Gov. Andy Beshear guest speaker at Chamber event 2026-01-12 - Lexington, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear was the guest speaker at Thursday's Chamber Day dinner for members across the state. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

KSP investing missing person from Pulaski Co. 2026-01-12 - Somerset, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky State Police. Update - thanks to Ed McQuaide for sending note that KSP has reported the missing person has been found safe. Kentucky State Police Post 11 is actively investigating the disappearance of a Pulaski County veteran, pictured above. Frank K. Coomer, 54, of Somerset, Kentucky, was last seen leaving his residence on January 10, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m. His direction of travel is unknown. Mr. Coomer is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing 151 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a camouflage shirt, blue jeans, and boots. Mr. Coomer left his residence driving a 2009 blue Honda Civic, Kentucky license plate L8H251. Authorities advise that Mr. Coomer is currently suffering from a medical condition, and concern for his well-being is heightened. Anyone with information regarding Mr. Coomer's whereabouts is asked to contact Kentucky State Police Post 11, London, at 606-878-6622 or 1-800-222-5555. Trooper Adam Childress is continuing the investigation. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New Lindsey Wilson University license plate available 2026-01-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. The new Lindsey Wilson University license plate, which is available to Kentucky motorists, features the university's new logo and four words from its mission statement. To get a Lindsey Wilson license plate, visit your county clerk's office or go to drive.ky.gov. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair County - the colors of winter 2026-01-10 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Warm brown leaves and deep green moss represent the dominant colors of the season around the lakes. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Basketball: Indians win 63-60! 2026-01-10 - Lebanon, KY - Photo by Trey Stephens. Above, All Tournament team selection Tylin George with his peice of the net and the trophy, following the Indians 63-60 win over Taylor County in the in 2A4S Finals held at Marion County High School on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Indians will move on to the 2A State Tournament in Owensboro next week. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Basketball: Halftime update 2026-01-10 - Lebanon, KY - Photo by Trey Stephens. At halftime, Adair County leads Taylor County 30-29 in the 2A Fourth Sectional final. Dawson Gilbert leads the scoring with 10 points, followed by Landon Blakey with nine. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Basketball: Indians face Taylor in 2A4S Finals 2026-01-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Trey Stephens. In the last matchup between the Indians and the Taylor County Cardinals (above), on Friday, January 2, 2026, a rocking John Burr Memorial Gymnasium played a major part in the Indians' thrilling 82-80 win. They'll face the Cardinals again on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the 2A Fourth Sectional final, and Trey says, "the Indians could benefit greatly from a hyper Robe Dome filled with Indians faithful." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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