New faculty at Lindsey Wilson University 2026-08-21 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. The Lindsey Wilson University community had nine new members of its faculty for the 2026-27 school year. Pictured, from left: Ashley Adamson, instructor of nursing; Sabrina Evans, assistant professor of counseling; Courtney Carter assistant professor of sport performance and sports management; Harold Bosstick, assistant professor of English; Sarah Mendoza, assistant professor of counseling; Macaela Bloyd, assistant professor of business; Paisley Bolin, agribusiness program coordinator; and William Bowes, assistant professor of Christian ministries. Not pictured: Michael Davis, assistant professor of math. The LWU 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 24, 2026. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Three Happy Hummingbirds 2026-08-21 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Pam Capozziello. Pam writes, "I look at this photo and, to me, it looks as though they are singing for joy thankful for their drink! Not as many hummingbirds this year like years before but they are still so amazing to watch. I did read up on them and like the barn swallows, they do return to same surroundings." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Daisies always bring a smile 2026-08-21 - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Daisies always make me smile. They are simply the most cheerful, hardy flags of summer in my world. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Taylor Hunt chosen Cowgirl of the Night on 8th birthday 2026-08-21 - Illinois - Photo from family collection. For her eighth birthday, second grader Taylor Hunt traveled six hours to Springfield, Illinois to see country music trailblazer Lainey Wilson in concert at the State Fair. With over 15,000 people there, it was the big sparkling sign that got Lainey Wilson’s attention winning Taylor the Cowgirl of the Night honor. Taylor is the daughter of Brandon and Shantay Hunt of Adair County. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Corey Meyer and Colton Nunn are new CPD officers 2026-08-21 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Columbia Police Department Chief Evan Burton, at left, is pictured with two new certified police officers, Corey Meyer and Colton Nunn. They were sworn-in at Morgan Smith Industries with Kentucky U.S. Senator Rand Paul in attendance. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Past traffic pattern has changed with new ACMS opening 2026-08-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. No more slow downs on the corner of Greensburg Street and Indian Drive (as shown in this picture from the end of last semester) at student pickup time now that the Middle School has moved. Now parent vehicles will be routed around the back of the campus as shown in the map that's also linked to this feature. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Tennis: Roberts takes 1st in singles and doubles at BG 2026-08-20 - Bowling Green, KY - Photo by James Roberts. This past weekend, Jamison Roberts of Columbia (at left) and Larry Kohler of Elizabethtown (at right) took First Place in the Men's C Doubles tennis tournament at Bowling Green's Buchanan Park Tennis Complex. Jamison Roberts also placed First in the Men's C Singles tournament. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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