Chamber awards 2026: Farmers Market on the Square 2026-05-18 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Agriculturist Award was presented to Farmers Market on the Square, FM2, recognized for its continued growth and impact on both local agriculture and downtown Columbia. Donna Jones and Darrell Andrew, at right, are leaders in the Market and received the award. The market has become one of the region's signature seasonal attractions, bringing together growers, bakers, craftsmen and shoppers every Saturday morning. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Candidates on the ballot for Adair County Judge Executive 2026-05-18 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Mig Feuser, Adair Progress. The duties and authority of County Judge/Executive make it one of the most consequential offices in local government. The three Republican candidates on the ballot for tomorrow's primary election are, from left, the incumbent Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant, former Judge Executive Gale Cowan, and Magistrate of District 4, Chris Reeder. Todd Davenport, the candidate for the Democratic Party, will face the Republican primary winner on November 3, 2026. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Casey CHS and CU graduate honored in Metcalfe schools 2026-05-17 - Edmonton, KY - Photo by Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce. Tiffany Riggins-Blakley was honored as the Educator of the Year at the 29th Annual Senior Celebrity Banquet in Edmonton. She was accompanied by her husband, Chris Blakley, mother, Julie Pedigo, and special guest Mrs. LeAnne Bell. Tiffany graduated from Casey County High School in 2014 and Campbellsville University in 2018. She is in her seventh year at Metcalfe County High School and her fifth as Band Director. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kentucky Color: Bonita Springs Palms, 2 of 2 2026-05-17 - Bonita Springs, FL - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. At left, Cuban Royal Palm trees - native to Cuba, Central America, Mexico and Southern Florida. At right, a Foxtail Palm - native to Australia. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kentucky Color: Bonita Springs Palms, 1 of 2 2026-05-17 - Bonita Springs, FL - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. At left, a Coconut Palm - native to the Central Indo-Pacific region with two different genetic variants; Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean. At right, a Chinese Fan Palm - native to East Asia. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Gray Catbirds 2026-05-17 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A pair of gray catbirds harvesting green mulberries. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

National Police Week 2026 2026-05-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Trey Stephens. Mayor Hoots met with law enforcement officers for National Police Week 2026. L-R are Chief Evan Burton, Officer Travis Bell, Mayor Pamela Hoots, River Foster, Detective Scott Hammond, and Sergeant Trevor Foster. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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