Plaque honors Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps 2025-09-15 - Jamestown, KY - Photo courtesy Phipps family. A plaque honoring Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps. On September 16, 2024, Deputy Phipps was aiding state troopers in a foot search for an armed and dangerous suspect with several outstanding warrants in Adair and Russell county. Deputy Phipps was ambushed and killed by the suspect. The QR code links to page in Memory of Deputy Phipps at russellcountyky.gov. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Constitution Week Displays 2025-09-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Ernestine Bennett. Displays at the Adair County Public Library and the Adair County Genealogy History and Research Center offer information about the US Constitution to celebrate Constitution Week, which starts on September 17, 2025. There will also be a bell to ring for Bells Across America in honor of the event. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Chasing Fall Colors (2 of 2) 2025-09-15 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "An up-close view of blooming thistles with a spray of goldenrod for a backdrop. I didn't notice the ants on the thistle until I got home from the walk and reviewed the photos." Paired Photo: Chasing Fall Colors (1 of 2) Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mantooth, Spoon make 2A Championship All Tournament Team 2025-09-15 - Owensboro, KY - Photo by Trey Stephens. Junior Olivia Mantooth (#6) prepares to hit a set from Senior Anslie Spoon (#2) in the Lady Indians contest versus the Lexington Catholic Lady Knights in the Kentucky 2A State Championship Volleyball Tournamnet this weekend in Owensboro. Mantooth and Spoon were named to the Kentucky 2A Championship All Tournament Team for their play during the tournament. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

An impressive milestone for Dr. Rogers 2025-09-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Crystal Wright. Monday, September 15, 2025, marks an important milestone in practice for Dr. Ronald Rogers. He started practicing on September 15, 1975, and has proudly served Columbia for 50 years! Congratulations to Dr. Rogers! Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Jared Hadley's artwork given to Columbia Police Dept 2025-09-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Chief Evan Burton. The Columbia Police Department greatly appreciates the art work done by Adair Homeschool student Jared Hadley. Officers in the painting are, from left: Justin Cross, Trevor Foster, Dustin Bunch, Adam Cravens, K9 Matt, CPD Chief Evan Burton, Drew Conn and Trent Williams. It will be displayed at the Office for everyone to enjoy. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Class of 1957-58 at Sulphur Well Elementary School 2025-09-14 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo from personal collection. This is the Sulphur Well, Kentucky School, Class of 1957-58 before it was consolidated with Center Elementary School and all the students became part of the new North Metcalfe Elementary half way between the two. The teacher standing at the top in the doorway: Miss Winnie Blaydes. 1st row: Harvey Odell, James Robert Scott, Roy Curry, Winfred Dale Poynter, Keith Marcum, Scotty Martin, Mike Cassidy, Johnnie Hubbard, Billy Davis. 2nd row: _?_ England, Mary Young, Linda Davis. 3rd row: Patricia Vibbert, Jimmy Fancher, Linda Poynter, Charlotte _?_ , Susan Fancher, Lillie, May Coats, Martha Helen Brown, Jr. Rineheart, Linda Depp Hensley, Elsie Jean Piper, Barbara Vibbert, Mary England. 4th row: Barbara Ann Edwards, Ronnie Tucker, Larry Owen Lee, Charlotte Firkins, Elaine Poynter, Debbie Stephens. 5th row: Robert Dale Ferguson, Tippie Young, Danny Curry, Barbara Rineheart. 6th row: Gary Mitchell Ervin, Sara Maud Young, Stevie _?_ , Martha Rineheart. 7th row: Edward Curry, Chester Fancher, Susan Keltner, Robert Lee Young, Roger Douglas Stephens. Please send name corrections or additions by clicking 'comment' below. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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