Bring in the flag 2022-06-17 - Fairplay, KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Veronica writes, "Thunderstorms rolling in. We needed the rain for sure, but our flag is not supposed to be left in inclement weather or even in darkness without being properly lit. While it brings a good patriotic smile to see so many flags around town, let's make sure to treat them with the respect they deserve for what she represents." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Code red Friday morning weather alert 2022-06-17 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Columbians received a Code red thunderstorm warning about 10:20amCT Friday. It didn't warn of hail that came with pouring rain, and high winds, which we had here at the Columbia Magazine HQ. Friends in Russell Springs reported no storms there at that time, we hope this passes quickly and leaves no damage behind. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Tiny house in the Fairy Forest 2022-06-17 - Oldham Co., KY - Photo by Pen. One of the enchanted houses in the Fairy Forest at seen at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in Oldham County, Kentucky. Paired photo: Sweetbay Magnolia blossom Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Michael Webb performs at Chamber Dinner 2022-06-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Native son Michael Webb shared his singing, and playing on three different instruments, in performance at the annual Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce banquet Tuesday evening at Lindsey Wilson College. He shared his life path, discovering music in Adair County public schools. He remembered his band at ACHS, Equinox, and said, "our proudest moment was representing Adair County at the State Fair. We got our first standing ovation right down the hill at the Fairgrounds." His father Dr. George Webb was in the audience at the banquet. His mother Elizabeth was unable to attend but is known to be his number one fan. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sweetbay Magnolia blossom 2022-06-17 - Oldham Co., KY - Photo by Pen. A sweetbay magnolia blossom, seen at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in Oldham County, Kentucky, which boasts an entire section of different magnolia varieties. Paired photo: Tiny house in the Fairy Forest Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Don Franklin Ford voted Business of the Year 2022-06-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce 2022 Business of the Year is Don Franklin Ford. The family business has grown to over 900 employees in more than 24 locations across Kentucky since it was started in Columbia in 1968 as Don's Auto Sales. Franklin family members in attendance at the annual banquet Tuesday evening were, from left in back: Alanna, Eddie Jr (holding Ethan), Ben, Nathaniel, Daniel, Don Jr. In front, from left are: Eddie (holding Eli), Barbara, Dan and Melinda. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Family trip west 2022-06-15 - Idaho - Photo by Tammy Bryant. Crossing into Idaho. Left to right Wesley, Amanda, Landree, Landon Bryant then JR, Bethany, Milly, and Connor Thompson, then Tammy and Wayne Bryant, on their trip out west this week. Paired photo: Travel: Snow-capped Grand Tetons Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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