Spring walks: Empress Tree, 1 of 2 2022-04-22 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Walking through the patch of woods we noticed this tree with big huge purple flowers. And they were just buzzing with bees and it smelled lovely. We saw this tree had nuts before in the winter but didn't know what kind. Luckily by the springs blooms we have identified the tree as an Empress Tree. Native to the east, the Empress tree is seen as invasive, and grows astoundingly quickly. But with those negative thoughts aside, it was a lovely tree with beautiful blooms and they smelled so soft and sweet, like honey suckle. A walk during spring is actually a nature lesson if you are ready to learn. -The Arnolds of Fairplay Paired photo: Spring walks: Empress Tree Flower, 2 of 2 Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Happy Earth Day, 2022 2022-04-22 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Pam Hoots. It's going to grow a lot prettier around the Public Square in Columbia as volunteers add plantings in each of the flower beds. This one in the corner by the Courthouse Annex is being planted by Paul and Cathy Abell. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Through new green 2022-04-22 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The historic Adair County Courthouse clock tower shines through new green leaves of spring downtown. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Tree Swallow 2022-04-22 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A female tree swallow who has taken up residence in a nearby nesting box with another local swallow. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Luke Janes signs to play basketball at LWC 2022-04-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Adair Co. High School. On Tuesday, ACHS senior Luke Janes signed to play basketball at Lindsey Wilson College this fall. Luke's parents, Chris and Christina Janes, along with assistant coach Kalen Kimberland, head LWC basketball coach Chris Starks, and ACHS basketball coach Deron Breeze witnessed his signing. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ad: Come see us at Coview Farm & Greenhouses 2022-04-21 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Caitlin Helm. Going to be a beautiful weekend, come see us! We're now open Thursday & Friday 9am-6pmCt and Saturday & Sunday 12pm-6pmCT. Coview Farm & Greenhouses is located at 811 Coburg Road, Columbia, KY, 42728 -- behind Ponzi's Pizza -- about half way between Columbia and Campbellsville. Call or text (270) 378-0576 for more details. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACHS Class of 1971 51st Reunion 2022-04-21 - Taylor Co., KY - Photo by Jim Peppers. The ACHS Class of 1971 held a 51st Reunion at Swans Landing on April 16, 2022. Front row-Marsha Bragg Grant, Maxie Hadley, Mary Lois Rice Hayman, Jackie Bryant, Betty Shirley Knifley. Second row-Debbie Williams Peppers, Mike Murrell, Ken Taylor, Keith Young, Lindell Claywell, Geneva Spoon Sok, Phillip Coffey, Juanita Beard Young, Paulette Staton Lasley, Rita Baker Campbell, Larry Wisdom, Sammy Hughes. Back row-David Smith, Eddie McQuaide, David Sparks, Billy Rice, Micah Harvey, Mike Matney, Mike Phelps, Steve Campbell, Billy Pickett, Steve Hill. (Absent from photo-Donald Lasley). Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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