Blessing the business as a first step 2024-06-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. 3trees church pastor Ryan Trammell, at right, was asked to give a blessing of the new business, BYO, in Columbia at their soft opening Wednesday, June 19, 2024. He and his wife Brooklyn are with the 3trees Russell Springs campus where Eric and Destiny Montoya are members. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Digitalis Purpurea (Foxglove) 2024-06-19 - Fairplay, KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Veronica writes, "Getting up close and personal to the flowers. Peek inside and see what secrets they hide. Foxglove was designed to invite pollinators to come in close... I guess I fell for it too." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

George Boyd is guest speaker at Juneteenth event 2024-06-19 - Taylor Co., KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. George Boyd, Campbellsville Independent Middle School Counselor and holder of three degrees from Campbellsville University, was the guest speaker at the third annual Juneteenth gala Saturday evening. His message was one of bridge building and explored the question, "Are we there yet on our journey to freedom and equality in America?" Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Poison Ivy leaves to watch out for 2024-06-19 - Columbia, KY - Photo by. Leaves of three - let it be, that's a lesson that's best learned before exposure to Poison Ivy. Cleveland Clinic reports that up to 90 percent of us get an itchy rash reaction anytime we touch these leaves, or even an object that has been in contact with the leaves. Be careful during walks, camping, farming and gardening this summer. Goats enjoy eating it with no reaction, so renting or purchasing a few may be a happy way to get rid of Poison Ivy vines. However, as with any good idea, there are challenges - we tried that here once but the goat had a bad attitude and got the Sheriff called on us when it ate the neighbor's chrysanthemums in the fencerow. Good luck. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Juneteenth 2024 celebration guests 2024-06-19 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. James and Joyce Johnson were among extended family members of George Caldwell, Sr., 98, who gathered for the third annual Juneteenth black tie gala Saturday evening. Mr. Caldwell was honored for his lifetime accomplishments and service to the area from his farm in Coburg, KY. In addition, James was recognized for his service in the US Army along with other Veterans at the special event. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Green County, KY - along Hwy 68 2024-06-19 - Green Co., KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. These buildings, once a lively home and store, remind us of passing time. They are both located along Hwy 68 between Exie and Greensburg. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scholarships given to Weathers brothers 2024-06-18 - Taylor Co., KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. The 2024 African American Achievement Scholarships were presented to Keondre and Deondre Weathers at the Juneteenth celebration. The scholarships are named in memory of Tiarra Cecil. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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