Musa Basjoo banana tree flower buds grow 10 inches or more 2014-06-06 - 1535 Bull Run Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Barbara Armitage. Science fiction stuff? - "With flower buds reaching 10 inches or more in length the bloom on the Musa Basjoo reminds me of something you might see in a science fiction movie rather than in a southern garden," Barabara Armitage, who cultivates the trees at Tucker's Station Farms, says. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A cold-hardy banana tree for Adair County 2014-06-06 - 1535 Bull Run Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Barbara Armitage. Wayne Armitage stretches to his full height in front of a towering Musa Basjoo banana tree at Tucker's Station farms. The tree is native to the Ryuku Islands near Japan. It can be grown directly in the ground year round, here in South Central Kentucky and even as far north as Canada. This one appears to be about the maximum height the plant is known to grow, about 14 feet. Barbara Armitage will have them available Saturday, June 7, 2014, at the Farmers Market on the Square, which is held each Saturday, 8am-1pmCT, in the Adair Annex Parking Lot, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Chief Cross talks about progress with Operation Spring Cleaning 2014-06-06 - The WAVE Studio, Russell Springs Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Larry Smith, The WAVE 92.7. Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross was on The WAVE Thursday morning, June 5, 2014, to discuss progress being made combating methamphetamine activity and the results of the department's ongoing operation Spring Cleaning. Chief Cross emphasized that the best police work is done with input from citizens. He asked that citizens give the department input on any matter of public safety and security, as well as drug problems. The number to call, during the day time hours, is 270-384-4117, to reach the police. The number will accept messages at other time. - Larry Smith, The WAVE, 91.7 FM Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adam Howard receives Outstanding Evening College Award 2014-06-05 - Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY - Photo by Travis Smith. Adam Howard of Columbia, KY, received the Outstanding Achievement Evening College Program award for 2013-2014 at Lindsey Wilson College. - TRAVIS SMITH, Lindsey Wilson College Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Robert Ferguson, Outstanding SIFE student at Lindsey Wilson 2014-06-05 - Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY - Photo by Travis Smith. Robert Ferguson of Columbia, KY was named the Students in Free Enterprise Outstanding Team Member at the 2013-14 Awards Ceremony at Lindsey Wilson College. - TRAVIS SMITH, Lindsey Wilson College Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Emily Ramage receives President's, Communications Awards 2014-06-05 - Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY - Photo by Travis Smith. Emily Ramage of Columbia, KY, received the President's Award and Outstanding Academic Achievement in Communication at the Awards Ceremony for 2013-14, presented by Lindsey Wilson President William T. Luckey. - TRAVIS SMITH, Lindsey Wilson College. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Austin Moore, Warren East, first to sign with CU Bass Team 2014-06-05 - Warren Co., KY - Photo contributed by Austin Moore. Zack Sowders and Austin Moore show off their catch when representing Warren East High School during a bass fishing tournament. Austin Moore made history on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, when he became the first angler to sign with Campbellsville University's Bass Fishing Team. - Christ Megginson Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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