Save the dates for 2026 Downtown Days 2026-04-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Downtown Days . The Downtown Days committee has sent out their first communication in preparation for the traditional October festival around the Public Square in Columbia, KY. Save the dates October 9th and 10th for all the fun and food. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Easter holiday weekend Iris in bloom 2026-04-09 - Columbia, KY . In gratitude, this close up of spring purple Iris is shared by Anna Burton. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Writers' Day 2026: LeeShawn Johnson reading his poetry 2026-04-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. LeeShawn Johnson, Lindsey Wilson University student, was among the writers who read their works recently. He shared a beautiful poem that we hope he can take time to send a copy we can post for readers. He had to exit the Adair County Arts Council Writers' Day event right after the applause to report to his coach. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Azaleas by the window 2026-04-09 - Casey County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. These azaleas would have to make a perfect view out the window. Even admiring them from a distance made me wish I'd planted them by mine. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky partners with KSP 2026-04-08 - KY . Sgt. Zack Morris and Detective John Sims with the Electronic Crime Branch of the Kentucky State Police report that Sextortion is one of the fastest-growing cyber threats to children. The KSP partnered with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) for an Internet Safety video series. A link is provided in the accompanying story where the educational information can be viewed on YouTube. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Bald Eagle 2026-04-08 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Jackie Montgomery. A beautiful Bald Eagle was spotted by Jackie Montgomery on Hwy 127 N near Russell County Elementary School. she writes, "I first spotted it eating fresh kill on the side of the road. It flew up into a tree where a crow was keeping watch. After graciously posing for some photos, the eagle lifted off. The crow flew above it, dive bombed it a few times, and sent the eagle flying to the east." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Floppy the Kid 2026-04-08 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Donna Rieder. Floppy is one of the three new goats at Donna Rieder's Clifty Creek Farm as of April 7, 2026. Floppy "because one of her ears flops down," says Donna. Paired Photo: The 2026 Models have arrived Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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