Mark Twain coming to life as festival draws near 2026-06-04 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The mural of Mark Twain, pictured in the lower left corner on Jamestown Street, is making great progress during these sunny days. Lindsey Wilson University Student Tezon Mitchell from Green County is doing the artwork. The official unveiling of the mural by LWU student, Greensburg artist Tezon Mitchell, will be held at 11amCT on Monday, June 15, 2026. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ad: Crazy Calf Lady specials at FM2 Saturday! 2026-06-04 - Photo by Brandy Held, Laurel Ridge Farms. The Crazy Calf Lady's Kitchen Farmers Market on the Square Specials for Saturday 6/6 are: **BREAKFAST - Southwest Breakfast Scramble platter $12. ~2eggs scrambled with black beans, bell pepper, onion, and oyster mushrooms, topped with quesadilla cheese, fresh Pico and jalapeños (all fillings and toppings are OPTIONAL). served with choice of bacon or sausage, and a griddled Buttermilk biscuit smothered in local redbud jelly. **LUNCH - BBQ pulled pork wrap, macaroni salad and chips $12. (If you miss us at the Market, find 'The Crazy Calf Lady' and 'Laurel Ridge Meats' at 1679 Cane Valley Road just north of Columbia, KY and on Facebook for specials through the week!) Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Education Commissioner at MCES Summer Camp 2026-06-04 - Edmonton, KY - Photo by Torrie Osbon, Director of Communications, Metcalfe County Schools. The state Education Commissioner is pictured among students at lunch at Metcalfe County Elementary School. They welcomed Dr. Robbie Fletcher, Kentucky's Education Commissioner, during the 21st Century summer camp Tuesday. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Summer reading experiences at the AC Library 2026-06-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo from ACPL. Summer reading at the Adair County Public Library is enjoying great participation during its kickoff week. This year's theme is "Unearth a Story! Summer Reading 2026". The expressions on these faces tell the story of the topics - Dinosaurs, Archeology, Paleontology, Reading and having a great time! Coming Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - Week 2: 10amCT Feathers, Scales and Skin: What Did Dinosaurs Look Like and How Do We Know? We will discuss what Dinosaurs may have looked like and then you will create your own collage dinosaur on poster board. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Red-shouldered Hawk 2026-06-04 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. I spotted this red-shouldered hawk perched atop a neighbor's patio umbrella on Tuesday evening. He was back at sunset on Wednesday, but an army of robins and bluejays took turns dive-bombing him until he moved on. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Goat Haiku 2026-06-04 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Donna Rieder. Unblinking gaze held You have treats, I can feel it Don't even deny Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

How many pairs of glasses does it take... 2026-06-03 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Shannon Sexton. "How many pairs of glasses does one need to keep an eye on the girls at the Pampered Angus Ranch?" asks Shannon Sexton. Answer: "Clearly three pairs of glasses and Deputy Wall!" Comment in response to Miss Vicky's recent thank-you to the Deputy for her help with the pampered Angus girls. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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