Milkweed in bloom 2023-06-14 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. Monarch butterflies lay their eggs on just one type of plant, and that's milkweed. Milkweed is a beneficial wildflower. It may have "weed" in the name, but there are over 100 species of milkweed native to the United States and none of them are considered "noxious weeds". While milkweed can grow quickly, planting species local to your region and researching a bit about growing patterns is a good way to ensure it won't take over your yard. (From https://www.fws.gov/story/spreading-milkweed-not-myths) Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Location of stranded hikers 2023-06-14 - Adair Co., KY - Photo courtesy Mike Keltner, Adair Co. Emergency Management. Multiple agencies responded to the area of Holmes Bend Campground where hikers were reported stranded. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACRTA welcomes new members 2023-06-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Kim Goodin. New retirees Jenny Myers and Carl Shirley with President Elect Mark Fudge at the June meeting of the Adair County Retired Teacher's Association. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Retired Teacher's Association scholarship 2023-06-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Kim Goodin. At the June meeting of the Adair County Retired Teacher's Association, Breeana Butler was recognized for earning the ACRTA LWC Scholarship. Breeana is pictured with Rita Marshall. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Retired Teacher's Association elects officers for 23-24 2023-06-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Kim Goodin. At the June meeting of the Adair County Retired Teacher's Association, members elected new officers for the 2023-2024 school year. Front row (L to R) Tammy Rich (Membership Chair), Kim Goodin (Secretary) & (Legislative Representative for ACRTA & MCRTA), Betty Knifley (Downtown Days Committee), Back Row (L to R) Ellen Zornes (Health/Insurance Chair), Jane Branham (Treasurer ACRTA), Mary Ann McQuaide (President), Mark Fudge (President Elect). Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Hope your day is humming along 2023-06-13 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Hope your Tuesday, June 13, 2023, is humming along as sweetly as for this little bird in the scenic countryside atop Doug Hill near the Adair/Cumberland line. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Barry, Bernie and Debbie Dunn together at LWC 2023-06-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Just over a year ago Kosair for Kids selected Barry Dunn as the organization's president and CEO. This year the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce chose the native son, graduate of Adair County High School and Lindsey Wilson College, to be its annual banquet guest speaker. He is pictured with his parents Debbie and Bernie. Barry's speech, linked with this picture, is one to enjoy again and again, pointing out the best of people and places he grew up around, and sharing the opportunities we each have to help others. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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