Makayla White wins essay contest from MCRTA 2022-06-10 - Clinton County, KY - Photo from Mark Fudge. Makayla White, a fifth grade student from Adair Elementary School (ACES), has been selected the Adair County and Mid-Cumberland Retired Teachers Association winner in the "2021-2022 Grandparent of the Year" essay contest, for her essay about her great grandfather, Jack Garrett. She read her award winning essay to the crowd. She is presented the awards - a plaque and a $50 prize - by interim Adair County Retired Teacher Association President Mark Fudge. They attended the Middle Cumberland Retired Teachers Association meeting in Albany, KY, on Thursday morning, June 9, 2022. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ad: LRF is restocked on all premium steak cuts! 2022-06-10 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Brandy Held, Laurel Ridge Farms. Laurel Ridge Farms is restocked on all premium steak cuts and ready for Saturday, June 11 Farmers Market on the Square! If you would like to place a bulk order and pick up, call or text (270) 459-1384. We are proud to be your one stop shop for all locally raised, Kentucky processed, USDA Certified, KYProud Beef, Pork, and Lamb needs. In addition to our Meats, enjoy Breakfast and Lunch specials from the crazy Calf Lady using LRF meats and Market vegetables and eggs! Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

MCRTA presents Volunteer of Year award 2022-06-10 - Clinton County, KY - Photo by Mark Fudge. Mike Watson received the Volunteer of the Year award presented by the Middle Cumberland Retired Teachers Association. He was presented with the award at the regular business meeting Thursday in Albany, Ky. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kentucky Color: Naples Sparrow 2022-06-10 - Naples, FL - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. Billy Joe writes, "On our recent trip to Southwest Florida, Libby and I ate outside on 5th Avenue in Naples. Sparrows came by often to check for fallen crumbs and to beg, if you will, for a handout. However, in all our years of eating there, not one ever upped the ante like this enterprising young entrepreneur who seemed to be offering a trade." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Tillie's rose garden 2022-06-10 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. My granddaughter Tillie has this fine view from her window each spring. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Donation to the Trabue Russell House 2022-06-09 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo from the office of Mayor Pam Hoots, Columbia, KY. Leon Huff donated an item of historical significance to the Trabue Russell House this week as he celebrated his 87th birthday. He presented a hoe that he told Mayor Pam Hoots he felt was probably used at the time Daniel Trabue lived in the house, dating back to the 1800s. To visit the Trabue Russell House and see this item and many others in the collections, call the City of Columbia, 270-384-2501. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese 2022-06-09 - Louisville, KY - Photo by Pen. A decadent take on macaroni and cheese, the Buffalo Chicken mac and cheese from Double Dogs restaurant features spicy fried chicken, croutons, and even more cheese melted on top. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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