Scenic Kentucky: Vibrant sunset in Madisonville 2024-09-03 - Madisonville, KY - Photo by Amy. A colorful sunset as seen in downtown Madisonville, Kentucky, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Zippy and Minnie see the Skunk checking out cat food 2024-09-03 - Adair County, KY - Photo from personal collection. Vicky Pike shares farm news from New Columbia - her cats and a skunk. She writes, "Zippy, at left, and Minnie, at right, had a Monday night guest that could get right stinky - stealing Betty Boops food." The Skunk, seen beyond the glass door, is checking what's for dinner for the outside cats. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Labor Day picnic 2024-09-03 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Barbecue was the star of our family's Labor Day holiday lunch along with veggies and salads - and desserts that disappeared before photos could be taken. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Joe Willis welcomes FBLA to Edward Jones financial 2024-09-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo from ACHS FBLA. FBLA leader JR Thompson wrote, "FBLA Personal Finance study went into the real world for this lesson. we have been learning about saving, financial goals, and diversifying portfolios using the SMART framework. Today we had the honor of meeting local Financial Adviser, Mr. Joe Willis from Edward Jones, who shared real investment data and how early investing can lead to becoming a millionaire. The students were engaged, respectful, and asked fantastic questions. Big thanks to Mr. Willis and our amazing principal for supporting hands-on learning and community connections. Great things happen when you're an Adair County Indian!" Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Statewide attention on plight of Adair County Sheriff 2024-09-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike of Miss Vicky's Pampered Angus Ranch. This is just one example of the expression of requests for help not being heard. The citizens of Adair County have witnessed the worst of leadership in the disrespect given to Sheriff Josh Brockman at the last Fiscal Court meeting. That was the last of the meetings where he tried to be heard, to get help for his budget, for his deputies. That was the straw that resulted in his letter of resignation. His resignation was followed by that of the County Coroner. Clicking 'read more' goes to links that glimpse state coverage and the letter he wrote. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Killdeer 2024-09-02 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A killdeer in flight over a local pond. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wildflowers: Wingstem 2024-09-02 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. I think these yellow flowers, currently abundant in Central Kentucky fields, are wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia). Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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