Questioning what's in this Coburg area photo 2020-03-02 - Adair County, KY - Photo steve_r502@yahoo. Steve sent this photo with the commend, "Emu/ostrich on the loose yesterday, close to 55 in the Coburg, KY area." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair County Elementary School Academic Team 2020-03-02 - Columbia - Photo from ACES. ACES was recognized and awarded 1st Place FPS, 1st Place Quick Recall, 1st Place Over All Region and the Hume Sportsmanship Award (this award is voted on by all schools in Region 14). Pictured in the back row (L-R) are: Mrs. Jeana Pike, Harli Polk, Callie Compton, Samantha Oliver, Hannah Kotter, Mrs. Lisa Newell-Hare. Middle row, (L-R): Hailey Thomas, Summer Rowe, Sophey Smith, Kylieanne Akin, Braylee Corbin, Briley Breeding, Sophie Eaton. Front row (L-R): Matthew Ayala, Patrick Oliver, and Ben Peck. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Salato Wildlife Center reopens March 3, 2020 2020-03-02 - Frankfort, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort reopens for the season on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources operates the Salato Wildlife Center as part of its mission to inform and educate the public about the state's native wildlife as well as hunting and fishing opportunities. The facility provides indoor and outdoor viewing opportunities for a variety of wildlife, including a bear, eagle, bobcats, deer, bison, birds of prey and more. The Salato Wildlife Education Center is located at 1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort, KY, off U.S. 60, approximately 1.5 miles west of the U.S. 127 intersection in Frankfort. Look for the bronze deer statue at the entrance of the main Kentucky Fish and Wildlife campus. Once the center reopens, hours will be 8amCT-4pmCT Tuesday through Friday, and 9amCT-4pmCT on Saturdays. Salato will be closed on Sunday, Monday and state holidays. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for youth 5 to 18. Children younger than 5 are admitted free. The center also offers annual memberships for individuals and families. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Severe Weather Awareness Week proclaimed in Adair 2020-03-02 - Columbia - Photo from the office of the Adair Judge Executive. As we enter into new seasonal weather challenges, County Judge Executive Gale Cowan, surrounded by first responders, designates March 1-7, 2020 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Adair County, Kentucky. Emergency Management is responsible for preparing citizens for all forms of disasters including severe storms and tornados. They work with state and federal agencies, the National Weather Service, Kentucky Weather Preparedness Committee, local emergency officials and private businesses and citizens to bring awareness and to respond in emergencies. Pictured from left are: Chad Wheet - Deputy Emergency Management Director, Judge Executive Cowan, Mike Keltner - Emergency Management Director and Tracy McCarol - Deputy Emergency Management Director. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Aerial Kentucky: Sunset over Cambpellsville 2020-03-01 - Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Amy. Sunsest as seen from high above Campbellsville on Saturday night. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Saying farewell to Elizabeth Smith 2020-03-01 - Columbia - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. 1pmCT Sunday, March 1, 2020 -- This is the hour for her Adair Schools family to join her own family to say a final farewell to Elizabeth Smith. There were hardly any parking spaces left around the ACHS gym and campus where her funeral is being held. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Common Grackle 2020-03-01 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. I've started noticing grackles in the back yard again, although Sibley's says that they are year-round residents of Kentucky. It's probably unfair to anthropormophize, but they seem to frequently carry an expression that suggests these are birds who accept no nonsense. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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