Russell Springs student is CU Homecoming Queen 2024-11-10 - Taylor County, KY - Photo from Campbellsville University communications. Makenna Meeks, a Campbellsville University senior from Russell Springs, Ky., was crowned CU's 2024 Homecoming Queen. She is majoring in criminal justice and represented the Honors Program in the event. The 2024 Homecoming Court is, from left, Kaniya Douglas (second runner-up), Magnolia Russell (freshman representative), Makenna Meeks (Homecoming Queen), Karti Galumette (first runner-up), and Bre Miles (2023 Homecoming Queen). Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

WWII propaganda dropped over US soldiers 2024-11-10 . Among the cruelties of war in the 1940s was this propaganda dropped from planes over US soldiers on the ground in the Philippines, WWII. This document reads, "You're a long way from home, boys, in hostile territory. But don't worry, boys; your lives are not in immediate danger. Why? Because we'll not bother with you small fry. It's much simpler to isolate you by cutting your lifeline. So fire away, boys, to your hearts' content!" Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ginkgo Biloba beauty just getting started 2024-11-10 - Casey County, KY - Photo by Jackie Montgomery. The brilliant Ginkgo Biloba tree, commonly called Ginkgo or Gingko, is also known as the Maidenhair tree. Wikipedia tells us, "Ginkgo trees are living fossils that have not changed for almost 200 million years. This tree grows almost anywhere, in both hot and cold zones, and it copes well in punishing conditions; from urban environments full of air pollution, to bad soil conditions, and even poor watering conditions, yet it still thrives." This one, reaching to the blue sky, is thriving at Tarter USA offices in Dunnville. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

CU RPA keeping retired family together 2024-11-10 - Taylor County, KY - Photo from Campbellsville University communications. Several visited the CU Retired Personnel Association's booth during Campbellsville University's homecoming. Among those stopping by and running the booth were, from left: Joan McKinney, former director of alumni relations; Dr. Jim and Nevalyn Moore, former music professors; and Dr. Carol Garrison and Dr. Lisa Allen, former education professors. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Hardy was CU Homecoming parade Grand Marshall 2024-11-10 - Taylor County, KY - Photo from Campbellsville University communications. Al Hardy waves to the crowd during the Homecoming parade. He served as the grand marshal for this year's parade down Campbellsville's Main Street. Hardy worked at Campbellsville College/University from 1968 until his retirement in 2001. Additionally, he served as pastor for many area Baptist Churches over the years, including in Columbia. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Smiles from Ellie Beth and Emma Kate 2024-11-10 - Taylor County, KY - Photo from Campbellsville University communications. Twin sisters Ellie Beth Willis, left, and Emma Kate Willis smile after having their faces painted during CU's Homecoming weekend. They are the daughters of Cody and Lauren Willis of Columbia. Lauren Willis is Chair for the Human Performance Division at CU. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

What's that building in the background? 2024-11-09 - Cave City, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. This picture from times gone by hangs in a pizza restaurant in downtown Cave City, KY. It provides directions to all kinds of places and makes diners study it and ask each other where the sign was located in town at that time. The question of the day was - what is the building in the background? Use the Comment Form to send in your answers. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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