Ornamental Pear trees have been in full bloom
2026-03-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
The ornamental pear tree (Pyrus calleryana), including popular ones like 'Bradford' and 'Cleveland Select', has been in full bloom all across the region as winter ended and spring begins. The fast-growing, deciduous tree is prized for early spring white blossoms, glossy green summer leaves, and vibrant red/purple autumn color. Comments | Permalink
2026-03-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
The ornamental pear tree (Pyrus calleryana), including popular ones like 'Bradford' and 'Cleveland Select', has been in full bloom all across the region as winter ended and spring begins. The fast-growing, deciduous tree is prized for early spring white blossoms, glossy green summer leaves, and vibrant red/purple autumn color. Comments | Permalink
Congratulations Coach Mark and sons Gabe and Ty Coleman
2026-03-21 - Gatlinburg, TN - Photo by Maggie Coleman
Coach of the Cumberland Christian Home Educators, Mark Coleman, offers congratulations to the Hawks on an outstanding season. After winning the KCSAA State Championship for the second year in a row, the team finished in 6th place in the top bracket at the Gatlinburg Homeschool Classic National Championship, the highest rank in the team's history, competing against teams from all over the United States. The team finished 38-7, playing public, Christian, and homeschool squads in the state and Tennessee before heading to nationals. Mark's sons, Gabe (number 43) and Ty, both played on the team. Congratulations, to Mark and the Hawks! Comments | Permalink
2026-03-21 - Gatlinburg, TN - Photo by Maggie Coleman
Coach of the Cumberland Christian Home Educators, Mark Coleman, offers congratulations to the Hawks on an outstanding season. After winning the KCSAA State Championship for the second year in a row, the team finished in 6th place in the top bracket at the Gatlinburg Homeschool Classic National Championship, the highest rank in the team's history, competing against teams from all over the United States. The team finished 38-7, playing public, Christian, and homeschool squads in the state and Tennessee before heading to nationals. Mark's sons, Gabe (number 43) and Ty, both played on the team. Congratulations, to Mark and the Hawks! Comments | Permalink
Birds of Kentucky: Cardinal at Citizens Dog Park
2026-03-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
A Kentucky Cardinal paused on the fence to check out rules for use of the new public Citizens Dog Park on Burkesville Street in Columbia. The rules state: Use park at your own risk. Owners are legally responsible for the behavior of their dog(s) at all times. Dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the park. Dog waste must be cleaned up by their owners. Owners must be within the dog park and supervising their dog with leash readily available. Dog handlers must be at least 16 years of age. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times. Aggressive dogs must be removed immediately. Dogs should be under voice control. Comments | Permalink
2026-03-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
A Kentucky Cardinal paused on the fence to check out rules for use of the new public Citizens Dog Park on Burkesville Street in Columbia. The rules state: Use park at your own risk. Owners are legally responsible for the behavior of their dog(s) at all times. Dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the park. Dog waste must be cleaned up by their owners. Owners must be within the dog park and supervising their dog with leash readily available. Dog handlers must be at least 16 years of age. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times. Aggressive dogs must be removed immediately. Dogs should be under voice control. Comments | Permalink
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