Russell Lunsford at 2025 Book Fair 2025-11-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Author and current VFW Commander Russell Lunsford was at the Book Fair with many of his books: Benjamin Nathan Tuggle: Adventurer--A Children's Adventure Series; Letters from a Captive Heart--A novel of American POWs during the Korean War; Letters from a Lost Soul--Sequel to Captive heart, coming soon; Sweetheart and My Love; and Daniel Boone's Kentucky. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Author Pam Spires at Book Fair 2025-11-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Author and artist Pam Spires was at the Book Fair with her art works, craft projects, and a few copies of her book. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Author Vonnie Kolbenschlag at Book Fair 2025-11-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Vonnie Kolbenschlag of Columbia was at this year's Book Fair with her most recent publication, "Bible Stones Show the Way." The book "highlights the physical and symbolic importance of the earliest Biblical stories, inviting readers to deepen their understanding of scripture and its profound, timeless messages. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Author Sam Coffey at Book Fair 2025-11-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Author and 1967 Adair County High School graduate Sam Coffey was proud to share his first novel, the murder mystery "Revenge Gone Amok," at this year's Book Fair. He also introduced his second book, a romance novel titled "Love Beneath the City". Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Author Kathy Daulton at Book Fair 2025-11-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Author Kathy Daulton was born and raised in Columbia. She introduced her first novel, "One Never Knows," at this year's Book Fair. The book is a fictional murder mystery full of twists and turns that is set in 1981 in Columbia. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dick Scholl makes an appearance at Book Fair 2025-11-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Artist Harold "Dick" Scholl is a local talent of unequalled status. A Vietnam Veteran, Dick is a prolific painter with a variety of styles! He stopped by the Book Fair for a while, before leaving for his granddaughter's wedding! At right is Serena Corbin, local artist and author of wonderful children's stories. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Damon Spigle will perform at Cooper Theatre 2025-11-11 - Lincoln Co., KY - Photo courtesy The Center for Rural Development. Rising star Damon Spigle of Lincoln County will be the penultimate singer of a Country Music Showcase in the Cornelia Dozier Cooper Theatre on November 15, 2025. Spigle's young career has already blossomed into songwriting and singing. At just 17 years of age and a high school senior, Spigle not only has made his mark in local country music but also on the football field as a starting running back for the Lincoln County Patriots. Spigle has opened for Little Texas and Andy Griggs within the last year. Spigle's hit songs include "Hey Girl," "Never Go Back Again," "Why," "Every Heart Has A Story," "Wish You Back," "Take Me Out Of My Hometown," plus more. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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