Summer garden flowers 2022-07-03 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Purple Pincushion with Shasta Daisies from the garden of Mrs. John Walker. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Faith and Allie check out the Fountain 2022-07-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Carley Fudge. Carley writes, "Out around town for the 4th of July weekend. Getting things kicked off downtown with a little stroll by the fountain and a flip of a few coins. Faith Fudge, 7 years old, and Allie Fudge, 4 years old. Parents Carley & Rachel Fudge." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Well-camouflaged lizard 2022-07-02 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Pen. Spotted at one of the overlooks along the road into Lake Cumberland State Park. I never woule have seen this guy if he hadn't dashed across some darker rocks before climbing the tree. Does anyone recognize the species? Please use our Comment Form if you know... Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair County High School FBLA over Chicago 2022-07-02 - Photo by JR Thompson. Adair County High School FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) is in Chicago this Saturday morning, July 2, 2022, where they have advanced in the top 15 of the NATION! The final 15 schools are competing today and winners will be announced tonight at the awards ceremony at McCormick Place! Mr. Thompson writes, "To put this in perspective, Adair competed against 106 other high schools from all around the country and their hard work and dedication has earned them a spot in the top 15! To reach this point is a first for our school and I am so proud of these incredible leaders. #top15 #roadtonationalchampionship #RollTribe" -- JR Thompson Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kentucky Color: Layers of Color 2022-07-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. Billy Joe writes, "We have a plethora of Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees, etc. that are constantly feeding on all the blooms. The Hummingbirds of course have to stop feeding long enough to turn on the afterburners and run intruder Hummingbirds down the street every few minutes!" Left foreground: a couple of Spider plant pups and white flowers that will produce pups in a couple of weeks. Right foreground: a few blooms of our massive Sword lily. Mid foreground: Butterfly milkweed. Next going back: a Hosta that is not yet blooming. Behind that: a variegated Hosta that is beginning to bloom. Upper background: Golden rain tree that is blooming. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

CPD and TJRH pair to hand out $50 gas cards 2022-07-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Officer Adam Cravens. By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO The Columbia Police Department, sponsored by TJ Health Columbia, have been handing out a limited number of $50 dollar gas cards to local motorists and will continue to do so through the 4th of July weekend. We would like to thank TJ Health Columbia for their partnership and affording us the opportunity to give to our community. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Looking for their family tree 2022-07-01 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Mike writes, "We get all types in to do research at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center. You may have heard the old genealogy joke: Watch out about climbing your family tree, it may be full of nuts. Well, this morning, two 'nut hunters' were at the door before opening time... Not sure of the surname, yet." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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