This is to report the theft of Pawpaws 2021-09-27 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. There was this wonderful clump of Pawpaws getting ready to ripen on the little tree in the yard. I celebrated the discovery with this picture. Two weeks afterward, they were gone with no evidence of them ever having been there at all. Thanks to good friend Jackie Montgomery I have tasted this season's unique custardy Pawpaw fruit even though it didn't come from my yard. She bought the last selection of them from Donna Jones at the Farmers Market. As we enjoyed the Pawpaws, we discussed the proper pronunciation -- is it pa pa, like a grandfather? Is it pow pow like gun shots? Or is it paw paw, like cat's feet? No evidence of what happened to the ones on the tree. They'd simply disappeared, possibly at the hands of a hungry animal. We may never know. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACHS students on College Application Day 2021-09-27 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Shanna Darnell. Adair County High School College and Career Counselor Shanna Darnell writes, "The ACHS Class of 2022 had an amazing College Application Day! Over 66% of seniors applied to at least one college. Students and staff wore their favorite college attire, door prizes were given away and students received assistance from counselors and local college and KHEAA representatives to help make the process less intimidating and smoother for all. It was a great day!" Pictured are Kaitlyn Akin, Kaylie Doss, Emily Bivens and Halle Burton. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A beautiful alternative to mowing 2021-09-27 - Jefferson Co., KY - Photo by Pen. This field of wildflowers, which extends for nearly half an acre at the entrance to Beckley Creek Park from Beckley Station Road, was attracting butterflies and photographers in near equal measure on this sunny fall morning. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Artwork by Cayce Davenport featured at Begley Art Gallery 2021-09-27 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Cayce Davenport. The Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery, located on the main floor of the Slider Humanities Center, 155 Blue Raider Drive, Columbia, is presenting the work of local artist Cayce Davenport in a new art exhibit on display now through October 7, 2021. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Cat Zippy has his own phone, enjoys the auctions 2021-09-27 - New Columbia, Greater Bliss, Adair County, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike. From the Pampered Angus Ranch news of the week, Miss Vicky writes, "Zippy’s hooked on watching Miss Betty too. He just hasn’t learned to bid yet. Our Saturday night activity, and Friday night too, watching live auctions. His rug came from Mammy's auction the night before this picture. Hadn’t gotten off the thing since I brought it in but to eat and do his business. It’s got a mermaid on it. We lead a terribly exciting life now that the oil drilling has slowed. He gets one phone and I get the other. Happy Fall Y’all." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Cousins Julie and Jesse share a happy birthday 2021-09-27 - Adair County, KY - Photo from family collection. The Fudge family got together Saturday to celebrate the birthdays of these two cousins who share the same birthday on September 24. Julie is the oldest daughter of Jerry and Linda Fudge Walker and Jesse is the youngest son of Brenda Fudge Huckaby and the late Rick Huckaby. Happy birthday to both, and many more! Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Blending in 2021-09-27 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. This goldenrod that didn't flourish provides the perfect cover for a tobacco-colored grasshopper. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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