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. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Save the dates for 2026 Downtown Days 2026-04-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Downtown Days . The Downtown Days committee has sent out their first communication in preparation for the traditional October festival around the Public Square in Columbia, KY. Save the dates October 9th and 10th for all the fun and food. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Easter holiday weekend Iris in bloom 2026-04-09 - Columbia, KY . In gratitude, this close up of spring purple Iris is shared by Anna Burton. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Writers' Day 2026: LeeShawn Johnson reading his poetry 2026-04-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. LeeShawn Johnson, Lindsey Wilson University student, was among the writers who read their works recently. He shared a beautiful poem that we hope he can take time to send a copy we can post for readers. He had to exit the Adair County Arts Council Writers' Day event right after the applause to report to his coach. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Azaleas by the window 2026-04-09 - Casey County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. These azaleas would have to make a perfect view out the window. Even admiring them from a distance made me wish I'd planted them by mine. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky partners with KSP 2026-04-08 - KY . Sgt. Zack Morris and Detective John Sims with the Electronic Crime Branch of the Kentucky State Police report that Sextortion is one of the fastest-growing cyber threats to children. The KSP partnered with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) for an Internet Safety video series. A link is provided in the accompanying story where the educational information can be viewed on YouTube. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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