Shawn L. Gardner delivers a commencement address 2026-05-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Shawn L. Gardner of Louisville, delivers the commencement address at Lindsey Wilson's evening ceremony Friday, May 1, 2026, in Biggers Sports Center. Gardner earned a master's degree in counseling at the university's 123rd commencement, held in three ceremonies, May 1-2, 2026. This is the first spring commencement celebration since Lindsey Wilson College became Lindsey Wilson University last summer. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A taste of home 2026-05-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Lindsey Wilson University business and technology graduate students Manoh Ganesh Mhaiskar of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Victor Khanna of Louisville, enjoy the popular Indian cola, Thums Up, before Saturday's commencement. The beverage, which Mhaiskar said tastes similar to Dr. Pepper, was a surprise treat from Lindsey Wilson Director of Auxiliary Services Jeff Willis. Thums Up is owned by the Coca-Cola Company. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sanket Sahoo delivers a commencement address 2026-05-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Cybersecurity management graduate Sanket Sahoo of Katy, Texas, delivers the commencement address Saturday afternoon in Biggers Sports Center. Sahoo said that for him and many of his peers, earning an advanced degree is a "path walked with family." His wife, Chirasmita, is also a Lindsey Wilson University student pursuing a master's degree in data science. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Return Visit to Windmill Farms, 2 of 5 2026-05-05 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "It was a number of years ago, when I happened around this corner for the first time and my eyes were introduced to the Bennett place and the mind-boggling collection of antiques Stacie had on display. I've been back numerous times; it's always fun (and a challenge) to do photography there. So much interesting stuff makes it hard to focus on just one thing!" Paired Photo: Latest arrivals at Windmill Farms Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A special sibling moment 2026-05-05 - Edmonton, KY - Photo by Chris Lagermann. Chris writes, "This is a photo I snapped Sunday of our pastor's son, Laramie, hugging his big sister Katherine Lemmon. She will graduate from Adair County High in a few weeks. I thought it was a sweet picture. They are the children of Larry and Missy Lemmon of Knifley KY." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Gilbert earns Doctor of Ministry Degree 2026-05-05 - Tulsa, OK - Photo courtesy Sharon Burton. Dr. William Wilson, Oral Roberts University president, presents 3trees Church Senior Pastor Eric Gilbert with his doctor of ministry degree. 3trees Church has locations in Russell Springs, Campbellsvile, Columbia and Louisville. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Duck Derby Volunteers 2026-05-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Trey Stephens. The fifth annual City of Columbia Duck Derby saw over 198 rubber ducks race down Russell Creek to win prizes and raise funds for the City's Trail Town kayak launches. The City of Columbia congratulates all the winners and once again thanks everyone who helped make this event possible. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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