Professor Neace becomes Batman on Halloween 2025-10-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Most of the time -- 364 days to be exact -- William Neace is a seemingly meek psychology professor at Lindsey Wilson University. But every Halloween, Neace dresses as the comic-book hero Batman to provide students with a lesson on why life should not always be so serious. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

From business award to announcement to completion 2025-10-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The history of the Don Franklin Ford family business was shared in 2022 when this photo was made; an announcement of the new building to come was presented to the City Council in 2023; and the new building is now open to the public on the Veterans Memorial Bypass. Family members in attendance at the annual Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce banquet in 2022 were, from left, in back: Alanna, Eddie Jr (holding Ethan), Ben, Nathaniel, Daniel, and Don Jr. In front, from left are: Eddie (holding Eli), Barbara, Dan and Melinda. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Newest generation invites customers to Franklin Ford 2025-10-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo from personal collection. Nathaniel Franklin posted this picture of his "three musketeers" nephews and shared the big news of the Don Franklin Ford dealership opening on the Veteran's Memorial Bypass in Columbia. The boys are Eli, Ethan, and Evan, and Evan is celebrating his second birthday along with all the big news this week. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Benches along the Madison Riverwalk 2025-10-14 - Madison, IN - Photo by Pen. Benches with a view of the Ohio River line the sidewalks of Lamplighter Park in downtown Madison. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Congratulations to Carol Perkins 2025-10-14 - Edmonton, KY - Photo From Kim Harwood, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce. Frequent Columbia Magazine contributor Carol Perkins has been presented with The Achilles Award for the third quarter of 2025. Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Harwood says, "Carol Perkins, we appreciate all you have done and all you still do to make Metcalfe County a better place, thank you and congratulations. We are honored to recognize you as an Achilles Award recipient." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Achilles Award for Q32025 goes to Carol Perkins 2025-10-14 - Edmonton, KY - Photo From Kim Harwood, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce. Kim writes, "The Achilles Award for the third quarter of 2025 goes to Carol Perkins. Mrs. Perkins (as she is known by most of her former students) is best known for her time and energy as an educator. Mrs. Perkins was the 2003 Educator of the Year recipient, and radio personality, for years as Carol & Susan Unscripted. The show aired each Tuesday on 99.1 The Hoss. Did I mention she is also an author?" Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Stacey Bishop and Everly Petty recognized by ACES 2025-10-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Adair County Elementary School. ACES School News shared, "It was an honor to present the Adair County Elementary School September Flame Award to Stacey Bishop (Community Winner) and Everly Petty (School Winner)! Your kindness truly makes a difference and our school and community are better because of you!" Stacey is owner of Community Medical Services in Columbia. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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