Map of the inside of the coming new Russell County Library 2018-09-03 - Main Street, Russell Springs, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. The architect's rendering of the interior of the new Russell County Public Library is in the window of the Main Street branch where staff say they can't wait to be in the new location. Click here to see the drawing of the building from the groundbreaking earlier this year. The large new library building will be located on the corner of Highway 127 and 92 in Jamestown, KY. Information sheets provided indicates they will offer meeting spaces for 200+, new technology, expanded and accessible services and a wider selection of materials. The timeline plans for completion and opening next spring. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Flowers of Kentucky: Gooseneck Loosestrife 2018-09-03 - Taylor County, KY - Photo by Alice Steele. This lovely little flower has a big name, Gooseneck Loosestrife, and was captured by photographer/gardener Alice Steele at the end of its season in August. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Striking sunset from Hudson & Walker Streets, Columbia, KY 2018-09-03 - Columbia, Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Cloud patterns and a stunning light show, could be seen in the western skies this Labor Day evening, Monday, September 3, 2018. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Heidi lost during move. Last seen around Tractor Supply 2018-09-03 - Adair County, KY . I lost my Heidi. We were moving to new place and she ran away. She has been missing since 8pmCT, Saturday night, September 1, 2018. She was lost around Tractor Supply. She is chipped, but the information is wrong. Please call 270-805-8748. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

First pinning ceremony, first August commencement held at CU 2018-09-03 - Taylor County, KY - Photo by Joshua Williams. Participating in the pinning ceremony for the social work master's graduates were from left: Front row -- Kela Capps, April Rivera, Amanda Graves and Clemencia Ixcoy. Back row -- Kassidy Carpenter, Shanice Dunlap, Natasha Morrow, Miranda Perry and Corie Beth Staples. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

'Blessed' - Monica Janes' message is story for all in 5 car collision - I 2018-09-03 - Blessed - Monica Janes message is story for all in 5 car collision - II - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Blessed - Monica Janes message is story for all in 5 car collision - IIColumbia Police Chief Jason Cross, mirrored in the chromed grill, said the plate, "Blessed," on the front of Monica Janes 2007 Ford Edge, summed up the situation for all involved in the five vehicle collision, "This tells the story for everybody involved today." Monica Janes was extricated from the vehicle by Columbia-Adair County Fire Department personnel, with injuries, but, according to family, is recovering well. - EW. Paired photo - 'Blessed' - Monica Janes' message story for all in 5 car collision - II Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Zona Mae Bryant (Hedrick) - being crowned Miss Adair Co. Fair - July 31, 1958 2018-09-03 - Adair County Fairgrounds, 413 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY - Photo from Gina Hedrick Coker. The long sought photo of Zona Bryant being crowned Miss Adair Co Fair July 31, 1958, is finally here. It is a treasured keepsake of her daughter, Gina Hedrick Coker, of Campbellsville, KY. Zona Mae Bryant was 21-years-old when the photo was taken. She died August 19, 2018. The 1957 Miss Adair County Fair, Ramona Wheeler (Barbee), is, according to the Adair County News, transferring the crown to Miss Bryant. See: Zona Mae Bryant Hedrick, 81, former Miss Adair County Fair (1937-2018) Anon - Ramona Wheeler, 1957 Miss AC Fair, in photo with Zona Bryant Marilyn Stivers - Marilyn Stivers: Ramona Wheeler 1st ever Miss Adair Co. Fair Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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