty Road, Vester, Columbia, KY - Photo by Patty Smith. Pork topped loaded potato skins from Liberty Road General Store & Deli. A popular, frequently featured specialty. - Patty Smith Watch for availability in our regular ad in What's Cooking Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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