The Royal Paulownia trees are in bloom this week
2019-04-27 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Each spring I have to re-learn the name of the Paulownia tree, or Royal Paulownia, or, Royal Princess Tree. I searched until I found the last word on the trees by Billy Joe Fudge where he wrote that the "Paulownia is a tree of Asian origin that was imported to this country and planted as an ornamental. Although it is a very unique tree with lavender blooms and whitish, silvery, smooth bark it is rarely planted in landscapes but ends up there a lot as an act of nature. It is now naturalized in much of the Eastern and Southern United States." I'm so glad to have his knowledge! All I know is that they are lovely trees when they bloom and a great addition to south central Kentucky. - LW Comments | Permalink
2019-04-27 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Each spring I have to re-learn the name of the Paulownia tree, or Royal Paulownia, or, Royal Princess Tree. I searched until I found the last word on the trees by Billy Joe Fudge where he wrote that the "Paulownia is a tree of Asian origin that was imported to this country and planted as an ornamental. Although it is a very unique tree with lavender blooms and whitish, silvery, smooth bark it is rarely planted in landscapes but ends up there a lot as an act of nature. It is now naturalized in much of the Eastern and Southern United States." I'm so glad to have his knowledge! All I know is that they are lovely trees when they bloom and a great addition to south central Kentucky. - LW Comments | Permalink
New State Record Largemouth Bass Caught in Harlan Co
2019-04-26 - Harlan Co., KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Evarts resident Mark Ward poses with his catch. The new record largemouth bass was 26.8 inches long with a girth of 22.5 inches. It fell for a 6-inch Junebug-colored lizard presented on baitcasting equipment spooled with 14-pound test monofilament line. Comments | Permalink
2019-04-26 - Harlan Co., KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Evarts resident Mark Ward poses with his catch. The new record largemouth bass was 26.8 inches long with a girth of 22.5 inches. It fell for a 6-inch Junebug-colored lizard presented on baitcasting equipment spooled with 14-pound test monofilament line. Comments | Permalink
Craig Eastham speaks to the students at AYDC
2019-04-26 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Wes Irvin, School Administrator
Wes writes, "Craig Eastham spoke at Adair Youth Development Center today. Mr. Eastham works with KCTCS in helping students transition successfully into the workforce. He spoke with passion about trades, community college, and vocational school. He will be an added asset to our staff in helping transition our students successfully into the workforce." Comments | Permalink
2019-04-26 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Wes Irvin, School Administrator
Wes writes, "Craig Eastham spoke at Adair Youth Development Center today. Mr. Eastham works with KCTCS in helping students transition successfully into the workforce. He spoke with passion about trades, community college, and vocational school. He will be an added asset to our staff in helping transition our students successfully into the workforce." Comments | Permalink
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