Birds of Kentucky: Great Egret 2018-11-09 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen. One of a trio of great egrets fishing along the shores of Lake Shelby yesterday. According to the Wikipedia entry on Ardea alba, "In North America, large numbers of great egrets were killed around the end of the 19th century so that their plumes could be used to decorate hats. Numbers have since recovered as a result of conservation measures." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Election 2018 reflections: Judge Cowan and her devoted family 2018-11-09 - Adair County Courthouse Annex, Columbia, KY - Photo by Mitzi Bault, CM Staff. The newly elected Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan, center, is surrounded by love and pride from her family - her Dad and Mom and twin sister, at left, and her husband to her right in this photo. That huge smile in front is worn by her daughter Beth who has been at her side nearly every step of the long campaign trail. Included in the photo with Gale are Kayden Greene, Kara Spinks, Jamie, David Burris, Betty Burris, Janet Antle, Jo Greene, Carli Hourigan, Madison Bell and Brady Cowan. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACHS Marching Band take the field at Grand Nationals 2018-11-09 - Indianapolis, IN - Photo by innocent bystander. A text came in during the night that the Adair County High School Marching Band "did great!" We are standing by to know more details after they have a little time to rest. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Election 2018 reflections: Payne family waits together 2018-11-09 - Adair County Courthouse Annex, Columbia, KY - Photo by Mitzi Bault, CM Staff. At the end of the vote counting, Sharon Payne, center, would win her race for Columbia City Council. As a matter of fact, she would get the most votes of any candidate for City Council. She was joined Tuesday evening by her brother George, left, and sister Phyllis, at right. George came in just shy of winning his bid for School Board. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Election 2018 reflections: Emilee Flatt joined her dad Daryl 2018-11-09 - Adair County Courthouse Annex, Columbia, KY - Photo by Mitzi Bault, CM Staff. Adair County Magistrate Daryl Flatt (District 2), maintained his office in the election. He was joined during the vote counting process by his daughter Emilee. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Election 2018 reflections: Quinn family during the counting 2018-11-09 - Adair County Courthouse Annex, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Adair County Treasurer Melinda Quinn and her husband Randy were joined during the vote counting Tuesday evening by their grandchildren, from left, Maddie, 7; Jase, 2; and Ellie, 4. The little ones were pretty patient with the process even though they couldn't quite understand why all the attention had to be on all those numbers flying around. They are the children of Beth and Jeremy Wethington, all from Knifley. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Last of the leaves in Shelbyville 2018-11-08 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen. Only a few remnants of fall color remain on this tree at Clear Creek Park on the shores of Lake Shelby. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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