June 15th is Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022-06-15 - Russell County, KY - Photo from Mandy Weston. A proclamation signed by Mayor Eddie Thomas and Judge-Executive Gary Robertson recognized June 15th as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Russell County. Purple, in every shade and in many styles, dominated the Russell County Library on June 6th at this gathering from the Lake Cumberland Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living, Lifeline, Intrepid, and the Senior Center working together to bring attention to Elder Abuse Awareness. Pictured are: Tish West with Intrepid, LCADD Staff-Sherry Spoon, Jill Bertram, Makayla Shepard, Eva Sublett, Mandy Weston, Cristy Reynolds, Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas, Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson, Katy Roy with Lifeline, Amber Burton-LCADD Staff, Morgan Loy-LCADD Staff and Waylon Wright, LCADD Executive Director. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Cravens honored at ACRTA meeting 2022-06-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Adair County Retired Teachers Association. LWC student Shayla Cravens was presented a gift by ACRTA President Mark Fudge. Shayla received a scholarship from the retired teachers association. She is an elementary education major and hopes to teach in Adair County. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Teachers Association recognizes new retirees 2022-06-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mark Fudge. The Adair County Retired Teachers Association recognized new retirees at their regular meeting Tuesday morning in the Columbia Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Pictured are Alice Curry, Paula Bault, Stan Smock, and Cindy Smith. Not pictured are Lisa Godsey, Rebecca Sode and Deb Waddell. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Making the Gramp very happy 2022-06-14 - Adair County, KY - Photo from family collection. Dick Fitzpatrick shared this picture from his weekend, "Here’s The Grampy with his Grands. Rylee is on my right shoulder. Reid is on my lap. Raegan is off my left. Aren’t they so beautiful, and they make The Gramp very happy." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Thanks for the inspiration 2022-06-14 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Lois Cunningham. A trip with family was followed by a big welcome home in blossoms of every kind. Lois writes that she was glad they waited for her to return. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Cooling off in the extreme heat 2022-06-13 - Cumberland County, KY - Photo by Marcus Pierce. Adrian Willis, eight year old son of Brent Willis, pictured with his mom Andrea Richardson of the Bear Wallow community of Burkesville, KY, is enjoying a cold ice cream cone on a hot sunny Monday, June 13, 2022. Marcus writes, "I thought this was an appropriate picture for this hot day. Stay cool friend!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sunset features thunder and heavy rain in sunshine 2022-06-13 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Monday, June 13, 2022 sunset featured thunder and heavy rain while under blue skies and sunshine. Frank and Billy Hadley said they heard the thunder and felt a few drops of rain but I looked at the blue sky and didn't believe them -- until the downpour began. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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