Contributors and editors of Alpha Kappa Phi Review 2026-04-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. The contributors and editors of the 12th edition of Lindsey Wilson University's Alpha Kappa Phi Review, a journal of undergraduate research in the humanities. From left: associate professor of English Dr. Karolyn Steffens, Jesse LaGrange '26, Cadence Groce '27, Briana Frey '29, Megan Whitson '26, Christian Varga '28, Lilly Streeval '26, Madeline Hardwick '27, Chloe Taylor '26, Morgan Bryant '26, Alannah Bowman '27, Ada Gass '28, Leona Smith '28, Yesh Singayao '27 and McKenzie Melton '29. Not pictured: Shiane Lussier '26. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Deputy Emily Wall's car riddled with bullets Monday 2026-04-20 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Sheriff Gary Roy. Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy was proud of Deputy Emily Wall. He said she was the first to arrive on the scene and began taking on gunfire, visible in the pictures of the roof and side of her car. He confirmed that Ryan Sneed, the alleged shooter who took three lives Monday, is dead, and the scene was secured with no more danger to the residents. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Air show kicks off 2026 Derby celebration 2026-04-20 - Louisville, KY - Photo by Evan Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Smoke On Aviation kept families and friends gathered on the banks along the Ohio River, in vehicles, hotels and on television, mesmerized leading up to the fireworks show kicking off the start of the 2026 Kentucky Derby season. This is the view from the Swizzle on the 25th floor of the Galt House courtesy of Mr "P" Express. Even though the weather wasn't perfect, it was great to be there after last year's flooding kept the events from happening. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Thunder Over Louisville fireworks 2026 2026-04-20 - Louisville, KY - Photo from Ben Arnold. The tradition of lighting up the sky over the Ohio River with massive fireworks happened Saturday night, April 18, 2026. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair County - limbs heavy with blossoms 2026-04-19 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Black Locust tree limbs are heavy with aromatic blossoms this year. The intensely fragrant, edible white flowers bloom in drooping clusters each spring. The tree itself is a key nectar source for honey production. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACHS 2026 prom Prince and Princess 2026-04-19 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky / The Adair Progress. Adair County High School 2026 prom Prince and Princess are Alex Martin and Sophie Terry. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACHS Prom 2026 King and Queen 2026-04-19 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky / The Adair Progress. Adair County High School 2026 prom King and Queen are Bryce Russell and Anslie Spoon. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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