Birds of Kentucky: Ruddy Duck 2020-02-22 - Jefferson Co., KY - Photo by Pen. A female ruddy duck, spotted at Long Run Park in eastern Jefferson County. About Ruddy Ducks, All About Birds offers this quote from a 1926 account, "Its intimate habits, its stupidity, its curious nesting customs and ludicrous courtship performance place it in a niche by itself.... Everything about this bird is interesting to the naturalist, but almost nothing about it is interesting to the sportsman." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scout given a new look 2020-02-22 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Debbie Dunn. The Gran’dog, Scout, got a new look recently when visiting Nana and Papa Dunn in Columbia. The glasses and hair bow were added after his grooming. Even if he might have been a little offended by the bow, he wouldn’t have sassed Nana who gives him such good, loving care. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Elizabeth Smith fighting for her life, prayers sought by family 2020-02-22 - Adair County, KY - Photo from family collection. Elizabeth Smith's family is calling for prayers for a miracle for her in a letter written by her Dad, Rodney, and read by Renae Smith at the February School Board Meeting. Adair County High School designated Thursday, February 20, 2020 as PHight For Liz Day in honor of Elizabeth, an ACHS freshman who is battling a rare disorder called Pulmonary Hypertension or PH. The disorder has created such problems for Elizabeth that she is awaiting organ transplants for her lungs, heart, liver, and possibly kidneys. Her father, Rodney Smith, wrote, "Healing is not a problem that God has. He is able. Is it His will, I sure hope that it is. Please, please, pray for the Lord to send deliverance from this awful place we are currently in, and back home with all of our family alive and well. "I know you all have been praying for our family day and night and we sure appreciate it. If you will, please continue to help us bear this burden. Also, it has been an awesome sight to see everyone wearing their purple in honor of Elizabeth and the fight against Pulmonary Hypertension. "This is such a horrible, deadly disease that very few people know about. Thanks to my hero, Elizabeth, more people in our communities have a better understanding about this life-robbing disease. Thanks to all of you for showing your support to her, and our entire family..." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ruffled feathers 2020-02-22 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. Taking a photo of these Geese on a windy day this week obviously ruffled their feathers. They rapidly advanced, honking, warning me that I'd better get away from their property. I did. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

First crocuses appear in Shelby 2020-02-21 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen. In spite of cold overnight temperatures, the first crocusses of 2020 are starting to appear in Shelbyville. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Public Square traffic challenge 2020-02-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Traffic around the Public Square in Columbia is challenged enough on a Friday without a double wide heading around it. This was the second half of the home coming from Jamestown Street to exit into Campbellsville Street. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACHS choir in Louisville 2020-02-21 - Louisville, KY - Photo by Adair School Board member Troy Grider. Troy Grider writes, "The Adair County High School Choir performing in Louisville at the Kentucky School Board Association meeting today in Louisville with Director Ginna Franklin. All of them are wearing their purple ribbons in support of Freshman Elizabeth Smith." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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