Louisville Orchestra Quintet 2023-07-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Doug Beard. Doug writes, "On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, we were privileged to have a Brass Quintet Ensemble from the Louisville Orchestra perform at Columbia United Methodist Church. Their selections ranged from the Renaissance era to Broadway hits and other modern compositions. The orchestra is currently on a state-wide tour performing at many venues throughout the Commonwealth. In discussions with their representative, they are excited about future opportunities for special performances when the Columbian Theater opens this year! We are excited about a 'new birth' of the performing arts for our Adair County school students as well as our entire community." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Cinderella: Youth Edition opens tonight, Friday, July 14 2023-07-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Jeremy Cloyd. Meet the cast: Spencer Feltner (left) plays Herald, Dorian Whitehead (right) plays King, and Olivia Polumbo (center) plays Queen in our IMAGINE! Youth Theatre production of Cinderella: Youth Edition! This special edition of the timeless, magical fairy tale includes all of the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm, and elegance. Performances will take place July 14 & 15 at 7pmCT and July 16 at 2pmCT in V.P. Henry Auditorium, located inside the L.R. McDonald Administration Building on the Campus of Lindsey Wilson College. Get tickets now at: https://www.theatrefest.org/cinderella-tickets. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mentor remembered for the Jack Miller Tomato 2023-07-14 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The attorney Jack Miller is remembered for many contributions to Russell County, KY, and especially as a mentor who influenced young RCHS student Derrick G. Helm in whose office this poster hangs. Mentor and influencer Miller is remembered by HSW attorney Helm who describes himself as a Russell County 'Lower Ender' where he grew up, and still resides - that section of southern Russell County from Esto to Rockhouse. Ask Derrick in passing to tell you why he says, "eat a tomato in the 'Lower End' and it's likely a "Jack Miller Tomato." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The Helm family - Derrick, Terran, Giles and Marian 2023-07-14 - Russell County, KY - Photo from family collection. Attorney Derrick Helm is a lifelong resident of Russell County, KY. His wife, attorney Terran Cross Helm, practiced law in Clinton County before joining him and their partners, Kevin Shearer and Gail Wilson, at HSW in Jamestown. Derrick and Terran have two children, Marian and Giles. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sunset over Wall Street in Columbia 2023-07-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Having more clouds in our recent weather means the sun can have more fun with artistry in the sky. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Cumberland County teachers honored by CU 2023-07-13 - Taylor County, KY - Photo by Alexandria D. Dalton, CU Communications. Teachers from Cumberland County honored by the CU Excellence in Teaching program are: Shawn Stephens, Cumberland County Elementary School; Sara Moore, Cumberland County Middle School; and Tonya Anderson, Cumberland County High School. Shawn Stephens of Jamestown, Ky. has taught reading and social studies (fifth grade) at Cumberland County Elementary School since 2020. He received a Bachelors from the Western Kentucky University in 2019. He is married to Kelsey Stephens. He is a 2015 graduate of Russell County High School. Sara Moore of Burkesville, Ky. has taught STEM (grades 6-8) at Cumberland County Middle School since 2022. She previously taught STEM and STEAM (grades 1-5) at Glenn Marshall Elementary School from 2014 to 2022. She received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Eastern Kentucky University in 2009. She also received a Master of Arts in Education from Eastern Kentucky University in 2014. She is married to Joshua Moore, and they have three children: Hope, Eli and Hanah. Tonya Anderson of Marrowbone, Ky. has taught special education (9-12) at Cumberland County High School and previously taught kindergarten and first grade at Yates Elementary (Fayette County) from 1999 to 2006 and special education (6-8) at Madison Middle School (Madison County) from 2006 to 2015. She received a Bachelor of Science from the Western Kentucky University in 1996. She also received a Certificate (5th year) from the Eastern Kentucky University in 2010. She is Mom of one child, Abigail. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Green Heron 2023-07-13 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A green heron, watching for fish from at willow tree at a pond edge. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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