Birds of Kentucky: Female Cardinal 2022-01-15 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Beautiful female Cardinal surveying her world from atop the wooden fence. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Veterans banners being sold by City Hall 2022-01-14 - Adair County, KY - Photo from City Hall, Columbia, KY. Ronnie Holt with the VFW in Columbia holds up the first example of the new Veterans banner for downtown light poles. There will be eight banners available, one veteran on each, according to Mayor Pam Hoots, at a cost of $100.00 each. After a period of time the flag will be returned to the sponsor. They will be available at City Hall on a first come, first served basis. Information you will need to supply at the time of purchase: Name and Picture of Veteran, branch of service, years they served, sponsor's name and phone number. For more information please contact City Hall at 270-384-2501. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

January 13, 2022 LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief 2022-01-14 - Somerset, KY - Photo courtesy Sam Price - Lake Cumberland District Health Department . Of today's 258 reported cases, 209 (81%) were unvaccinated and 57 of today's cases (22%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 27.77%. Deaths: We regret we must report 2 new deaths since our last report. We have experienced a total of 823 deaths. Tonight's deaths include a McCreary County resident (unvaccinated) and a Taylor County resident (partially vaccinated). Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families and friends who have lost loved ones. Hospitalizations: We presently have 89 cases in the hospital. This is 2 more than what we reported in our last report. We have had a total of 1,891 hospitalizations, resulting in a 4% hospitalzation rate (about 1 in 25) among known cases. The state hospitalization rate is 3.7%. The latest data shows that 98.15% of Lake Cumberland's ICU beds are filled, and 33.8% of ventilator capacity is being utilized. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Columbia Police Officers getting body cameras 2022-01-14 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Mayor Pam Hoots honored the Columbia Police Department this week as she and Chief JR Murphy announced the addition of body cameras. A new officer, Holly Necessary, is also joining the force. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Columbia Police now have body cameras 2022-01-13 - Adair County, KY - Photo from City Hall, Columbia, KY. Columbia Police Chief JR Murphy said officers in the department will be helped with the addition of body cameras. The City had made application through the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) grant program for a grant for body cameras. There are ten cameras, one for each unit. Chief Murphy says anyone with questions may feel free to ask any of the officers as they see them around town. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Canada Goose 2022-01-13 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A Canada goose in flight. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Found German Shepherd Puppy 2022-01-13 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Chasity Bennett. Good News: Nova has been found and she is home Missing 16 week old grey and black brindle female German shepherd puppy from the Weed Keltner, Bennett Ridge area! Her name is Nova, she's super friendly and we would love to have her back home with us! Chasity "Eudie" Bennett or Blake Cundiff 270-634-0391 or 270-378-0795. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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