Whitehurst Diaries: attempting to be invisible 2026-01-15 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Sharon Whitehurst. In this issue of Sharon's diaries, she writes, "I recognize that squirrels can be a nuisance, rummaging, chewing, getting in where they aren't wanted. The squirrel families in residence here are thus far sharing our acreage very politely, which allows me opportunities to enjoy them. Not the best photo, but the best I could achieve with my little camera and 20 minutes dedicated to leaning against a nearby tree, attempting to be invisible." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Beautiful Amaryllis getting ready to bloom 2026-01-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Amaryllis like this one that lives on Glen Mary Street with its friend Lucy Zornes is ready to open and brighten the house through these days of winter. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Russell Co. Residents are Student Leaders at LWU 2026-01-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Four Russell County residents have leadership positions this school year at Lindsey Wilson University: Luke Popplewell (lower left) is president, Mynor Chic (upper right) is vice president of university's freshman class, and Makayla Melson (lower right) and Cade Ramsey (upper left) are commuter representatives in university's student government. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wintry weather may put flowers back to sleep 2026-01-14 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Mike writes, "This wintery weather may put the daffodils and crocus to sleep once more. These were doing fine on Tuesday, but Thursday may bring an end to their excitement for an early spring." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Jane Lampton Chapter NSDAR joins in America250! Celebration 2026-01-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Serena Corbin of the Research Center. Valerie Jane Murrell Adams, at left, became the first person to sign her application for membership into the Jane Lampton Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, for our Nation's 250th Anniversary celebration. She signed on January 12, 2026, documenting her ancestor, John Tupman, of Virginia. Pictured with Valerie is Annita Dial, Jane Lampton Chapter Associate member and research genealogist at the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A change in the weather 2026-01-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Dark clouds over downtown Columbia mark a coming change in the weather on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, as we return to more winter-like temperatures. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The Adventures of Rudy and Trevor #11 2026-01-14 - Cumberland Co., KY - Photo by Alison Mason. The Adventures of Rudy and Trevor is the work of Albany native Alison Mason. New comics will appear weekly(ish) on Columbia Magazine. You can reach Alison at alisonmason2010@outlook.com. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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