Connor Wilhoit discusses Harlaxton experience 2025-10-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Lindsey Wilson University student Connor Wilhoit '27, a psychophysiology and history double major from Campbellsville, Kentucky, discusses his experience at Harlaxton College during a presentation about the study-abroad experience on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in the J.L. Turner Leadership Center. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: INedibles? 2025-10-29 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. This mushroom smiled at me as I took its picture. The next morning I awoke to a whole garden of them, the top of each is about the size of a coffee mug. The question - how can I know if they are here for a hearty mushroom meal, or if they are to be avoided? The only thing I know is to ask our Columbia Magazine experts. If anyone can advise, please click 'comment' below to find text numbers and let me know. Thanks in advance! - LW Thanks to Marie for the heads up: Letter: Would not consume that mushroom Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

November proclaimed National Family Literacy Month 2025-10-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Mary Ford. Mayor Pam Hoots met with Adair County Adult Education staff on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to sign a proclamation declaring the month of November as National Family Literacy Month in Adair County. Pictured from L-R are Mary Ford, Mayor Pam Hoots, and Ben Burris. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

2025 Book Fair: Authors and Exhibitors for Nov 8 2025-10-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Mike Watson. The Adair County Annual Book Fair and Arts & Crafts Show is coming up soon, from 10amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Adair County VFW Post #6097, 500 Green Hills Road, Columbia, KY. Authors and Exhibitors will include: Top row, L-R: Ernie Smith Bennett, Darlene Franklin Campbell, Phillip Wood Coffey. Bottom row, L-R: Paulette Kerns Cox, Dwan Hadley, Ann H. Gabhart. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Clifty Creek crew staying warm 2025-10-28 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Donna Rieder. From Clifty Creek Farm, Donna writes, "As cooler fall weather settles in, it's nice to have an extra pair of leg warmers to cozy up with." Casper and Bodie's favorite pastime is watching "Animal Planet" with their favorite human. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kayla Garrison Jones and family at LWU awards event 2025-10-28 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Kayla Garrison Jones received the Outstanding Young Alumna Award for her work as an oncology research nurse and is part of early drug development. In her thank-you, she said, "Lindsey Wilson University developed me into someone who views every patient as worthy of, and equal of, the same care, and views every neighbor as her brother and sister, and a nurse who realizes how sacred and rare the opportunity to live, love and care for people really is." Family pictured with her at the awards breakfast Saturday, were, from left: Mike and Amy Mitchum, James Garrison, Kayla, Paula Garrison, Gayle Garrison, Sheila Ellis, and Dan Ellis. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair County - before the rainy week 2025-10-28 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The weather report was calling for several days of rain so a fall color check was imperative. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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