Epicurean Kentuckian: A different take on turkey 2023-11-24 - Adair Co., KY - Photo from Sandy Evert. Sandy writes, "I thought you might enjoy this pic my husband's niece Donna sent us of a turkey she made out of Rice Krispies!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Honors for retiring CPD Chief Murphy 2023-11-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mayor Pam Hoots. Columbia Police Department, Mayor Pam Hoots and the city staff had a party for retiring former Chief JR Murphy last week at City Hall. Officers pictured with him from left are: Trevor Foster, Mark Harris, Adam Cravens, Trenton Williams, Elliot Smith, Drew Conn, Chief Charles Greer, Murphy, Joey Keith, Jimmy Luttrell, and Ethan Pike. Seated at bottom right is Chloe Vance. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Pumpkins the size of basketballs 2023-11-22 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo from the artist. Artist Karen Roland shares, "Painted Saturday from the side of the road on 218 in Metcalfe County. There were ripe pumpkins bigger than basketballs on both sides of the tumble down barn as far as the eye could see but I had to pick a side to include the barn detail. I call it "The Witch's Barn," 11x14" oil on panel." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Heading for the Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023-11-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Amber Hobaugh. Adair County High School Junior percussionist Grant Adamson is living in the "opportunity of a lifetime" -- he will participate in the 97th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as part of the Macy's Great American Marching Band (MCAMB). Grant and his family left for New York City last weekend in order to prepare for the big Thursday event. The parade will air live on NBC from 8:30am - Noon Thursday, November 23, 2023 or can be streamed using the Peacock app. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Thanksgiving activities 1938 2023-11-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy JIM. This image graced the top center of the front page of the Adair County News the day before Thanksgiving, 1938. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Congressman Comer with KSP Post 15 Detectives 2023-11-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. First District Congressman James Comer, standing, stopped to say hello to Kentucky State Police Post 15 detectives while all were in New Columbia for lunch at Black Stallion Steakhouse Wednesday. Detective Michael Dubree, seated at left of the Congressman, shares Monroe county as home base and they always talk about local activities when their paths cross. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Transitioning to Christmas lights 2023-11-21 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The City of Columbia is getting the American flags put away for the season and putting up Christmas lights and decorations in the transition from the colors of fall to the colors of winter. The Redbud tree is adding its yellow leaves to the colors this week. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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