New interchange at LBN & US 68 taking shape 2014-08-15 - From new overpass, US 68/LBN interchange, Edmonton, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Traffic on US 68 between Edmonton and Greensburg is already using the new bridge as the interchange is now only weeks away from construction. On the right, the exit from US 68 to the Louie B. Nunn to Columbia, Russell Springs, Nancy and Somerset and points east takes shape. On the left, the exit from the LBN to US 68. The new interchange will shave some 5 miles off the trip to and from Edmonton. It will also be part of building a major highway hub at Edmonton. Plans are already underway to improve US 68, and KY 163, from Tompkinsville to Edmonton is being steadily improved. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Opening Day 2014, Adair Co. School District: Leader in Me 2014-08-15 - Adair County High School, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo. Leader in Me ProgramHallie Burton, Meredith Compton, Anna Lloyd, Sadie Kemp, and Ellie Cheatham during the 2014-2015 Adair County Schools Opening Day Ceremony. A group of students conducted the meeting from beginning to end to promote the new Leader in Me program that is being implemented across the district. The event went off without a hitch and was a huge success. The keynote speaker was Gracie: a six year old who provides information to teachers on how to connect with digital babies like herself. It was a one-of-a-kind day! - Shamarie Claiborne Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Opening Day 2014, Adair Co. School District: Kiara Collins 2014-08-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co. School District photo. Kiara Collins during the Adair County Schools Opening Day Ceremony. The students performed different skits, actions, and songs during the three hour event. This shot was taken during a song being performed by the group. - Shamarie Claiborne Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dove Hunting Season opens September 1, 2014, statewide 2014-08-15 - Franklin Co., KY - Photo by Lee McClellan, KY Afield Outdoors. Rick and Clinton Hill await doves at a field in Franklin County a few years ago. The coming dove season looks highly promising after perfect weather conditions placed habitat across Kentucky in great shape. Dove season opens on Labor Day, September 1, 2014, statewide. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Senator David Givens will be on DPI with Dr. John Chowning 2014-08-14 - WLCU Broadcast Studios, 203 West Broadway, Campbellsville, KY. - Photo by Drew Tucker, CU. Campbellsville University's Dr. John Chowning, vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president of CU, right, interviews Ky. Sen. David Givens, (R-KY), for his "Dialogue on Public Issues" show. Givens represents Senate District 9 that includes Allen, Barren, Green, Metcalfe, Monroe and Simpson counties. The show will air Monday-Friday, August 18-22, at 1:30pmET on WLCU TV, Campbellsville's cable channel 10. - from Campbellsville University Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Farm heroes honored at Kentucky State Fair 2014-08-14 - Louisville, KY - Photo KY Department of Agriculture. Local Food Heroes Brooke Eckmann of Shelby County, Russell Poore of Logan County, and Jacob Sharpe of Scott County were named Kentucky's 2014 Local Food Heroes August 14, 2014, at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville. Joining Agriculture Commissioner James Comer, far left, in the awards presentation were, from left: Clifford "Rip" Rippetoe, State Fair Board president; Caroline Heine of Seed Capital Kentucky; Ashley Barth, Poore's granddaughter, who accepted the award on his behalf; Sharpe; Eckmann; Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer; and Bill Johnson of Farm Credit Mid America. - TED SLOAN, KY Department of Agriculture Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Jailer Rick Wilson addresses court on costs of low pay 2014-08-14 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Adair County Jailer Rick Wilson had the full attention of Adair Fiscal Court, August 12, 2014, at its regular monthly meeting, when he addressed what he described as a crisis in retaining trained employees at the Adair Regional Jail, in large part because of non-competitive pay. Wilson's problem were echoed by 911 Coordinator Greg Thomas and County Road Department Superintendent Jobe Darnell. Judge Melton noted the problem throughout County Government, citing losses of highly qualified personnel in the Judge's office and the Sheriff's Department. In the photo above, listening, are, clockwise from left, Magistrates Daryl Flatt (District 2), and Harold Burton (1); Sheriff Harrison Moss, Recording Clerk and Adair County Finance Officer Gale Cowan, CJE Ann Melton; County Treasurer Barry Corbin, County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin; Magistates Billy Dean Coffey (2), Joe Rogers (6) and Billy Rowe (7), Jailer Wilson, and Adair County 911 Addressing and Mapping Coordinator Justin Bailey. Clicking Read More accesses the full Fiscal Court Report Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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