Ready for Christmas in July at CBC 2024-07-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mark Fudge. Columbia Baptist Church Senior Pastor Randy Johnson, Family Pastor Aaron LaBarge and Outreach Pastor John Speer stand next to the more than 500 Operation Christmas Child go boxes (gospel opportunity) that the church will be packing Sunday evening during their annual Christmas in July packing party. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Rescued puppies, in need of a home 2024-07-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Telissa Moore. Telissa says her son rescued these two puppies after they were dumped at the creek. They need a loving home, and can be picked up in Columbia. Text 270-634-7541 for more information. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Vulture gathering above the State Dock 2024-07-03 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The attraction for black vultures perched on the fence overlooking Lake Cumberland probably was not the beautiful view. The birds congregate when a favorite food - an animal corpse - is available. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

First to attend Cane Valley Elementary School 2024-07-02 - Taylor County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Rev. Michael Caldwell was the first African-American student to attend Cane Valley Elementary School in Adair County in the year 1956. Michael was six years old. His sister, Rose, would follow him the next year as the first female African-American to enter the school. Their story is told in the accompanying article by Dr. David Whitlock, a retired Baptist minister, author and educator. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Window box filling with flowers 2024-07-02 - Edmonton, KY - Photo from Johnnietta England Jessie. Johnnietta writes, "My oldest son made me a window box about a year ago and after all the early summer rain, I finally got plants to grow." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Harrison presented with FNBRS scholarship to LWC 2024-07-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. First National Bank of Russell Springs Executive Vice President Lesa McDonald (left) presents a scholarship check to Lindsey Wilson College student Taylor Harrison of Russell Springs. Harrison is majoring in nursing and Christian Ministries. "We are so pleased that First National Bank recognizes the importance of supporting local residents like Taylor," said Travis Smith, LWC Director of Annual Giving. "An investment in our students is an investment in our community's future." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Gass presented with DUO Broadband scholarship to LWC 2024-07-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. DUO Broadband presented a $3,000 Scholarship check to Lindsey Wilson College Nursing Major Ada Gass on Tuesday. Pictured from left to right are; LWC Director of Annual Giving Travis Smith, DUO Broadband Director of Business Operations Eric West, LWC Student Ada Gass, and DUO Broadband Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs Tristan Bonnstetter. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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