Junior Rabbit Division: Ella Buck and Oreo 2026-07-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky. Ella traveled from quite far off to get to the Adair County 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Show. However, the young 4-H'er from Pickett County, Tennessee, and her rabbit, Oreo, did quite well at the show and earned a fancy Kentucky blue ribbon to take back with them. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Kentucky: Churchill Downs 2026-07-29 - Louisville, KY - Photo by Pam Capozziello. A shot from the first turn at Churchill Downs on Derby Day, 2023. Pam says, "This is a closeup view I had while sitting at the first turn Derby Day at Churchill Downs ...the horses were very close by and I could grab dirt from the track as we sat at the rail! Great memories and I recommend going to a Derby if you can afford it!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Back to School Bash underway 2026-07-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Early arrivals checking out vendors and entertainment at the fourth annual Back to School Bash on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Creative Rabbit and Poultry Costumes at 4-H Show 2026-07-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky. On Thursday, July 23, 2026, the 4-H Rabbit and Poultry show at the Extension Office included a costume contest. Corbin Coots of Adair County had the Champion Poultry Costume, and Mollie Mann of Pulaski County had the Champion Rabbit Costume. Christmas In July (top left) While Pumpkin helped Corbin Coots win class champion earlier on, it was Little Crow that rocked a Christmas in July costume and won the poultry division in the recent costume contest. Betsy's Winning Costume (top right) Mollie Mann's Betsy was crowned champion of Adair County 4-H's recent rabbit costume contest. Earlier in the night, she was also a category champion in the showmanship session. Oreo's Stylish Side (bottom left) Ella Buck's rabbit seemed to actually enjoy its costume during the costume session of the Adair County 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Show. Special Delivery (bottom right) Willa Mann's rabbit ended up dressed like a pizza in a delivery box last Thursday as a very cute entry for the rabbit costume contest. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Butterfly: Spicebush Swallowtail 2026-07-29 - Cane Valley, KY - Photo by Robert Ellis. A spicebush swallowtail butterfly enjoying the beautiful crop of zinnias growing in Robert's Cane Valley garden. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Feathers and Flowers 2026-07-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky. Annaclair Spalding's chicken sported several flowers last Thursday, further supporting the claim that a black background lets bright colors pop! Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A Feathered Display 2026-07-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky. Will Spalding's bird found itself surrounded by pink towards the end of Thursday evening's rabbit and poultry show. However, the bird even appeared to relax at this point, reflecting the obvious time and energy that was put into building the deep trust between bird and handler. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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