Dog found on Sparksville Road now at Sugarfoot Rescue 2014-04-09 - Sugarfoot Farm Rescue, 860 Sparksville Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Peg Schaeffer. This dog was found on Sparksville Road Monday, April 8, 2014. He appears to be a Shar Pei/Chow mix. He's a young male. If he's yours please contact Peg Schaeffer, Sugarfoot Farm Rescue 270-378-4521. - Peg Schaeffer Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New Interchange at LBN & US 68, Edmonton, KY 2014-04-08 - US 68 & LBN Pkwy, Edmonton, KY - Photo from office of Metcalfe CJE Greg Wilson. Work is well underway already on the new US 68/Greensburg Road & Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway interchange, even before groundbreaking ceremonies at the Metcalfe County Recycling Center, 990 Industrial Road, Edmonton, KY at 3pmCT, Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Metcalfe County Judge Greg Wilson said that a ribbon cutting on the job could come as early as November 1, 2014. The interchange is the second for the Metcalfe County seat. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Autism Awareness display at Katie Murrell Library 2014-04-08 - Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY - Photo by Greg Blair. Autism Awareness is being promoted this month at the Katie Murrell Library, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY, and throughout the community! Library Staff Greg Blair and Kim Hamlett, and Work Study Chris Wilson, have just completed a colorful, public display including information and material about autism. Events include a 5K Run/Walk (and 1 Mile Fun Walk) this Saturday, April 12, 2014, 8amCT, at the Holloway Health and Wellness Center, 299 Williams Street, on the Lindsey Wilson College Columbia campus. The Second Annual Autism Awareness Show is set for next Saturday, April 19, 2014, from 4pm-9pmCT) at the Jim Blair Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY. The event will include music, an indoor yard sale, and a "silent" cake auction. For more information, contact Greg at 270-250-6900 or Blairg@lindsey.edu, Antoine at 606-278-0209, or Brittany at 270-469-5738. - Gregory Blair Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Feeding the Alligators 2014-04-08 - Sarasota, FL - Photo by Pen. Evan Waggener took a break from a Spring Break miniature golf outing to feed the resident alligators at Smuggler's Cover in Sarasota, Florida, last week. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Jamestown, KY, invites sitting a spell 2014-04-08 - Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. - Photo CM Staff Photo. One never has to hunt for a place to sit and watch the passing parade in Jamestown, KY. These benches are on the grounds of the Russell County Judicial Center, but, although they are very pleasant, don't seem to be utilized as much as on the opposite side of the Square, on South Main Street, where there is more shade. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Trail Towns: Ellen Zornes, Holly Grimsley 2014-04-08 - City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Ellen Zornes left and Holly Grimsley of the Trail Towns Core Group organizers, received an enthusiastic reception at City Hall last night. Zornes has asked for, and received, official City of Columbia backing for the Trail Towns Initiative. Above she was pointing to other members of her core group who were in the audience: Jelaine Phillips and Brenda Mann, who along with Lee Ann Jessee and Councillor Linda Waggener, are key organizers of Trail Town. Both presenters emphasized the health benefits, and also emphasized how tourist dollars are add to revenue, shore up small businesses, and help reduce the tax burden on local citizens. Zornes said that, surprisingly, most of the infrastructure for meeting Trail Towns requirements are in place in Columbia, and that community investment would be minimal. Grimsley, who has been involved in similar programs in North Carolina, told the council that signage will be one of the big responsibilities, and that Trail Towns, USA organizers are working with the Kentucky Highway Department to develop signs which meet state standards. She said that Trail Towns is about preservation, that experience has shown that Trail Town tourists are drawn to towns like they remember or like they imagine as ideal. Zornes told the Council that Columbia may be a "Certified" Trail Town in as little as 6 months, probably no more than 12. At present, only two towns, Livingston in Rockcastle County, and Dawson Springs, Governor Beshear's hometown in Hopkins County, are "Certified." She noted that Columbia is not alone in the effort, that Campbellsville and Greensburg are helping to complete the "Triangle around Green River Lake" with their own Trail Town programs, and that the groups are hoping Russell County will begin a Trail Town program soon. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

No more. Chief Cross on Operation Spring Cleanup 2014-04-08 - City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross delivered a passionate speech to Columbia City Council on the ongoing police crackdown on illegal drugs in Columbia, KY. He told the council that the police now feel they move with confidence, knowing they have the full support of the mayor and council, and knowing that law enforcement has the full support of the CJE and Adair Fiscal Court magistrates. He said that drugs are the most serious threat to children with too many being cared for by grandparents whose parents are incarcerated or are incapable of caring for their kids because of drugs. The Department's Operation Spring Cleanup will continue, he said. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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