State Farm agent Jill Smith donates to All In for LWU 2025-10-07 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Lindsey Wilson Vice President for Advancement Kevin Thompson, far right, receives a gift from State Farm Insurance agent Jill Smith of Columbia during the 2025 "All In" campaign. Smith and her business were among the 2,760 individuals, businesses and organizations who made a gift to the 48-hour campaign, which was held Sept. 23-24. That was an 18% percent increase over last year's participation. From left: Tammy Bryant, Kimberly Clark, Joe Smith, Jill Smith, and Thompson. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: The historic Alabama Theatre 2025-10-07 - Birmingham, AL - Photo by Trey Stephens. Trey writes, "Going down 3rd Avenue in Downtown Birmingham you will encounter several historic and beautiful buildings. One of which is the historic Alabama Theatre, seen here from street level. The theatre opened originally in 1927 as a movie palace and continues today as a venue hosting Broadway type shows." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Butterfly: Buckeye 2025-10-07 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A buckeye butterfly spotted on a dry creek gravel. Butterflies can get minerals and sodium from dry or nearly dry gravel. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dog still in search of owner 2025-10-07 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Darlene Burton. Darlene writes, "If anybody recognize this this dog please let me know I'm trying to find its owner and if I can't find its owner I'm going to put it up for adoption to a good home. I've got family members that will help me find a good home for him, but if anybody knows anything about this dog you can call or text at 270-250-4461." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

CACFD: Fire on West Barbee Street 2025-10-07 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Grant Loy. The Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 07:04 hours Monday morning, October 6, 2025, to a structure fire on West Barbee Street. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Robert Hadley opens new salon in Columbia 2025-10-06 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. New business, "A World Class Salon," held a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening Saturday morning on the corner of Wall and Greensburg Streets in Columbia. Owner and Russell County native Robert Hadley brings his experience home to this area from Arizona and looks forward to seeing everyone soon. From left at the event were: Ellen Zornes, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce; Aaron LaBarge and his sons in back; Rodney Hadley, MaKayla Hadley, Madonna Hadley, Mayor Pam Hoots, Lisa Clark, Robert Hadley, Morgan Shackleford and Tiffany Foley. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Join Green River Band in concert Friday night 2025-10-06 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Downtown Days promotions. The Green River Band kicks off Columbia's 2025 Downtown Days at 6pmCT this Friday evening, October 10th on the Square. Join musicians, from left: Mark Harris, Jake Hill, Craig Dean, Jac Conover, and Adam Capps for a great evening. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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