Wood N Bloom holds grand opening 2025-06-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Friday the Chamber of Commerce blue ribbon was cut opening up yet another new Columbia business - Wood N Bloom - in the center behind Taco Bell. Owner Kim Karnes, holding the big scissors, said, "Thank you to everyone for making the ribbon cutting and grand opening such a success!" From left at the event are: Mayor Pam Hoots, Bobby Bowe, Sheila Taylor, Melanie McGowan, Fred Taylor, Allayna McGowan, Alleesha McGowan, Meghan McGowan, Loy Coomer, Katie Everidge holding Zynlee Everidge, Zoey Everidge, Zayden Everidge, Jeff Karnes, Kim Karnes, Connie Karnes, Rita Coomer, Ronnie Karnes holding Holland Karnes, Audrey Karnes, Beth Owens, Sarah Jessie, and Ellen Zornes. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kaydence Karnes at Student Orientation 2025-06-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. Incoming Lindsey Wilson University freshman Kaydence Karnes of Columbia is assisted by Associate Director of Admissions Hannah Peck on Friday, June 6, 2025, in the Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center during New Student Orientation. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Great Blue Heron 2025-06-09 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A great blue heron fishing on a windy day. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Student Orientation: Marshall Miller of Louisville 2025-06-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. Incoming Lindsey Wilson University freshman Marshall Miller of Louisville, Kentucky, is joined by his parents, Angel and Marcus, on Friday, June 6, 2025, in the Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center during New Student Orientation. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Student Orientation: Trevor Huff of Bowling Green 2025-06-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. Incoming Lindsey Wilson University freshman Trevor Huff of Bowling Green, Kentucky, is joined by his mother, Marci, who earned her master's degree from Lindsey Wilson College in 2004, on Friday, June 6, in the Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center during New Student Orientation. Huff's father, Scott, is a 2001 Lindsey Wilson graduate. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Doug Moseley's great grandson to attend Lindsey Wilson 2025-06-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. Incoming Lindsey Wilson University freshman Cayden Bragg of Bowling Green, Kentucky is flanked by his grandparents, Darrel '75 and Rebekah '78 Bragg on Friday, June 6, in the Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center during New Student Orientation. His late great-grandfather Doug Moseley was a legendary Lindsey Wilson professor and administrator. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Valley Of Fire State Park, 2 of 2 2025-06-09 - Moapa Valley, NV - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "This is a photo of the 'Fire Wave' from one of the more popular hikes in the Park. From May 15 - 30 September, this trail, along with many other hikes, is closed due to high heat conditions. The hike continues below and behind the fire wave for another mile or so." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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