In the rear view mirror 2022-12-28 - Adair County, KY - Photo ColumbiaMagazine.com weather, NOAA. At this report, Wednesday, December 28, 2022, we are thankfully heading in the mid-fifties and last night is projected to have been our last night under the freezing mark. What a joyful day! I personally hope we do not return to temperatures we've lived through like this from just five days ago, which showed at 2022-12-23 at 10.25.55 PM on Christmas eve eve. Happy warm weather! - LW . Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Gale Cowan honored at retirement from ACJE 2022-12-28 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo from Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan. Retiring Adair County Judge Executive Gale Burris Cowan was honored by her fellow leaders at the Courthouse Annex and by her staff on Tuesday before her last Fiscal Court meeting of 2022. The keepsake gift dates show that she has been part of the department since 1995, working her way up to the top position. From left are: Sheriff Josh Brockman, County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin, PVA Landon Edwards, ACJE Cowan, and Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

JOY Ministries fundraiser moving toward 2022 goal 2022-12-28 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. According to JOY Ministries treasurer Maggie Coleman the new updated total for the Christmas campaign just went over $35,000 moving toward its goal of $45,000 before the end of the year. The new total as of December 27, 2022 is $35,064.58! Donate online today at Joy-ministries.org or by mail at JOY Ministries, PO Box 114, Columbia, KY 42728. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: lighter fare 2022-12-28 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Sometimes during the holidays we get overloaded with heavy foods and sweets. Temperatures are warming up so a little cold plate can be a treat. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Congratulations on retirement RCJE Robertson 2022-12-27 - Russell County, KY . A special retirement event was held for Russell County Judge Executive Gary D. Robertson recently at the Jamestown courthouse, 410 Monument Square. Mayor Pam Hoots shared this photo from the event which drew over a hundred folks to honor him. He has served as RCJE since 2011. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: holiday fare 2022-12-27 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. These cupcakes may not be healthy but they sure are cute! Santa hats and Grinch up top, and chocolate happy faces on the bottom layers. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Two more nights of Christmas in the Park 2022-12-27 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The third annual Christmas in the Park drive-through light show started on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the Joe Johnson Little League Park in Columbia. The event is free and open to the public tonight and tomorrow night, 5pmCT until 8pmCT, through Wednesday, December 28, 2022. The freezing weather has been hard on the displays but didn't cancel it. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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