Virtual pinning ceremonies recognize Aug 15 graduates 2026-08-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. A screenshot of the virtual pinning ceremony for graduate students in the Lindsey Wilson University School of Professional Counseling, held online on Wednesday evening, August 12, 2026. The school celebrated 113 students who will graduate on Saturday, at the university's first summer commencement, which will be held at 2pmCT on August 15, 2026 in Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Derby Memories 2026-08-13 - Louisville, KY - Photo by Pam Capozziello. Pam writes, "While experiencing Kentucky Derby 2023, Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher walked right by me as I sat at the rail on the first turn of Churchill Downs. Not only did I get to see all the beautiful horses walk right me, I also got to see a bunch of famous horse trainers as well! It was a spectacular day at the track I will never forget." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New restaurant construction at Russell Springs exit 2026-08-13 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Beams are up now behind the 5-Star (at right) for a new Shogun restaurant coming in Russell County. The location is at the Russell Springs exit from the Cumberland / Louie B. Nunn Parkway. Projections are for an opening date next year. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Educators, staff, coaches ready to begin the year 2026-08-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo from ACHS. Adair County High School teachers, coaches and staff members gathered for this group picture and the message that they are ready to go. Students will begin on August 24, 2026. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

LWU group aims to help students discover their vocation 2026-08-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. A group of Lindsey Wilson University faculty and staff members met on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, to discuss ways the university can better help its undergraduate students discover their vocation. The initiative, which is funded by a Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education grant, will be developed during the 2026-27 school year with the hope that it will lead to programming that can be utilized across the university. Pictured, from left: Director of Alumni Relations Allison Cross '09; Vice President for Academic Affairs Ray Lutgring; Art Instructor Kristyne Gilbert; School of Arts and Humanities Dean Allison Smith; Chaplain the Rev. Tyler Brumfield; Sustainability & Energy Applications Instructor Evan Mahanna '22; Assistant Dean of Students Abe Cross; Dean of Students Chris Schmidt; Director of the Bonner Scholar Program and Civic Engagement and Leadership Yayi Sonnabend '23; School of Business and Communication Dean Benson Sexton '04; guest speaker Brady Banks of Nolensville, TN. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Black-crowned Night Heron 2026-08-12 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen. A Black-crowned Night Heron, spotted along the banks of Clear Creek in Shelbyville, demonstrating typical daytime behavior. All About Birds says, "Black-crowned Night Herons often spend their days perched on tree limbs or concealed among foliage and branches. They forage in the evening and at night, in water, on mudflats, and on land." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Proof returning to LWU Theatre 2026-08-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. The 2026-27 Lindsey Wilson University Theatre season will open with David Auburn's award-winning drama "Proof," which was last produced at Lindsey Wilson in fall 2014 (pictured). Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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