Mary Elizabeth Jones Berry 2026-05-19 - Louisville, KY - Photo courtesy T.J. Community Mission Foundation. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Jones Berry, who was a patient at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home prior to her passing, chose to remember the hospice home in her estate plans by naming the TJCMF as a beneficiary of her charitable trust. The trust will provide annual distributions in support of the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home for the next 50 years Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

birds of Kentucky: Robin in the mulberry tree 2026-05-19 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A robin drops in to sample the new crop of mulberries. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair Co. 4-H Rabbit/Poultry Club 2026-05-19 - Taylor Co., KY - Photo by Missy Lemmon. Adair County 4-H Rabbit/ Poultry Club did an outstanding job at the Taylor County Fair Small Animal Showmanship Show on Saturday, May 16, 2026. They took First Place in six divisions. Pictured are, in no particular order: Blakley Mann, Molly Mann, Willa Mann, Corbin Coots, and Cash Thrasher. (click Read More to view their awards) Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Chamber awards 2026: Business Woman 2026-05-18 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Stacey Biggs. From this group of business women nominated, Beth Blankenship, center, was honored with the Business/Professional Woman of the year award. Her strong work ethic dating back to her school years, when she balanced athletics, college studies and full-time employment were noted. After graduating from Lindsey Wilson, she continued working in banking and insurance before beginning a career with Farm Bureau. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Chamber awards 2026: Singers at the banquet 2026-05-18 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Singing at the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce annual banquet were, from left, Joanne, Phyllis and Sharon Payne, and they were helped by young Briggs McFall who also said a prayer at the start of dinner. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Chamber awards 2026: Hostess Amy Mitchum 2026-05-18 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Amy Mitchum, owner of The Barn at Cedar Grove, hosted the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce annual banquet last Tuesday evening. Community members filled the venue as the chamber recognized businesses, volunteers, educators, first responders and civic leaders from across Adair County. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Chamber awards 2026: Farmers Market on the Square 2026-05-18 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Agriculturist Award was presented to Farmers Market on the Square, FM2, recognized for its continued growth and impact on both local agriculture and downtown Columbia. Donna Jones and Darrell Andrew, at right, are leaders in the Market and received the award. The market has become one of the region's signature seasonal attractions, bringing together growers, bakers, craftsmen and shoppers every Saturday morning. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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