RIDES: Jeep Ducking vehicle spotted in Columbia 2026-06-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Placing rubber ducks on a Jeep dashboard is part of a popular community tradition known as "Jeep Ducking" which began in 2020 as an anonymous, random act of kindness to spread smiles. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kenneth Hoagland's keepsakes connects to NASA work 2026-06-22 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Mig Feuser, Adair Progress. Lisa Ogden holds the NASA clean-room attire, connecting her Uncle Ken Hoagland's work with Fairchild Weston Systems, one of the companies involved in developing specialized camera systems for spaceflight. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Helmet camera helps earthlings see what astronauts see 2026-06-22 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Mig Feuser/ Adair Progress. Adair County's connection to NASA, Kenneth Hoagland, worked to help astronauts carry cameras into space so people on earth could see what they saw in outer space. The helmet cameras helped military personnel see in the dark through advanced night-vision technology, and left behind a tangible connection between a local family and one of humanity's greatest adventures. For many years the Glens Fork family just assumed this was some technician, but then they found out it was John Glenn in a photo from uncle Ken. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurian Kentuckian: Greek Salad 2026-06-21 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Donna Rieder. Donna writes, "I made this lovely Greek salad with red and banana peppers, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber fresh from the garden, red onion and Kalamata olives, with olive oil and Balsamic vinegar, and topped with Feta cheese. A few slices of garlic toast made it a perfect, filling meal." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Kentucky: Pioneer Playhouse 2026-06-21 - Danville, KY - Photo by Pen. According to pioneerplayhouse.com, Pioneer Playhouse of Danville is Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theatre, and one of the oldest continuously operated summer stock theatres in the whole United States. It's a charming place to spend a warm summer evening. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Coming soon - celebrating freedom with a bang 2026-06-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Tents are popping up like firecrackers offering fireworks and flags to celebrate not just any Fourth of July, but the 250th of our nation. Dan Held reminded us at the Farmers Market that the Adair County Fair is planning a big event on the grounds on July 4th. We want details of every opportunity to celebrate in the June days ahead so please click "contact" in the top left menu box and send your details. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mark Twain Storytelling Festival Wrap-up 2026-06-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Mike Watson on the steps of the Field House in downtown Columbia, presenting the wrap-up after the walking tour from Lindsey Wilson University, for the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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