Epicurean Kentuckian: Grilled Tilapia and salad 2020-03-15 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Grilled Tilapia topped with a dollop of seafood sauce and a Greek salad of cauliflower, cucumber, purple onion, little tomatoes, Feta cheese crumbles, red wine vinegar and a light sprinkle of EVOO and sea salt. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Census forms have arrived in the mail 2020-03-14 - Columbia - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The 2020 Census forms came in the mail Saturday, March 14, and a message on the outside of the envelope reminds us "...your response is required by law." The options are to fill out and return the form which takes about 10 minutes, or go to the website listed and fill out the form online. It is important to document the information requested so that we get full count, full opportunities in future for funding of roads and schools, hospitals, etc. If we don't respond by one of these two ways, in April a Census Taker will come knocking on the door. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dog found near Jim Blair Center 2020-03-14 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Innocent Bystander. This sweet dog was found close to the Jim Blair Center on Thursday evening. If someone recognizes him they can text or call us at 270-634-1124. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: European Starling 2020-03-14 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A starling, perched rather majestically atop a tree. All About Birds has this to say about Sturnus vulgaris: "Starlings are great vocal mimics: individuals can learn the calls of up to 20 different species. Birds whose songs starlings often copy include the Eastern Wood-Pewee, Killdeer, meadowlarks, Northern Bobwhite, Wood Thrush, Red-tailed Hawk, American Robin, Northern Flicker, and many others." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Search results on Merchant Street, Columbia 2020-03-14 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo from Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman. Located during the Merchant Street search were approximately 24 grams of methamphetamine packaged individually in different weights, cash, digital scales and paraphernalia. The Sheriff's Office seized the vehicle in addition to the listed items. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Tulip Tree hugger 2020-03-14 - Columbia - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The label 'tree hugger' is not a kind one but I couldn't help thinking of the term seeing this huge old Tulip Tree in what looks like a hug of the rock chimney. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A new puppy 2020-03-14 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The expressions in this picture make it one of my favorites from the last visit to Shelbyville. The little white puff in the arms of grandson Evan is at the heart of those expressions. Anyone reading this who has ever had a new puppy can relate to the absolute fun and total chaos they cause. Evan and his friend Savannah brought puppy - yet to be formally named - in as a surprise rescue. Shock is more like it - parents, older and younger siblings and resident adult dog were all stunned and in various stages of acceptance, or not, when I arrived. The one most clear about non-acceptance was the adult dog resident, Churchill, who growled, barked and had to be held back from all out attack. The one who was most delighted was 8-year-old Hailey who would do anything for "Pablo" she calls him, maybe even learn to help Ev clean up accidental puppy poo from the new floors. I shared with them the experience of the Dwain Harris family who recently hired a puppy trainer - a three-week-school in Somerset - to bring calm back to their household. Mom Sharon Harris says it works! Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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