Celebrations among the pines at new AC Fairgrounds 2026-07-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mig Feuser, Adair Progress. The intense heat of July 4th, 2026 meant finding comfort wherever possible and many families set up in the shade offered by the pines around the new Fairgrounds. The events and the fireworks got great reviews. The traditional AC Fair will be the next event, coming in September. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Next event for automobiles is Saturday, July 11 2026-07-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mig Feuser, Adair Progress. Some weeks ago, Robert Knight, left, and his friends had the idea for a Block Party for cars and motorcycles on Independence Day. Priceless IGA gave them their parking lot. The next event for cars, organized by Robert and his team, will take place this Saturday, July 11, 2026 at it's usual place on the parking lot of the Judicial Center. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Public Square rocking with music by Jack Fishback 2026-07-09 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Mig Feuser, Adair Progress. The 2026 Independence Day celebration began on the eve, July 3rd, Friday evening, with Columbia Nights on the Public Square. Popular piano musician Jack Fishback entertained visitors as families filled downtown to enjoy the festive atmosphere. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Contest winners Franklin and Cynthia Booth 2026-07-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy City of Columbia. Franklin & Cynthia Booth were presented with a gift bag from Tiffany Collins at City Hall this week as one of the Home Category winners in Columbia's Fourth of July Decorating Contest. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Tiffany Collins and winner Cathy Abell 2026-07-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy City of Columbia. Cathy Abell (at right) met with Tiffany Collins at City Hall this week as one of the Home Category winners in Columbia's Fourth of July Decorating Contest. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

BYO Express Cuisine and Black Stallion win decorating contest 2026-07-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy City of Columbia. Carlos and Eric from BYO Express Cuisine and The Black Stallion Steakhouse accepted gift baskets from Mayor Hoots as the Business Category winners in Columbia's Fourth of July Decorating Contest. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Have you seen Cotton? 2026-07-09 - Breeding, KY - Photo from Kayla Thompson. Kayla writes, "Our dog Cotton has been missing since 8:30am yesterday morning. He's a 2 year old Texas Heeler and missing from Chestnut Grove Road in the Breeding area. He's a sweet and friendly puppy but a little skittish around anyone new. Any help with getting him back home will be greatly appreciated! You can contact me or my family at 270-634-3786 or 270-634-4647." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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