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.

Jonathan, Remianna and Steve at LWU summer commencement 2026-08-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Jonathan Croghan of Columbia and daughter, Remianna, 1, are joined by his father, Steve, at the Dr. Shilpan M. Patel '04 Amphitheater before Lindsey Wilson University's inaugural summer commencement on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Biggers Sports Center. Lindsey Wilson awarded 292 degrees at its 124th commencement ceremony, where Croghan received a bachelor of arts degree in business administration. 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.

Lindsey Wilson University RISE fellows 2026-08-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. The first class of Lindsey Wilson University RISE fellows gather in front of the Phillips Hall mural before the university's summer commencement on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The RISE fellowship -- which stands for Resilience, Integration and Support Expansion -- is awarded to counseling graduate students committed to working with underserved areas of KentucKYand West Virginia. Pictured, from left: School of Professional Counseling Dean Jeffrey Parsons; SPC Director of Professional Counseling Graduate Program Stacy Springston; Madyson Jones of Elizabethtown, KY; Kayla Caldwell of Harlan, KY; Andrea Wilson Graf of Corinth, KY; Breanna Smith of Pineville, KY; Barbara Fletcher of Richmond, KY; Bonnie Mullett of Kite, KY; Courtney Newsome of Pikeville, KY; Sue-Margaret Meador of Franklin, KY; and School of Professional Counseling Associate Dean Hannah M. Coyt. Not pictured: McKenzie Horton of Dunnville, KY; Brittany Sulfridge of Williamsburg, KY; and Kasie Wallace of Pippa Passes, KY. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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