Radon is second leading cause of lung cancer 2020-01-10 - Columbia - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Wynona Padgett, standing at right, the Lake Cumberland Regional Cancer Control Specialist for the ten-county area, brought attention to cancer-causing Radon at the January WATCH Coalition meeting. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. She will be speaking at a spring Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Light lunchtime meeting fare 2020-01-10 - Columbia - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. These healthy bites were part of a light lunch available at the Thursday WATCH Coalition meeting in Columbia. Deli roast beef, ham and swiss cheese with a choice of lettuce wraps or bread, olives, mustard and dill pickles. The Lake Cumberland District Health Department offers health education on a regular basis. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kentucky Color: Remains of a Grey Ghost 2020-01-10 - Greenbriar Ridge - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. This Grey Ghost stump has survived around 90 years and I feel very honored and thankful to have walked upon it in January 2020. This old stump still remains because of the amazing qualities of resistance to rot, and ironically, resistance to insect damage. This is indeed a rare find Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Sunrise in Southwestern Texas 2020-01-09 - Big Bend National Park, TX - Photo courtesy National Parks Service. The view this morning from the Panther Junction Visitors Center in Big Bend National Park. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

KSP seeking information on 1988 murder victim 2020-01-09 - Owen Co., KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky State Police. In 1988, a female victim was located in a rural area laying in close proximity to a roadway. Using new advancements in technology, a new composite has been prepared that depicts how the victim may have looked at the time of her death. If anyone has any information that can assist in identifying the victim (see image), please contact Detective Johnson with the Kentucky State Police Post 5 at 502-532-6363. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Missing Found Kitty 2020-01-09 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Heather Grant. Update: the kitten has been found. Missing Cat!! Our male house cat got out this morning before the kids went to school and we think the dogs may have run him away. He has a little reddish colored paint on one of his hind legs. We're in the Rocky Hill Road area. If you see him please call or text 270-250-9209. --Heather Grant Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Receiving lots of congratulations 2020-01-09 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener with Missy and Connie Stotts. Terry Withers, in the drivers seat, and Billy Withers, in back, are receiving a lot of congratulations for T & B Drilling on bringing in another stunning oil well in Adair County. Their brother Bobby Withers is in the front rider's seat, and helper Jessie in back. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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