Attendees at Lanterns & Tombstones Tour at Bearwallow 2025-05-06 - Adair Co., KY - Photo courtesy Mike Watson. The rain stopped just in time for Friday's planned Lanterns & Tombstones Tour at Bearwallow Cemetery. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sweet ground cover in wooded areas 2025-05-06 - Casey County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Wild Sweet William, or, if you must, Wild Blue Phlox, voluntarily cover the grounds of wooded areas like this in the spring. The violet blossoms are edible, depending on which parts of the petals are tasted, and the flowers make a great garnish. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

At the May 2025 Columbia City Council meeting 2025-05-06 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike of Miss Vicky\'s Pampered Angus Ranch. All members of the Columbia City Council, along with the Mayor, City Attorney and Clerk, were present for the May 2025 meeting at City Hall. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Rain bringing out the blossoms 2025-05-05 - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The days of heavy weekend rains brought out these pretty Peony blossoms. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Duck Derby 2025 won by Troy Kimbler 2025-05-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo from City Hall, Columbia, KY. The City of Columbia held its annual Duck Derby on the same day of the famous Kentucky Derby. Lance Burton and Officer Trevor Foster threw the ducks into the water when it was time for the race to begin. Normally held on Russell Creek, due to the high water from recent rains, it was held this year on Bull Run Creek behind the home of Joe Lynn Barbee. The DeMolay Group caught the ducks at the end of the race and duck Number 70, owned by Troy Kimbler, was the 2025 winner. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(Ad) Purebred Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goat bucklings for sale 2025-05-05 - Adair Co., KY - Photo from Donna Rieder . For Sale: Purebred Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goat bucklings, can be registered with AGS. Born first week of April, ready to go May 24th, $50 deposit to hold until weaning. Miss Donna Rieder 270-805-0527 Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Lindsey Wilson College President William T. Luckey, Jr. 2025-05-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. Lindsey Wilson College President William T. Luckey Jr. welcomes graduates and guests to the afternoon spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 3, in Biggers Sports Center. Lindsey Wilson College will become Lindsey Wilson University on July 1, making this weekend's commencement the final group of graduates awarded a Lindsey Wilson College diploma. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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