Sparksville Grade Center alumni 2024-04-07 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Candice Compton Robertson. Pictured from left to right: Brett Reliford (class of 1993), Candice Compton Robertson (class of 1993), Crystal Compton Kingrey (class of 1997), Kelly Murphy Crawhorn (class of 1993) and Karen Murphy (class of 1998) Sparksville was open from 1963-2006, and was the home to many wonderful memories. A Sparksville Grade Center Reunion is scheduled for 11amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co.: Redbuds in bloom 2024-04-07 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Melanie Ollery. Melanie writes, "Redbuds trees that my late husband, Mike Ollery, and I planted over 30 years ago when we bought our house. Still beautiful." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wildflower: Trout Lilies 2024-04-07 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. It's been a good year for trout lilies, with the delicate yellow flowers popping up in shady areas all over Central Kentucky in the last week or so. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The Stanford Road Bridge, ca 1903 2024-04-07 - Adair Co., KY - Photo courtesy JIM. This image of the recently completed bridge across the Russell Creek at Stanford Road appeared in the November 19, 1903 edition of the Adair County News. The text accompanying the photo stated in part, "Mr. Gilbert Smith, of Wilmington, had charge of the work and took particular pains to make it a moddle (sic) in every particular. In all its parts it is strong and thoroughly constructed. It will stand for many years as a monument to the good judgment and enterprising spirit of the four magistrates and County Attorney, who secured its building." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Remembering the W.I. Ingram corner 2024-04-06 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo from the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center. Mike Watson shares this look back at the W.I. Ingram corner of the Columbia Public Square (where Burkesville Street enters) sometime in the early part of the last century. He writes, "It is also remembered by my generation as the Firestone Building and later Mitzi's." This picture is just one of the many treasurers in the collections at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Two of 11 puppies needing a home 2024-04-06 - Columbia, KY - Photo from GRAS. Green River Animal Shelter has 11 puppies ready for adoption. They are all mixed breeds and are from two different litters. They do not know what they are, ages range from 3-4 months old. All are very, very friendly and love affection. Find pictures of all 11 on the GRAS Facebook page. $50.00 adoption fee. 270-385-9655 Columbia, KY. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

First day of Farmers Market on the Square 2024 2024-04-06 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Jackie Montgomery. Reporting from the scene, Jackie Montgomery said this was the "biggest and busiest first Market day she's ever seen." So many are excited to have the 2024 season underway and look forward to each Saturday morning through October. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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