The Old Kentucky State Capitol Building 2025-02-06 - Frankfort, KY - Photo courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society. The Old State Capitol, completed in 1830 and used until 1910, is a vital part of Kentucky's history as a center of significant legislative activity and an architectural gem. The Kentucky General Assembly will celebrate the rich history of the legislature on February 11, 2025, by convening for a day in the Old State Capitol building. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Inside the Metcalfe County History Museum 2025-02-05 - Edmonton, KY - Photo by Jane Todd. The historic Courthouse in the center of town was converted to a local museum once the new Judicial Center was built. This is one of the rooms inside the Metcalfe County History Museum featuring quilts, pictures, drawings and posters from past events plus tools and more. The building is in the center of the large courthouse yard in the Public Square, Edmonton, KY. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Edmonton Quartet keepsake photo from 1970s 2025-02-05 - Edmonton, KY - Photo by Jane Todd. Gospel music has been popular since the early 1900s, but with the advent of records, more could enjoy it at home. The long playing record in the Metcalfe County History Museum is of the Edmonton Quartet from the 1970s and features Tommy Shirley, Larry Cooksey, Tammi Lynn Kidd, Wayne Sexton, Jimmy McCubbins, and John McCubbins. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Luckey joins Higher Education meeting with Rep. Comer 2025-02-05 - Washington, D.C. - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. Lindsey Wilson College President William T. Luckey Jr. was part of a delegation of leaders from Kentucky's independent colleges and universities who met Tuesday, February 4, 2025, with Kentucky Rep. James Comer of Tompkinsville. Comer, whose 1st Congressional District includes Lindsey Wilson, met with the delegation to discuss higher education issues facing the commonwealth's 18 independent colleges and universities. Pictured in Comer's Washington, D.C., office in the Rayburn House Office Building, from left, are: Centre College President Milton Moreland; Luckey; Centre Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives & External Relations Lesley Bilby; University of Pikeville President Burton Webb; UPike Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer Lori Werth; Bellarmine University President Susan Donovan; Union Commonwealth University President DJ Washington; Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities President Mason Dyer; Comer; Alice Lloyd College President James O. Stepp; Spalding University President Anne Kenworthy; Transylvania University Special Assistant to the President for Strategic Partnerships and Community Relations Raymond Daniels; Berea College President Cheryl Nixon; Midway University President John Marsden; Midway Chief Marketing Officer Ellen Gregory; and Lindsey Wilson Assistant to the President for Communications and Marketing Duane Bonifer. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Heated bowls helped in the snow and ice 2025-02-05 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Donna Rieder. Farming has been much better in the warmer temps, but Donna Rieder said her Clifty Creek chickens were able to eat and drink through the end of January freeze because she has heated bowls. Long range weather predictors suggest winter 2025 is not through with snow and ice yet so they will still be handy. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Happy 50th birthday Deputy Adair CJE 2025-02-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Benisha Johnson, Adair Fiscal Court. There was a whole lot of teasing in the Courthouse Annex Tuesday, February 4th as Bridget Compton, Deputy Adair County Judge Executive, was celebrated on her 50th Birthday by her coworkers. Happy birthday, Bridget! Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Russell County, KY - Lake Cumberland 2025-02-04 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Lake Cumberland looks inviting in this warm weather we are given to welcome February 2025. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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