Common Checkered Skipper 2023-10-11 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A Checkered Skipper feasting on mid-fall fleabane. Butterflies and Moths of North America says the Common Checkered-Skipper feeds on nectar from white-flowered composites including shepherd's needles, fleabane, and asters. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Recognizing Adair Co. Retired Teachers 2023-10-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Tiffany Collins. Mary Ann McQuaide, left, joins Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots as Mayor Hoots signs the proclamation recognizing the week of October 16-22, 2023, as Adair County Retired Teacher's Week in Columbia. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Happy 98th Venie Allene Moss Coffey 2023-10-11 - Green County, KY - Photo from family collection. Happy 98th to birthday girl Venie Allene Moss Coffey! Her son Phillip Coffey writes, "Mom is 98 today. She is a very caring person to all and a splendid role model. ’Don’t worry about the trivial.’ Recently I was at her house, opened a cabinet door, a box of crackers fell to the floor. She laughed and said,"If I break a plate, I just say I won’t have to wash that one anymore.” Venie Allene Moss Coffey was born in Adair County in the Keltner community near Adams Creek. She is the last surviving member of ten children and today resides in Greensburg,Kentucky. She is the daughter of John Marshall and Allie Wood Lee Moss and has four children. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Caysen Taylor wants to be a police officer 2023-10-11 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo from the City of Columbia. Caysen Taylor dropped by City Hall recently where he was made an Honorary Mayor and was treated to a tour by the City Police Department. His goal in life is to become a police officer. Caysen's Grandfather Chester Taylor gives his full approval to his goal of becoming a police officer. Chester's wife is calling for prayer for him as he is facing some serious health challenges, we will keep him close in our hearts. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: The Corkscrew Tree Trail 2023-10-11 - Redwoods National Park, Orick, California - Photo by Robert Ellis, Robert Ellis Woodworking. Robert writes, "This short trail is off of the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. The Parkway itself is a 10 mile alternative to Highway 101 and runs through old growth Redwoods. The massive Corkscrew tree, at left, got its name from the way it spirals towards the sky. The trail quite literally is a magical place and is a fun hike." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Fall decorations grace Greensburg Street 2023-10-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Fall scenes like this one on Greensburg Street are decorating many homes and businesses in Columbia and Adair County. The City of Columbia is sponsoring the third annual fall decorating contest. To enter a business or home to be judged call City Hall, 270-384-2501, with the name and address. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Davenport family celebrates Flux Fine Art Studio 2023-10-10 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new business member, Flux Fine Art Studio, with a ribbon cutting and owner/artist Cayce Davenport, welcomed everyone with refreshments and tours Friday just off the Square. With her are family, friends and business neighbors. Cayce's son Emmett controlled the big scissors. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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