Birds of Kentucky: Indigo Bunting 2020-06-26 - Jefferson Co., KY - Photo by Pen. All About Birds says that Indigo Buntings eat "insects, seeds, and berries, and can be attracted to backyards with thistle or nyjer seed." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

COVID-19 Update: virus rate growing, wear masks 2020-06-25 - Russell County, KY - Photo from the LCDHD daily report. A 50-year-old female diagnosed today, Thursday, June 25, 2020, sends the total Adair County Coronavirus cases to 110. There was significant growth in COVID-19 cases at both the state and local level today. Therefore, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department strongly encourages everyone to wear a mask when out in public, to avoid crowds, to social distance (stay 6-feet from others), to wash their hands with soap and water often and thoroughly, to stay home if they have a fever or are coughing, to increase sanitation, and to avoid touching their faces. While several churches and businesses have had cases, our data clearly, clearly shows that those who were observing social distancing and masking guidelines fared far better than those that had not. Please take the guidance seriously. - Amy Tomlinson, LCDHD ten-county area. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair County: East Adair Sunset 2020-06-25 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Tommy Bailey. Local photographer Tommy Bailey captured this beautiful sunset on Wednesday evening, June 24, 2020. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Trash and vandalism at Sam Coffey Hole 2020-06-25 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Tammy Campbell. This happened between 12pm yesterday and this morning. Any information as to who this was that did this would be greatly appreciated. Fact - The Sam Coffey Hole and surrounding is private property. Fact - The owner allows the public access and all he asks is that people take their garbage and respect the property. Fact - We clean up massive amounts of trash every morning and night. Fact - 80% of the people do as they should. Fact - 20% Do not do as they should. Tammy Campbell Director, Green River Animal Shelter Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Manhattan 2020-06-25 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. It's roast beef Manhattan day at Patty's Liberty Road General Store and Deli! Dining on the front porch in the Village of Vester, 5097 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Postcards from LWC: Silvia Marchesi 2020-06-25 - Bergamo, Italy - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. Sabine Eastham writes, "Today's introduction of our #futureispworldstar features Silvia Marchesi, from Bariano, Bergamo in Italy. She is joining Lindsey Wilson College in the fall to study Business Administration and to be part of the women's soccer team. She just graduated from High School - I.T. Administration, Finance and Marketing. She loves spending extra time with her family and is training to be ready for fall! Silvia- we are ready and waiting for you!!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wildflowers of KY: Lizard's Tail 2020-06-25 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. Wikipedia says that Saururus cernuus is "a herbaceous perennial that gets its name from the white flowers that bloom in the summer months. Flowers usually grow to be 6 to 8 inches long. After the flowers reach maturity the white flowers turn brown, giving the plant its namesake, lizard's tail." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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