First to attend Cane Valley Elementary School 2024-07-02 - Taylor County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Rev. Michael Caldwell was the first African-American student to attend Cane Valley Elementary School in Adair County in the year 1956. Michael was six years old. His sister, Rose, would follow him the next year as the first female African-American to enter the school. Their story is told in the accompanying article by Dr. David Whitlock, a retired Baptist minister, author and educator. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Window box filling with flowers 2024-07-02 - Edmonton, KY - Photo from Johnnietta England Jessie. Johnnietta writes, "My oldest son made me a window box about a year ago and after all the early summer rain, I finally got plants to grow." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Harrison presented with FNBRS scholarship to LWC 2024-07-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. First National Bank of Russell Springs Executive Vice President Lesa McDonald (left) presents a scholarship check to Lindsey Wilson College student Taylor Harrison of Russell Springs. Harrison is majoring in nursing and Christian Ministries. "We are so pleased that First National Bank recognizes the importance of supporting local residents like Taylor," said Travis Smith, LWC Director of Annual Giving. "An investment in our students is an investment in our community's future." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Gass presented with DUO Broadband scholarship to LWC 2024-07-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. DUO Broadband presented a $3,000 Scholarship check to Lindsey Wilson College Nursing Major Ada Gass on Tuesday. Pictured from left to right are; LWC Director of Annual Giving Travis Smith, DUO Broadband Director of Business Operations Eric West, LWC Student Ada Gass, and DUO Broadband Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs Tristan Bonnstetter. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Outnumbered 2024-07-02 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A hawk speeds away with three small birds in hot pursuit. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Grandpa's Little Helper 2024-07-02 - Cane Valley, KY - Photo by Tammy Ellis. Robert writes, "My wife Tammy took this picture of me and my Grandson Sawyer Ellis working in the garden. Some things Sawyer likes in life are a pair of Crocs, garden gloves (those are Tammy's he's wearing - he has his own now) and packing around a toy. One thing I don't like is the relentless pursuit of keeping weeds at bay!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Education is a new career pathway for Rogers Scholars 2024-07-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy The Center for Rural Development. LWC Director of Education Jennifer Antoniotti-Neal works with Rogers Scholars in one of their many class sessions throughout the week. This marks the first year that education has been offered as one of the three career pathways. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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