Travel: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool 2026-06-12 - Washington, D.C. - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Veronica writes, "Much has been said about the renovation of the Reflecting Pool here in front of the Washington Monument. I believe they refilled it just last week. It was clean and reflected beautifully." Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Veronica at the Washington Monument 2026-06-12 - Washington, D.C. - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Veronica writes, "The Monument was open and the elevator tour was operational. If you go, please do what you can to get a ticket to go up inside the monument. It isn't a long time consuming activity, but getting there and parking is hard. But seeing all of DC... From up there was amazing!!! 10 out of 10!" Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Red-headed Woodpecker 2026-06-12 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. All About Birds says of Red-headed Woodpeckers, "These birds don't act quite like most other woodpeckers: they're adept at catching insects in the air, and they eat lots of acorns and beech nuts, often hiding away extra food in tree crevices for later." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Colton Bowlin to headline Spirit of 76 concert 2026-06-12 - Clinton Co., KY - Photo by Sommer Daniel. On Friday, July 3, 2026, the 8pmCT headliner for the Spirit of 76 Concert will be Colton Bowlin of Albany, whose album "Grandpa's Mill" has been called one of the best country albums of the year. The opening acts, starting at 6pmCT, will be locals Kristen Hunter and Thomas Oesterreicher, who is part of the Thomas extended family who made music for decades at Renfro Valley and much of Kentucky. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Kentucky: 76 Falls 2026-06-12 - Clinton Co., KY - Photo Ryan C. Hermens, courtesy Al Cross. Seventy Six is best known today for 76 Falls on Lake Cumberland, and the 76 Falls Country Club on KY 3062 (off KY 90) will be the site of free concerts by rising and established music stars at the Spirit of 76 Celebration on July 3 and 4, 2026. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

LWU and Sobrius create special scholarship for employees 2026-06-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Lindsey Wilson University Director of Enrollment Ryan Vitatoe, left, and Sobrius CEO Nelson Smith sign the Lindsey Wilson University-Sobrius Scholarship, which will be available to Sobrius employees and their family members who enroll in Lindsey Wilson academic programs. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

SRO safety training for Brockman and McCarol 2026-06-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo from personal collection. The 2026 Kentucky Safe Schools Conference is in the books. Adair County School Resource Officers Josh Brockman, left, and Tracy McCarol had the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills to better serve the four schools and staff. Ensuring safe schools for our children requires a team effort from School Resource Officers, First Responders, School Administrators, Teachers, Staff, Transportation, Maintenance, and the entire community. Brockman said, "Our guest speaker at the conference was the mother of a precious child that was taken from us in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting where 26 students and staff was killed. She was a phenomenal speaker and powerful woman. I've seen a lot in my life and heard a lot but her story was a gut wrenching reminder of an ever changing world." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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