Recovery assistance available for men and women 2026-06-16 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The office of Mary Bardin, a local advocate resource representative for Redemption Road Recovery for Men and Hope City Recovery for Women, is a place to discover faith-based recovery programs - no matter whether you can pay or not. Her guiding message is simple: "Give us the opportunity to be the lock to your past and the key to your future." Families seeking help for a loved one battling addiction are encouraged to call 270-385-1525 for information and assistance. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Rogers Scholars meet with Columbia Mayor 2026-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Office of the Mayor. On Monday, June 15, 2026, Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots and Assistant to the Mayor Trey Stephens had the honor of hosting 51 Rogers Scholar Students studying at Lindsey Wilson University. The Mayor spoke to the scholars about growth in Columbia, civic involvement, governmental operations, the differences between county and city governments and then answered questions on a variety of subjects. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Festival attendees can win this basket FREE 2026-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Valerie Adams. The Jane Lampton Chapter, National Society of Daughters of American Revolution is sponsoring the giveaway of this basket of Columbia goodies - all made or purchased in Adair County or about our Jane Lampton or DAR ties - at a drawing at the lunch break on Saturday during the Mark Twain Storytelling Festival. DAR members will be set up on the porch of the Lindsey Wilson University Administration building to hand out one FREE ticket for the drawing per person, upon entry to the Festival, prior to NoonCT on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Coach Wethington finishes with 737 wins 2026-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Following a 99-67 win over Morris (South Carolina) College on November 5, 2010, at Biggers Sports Center, Lindsey Wilson University Athletic Director Willis Pooler presented John B. Wethington with a commemorative ball to celebrate Wethington's 400th career win as Lindsey Wilson's women's basketball coach. Wethington finished his 37-year coaching career with 737 wins, the most in program history and the most among active NAIA women's basketball coaches. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Coach John B. Wethington 2026-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. During his 37-year coaching career at Lindsey Wilson University, John B. Wethington's women's basketball teams won a program-best 737 games, claimed eight conference championships and made 20 appearances in the NAIA National Tournament. Wethington, the longest-serving college basketball coach in Kentucky and the winningest active NAIA women's basketball coach, is stepping down to become assistant to the president for athletics development. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Las Vegas Street Photography (2 of 3) 2026-06-15 - Las Vegas, NV - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert and Tammy Ellis made the most of some extra time in Las Vegas before their flight home from their latest trip out west. Robert writes, "I enjoyed the couple of hours we had by just walking around and taking photos of the people and buildings..." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mark Twain mural 2026-06-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Local artist Tezon Mitchell's mural of Mark Twain, featured prominently on the side of the Sweat Pea's Building, was officially unveiled on Monday, June 15, 2026, as part of Mark Twain Week in Columbia. The mural features a famous quote by Twain, "My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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