More road improvements in New Columbia 2023-05-22 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Vicky Pike of Miss Vicky's Pampered Angus Ranch. Loads of blacktop are arriving on the westbound lane of the Cumberland Expressway. The week begins with more more improvements underway in New Columbia. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Green River during the Great Depression 2023-05-22 - Greensburg, KY - Photo by Larry Smith, Central Kentucky Historian. Larry writes, "Times were hard in 1929 with the Great Depression and then the Dust Bowl, most of us don't remember this but we've heard the stories and some people are still living today that still remember this crisis in America. Here's a picture of the Green River almost dry in Greensburg in 1930 taken from the river bottom on Columbia Highway." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Why did the armadillo cross the road? 2023-05-22 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by William Lamkin. William writes, "This armadillo was on 61 just south of Sparksville yesterday. I'm curious how long they have been in this area? My wife and I have seen several here now. Just a reminder to all, you should avoid touching one as they are carriers of multiple diseases including leprosy." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair County - Sunday drive 2023-05-21 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Sunday was about as perfect as a spring day can be in south central Kentucky. An afternoon drive included views of rolling green farms and their residents. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Touching moments for teachers and staff 2023-05-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The ACHS Class of 2023 walked through the halls of their former middle school as teachers, staff and students cheered them on during Senior Week. Mrs. Deb Waddell, at right, reached out to give many of her former students congratulations. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Major Paul Smith to speak at Memorial Day service 2023-05-21 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo from Chris Lagermann. Major Paul Smith, (Retired) of Columbia, will be the speaker for the American Legion Post 65 Memorial Day program on Sunday, May 28 at 1:30pmCT at the Historic Courthouse Square in Edmonton. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

School of Music and Department of Art pinning 2023-05-21 - Taylor County, KY - Photo by Michael Hodges. Participants in the School of Music and Department of Art and Design pinning and hooding ceremony in The Gheens Recital Hall include, from left: Front row--Jordan Amburgey, Hannah Amburgey, Reagan Davidson, Hannah Yadon, Katie Claunch, Nathanuel Hunt, Branson McKnight, Lauryn Martin, Luis Pro Villamonte, Camila Moreira and Jeff Cloyd. Back row-- Dr. Jamie Killion, Dr. Loida Pineda, Juliana Moura, Dr. Saulo Moura, Dr. Denis Santos, Josh Pickens, Tori Christgen, Dr. Lisa McArthur, Dr. Bill Budai, Dr. Chad Floyd and Dr. Tony Cunha. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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