Blooming off schedule? 2023-10-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Jackie Montgomery. We passed by this yard on a short cut in town near United Citizens Bank and did a double take Wednesday. There looked to be a carpet of little Crocus blossoms that usually are the first flowers of spring but it's fall. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Gas prices better in Edmonton Wednesday 2023-10-11 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Gas prices always seem lower on the Glasgow Road in Edmonton. Wednesday afternoon the price per gallon was $3.06 in Metcalfe County vs $3.19 half an hour later back in Columbia. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Common Checkered Skipper 2023-10-11 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A Checkered Skipper feasting on mid-fall fleabane. Butterflies and Moths of North America says the Common Checkered-Skipper feeds on nectar from white-flowered composites including shepherd's needles, fleabane, and asters. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Recognizing Adair Co. Retired Teachers 2023-10-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Tiffany Collins. Mary Ann McQuaide, left, joins Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots as Mayor Hoots signs the proclamation recognizing the week of October 16-22, 2023, as Adair County Retired Teacher's Week in Columbia. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Happy 98th Venie Allene Moss Coffey 2023-10-11 - Green County, KY - Photo from family collection. Happy 98th to birthday girl Venie Allene Moss Coffey! Her son Phillip Coffey writes, "Mom is 98 today. She is a very caring person to all and a splendid role model. ’Don’t worry about the trivial.’ Recently I was at her house, opened a cabinet door, a box of crackers fell to the floor. She laughed and said,"If I break a plate, I just say I won’t have to wash that one anymore.” Venie Allene Moss Coffey was born in Adair County in the Keltner community near Adams Creek. She is the last surviving member of ten children and today resides in Greensburg,Kentucky. She is the daughter of John Marshall and Allie Wood Lee Moss and has four children. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Caysen Taylor wants to be a police officer 2023-10-11 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo from the City of Columbia. Caysen Taylor dropped by City Hall recently where he was made an Honorary Mayor and was treated to a tour by the City Police Department. His goal in life is to become a police officer. Caysen's Grandfather Chester Taylor gives his full approval to his goal of becoming a police officer. Chester's wife is calling for prayer for him as he is facing some serious health challenges, we will keep him close in our hearts. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: The Corkscrew Tree Trail 2023-10-11 - Redwoods National Park, Orick, California - Photo by Robert Ellis, Robert Ellis Woodworking. Robert writes, "This short trail is off of the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. The Parkway itself is a 10 mile alternative to Highway 101 and runs through old growth Redwoods. The massive Corkscrew tree, at left, got its name from the way it spirals towards the sky. The trail quite literally is a magical place and is a fun hike." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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