Awards presented to McKinney and Smith 2026-04-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. In the Spirit of Columbia awards presented by Columbia Police Chief Evan Burton, he said, "On October 17, 2025, Officers David Tyler McKinney and Elliot G. Smith responded to an accidental gunshot wound at 2:32am at 1107 Carrie Bolin Drive. Upon arrival, the officers found a 63 year old male, Mr. Franklin, with a gunshot wound to his left arm. David and Elliot applied a tourniquet to Mr. Franklin's arm, stopping the bleeding and saving his life." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACHS winning artists in Regional competition 2026-04-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Cayce Davenport. Artists at Adair County High School did a great job in the Caveland Regional Art Competition hosted by the Kentucky Art Educators Association. Students brought home a total of 16 awards, 9 of which will be advancing to All-State. From left in this picture are: Mallory Smith, Colton Clark, Natalie Sneed, Cayce Davenport, Harley Grider, Makayla Rios, and Dixon Cary. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ad: Final two-day sale at SYNERGY FOOD GROUP 2026-04-15 - Adair County, KY . Final Two-Day Sale SYNERGY FOOD GROUP Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17, from 7amCT – 3pmCT. Everything has been reduced to unbelievably low prices! Selling by the Case: Tuna Pouches - 12 Pk for $3, 24 Pk for $6. 200 Pk for $50. Snacks - Cookies Protein Granola Chickpeas. Green Bean Cups, Salt Packets, Pepper Packets, Food Tubs. Come out to the old Majestic Yacht building on the corner of the Bypass and Hwy 61 in Columbia for some great deals while they last. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACHS winning artists in Regionals 2026-04-15 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Cayce Davenport. Adair County High School students recently competed in the Caveland Regional Art Competition hosted by the Kentucky Art Educators Association. Adair County took home a total of 16 awards, 9 of which will be advancing to All-State. From left are: Kailan Parrott, Alex Goodin, Alayna Bayuk, Gen Miles, Chluey Acanto, Alex Pedro-Pablo Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Wood Duck 2026-04-15 - Jefferson Co., KY - Photo by Pen. A wood duck hen spotted in a busy McNeely Park with a drake, hanging out with a flock of much larger mallards. They were much more comfortable with humans than most wood ducks I've seen before. Paired Photo: Birds of Kentucky: Male Wood Duck Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kitty loves spring 2026-04-15 - Fairplay, KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Veronica writes, "While I was busy planting flowers, Storm the Cat was enjoying the beautiful spring weather. She says it's the prrrrrrfect spot to relax. While I know we need rain, I am taking a note from Kitty here and enjoying the days while they are pleasant." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Spirit of Columbia awards to CPD officer, Deputy Sheriff 2026-04-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. The second annual Spirit Of Columbia awards focused on service, sacrifice, and the value of public safety in Columbia and Adair County. Both Drew Conn and Hunter Tweedy were honored with awards. The program read, "In August 21, 2025, Deputy Sheriff Hunter Tweedy and Assistant Police Chief Drew Conn responded to an injury accident at the intersection of HWY 551 and Holmes Bend Road. Upon arrival Deputy Tweedy and Assistant Chief Conn found that a motorcycle operator had life threatening bleeding and immediately applied a tourniquet, stopping the bleeding and saving the man's life." From left are: Deputy Hunter Tweedy, Anthony Curry, Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy, Asst. Chief Drew Conn, and CPD Chief of Police Evan Burton. The awards were presented by Chief Burton and Anthony Curry. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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