Duck Derby Volunteers 2026-05-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Trey Stephens. The fifth annual City of Columbia Duck Derby saw over 198 rubber ducks race down Russell Creek to win prizes and raise funds for the City's Trail Town kayak launches. The City of Columbia congratulates all the winners and once again thanks everyone who helped make this event possible. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Duck Derby 2026 at McKinney's Landing 2026-05-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Trey Stephens. The City of Columbia held the 5th annual Columbia Duck Derby in Russell Creek on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from the City's McKinney Landing Trail Town kayak launch. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Latest arrivals at Windmill Farms 2026-05-04 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "On a whim, I decided to head on over to Stacie Bennett's place to see what new 'toys' he has added to his collection. I try to visit it about once a year, since he's always adding something different and re-arranging things. On this Saturday, he happened to be there and pointed out his semi truck and trailer with some of his latest additions. A man can never have too many antique tractors...right?" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Lawson reveals identity at commencement address 2026-05-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Lindsey Wilson English graduate Zachariah Lawson of Williamsburg, Kentucky, who gave the commencement address at the Saturday morning ceremony, reveals his identity as Lindsey Wilson University mascot, Blue Raider Bob. "I've had the honor of being Blue Raider Bob," Lawson said. "And if there's one thing I've learned - whether in a suit, behind a title or standing here as myself - it's this: showing up matters, bringing energy matters, lifting people up matters, and being part of something bigger than yourself matters." This was Lindsey Wilson's first spring commencement celebration since becoming Lindsey Wilson University in July, 2025. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: napping Canada Goose 2026-05-04 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A Canada Goose taking a peaceful nap in the spring sunshine, and in the middle of the road. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Moving the tassel 2026-05-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Business administration graduate Spencer Lyons Cole of Palm Harbor, Florida, moves his tassel from right to left to signify his transition from student to graduate during the university's spring evening commencement, May 1, 2026. Cole, who earned his degree fully online, traveled more than 700 miles with his family to walk the commencement stage in Columbia. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Director Miller helps graduate Monica Morris with her hood 2026-05-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Lindsey Wilson University Director of Online Student Success for Educational Outreach Ashley Miller helps counseling graduate student Monica Morris of Louisville, with her hood in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center before the university's spring evening commencement, May 1, 2026, in Biggers Sports Center. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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