Congratulations to Larry Walker on retirement 2026-05-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mayor Pam Hoots. Congratulations to Larry Walker of Columbia who retired from a lifetime career in the banking industry. He will continue his leadership role as chairman of the board of the Adair County Economic Development Authority. Pictured with him at his retirement event are, back row - Neil Goodin, Cindy Walker, Wes Walker, and Baylee Walker. Front row - Walker Goodin, Natalie Goodin, Alley Goodin, Larry Walker, Maeve Walker, and Barrett Goodin. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: The Magician of Lublin 2026-05-10 - Lublin, Poland - Photo by Tom Waggener. The Magician of Lublin is a "balancing sculpture" by artist Jerzy Kedziora, on permanent exhibition over Grodzka St., in Lublin, Poland. According to artblance.pl, "The sculpture depicts Jasza Mazur, a famous magician from this city, the title character of the novel by Isaac Bashevis Singer, awarded the Nobel Prize for his work. The tightrope walker is accompanied on the rope by his friendly monkey." It is part of the The Balancing Sculptures' Trail in Poland. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Cardinal 2026-05-10 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A northern cardinal taking flight. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co.: Finding the composition 2026-05-09 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "The challenge mentioned earlier is to compose a shot, working within the limitations of how things are placed/arranged. In a small way it's kinda fun being forced to work a little harder in finding a pleasing photo." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The Adventures of Rudy and Trevor #20 2026-05-09 - Cumberland Co., KY - Photo by Alison Mason. The Adventures of Rudy and Trevor is the work of Albany native Alison Mason. New comics appear semi-weekly(ish) on Columbia Magazine. You can reach Alison at alisonmason2010@outlook.com. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Chloe Taylor student teaching at GCHS for spring semester 2026-05-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Lindsey Wilson University student Chloe Taylor '26 of Russell Springs serves as Lindsey Wilson University student teacher this spring. Taylor is a secondary education graduate. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Looking for trees 2026-05-09 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. I would never have noticed this beaver if he hadn't disturbed a nearby great blue heron, who squawked in annoyance as he swam past. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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