Epicurean Kentuckian: Labor Day picnic 2024-09-03 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Barbecue was the star of our family's Labor Day holiday lunch along with veggies and salads - and desserts that disappeared before photos could be taken. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Joe Willis welcomes FBLA to Edward Jones financial 2024-09-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo from ACHS FBLA. FBLA leader JR Thompson wrote, "FBLA Personal Finance study went into the real world for this lesson. we have been learning about saving, financial goals, and diversifying portfolios using the SMART framework. Today we had the honor of meeting local Financial Adviser, Mr. Joe Willis from Edward Jones, who shared real investment data and how early investing can lead to becoming a millionaire. The students were engaged, respectful, and asked fantastic questions. Big thanks to Mr. Willis and our amazing principal for supporting hands-on learning and community connections. Great things happen when you're an Adair County Indian!" Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Statewide attention on plight of Adair County Sheriff 2024-09-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike of Miss Vicky's Pampered Angus Ranch. This is just one example of the expression of requests for help not being heard. The citizens of Adair County have witnessed the worst of leadership in the disrespect given to Sheriff Josh Brockman at the last Fiscal Court meeting. That was the last of the meetings where he tried to be heard, to get help for his budget, for his deputies. That was the straw that resulted in his letter of resignation. His resignation was followed by that of the County Coroner. Clicking 'read more' goes to links that glimpse state coverage and the letter he wrote. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Killdeer 2024-09-02 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A killdeer in flight over a local pond. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wildflowers: Wingstem 2024-09-02 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. I think these yellow flowers, currently abundant in Central Kentucky fields, are wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia). Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Salt marsh moth 2024-09-01 - Fairplay, KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Veronica writes, "This appears to be a Salt Marsh Moth. They prefer to be in open fields eating weeds. Be careful in handling these moths/caterpillars as those with sensitive skin may be prone to have rash and dermatitis from the hairs on this guy. Their caterpillar form is a wooly type guys... I find the white and black stripes on the legs very interesting. The strupes reminds me of Zebras and the spots remind me of Dalmatians." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Papa Joe and Addie Mae at the Spires Reunion 2024-09-01 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Renee Spires Reeves. Renee writes, "The oldest to the youngest at the Annual Spires Reunion held in the Pavillion at the old Adair County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 31, 2024, was Joe Spires (Papa Joe), age 103 and Adaline (Addie Mae) Kelsay, age 16 months, both of Campbellsville. Joe is the son and Addie Mae is the great-great-great granddaughter of the late Ancil and Martha Mings Spires. A total of 66 were in attendance." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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