LWU Director of Nursing Dr. Emiley Button 2025-08-19 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. "A big reason we have one of the best nursing programs in Kentucky is because we have incredible faculty and staff who are laser-focused on student success," says Lindsey Wilson University Director of Nursing Dr. Emiley Button, pictured above. The Lindsey Wilson nursing program has again been named one of the "Top 10 Best Nursing Schools in Kentucky" by Nurse.org. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Summer flowers thriving with extra care 2025-08-19 - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. These blossoms are thriving due to plenty of care and watering as we move into the final half of August. In recent days, we had plentiful rain and didn't have to do quite so much watering, but in the heat and sun of mid-August, attention is needed daily. Thanks to all the gardeners. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New Franklin Ford location lot in development 2025-08-19 - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Progress continues on the new Franklin Ford location on the Veterans Memorial Bypass in Columbia. The parking lot has been leveled and lighting is being installed around the building. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Campbellsville University joins BWA Congress 2025-08-19 - Taylor County, KY - Photo from Campbellsville University communications. Dr. Twyla Hernandez, at left, director of Campbellsville University's Center for Faith and Ministry, recently represented Campbellsville University at the Baptist World Alliance Congress when CU joined the BWA. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Pumpkin Bread 2025-08-18 - EK Kitchen - Photo by Pen. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, baked by Hailey from a recipe at momontimeout.com. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Bobtail cat found on Birch Road 2025-08-18 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Tommy Bailey. Tommy writes, "We've had a little bobtail cat visiting us for about a week now just wondering if the owner would like to come by and pick it up at 77 Birch Road East Adair County, or call 270-465-1534." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The cast of Shiloh Rules 2025-08-18 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. The Lindsey Wilson University Department of Theatre will present encore performances of "Shiloh Rules" at 7pmCT on August 28-29, 2025, in V.P. Henry Auditorium. A 15-minute pre-play concert will begin around 6:30pmCT. The cast pictured, from left: Shiane Lussier '26 of Bremen, Kentucky (Widow Beckwith); Zoe Boatright '28 of Columbia (LucyGale Scruggs); Kassidy Phelps of Burkesville, Kentucky (Miss Clara May Abbott); director and theatre professor Robert Brock; Sabrina Ruiz '26 of Louisville, Kentucky (Meg Barton); Mayatu Brown '27 of Columbia (Ranger Wilson); and Kayla Koerner '24 of Columbia (Mrs. Cecilia Delaunay Pettison). Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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