Stolen truck strikes utility pole, fire hydrant 2013-06-05 - 500 Block, Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ofc. Josh Brockman, CPD photo . A 1997 Dodge truck driven by 26 year old Christopher Russell of Russell Springs, KY, knocked out a utility pole and struck a fire hydrant, resulting in over $10,000 in damages and necessitate Burkesville Street closure and detours for almost 3 hours last night, Tuesday, June 4, 2013. The Taylor County, KY, Sheriff's Office had entered the truck as stolen from Mack Davis Construction Company, Campbellsville, KY, on May 31, 2013. Russell, who had outstanding failure to appear warrants issued by the Adair County District Court, now faces multiple additional charges. from Ofc. Joshua Brockman, Columbia Police Department Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Taylor Co. Fair: On the Myers Amusement Midway 2013-06-05 - Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Larry Smith, The Big Dawg, 99.9 FM radio. The Ferris Wheel lights dominate the midway at the Taylor County Fair, now in progress in Campbellsville, KY. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Derek Cape instructs Camp Kick It! hockey class 2013-06-04 - Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY - Photo by Debbie Cowan. Camp Kick It! instructor Derek Cape assists Zane Gist with a hockey stick as the campers prepare for a game of mock hockey. Looking on are Clay Joyner, Carlee Huckaby, Gwendelynn Firkin and Gracie Gist. - Shamarie Claiborne Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Human bowling ball at Camp Kick It! 2013-06-04 - Holloway Wellness Center, 299 Williams Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Debbie Cowan. Rylee Helm becomes a human bowling ball as she knocks over pins during a physical fitness activity at Camp Kick It! - Shamarie Claiborne Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of KY: Blue Heron or Blue Crane? 2013-06-04 - Egypt, KY - Photo by George Rice. Here is one of my birds of Kentucky. Help me name it. Is it a blue crane or a blue heron? There are always one or two on my farm ponds. They are shy birds who seldom let me get close enough to photograph them. Photo by George Rice, farm pond Knifley road. 2013/6/04 Identifications: Lori Bragg and Ms. Bradley Jeffries have both identified the Bird as a Great Blue Heron. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Graham and Columbia grands at graduation 2013-06-04 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen. One of the beautiful things about aging is the joy of watching the future unfold in the eyes and actions of grandchildren. A milestone was celebrated in Shelbyville, KY, recently at the graduation of Jonathan Graham Waggener from fifth grade. He is shown here between his Granddad Ed and Mema Linda who have been among his devoted fans since he came into the world nearly twelve years ago. We honor all 2013 graduates, especially Graham. Go Southside Tigers! - Linda Waggener (Photo by Dad Pen Waggener). Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Cheerleaders and benefactors who provided new uniforms 2013-06-04 - Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Danette Burton. The ACHS Cheerleaders received a generous donation from a few well known local people, Jimmy Reliford, Travis & Nadine Coomer and Joe & Norma Collins, in the photo above. Above, front row, from left: : Alyssa Dell, Katie Stone, Angel Burton, Taylor Burton & Katie Spoon. Middle row, seated: Nadine Coomer, Callie Jo Compton, Travis Coomer, Jimmy Reliford, Norma Collins, Joe Collins. Back row: Olivia Bair, Saige Bolin, Ashley Perkins, Michaela Stonecypher, Cynthia Smith, Brooklyn Vault, Danielle Foster, Taylor Hodges, Cortney Long, Aliza Martin, Anna Harris, Hayley McQueary, Rachel Stephens, Kaitie Burton, Holly Pyles, Kelsie Redmon, Shelbi Cheatham, Carli Feese, Sarah Howard, Cyera Jamison, and Nicole Loy. Danette Burton Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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