Updating sirens to be ready for next storms 2023-03-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Victoria Pike of Miss Vicky's Pampered Angus Ranch. New Columbia resident Vicky Pike writes, "Tracy McCarol, Chad Wheat, Mike Keltner and Jake Spoon check at my tornado siren this morning. Problem diagnosed and Mike Keltner is checking on availablity of parts and who can replace the part for us. Jake is highly interested in weather equipment so he came along to learn. Thanks Jake for all your help. "They tested the Lindsey Wilson siren and it's working so that only leaves the one in the Walmart neighborhood in need of repair." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Congratulations go out to Maddie on winning essay 2023-03-08 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo by Torrie Osbon, Director of Communications, Metcalfe County Schools. Metcalfe County Elementary School student Maddie Froehlich is the school AND district winner of the "Why my Grandparent should be the AARP Kentucky Grandparent of the Year" Essay Contest! The contest is administered by the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association and is open to all 5th-grade students in Kentucky public schools. Maddie competed against students in 13 counties to win the district prize. She is one of 14 district winners and will receive a plaque and $50 award. Her essay will now be judged at the state-level competition. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Forsythia in bloom 2023-03-08 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Forsythia is beginning to look bright and healthy this season, especially in farm settings like this one. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Hall of Fame Basketball Coaches 2023-03-08 - Hart Co., KY - Photo courtesy Adair Co. Athletics. Adair County Coaching legends Mark Fudge (left) and Keith Young (right) with Adair County Athletics Director Craig Biggs. Coaches Fudge and Young were inducted into the 5th Region Hall of Fame on Tuesday night, March 7, 2023. The ceremony was held at halftime of the Boys Regional Basketball Championship game at Hart County. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co.: Night Sky 2023-03-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Doug Beard. Doug writes, "Just walked outside and looked up at the night sky. A gorgeous moon with rays of light and low white clouds viewed from my front walk. Just a peaceful photo to close the night." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co.: Filtered Sunshine 2023-03-07 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Tommy Bailey. Sunshine through the clouds over Birch Road in Eastern Adair County on March 7, 2023. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACES Regional FPS Governor's Cup Champions 2023-03-07 - Greensburg, KY - Photo courtesy Jeana Pike. Jeana writes, "Congratulations to the ACES Future Problem Solving Team as they were named Regional Governor's Cup Campions! Their topic for regional competition was 'Robotic Workforce,' and these students came out with the winning FPS Booklet! We are so proud of these kids who represented our school and communtiy well! Congratulations!" Pic L/R: Coach Jeana Pike, Madison Burkhardt, Emily Burkhardt, Ryanna Hale, Mia Stephens, Matthew Moss, Carter Nguyen, Hunter Ballou FPS members not pictured: Ava Froedge, Leo Garsee, Chloe Grider, and Bodie Lewis Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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