Women leaders gather in Pulaski County 2023-08-13 - Pulaski County, KY - Photo from Somerset Chamber. Mayor Pamela Hoots was invited to speak at the RISE Women's Leadership Luncheon Thursday. The event was sponsored by the Somerset Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce. Front row from left are: Mayor Hoots, and Julie Harris, City of Somerset Communications Director. Second row: Amanda Bullock, Somerset City Council; Sara Beth Gregory, Circuit Judge; and Suzie Razmus, Mayor of Corbin. Third row: Tiffany Finley, Executive Director, Master Musicians Festival; Jamie Bewley Byrd, Barren County Judge Executive; and, Allison Ball, Kentucky State Treasurer. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Little Blue Heron 2023-08-13 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen. A juvenile Little Blue Heron had a very successful afternoon at Lake Shelby this past week. He caught a bluegill just minutes before grabbing this frog. Another juvenile joined him the next day. Juveniles are all white except for dark wingtips, and don't get their distinctive blue and purple coloring until they reach adulthood. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sharing harvest from travels 2023-08-13 - SC - Photo by Big Al Owens. Big Al shares this discovery from the road, "South Carolina peaches." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Historians gather for BBQ & Bluegrass 2023-08-13 - Taylor County, KY - Photo by Larry J. Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio. Larry writes, "Two of my favorites Central Kentucky Historians at BBQ & Bluegrass in Campbellsville, Mike Watson and Betty Jane Gorin, were sharing some history during the fundraiser for the Heistand House and Taylor Regional Archives History Center. A large number of people came out to enjoy a meal and some great bluegrass music at the Campbellsville Community Center." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Metcalfe OCC Volunteers from 2022 2023-08-12 - Edmonton, KY - Photo by Carol Perkins. Last year's Metcalfe County Crew for Operation Christmas Child. Carol is hard at work on 2023 boxes, and says, "Contact me on Facebook or at carolperkins06@gmail.com and pledge to help us reach our goal this year." For Adair County, you can contact Mark Fudge at 270-634-2919 or Denise Fudge at 270-634-0246. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

OCC Boxes from the 2022 Drive 2023-08-12 - Edmonton, KY - Photo by Carol Perkins. Last year's donations to Operation Christmas Child. Carol is hard at work on 2023 donations, and says, "Contact me on Facebook or at carolperkins06@gmail.com and pledge to help us reach our goal this year, no matter where you live." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kittens in need of rescue at Marrowbone 2023-08-12 - Marrowbone, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Marrowbone kitten rescue needed! Saturday afternoon, two homeless calico kittens, appear about 8 weeks old. Home or rescue needed. At picnic spot on Marrowbone Creek. Call or text 270-403-0017‬. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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