Joyous 4th of July from the Genealogy & History Research Center 2026-07-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mike Watson. The Bennington flag is a version of the U.S. flag associated with the American Revolution Battle of Bennington, from which it derives its name. Its distinguishing feature is the inclusion of a large '76' in the canton, a reference to the year 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was signed. (Wikipedia) Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Garden Zinnias: A Splash Of Color! 2026-07-03 - Cane Valley, KY - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "This year's garden has been the best (so far) for as long as I can remember. The row of Zinnias at the end of the garden is no exception...along with the corn, tomatoes, etc., everything seems to be healthier, taller and more abundant. What a joy!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACSO: Happy Independence Day 2026-07-03 - Adair Co., KY - Photo courtesy Adair County Sheriff's Office. Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy, Deputies, Court Security Officers and Staff would like to wish everyone a happy, safe and wonderful Independence Day. Fireworks, Food, Family and Freedom. 250 years and still the greatest country in the World. God Bless America. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe 4th of July 2026-07-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Pam Capozziello. Pam writes, "Wishing everyone a very happy and safe 4th of July! Special thank you to everyone who had served and are still serving our wonderful country! We are who we are because of you! You are the elite, the best of the best! Also I would like to add another special thanks to all kentucky farmers because we all serve our country in a different way by the toil, hard work, never-ending daily chores of maintaining the necessary care to all our animals who rely on us every day! The sweat, exhaustion and long days makes us all proud because we know we have succeeded in doing good! It's all worth it! Thanks from Goat Ridge Farm, Pam, Lenny and Tyler!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Full Moon 2026-07-03 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Roldcat. Another view of the recent full moon. Paired Photo: Strawberry Moon Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July 2026-07-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo by CPD Chief Evan Burton. The Columbia Police Department wishes everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Graduates of 3rd Annual KSP Youth Academy 2026-07-02 - Albany, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky State Police. On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 36 young Kentuckians graduated from the third annual class of the Kentucky State Police Youth Academy. Among those graduating was first-year recruit Tyler Bragg of Columbia. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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