Hummingbirds find a friend in Gradyville 2022-07-21 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Jackie Montgomery and David Goguen. Hummingbirds are spreading the word that there's a friend who provides food, especially for them, in the community of Gradyville. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Song Sparrow 2022-07-21 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. All About Birds says that Song Sparrows "seem to have a clear idea of what makes a good nest. Field researchers working for many years on the same parcels of land have noticed that some choice spots - the base of a rose bush, or a particular hollow under a hummock of grass, for example - get used over and over again, even when entirely new birds take over the territory." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Gabby Wagner to play Judy in Perfect Wedding 2022-07-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. Meet Gabby Wagner, who will play Judy in the upcoming Theatrefest! presentation of Perfect Wedding. Gabby Wagner is thrilled to be performing in the play. This summer she has worked alongside the theatre as an intern, enjoying playing a part on stage as much as having a hand in set production. She would like to thank Robert Brock and Jeremy Cloyd for the opportunity and for all the work they put into the program. She hopes you enjoy the show! Perfect Wedding will run with 7pmCT/8pmET performances July 27-29, 2022, and a 2pmCT/3pmET, performance July 31, 2022. For ticket information, to purchase tickets, and to meet more of the cast, visit www.theatrefest.org. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

House fire likely caused by lightning 2022-07-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Donald Hare. A residence on Pear Tree Lane suffered moderate damage from a lightning strike on Wednesday night. Firefighters were able to quickly bring the blaze under control. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Flooding Rains 2022-07-21 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Veronica writes, "We built little creek crossings in the fall for the wet season. They held just fine all winter. Last night it all washed away, several feet of rock (at least a foot deep) washed away. Our pond rose several feet overnight and is overflowing. The little streams are gushing and I believe the soil is saturated and at capacity. Thank goodness the crops are already sown and they will help with the water. I haven't gotten an official total of rainfall BUT I guesstimate over 3 inches. I think possibly more depending on where you are on the map put out by the National Weather Service in Louisville." Note: The Adair County Mesonet station measured 1.47 inches of accumulated rain for the last 24 hours, but that collection point is in north-central Adair Co. The Cumberland County Mesonet is showing 3.2 inches of accumulated rain for the last 24 hours, and the Metcalfe station shows 2.4 inches, so 3 inches of rain in Fairplay seems entirely likely. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Leslie Keltner speaks on Adair County Adult Education 2022-07-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Leslie Keltner, at left, Instructor, at the local Adair County Adult Education, gave a brief update on expanded services at the Columbia-Adair Economic Development Authority meeting Tuesday. The staff is reaching out, spreading the word that the agency is not just for the GED anymore, although that is a key service, helping people get their high school diplomas. They also offer assistance with computer literacy, resumes, and more. They hold classes, courses and one-on-one tutoring in person or virtually. At right, preparing for the meeting to begin, are Bobby Morrison, chairman, and Roger Meadows, treasurer of EDA. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Invitation: celebrate Pa Kinnett's 95th birthday with us 2022-07-21 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Brenda Mann. Happy 95th Birthday, Millard Eldon (Pa) Kinnett Thursday, July 21, 2022 Please join our family in celebrating Millard Eldon Kinnett's 95th birthday Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 5pm to 7:30pmCT, at the Red Barn Event Rental, 431 Wilson Road, Columbia, KY. No gifts, just your presence for an evening of fun, food, and friendship. - Brenda Mann Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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