Sunset over Columbia UMC 2023-09-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Friday evening sunset over Columbia United Methodist Church on Burkesville Street. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New company will locate near present ATS plant 2023-09-29 - Adair County, KY - Photo from EDA. Phillips Tank & Structure has chosen to locate their business in the Green River Commerce Park on North Hwy 55 outside of Columbia. PTS will be constructing multiple buildings on six acres m/l which includes a portion of the Build Ready Pad in Lot 3, highlighted in yellow on the map of the Park. Click 'read more' to view details from the EDA. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Parakeet at Holmes Bend - needs to get home! 2023-09-29 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Kelly Caldwell. There is a little white parakeet here at Holmes Bend. He has a blue tag on his foot. He is definitely a lost pet. He won’t survive in the wild. We need to find his owners. We can’t catch him. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Flowers and Theater thoughts around the Public Square 2023-09-29 - Downtown Columbia, KY . Zinnias may be my favorite of all the flowers that have graced the Public Square in Columbia this season. They are staying colorful and strong as fall gets started. This view takes in the Columbian Theater sign reminding us the planned opening of the restored building - it has been placed on hold by the Adair School District. We hope to hear some positive news soon. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Columbia Police Chief Jr Murphy retiring 2023-09-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Congratulations has been the word this week for CPD Chief Jr Murphy who announced he will be retiring after over two decades of service to law enforcement. He was hired by former Mayor Curtis Hardwick and started work under former CPD Chief Mark Harris. We wish him and his family all the best! Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Progress being made on Russell building 2023-09-29 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Mayor Pamela Hoots. Dave and Tina Thomas took the bold step to believe in their dreams and take on ownership of the Russell building on the Public Square in Columbia. Roof work has been done. Windows are being uncovered and decorative stones have been placed on the front entry. Tina says she takes part of her inspiration from the success Stanford, KY is having on their historic downtown. They will be continuing work and will keep us posted. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Spout Springs flowing strong 2023-09-28 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Spout Springs located beside the Giles cabin was featured in many newspaper articles by Henry Giles. His articles ran under the heading "Spout Springs Splashes." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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