FFA greenhouse open at Adair County High School 2026-04-18 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mayor Pam Hoots. The FFA Greenhouse is now open at ACHS for the spring 2026 growing season. The funds that are raised from the sale of the plants are used to fund FFA projects, food for events and travel expenses for events. The greenhouse is located on the school campus behind the high school in Columbia. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Russell County, KY - view of blue hills 2026-04-18 - Russell Co., KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Before the buds grow into leaves this view of the blue hills around Lake Cumberland is visible in the distance from Hwy 55 south. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Students campaigning for the future of schools 2026-04-18 - Edmonton, KY - Photo by Torrie Osbon, Director of Communications, Metcalfe County Schools. This group of Metcalfe County High School students traveled to New York City over Spring Break to help shape the future of schools. Watching our Kentucky students collaborate with peers from New York City to build a campaign for the future of schools was inspirational. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The Adventures of Rudy and Trevor #17 2026-04-18 - 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.

Watch for Emmy Gonzalez in Special Op: Rent-A-Cop 2026-04-18 - Louisville, KY - Photo courtesy V & C Talent. Actress (and Adair County resident) Emelita Gonzalez with script and makeup artist Greg Lightner on the set of director William Butler's latest action/comedy, Special Op: Rent-A-Cop, which was filmed in Louisville in December 2024. Gonzalez plays Ling Mah in the film, released to streaming platforms on April 14, 2026. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kentucky Color - Single Peonies 2026-04-18 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. Billy Joe writes, "My Ms. Helen Flatt, Single Peonies here in Green Hills have always been a dependable sign that winter weather is past. I hope it doesn't fail me this year." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Male Wood Duck 2026-04-18 - Jefferson Co., KY - Photo by Pen. One of a pair of exceptionally friendly wood ducks spotted recently at McNeely Lake. The males are among the most colorful North American waterfowls (Wikipedia). Paired Photo: Birds of Kentucky: Wood Duck Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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