Scenic downtown Columbia - a good day to be home 2026-08-17 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky. Photographer Katelynn writes, "by the fountain on the Columbia Square - I call it 'A Beautiful Day To Be Home.' Days like these are surely a reminder of how beautiful our town and county really can be." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ernie Rogers brings home award in Midwest Truck Nationals 2026-08-17 - Richmond, IN - Photo from Mig Feuser/ Adair Progress. Ernie Rogers has earned top honors at the 2026 Midwest Truck Nationals recently. He was featured in their Winner Spotlight, congratulating him for taking home the award. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Feese Botanical Gardens, 1 of 2 2026-08-17 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Tommy Bailey. Tommy writes, "After having breakfast with William Feese, he invited me to his home to show me Betty Sue's flowers. We walked to the front of the house then the back yard and passed building until we reached the barn. Everywhere I looked there were flowers. The best way I could describe it would be a Botanical Garden. Beautiful flowers a plenty!" Paired Photo: Beautiful flowers everywhere, 2 of 2 Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Working the Legs 2026-08-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Pam Capozziello. Pam (pictured) writes, "I go to PT Pros twice a week and get a really good workout much like being in a gym and ypu get the therapy as well on the areas that need it. Marshall, Connor and BJ take good care of me and I recommend them to anyone!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Compton files for Adair County Judge Executive write-in 2026-08-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo from personal collection. Family and friends gathered with Deputy Judge Executive Bridget Compton who filed for the office of Adair County Judge Executive as a write-in candidate. Back row from left: Tony Loy, Travis Coomer, Merle Burton, Paul Reynolds, Jerry Powell, Bonnie Powell, Dana Helm and Heather Spoon. In the front row: Sherry Parnell, Mike Parnell, Benisha Johnson, Bridget Compton, Canan Compton, Jayla Harmon and Jaggar Compton. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Cumberland County - along the river 2026-08-16 - Burkesville, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. This has been a good summer for Mimosa Trees. This view looking toward the Cumberland River in Burkesville showcases the blossoms. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

All smiles at LWU Summer Commencement 2026-08-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Candice Brooke Combs of Viper, KY, is all smiles after graduating from Lindsey Wilson University on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Biggers Sports Center. Combs earned a bachelor of arts degree in human services and counseling, cum laude. Lindsey Wilson awarded 292 degrees at its 124th commencement ceremony, which was its inaugural summer commencement. During 2025-26, Lindsey Wilson awarded a total of 1,741 degrees, the most in school history. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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