Emma Johnson and Natalie Bartrug get ready for game 2026-10-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Lindsey Wilson University student Emma Johnson '30, a psychophysiology major from Coxs Creek, applies glitter to the cheek of classmate Natalie Bartrug '30, an English and psychology double major from Russell Springs, at the spirit station, hosted by the gender and cultural studies and sport performance majors, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, outside of the entrance gate to the Walter S. Reuling Stadium bleachers. Thursday was "Couch Night" at Lindsey Wilson, and the Blue Raiders' swept a women's-men's soccer doubleheader against Campbellsville University. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Downy Woodpecker 2026-10-09 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A downy woodpecker pops briefly into a pool of fall sunlight, and briefly right side up, while foraging. All About Birds says, "Where they occur, Downy Woodpeckers are the most likely woodpecker species to visit a backyard bird feeder. They prefer suet feeders, but are also fond of black oil sunflower seeds, millet, peanuts, and chunky peanut butter. Occasionally, Downy woodpeckers will drink from oriole and hummingbird feeders as well." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Downtown Days detour route 2026-10-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Columbia Police Department. The Public Square will close to traffic starting at 10amCT on Friday, October 9, 2026, and remain closed through early Sunday morning. Temporary signage will be posted one block from the Columbia Public Square roundabout to help guide motorists during the closure Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Texas state capitol building 2026-10-08 - Austin, TX - Photo by Trey Stephens. Trey writes, "The Texas state Capitol building in Central Austin. Built in 1885, it is the sixth tallest state capitol in the United States and one of many taller than the United States Capitol Building. It is the largest state capitol building in the United States by square footage." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Just a matter of time 2026-10-08 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. I took a break from squinting at fast-moving migratory warblers to photograph something on a slower scale, glowing on a tree trunk in the fall sunshine. I reached out to retired Forest Ranger and Columbia Magazine Senior Tree Expert Billy Joe Fudge for more information, and he even recognized the type of tree just from the bark. Billy Joe writes, "Looks like Black (Wild) cherry resin. Hold onto it for a million years or so and it will become valuable amber. Other trees do it, particularly pines, but appears to be cherry." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co.: Sunset over Antioch 2026-10-08 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Chad Price. Photographer Chad Price captured and shareed this lovely and colorful sunset over Antioch Church. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Halloween touch on a unique mailbox 2026-10-08 - South Central Kentucky - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The mail carrier on Hwy 837 in the Nancy, KY area gets a Halloween season ghoulish touch on this unique mailbox creation. At first glance a skeleton on a motorcycle is about to soar over the highway in front of you. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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