Memories from a shop on the Square in 1993 2022-12-01 - Downtown Columbia, KY . David Jones writes, "I ran across this today and it brought back some great memories. I always enjoyed buying clothes at the Men Shop. Great people and quality stuff." We hope to hear more from readers about the store, its owners over the years and what's in that location today. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Trabue House Christmas Open House is Saturday 2022-12-01 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Barry Loy. The Trabue House is ready for Christmas! On Saturday, December 3, 2022 there will be an Open House from 11amCT to 2pmCT, with free cookies and hot chocolate (and a visit from Santa at NoonCT). Above, at the 2021 Open House, Archer meets with Santa, and Lindsey Students assisted Mary Anne Loy with treats for the visitors. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Marketing statistics getting upgrades by EDA 2022-11-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo from EDA files. Columbia Adair County Economic Development Authority marketing materials like this piece are being updated to show the benefits and opportunities for companies to locate in the Green River Commerce Park. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

EDA focused on grant for build-ready pad 2022-11-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Columbia Adair County Economic Development board discussed preparations at their November meeting for the site visit, a second step toward a grant for a build-ready pad at the Green River Commerce Park. The visit has been made and the results should be known in January if Adair is awarded the grant. Pictured are Chester Taylor, County Judge Gale Cowan, Roger Meadows, Mark Dykes, Bobby Morrison, Samantha Oakes and Doyle Lloyd. The Board meets each third Tuesday at 8amCT at 201 Burkesville Street in Columbia and meetings are open to the public. Details of the site visit and grant are in the story linked to this picture. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A favorite reading spot 2022-11-30 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The custom table made by a local craftsman is one of my favorite spots in the Adair County Public Library. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Black Canyon of the Gunnison 2022-11-30 - Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado - Photo by Robert Ellis, Robert Ellis Woodworking. Robert writes, "This National Park derives its name partly from the Gunnison River that flows through it and the obvious...dark colored canyon walls. It is a majestic canyon with numerous views at the many stops along the rim." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Postcard sent to ladies at the boarding house 2022-11-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Jimmy Tupman family collection. Norris Tupman was related to the Smith's, owners of a boarding house in downtown Columbia in 1912, where this piece of mail was received, kept and passed down. His son Jimmy recently shared this keepsake postcard marketing the American Lady Corset to women. It was offered at the bargain price of a dollar. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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