Kentucky Color: Spring Drought 2012-06-20 - Crocus Creek, Adair Co., KY - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. Crocus Creek, just above the Kenneth Bledsoe Road in Southern Adair County is only running an inch deep and four feet wide this last full day of spring. I can't ever remember Crocus being this low in the Spring. -Billy Joe Fudge Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Health Educator Jelaine Harlow cites an irony in improvement 2012-06-20 - 801 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Jelaine Harlow, health educator Adair County Health Department, stressed the difference in air quality in communities which have banned smoking in restaurants and those without such bans. She emphasized the overwhelming differences in before-and-after community smoking bans, and noted an irony of the voluntary situation in Adair County: Restaurants want to rid themselves of the work, mess, and potential liabilities for the effect of second hand smoke on employees, but actually want to be made to do so by law. One Columbia restaurant took the step voluntarily, but didn't want to publicize the fact for fear of ticking off those who smoke, more, and those in the tobacco industry. She said that the health department wanted to be clear: We're not against smokers. We're against the smoke. There's nothing personal about it. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Green Co., KY: Trina Corbin Murals 2012-06-20 - Greensburg, KY - Photo by Diane hall. There's a long tradition of great art in Greensburg, KY a heritage of culture which is now so secure it reaches out to the best artists in the region, and provides art for art's sake, not merely to self promote the county. The murals of Trina Corbin, a Taylor County resident who has strong Adair County ties, have a Memphis/New Orleans jazz about them. The works adorns a wall by the Greensburg City Hall and the Green County Library, by a parking lot. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

State of Construction Progress: CTB's new bank, June 19, 2012 2012-06-20 - 1005 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Its overall permanent form is in place, and it's now a part of the scene coming north of Exit 49 of the parkway, and is now an expected pattern driving south. This photo was taken late in the afternoon, Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at a rare moment when traffic didn't block the complete view of the bank from Chris Wilson's parking lot. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(Ad) Triple Layer Strawberry Cake at Cafe on the Square 2012-06-19 - 212 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo Cafe on the Square. Triple Layer Strawberry Cake: Moist, rich, and almost too pretty to eat. It's one of the most popular desserts at Cafe on the Square, 212 Public Square, Downtown Columbia, KY. 270-380-1004. Available most days until we run out. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Welcome! Mr. Brayden Christopher Stotts 2012-06-19 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Marteneque Bailey. Marteneque Bailey and Christopher Stotts of Columbia, would like to announce the birth of their son, Brayden Christopher Stotts. Brayden was born May 31, 2012 and weighed 7 lbs 4 oz. His proud grandparents are Eddie and Lynne Darnell of Florence, KY and Danny and Pat Stotts of Columbia, KY. Brayden is the great grandson of Barbara Janes of Columbia, KY, Deborah Calhoun and James Calhoun of Beckley, WV and the late Joann Darnell. -Marteneque Bailey Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

2012 Little Mister and Miss Clinton County Fair 2012-06-19 - Albany, KY - Photo by Leighann Loy. 2012 Little Miss and Mister Clinton County Fair Winners were Cady Grace Taylor, right, 7 year old daughter of Wesley and Julie Taylor from Columbia, KY and Hayden Andrew Loy 7 year old son of Ronnie and Leighann Loy from Columbia, KY. -Leighann Loy Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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