Scenic Casey County, KY - dogwood lane 2026-04-11 - Casey County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Around every turn dogwood trees dot our countryside this week. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Lily of the Valley patch 2026-04-11 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Donna Rieder. Donna writes, "My Lilies of the Valley are starting to bloom, too. I'm pretty sure this is what Heaven smells like!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: White eyed Vireo 2026-04-10 - Southern Alabama - Photo by Pen. This particular bird was spotted in southern Alabama last week, but white eyed vireos are already being spotted in Kentucky this season, according to the Kentucky Rare Bird Alert from e-bird. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Thompson moves up to ACHS Assistant Principal 2026-04-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Breann Franklin. As National Assistant Principals Week wraps up, Adair County High School shared that Mr. JR Thompson has been selected to be an Assistant Principal beginning July 1, for the 2026-2027 academic year. He has been featured in the news frequently as the sponsor for the Future Business Leaders of America, helping students focus on their careers. He is pictured here in a presentation to the Columbia-Adair Chamber of Commerce. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Assistant Principals celebrated in Adair 2026-04-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo from ACHS. Adair County High School social media shares, "Happy National Assistant Principals Week to two of the very best, Mr. Trent Hadley and Mrs. Michelle Neat! We are so thankful for the leadership, dedication, and care they show to our students, staff, and school each and every day. We appreciate you and are proud to celebrate you this week!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ad: Eat with the Crazy Calf Lady at FM2 Saturday! 2026-04-09 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Brandy Held, Laurel Ridge Farms. MARKET SPECIALS SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 11, 2026: - Mesquite Pork loin sandwich $6.00 - Pork loin sandwich plate $10.00 (Sandwich, Baked Beans and choice of chips). - Mesquite Turkey burger can replace pork loin and baked beans will be alpha gal friendly. Thank God for Dirty Dishes, and We'll see ya at the market! (If you miss us at the Market, find 'The Crazy Calf Lady' and Laurel Ridge Meats at 1679 Cane Valley Road just north of Columbia, KY and on Facebook for specials through the week!) Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

At the Golden Alumni event in Cranmer Dining Center 2026-04-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Lindsey Wilson University Athletics. 1976 Lindsey Wilson graduate Randy Kessler, at left, talks with Vice President for Development Kevin Thompson at the annual Golden Alumni Society luncheon in Columbia Thursday. Randy looked forward to connecting with two close friends from his class, Barry Frost and Doug Antle, while in town. The event is held each year celebrating the 50th class reunion. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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