Joy of fall colors ignited by these early blooms 2025-09-07 - around Lake Cumberland - Photo by Mike Carta. In the photo group above and in his poem, Russell County native Mike Carta shares, "Our state flower is showing off its golden blooms as it blankets the hills, fields, and winding backroads through the countryside with its bright golden flowers. The recent rain and cooler temperatures have ignited the anticipated joy of fall colors. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: beautiful view from the cruise 2025-09-07 - Mexido - Photo from personal collection. Yulanda Bradshaw shared keepsake pictures like this one from a recent cruise in the Mexican Riviera, a region on Mexico's Pacific coast, stretching from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Kentucky: Sunset on the Farm 2025-09-06 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. Beautiful colors in the early September sky. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Missing: Lincon and Ruger 2025-09-06 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Erin Scott. Lincon and Ruger have been missing from the Harlen Brown Road area of Adair County since Friday morning. If you've seen them, please call 270-283-1072. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Volleyball: Lady Indians in Adair County Classic 2025-09-06 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Trey Stephens. The Adair County Lady Indians Volleyball team is playing in the Adair County Classic hosted at LWU on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The team is 2-0 in the tournament thus far, with a 2-1 win over Southwestern, and a 2-0 win over Christian County. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birdie went missing in thunderstorm - please help 2025-09-06 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Amy Pike. BIRDIE FOUND - THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED! Our little dog, Birdie, ran off Friday night. She was let out to potty and jumped the fenced area. She's terrified of any kind of weather. If you live on Pickett, Greensburg, Lee, Streets, in the public schools area, or anywhere in Columbia, please check your porches or under your vehicles. She could be scared and hiding anywhere. Birdie is extremely friendly but can be hard of hearing at times. We're not sure which direction she may have gone. If you spot her, please call Misty, 270-634-1520, Amy 270-634-3616 or Audreanna at 270-634-2234. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Killdeer 2025-09-05 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A Killdeer on a close fly-by. All About Birds says of them, "The Killdeer's broken-wing act leads predators away from a nest, but doesn't keep cows or horses from stepping on eggs. To guard against large hoofed animals, the Killdeer uses a quite different display, fluffing itself up, displaying its tail over its head, and running at the beast to attempt to make it change its path." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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