Aubrie Compton receives memorial scholarship 2026-05-03 - Edmonton, KY - Photo by Torrie Osbon, Director of Communications, Metcalfe County Schools. Congratulations to MCHS senior Aubrie Compton, center, the first recipient of the Coach Gary Richardson Memorial Scholarship. Aubrie, the 19-year-old daughter of Stevie and Valarie Compton, will receive $1,000 to further her academic career. Coach Richardson was the first Metcalfe County Girls Basketball Coach (1974-1992), Athletic Director, Metcalfe County Principal, and Metcalfe County Superintendent. Pictured from left are: Sherry Keltner, Denise Fudge, Aubrie Compton, Susie Harlan, and Dawn Devore. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Pink honeysuckle blooming downtown 2026-05-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Pink honeysuckle, sometimes called California honeysuckle, is more rare in these parts than gold. I think pink also has a sweeter smell and taste. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The Adventures of Rudy and Trevor #19 2026-05-02 - 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.

Birds of Kentucky: Black-capped chickadee 2026-05-02 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A Black-capped chickadee hangs acrobatically after snagging a spider from a nearby branch. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Columbia Area HIDTA Drug Task Force 2026-05-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Columbia Police Department . The Columbia Area HIDTA Drug Task Force continues its efforts to identify, disrupt, and remove illegal and dangerous drugs from communities throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACHS Sources of Strength Club with Mayor Hoots 2026-05-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Trey Stephens. Mayor Pamela Hoots met with the Sources of Strength Club at Adair County High School on Friday, May 1, 2026, to proclaim May to be Mental Health Month in Columbia and Adair County Public Schools. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Lighthouse Aglow International visits campus for Finals Week 2026-05-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mackenzie Hingle of Mackenzie Bennett Photography. Above, Rhea Allinson and Kelly Radford with Lighthouse Aglow International, on the campus of Lindsey Wilson University on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to hand out snacks, drinks, and back bags to students for finals week. Lynelle Frazier, President of Columbia KY Lighthouse Aglow International, said of the day, "We prayed with at least 50 students and gave out over 35 Bibles, including several Spanish Bibles. We shared about Aglow International and our Columbia Lighthouse, and even had several students join our Facebook group! What a blessing it was to serve the students!" For more information about Lighthouse Aglow International in Columbia, send an email to aglowcolumbialighthouse@gmail.com. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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