William, back in Adair County, going home 2016-10-14 - Coburg, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com (c). William Rowe, back home in Adair County, KY, on his way home! He was driven home by his father, Fred Rowe, with William's mother, Bridget, in the passenger's seat. In this photo they are leaving Coburg after being met by Columbia Police Department , Adair County Sheriff's Department, Adair EMSEMS, Columbia Fire Department unit, his pastor, Rev. Steve Pescosolido, family members and a community of well wishers. William's grandfather, Billy Rowe, said that the prospect for a full recovery is excellent, that William was just anxious to get home! - EW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A helping hand when a helping hand is needed 2016-10-14 - 4030 Fairplay Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com (c). A little after 3pmCT, yesterday, Friday, October 14, 2016, neighbors and friends were still with Doug Keaton following the devastating fire which destroyed his home, most of his personal belongings, books and even his Ph.D manuscripts. Helping at the time of this photo were Van, his golden retriever, fellow Lindsey Wilson Instructor Cindy Clark, and loyal neighbors, all out of frame, and Tim Nuszbaum, above, returning on his four wheeler with moving trailer, to help move what could be salvaged to a more secure location. - Ed Waggener Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

KY Afield Outdoors: Cumberland Great for Fall Fishing 2016-10-14 - Lake Cumberland - Photo courtesy Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. Author Lee McClellan, associate editor of Kentucky Afield magazine, holds a 31-inch striped bass caught earlier this year from Lake Cumberland. Lake Cumberland State Resort Park along with Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park and Kenlake State Resort Park make great fall destinations for fishing as well as enjoying the beauty of the changing leaves. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Campbellsville HS Homecoming candidates 2016-10-14 - Campbellsville High School, 230 W Main, Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer, Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS). This year's CHS football homecoming candidates are, from left, front, freshmen Gavin Johnson, Isabella Osborne, Matthew Oliver and Taylor Brewer. Second row, sophomores Mariah Lowery, Tatem Wiseman, Lane Bottoms and Charlie Pettigrew. Third row, juniors Josh Tamez, Etiyah Thompson, Adrian Richardson and Missy Vanorder. Back, seniors Daniel Silva, Caylie Blair, Kailey Morris, Brenna Wethington, Caroline McMahan and Stone Williams. Absent from the photo are seniors Logan Brown and Murphy Lamb. The Homecoming Events take place at the homecoming football field, Campbellsville High School, 230 W Main Street (Campus), Campbellsville KY, when the Eagles host Caverna, at 5:30pmCT/6:30pmET, Friday, October 14, 2016. - Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Golden Alert: KSP ask help locating missing Russell Springs man 2016-10-14 - Russell Springs, KY - Photo photo courtesy KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY. UPDATE: Missing Russell County man found in Daviess Co., KY Kentucky State Police are asking for public assistance in locating 90-year-old Lester Stapp, above, of Russell Springs, KY. Lester is a 5' 5" tall, 160 pound white male with brown eyes and white hair. His vehicle, a white 2012 Hyundai Tucson, KY registration plate 766-MKB, was last seen on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at approximately 2:25pmCT at his residence at 4552 Hwy 379. According to family members, there was no known direction of travel or destination. Mr. Stapp frequents eateries in Somerset and Glasgow. - TFC Billy Gregory, Public Information Officer, KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Fire completely destroys Doug Keeton residence at Fairplay 2016-10-14 - 4330 Fairplay Road, Columbia, KY. - Photo by Ed Waggener . The fire which was reported at noon, was still smouldering at 3:11pmCT, after the Adair County Fire Department had arrived, controlled the blaze, and left the scene. The pine trees still stand, as well as a sentry chimney, but that was all. The the burning rumble contained almost all of the personal possessions including his books - even his PhD manuscripts, of Doug Keaton, Energy Instructor at Lindsey Wilson College. The landmark structure on Scenic KY 704, was situated on the highest knoll on an idyllic 12 acre baby farm, once owned by Johnny Begley, then Gary Powell, before Professor Keaton bought it a few years ago. Keaton, his dog Van, neighbors Tim & Jonathan Nuszbaum, and fellow Lindsey Wilson instructor Cindy Clark were left to secure the few items left after the blaze. Prof. Keaton said that the college was providing temporary housing as he sorts out the situation. - ED WAGGENER Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Life can continue with critical Halloween decision out of the way 2016-10-14 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Innocent Bystander. This morning Tillie and I had a heated discussion about whether or not I should grow my beard (Tillie is anti-) and we came to an agreement that I can grow it for Halloween so that I can go as the Big Bad Wolf. It's good to have that decision out of the way. - TOM WAGGENER Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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