CPD brings Substance Abuse Education trailer to LWU 2026-03-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Columbia Police Sgt. Trevor Foster, far left, is joined by Lindsey Wilson University students in the "Substance Abuse" class of professor Mahalia Cain, far right, in front of the Columbia Police Department's Substance Abuse Education trailer on Thursday, February 26, 2026, near the Dr. Robert and Carol Goodin Nursing and Counseling Center. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair County - on Bennett Cemetery Road 2026-03-02 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Jeff Johnson. CM contributor Jeff Johnson spotted this unusual sight in recent spring weather and shared, "Even dogs on Bennett Cemetery Road need a place to sun and take a break this morning!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair 2026 Wrestling Program in the Team Huddle 2026-03-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Paige Nickel. The Adair County Schools Wrestling Program Team Huddle brings all hands together in a team spirit chant. Huddle is a regular occurrence for both team spirit and visual documentation. Different team members (sometimes younger, sometimes senior leaders) are asked to lead the spirit chant. The program has established a solid foundation in its first year and looks forward to building on its early success in the seasons ahead. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A fruit of unusual size 2026-03-02 - EK Kitchen - Photo by Tom Waggener. Food science has accomplished a lot in the 21st Century, from less bitter Brussels sprouts, to increasingly fiery hot peppers, to the Big Boy variety of walnuts out in Cane Valley. However, recent advances in Blueberry Agriculture may require a whole new name for these giant fruits. Bluesimmon? Bluemelon? Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Mosaic Canyon (2 of 4) 2026-03-02 - Death Valley National Park - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "Well into the hike, we reach this small hurdle. Tammy is seen here deciding, or rather pondering, which route to take over this slippery 'marble'. Since I was a ways back, I noticed others were having difficulty going any further. The easiest way seemed to be to get down on all-fours. Tammy chose the left, and I the right, both of us feet first. We both made it without falling down. Coming back posed a whole 'nuther problem." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

LWU National Alumni Association holds winter meeting 2026-03-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Members of the Lindsey Wilson University National Alumni Association gather for the organization's winter meeting on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in the board room of the university's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. Front row, from left: Patrick Adkins '19, community representative; Alex Strein '15, past-president; Tanner Strein '13, president; and Kimberly Harden '22, secretary. Back row, from left: Director of Alumni Relations Allison Cross '09; Linda King '67, trustee; Gary Franklin '94; Jeannie Squires '72; and Ben Burr '64. Not pictured are members who attended the meeting virtually: Kailyn Conner '14; Carrie Farris '67, community representative and trustee; Sarah Mitchell '10; Suzy Pitman '16; Sarah Mitchell '10; Vice President for Development Kevin Thompson. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A little bit of winter returns Monday morning 2026-03-02 - Shelby County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Monday morning caught my family off guard after several days of warm sunny weather. Gray skies and temperatures hovering on freezing allowed just enough ice for my granddaughter Hailey to have an NTI day and extend our visit time. Birds in this picture are Canada Geese flying over Lake Shelby. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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