Henry the Frenchie was missing 2024-07-11 - Adair Co., KY - Photo from Amanda Abbott. Amanda writes, "Please help us find my daughter's support dog Henry! He is a black brindled French Bulldog. He followed a neighbor off at the bottom of William Melson Hill on HWY 900 at approx. 7:30pm. He goes to school with my daughter and was home for break. If anyone sees him, or knows any info, no questions will be asked, we just need him back!" Update: Letter: Henry is home safe Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Russell County, KY - downtown Creelsboro 2024-07-10 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The tiny town of Creelsboro on the Cumberland River, home of the natural Rock House, was a popular spot for food and walks and water over the holiday. Kathy Campbell's Creelsboro Store was packed. The historical marker across from her store reads, "Laid out, 1809, named for Elijah and Elza Creel, pioneers whose son, Reuben, served US in Mexico; his son Enrique served Mexico in US. An interpreter for Gen. W. T. Ward during Mexican War, Reuben stayed on there, was appointed US Consul, 1863, by Pres. Lincoln. Enrique was Governor of Chihuahua State, 1903 to 1906 and Mexican Ambassador to US, 1906 to 1909." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Flowers celebrate the flag colors 2024-07-10 - Photo from Deb . Retired Adair Schools teacher and communications specialist Deb Waddell is still taking awesome photos and sharing them. This one adds to our flags showcase during the Fourth of July holiday. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New school, Arts Atelier 146, opens to students 2024-07-10 - Boyle County, KY - Photo from the school. A new art school, Arts Atelier 146, has opened for higher education in Burgin, Kentucky. Arts Atelier 146 is a Christ-centered institution of creative professionals. The vision as an institution is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for students to become industry professionals in the fields of drawing, illustration, graphic design, animation, and art of gaming. They teach the Disney / Pixar way of animation and storytelling. Pictured at the ribbon cutting are, from left, Dr. Michael and Debbie Carter, Dylan Morse, Taren Morse, William Morse, Devin Morse, Dana Morse, Michael and Carol Conover. The Grand Opening was on June 1, 2024. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sailing experience during 2024 Boy Scout camp 2024-07-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Scout Troop 185. Ty Coleman had a unique experience only a select few scouts got to do during the Pfeffer Scout Reservation for Boy Scout camp. He set sail from the camp and traveled thirty five miles along Kentucky Lake spending a majority of his week on the water. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Kentucky: Frankfort from the river 2024-07-09 - Frankfort, KY - Photo by Pen. The War Mothers Memorial Bridge, as seen from the Kentucky River in downtown Frankfort. The red building at left is the renovated State Arsenal, built in 1850. It is now home to the Kentucky Military History Museum. The building is jointly operated by the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Department for Military Affairs. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A reminder to slow down this time of year 2024-07-09 - Highway 55 South, well north of Columbia - Photo by Pen. A reminder to drivers that there's lots of people using the roads this time of year, and it's always good to leave room for the unexpected. Sometimes, just when you think it's safe to pass a slow-moving farm vehicle, the whole convoy will have to change lanes for a stalled log truck undergoing emergency repairs. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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