Students learning real-world lessons in arts management 2026-06-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Students in a Lindsey Wilson University arts administration class taught by theatre professor Robert Brock helped conceive the idea for the Mark Twain Storytelling Festival, which will be held June 19-20, 2026, at the university. Pictured, from left, are some of the students and alumni who have worked on the festival: Brandon Grider '28 of Columbia; Leif Honaker '27 of Columbia; Brock; theatre graduate assistant Kassidy Phelps '24; Gage Carnes '26 of Jamestown; Sabrina Ruiz '26 of Louisville; and Tezon Mitchell '27 of Greensburg. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Las Vegas Street Photography (3 of 3) 2026-06-17 - Las Vegas, NV - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "The potential for street photography happens very quickly and is around every corner. Sometimes you just to gotta stop and wait for the scene to change to your liking. I could have spent the whole day pursuing this type of photography, but as everyone knows while your on vacation, it must come to an end!" Click 'read more' to see all the photos from Robert's latest trip out west, or click here: Travel: Return to Utah, Spring 2026 Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Now head coach, Duncan was also a standout player 2026-06-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Longtime assistant coach Terran Duncan has been named the fifth head coach of the Lindsey Wilson University women's basketball program. As a Lindsey Wilson player from 2004-08, Duncan scored 1,694 total points, the sixth most in program history; her 640 career rebounds are the program's ninth most. On Jan. 9, 2007, Duncan scored her 1,000th career point in a 68-51 win over Chowan (North Carolina) University at Biggers Sports Center. Presenting her a commemorative ball was Lindsey Wilson coach John B. Wethington, whom Duncan succeeds. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Terran Duncan named LWU Women's Basketball Coach 2026-06-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Longtime assistant coach Terran Duncan has been named the fifth head coach of the Lindsey Wilson University women's basketball program. Duncan, who is a 2008 Lindsey Wilson graduate, spent the last 11 seasons as an assistant coach in the program. She was named the 2025-26 Women's Basketball Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

City Gifts Generator to ACRJ Class D 2026-06-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Trey Stephens. Columbia Street Department Supervisor Jackie Chapman and Supervisor of Class D Mark Jones with the generator the City donated. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mural painter and organizational crew 2026-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Shelbi Burton, LWU. The Mark Twain Storytelling Festival crew was together with Mayor Pam Hoots at the unveiling of the Mark Twain mural on Monday. They hope to see everyone at the first ever special day Saturday, June 20, 2026. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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.

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