Anderson Leea Slinker graduates from Gatton Academy 2026-06-07 - Edmonton, KY . Metcalfe County student, Anderson Leea Slinker, recently graduated from the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science's Class of 2026, a prestigious, state-funded residential high school for gifted students located on the campus of Western Kentucky University. This year's group is the academy's nineteenth graduating class and includes students from 36 counties across the commonwealth. Ande is the daughter of Todd and Leea Martin Slinker, and the granddaughter of Mike and Sally Martin and Clay and the late Jenny Carol Slinker, all of Metcalfe County. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Bouquet created from roadside weed blossoms 2026-06-07 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Wendy Butler Burt. Flower artist Wendy Burt writes, "Today’s roadside “weed” bouquet — musk thistle (noxious weed); Queen Ann’s lace (non-native flower/weed also known as “chigger weed” since its blooms appear at the same time as those nasty chiggers); greenery is forsythia trimmings; and gorgeous butterfly milkweed — the only native plant in the bouquet." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Russell County, KY - Roadside art 2026-06-06 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. There's an artist on the premises according to this creative work in the Eli community. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Kanarra Falls Hike (3 of 3) 2026-06-05 - Kanarraville, UT - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "The slot canyon continues on to this set of stairs at the first waterfall. We did climb the stairs to see the second waterfall, but in order to continue on to the third, we would have had to climb over a huge boulder blocking the creek. Other hikers climbed over it, and continued on, but we made it our turn-around point for the 2-mile trek back to the Bronco." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Vote now for the Town Owls 2026-06-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Billie Kay Wilson. Local hobbyist wildlife photographer Billie Kay Wilson has entered America's Favorite Photo Contest with her photo, named "Town Owls." The first round of voting closes 6/7 and you can vote at AmericasFavoritePhotos.com/v/ddg37z Billie Kay was fortunate enough to capture baby barred owls in their nest after Loretta and Doo (named in honor of the Queen of Country Music) decided to make Hurt Street holler their forever home. The picture was taken April 15, 2026. All 3 babies and both parents continue to reside in Billie Kay's yard on Hurt Street. She visits with them nightly. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Crusade collections by Adair Volunteer Firefighters 2026-06-05 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Mayor Pam Hoots. Billy Hadley and Dennis Loy and others will be out again today and tomorrow for the second weekend of volunteer work for the 2026 WHAS Crusade. Roadblocks will give the final opportunity for folks to donate Friday, June 5th from 11-7, and Saturday, June 6th, from 7-12. For questions or to arrange a donation in case you're not traveling through town, call Crusade Chairman Phillip Richard at 606-271-4944. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mark Twain coming to life as festival draws near 2026-06-04 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The mural of Mark Twain, pictured in the lower left corner on Jamestown Street, is making great progress during these sunny days. Lindsey Wilson University Student Tezon Mitchell from Green County is doing the artwork. The official unveiling of the mural by LWU student, Greensburg artist Tezon Mitchell, will be held at 11amCT on Monday, June 15, 2026. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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