Vote now for the Town Owls
2026-06-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Billie Kay Wilson
Local hobbyist wildlife photographer Billie Kay Wilson has entered America's Favorite Photo Contest with her photo, named "Town Owls." The first round of voting closes 6/7 and you can vote at AmericasFavoritePhotos.com/v/ddg37z
Billie Kay was fortunate enough to capture baby barred owls in their nest after Loretta and Doo (named in honor of the Queen of Country Music) decided to make Hurt Street holler their forever home. The picture was taken April 15, 2026. All 3 babies and both parents continue to reside in Billie Kay's yard on Hurt Street. She visits with them nightly. Comments | Permalink
2026-06-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Billie Kay Wilson
Local hobbyist wildlife photographer Billie Kay Wilson has entered America's Favorite Photo Contest with her photo, named "Town Owls." The first round of voting closes 6/7 and you can vote at AmericasFavoritePhotos.com/v/ddg37z
Billie Kay was fortunate enough to capture baby barred owls in their nest after Loretta and Doo (named in honor of the Queen of Country Music) decided to make Hurt Street holler their forever home. The picture was taken April 15, 2026. All 3 babies and both parents continue to reside in Billie Kay's yard on Hurt Street. She visits with them nightly. Comments | Permalink
Crusade collections by Adair Volunteer Firefighters
2026-06-05 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Mayor Pam Hoots
Billy Hadley and Dennis Loy and others will be out again today and tomorrow for the second weekend of volunteer work for the 2026 WHAS Crusade. Roadblocks will give the final opportunity for folks to donate Friday, June 5th from 11-7, and Saturday, June 6th, from 7-12. For questions or to arrange a donation in case you're not traveling through town, call Crusade Chairman Phillip Richard at 606-271-4944. Comments | Permalink
2026-06-05 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Mayor Pam Hoots
Billy Hadley and Dennis Loy and others will be out again today and tomorrow for the second weekend of volunteer work for the 2026 WHAS Crusade. Roadblocks will give the final opportunity for folks to donate Friday, June 5th from 11-7, and Saturday, June 6th, from 7-12. For questions or to arrange a donation in case you're not traveling through town, call Crusade Chairman Phillip Richard at 606-271-4944. Comments | Permalink
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. Comments | Permalink
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. Comments | Permalink
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