Bringing history and family connections together 2023-08-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mike Watson, Adair Genealogy and History Center. Annita Dial and her girls participated in the work of the DAR meeting. The program featured Kantlee Harvey, age 14, who took the floor in a pink ensemble to discuss patriots Jonathan and Joseph Chipman. Laramie Baldwin, age 12, donning light blue attire, highlighted the legacy of patriot Caleb Nash. The youngest presenter, 8-year-old Lariat Baker, stood out in a flag-themed dress while sharing information about patriot George Gaddy. Annita also took the stage, discussing the significant roles played by patriots James Kerr and William French. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Genealogical Society meets to explore DAR 2023-08-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mike Watson, Adair Genealogy and History Center. The Genealogical Society's recent meeting held at the Adair County Genealogy and History Center brought together a diverse group of 26 individuals who share family ties with Revolutionary War soldiers and patriots. It was conducted by members of the Jane Lampton Chapter of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution). Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sunset over milling around the historic Courthouse 2023-08-15 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Heavy equipment rolled onto the Public Square as the sun was getting low in the sky Tuesday so the night shift milling could continue. Crews plan to start full paving operations by the end of the week. Traffic will be restricted to one lane controlled by flaggers where crews are working. Motorists should expect delays during nighttime working hours, approximately 6pm to 6am. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Preparing country hams for KY State Fair 2023-08-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Allee Campbell, Claire Loy and Ava Loy were working at the Adair County Extension Office Tuesday, making final preparations for their hams which will be judged in the Kentucky State Fair 4-H Ham Project this Thursday. Their hams will be judged and they will be giving a speech on the history of country hams. Senior 4-H members will give a speech on the pests that affect hams and how to control them. Adair County will have 32 youth participating among over 900 in the 4-H Ham Project. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Courthouse clock among wishes for restoration 2023-08-15 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. As work progresses on Adair County's historic Courthouse we often hear hopes that the clock will once again be made to work. For years now, since Carl Hutchison's day when he could climb up the inside and keep it going, the clock has only been right twice a day on each of the four sides. Many in and outside of the Adair Heritage Association have studied and tried to recruit clock masters with no luck so far. The last word is that there are parts in the clock that have to be rebuilt. Who will be the next master craftsman or woman to step up? For ideas and suggestions, please click 'comment' below and share your thoughts. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Limpkin 2023-08-15 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen. A Limpkin stopped by Lake Shelby back in May and made quite a stir among the local birdwatchers. This may or may not be the same bird, but it's the 2nd occurrence at Lake Shelby this year. While Limpkins are common along US coastal waters, they have not been frequently reported in Kentucky. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Paige Nickel shared status of Tourism in Adair 2023-08-14 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Paige Nickel, Executive Director of the Adair Tourism and Convention Commission, spoke at the August Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce meeting held at Holmes Bend Marina. She announced the new economic impact data just out form the state which shows Adair County enjoyed the following Tourism income in 2022: employment 124 jobs, labor income of $3 million, state and local collected taxes $1.1 million, and tourism-related spending in the county $16.63 million. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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