LWU hot dog eating contest 2025-10-24 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Lindsey Wilson University students Seth Ousley '26 of Lancaster, Kentucky, and Aenaya Vines '29 of Alabaster, Alabama, compete in the hot dog eating contest on Wednesday, Oct. 22, on the Campus Quadrangle. Vines won the contest by consuming 14 hot dogs and buns over three rounds. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dinnertime on the farm 2025-10-23 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. This farm scene was spotlighted by the bright sunset over Eastern Adair County Wednesday evening. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Signs raise funds for scholarships for Veterans families 2025-10-23 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Fiscal Court. Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant and Robert Bryant recommend purchases of these signs. All proceeds from sales of these parking signs go toward scholarships for the children and grandchildren of Veterans. For more information, please contact the Adair County VFW Post or call Robert Bryant at (270) 572-1658. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Volleyball: Lady Indians on the court 2025-10-23 - Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Trey Stephens. The Lady Indians on the court as they prepare to take on the Taylor County Lady Cardinals in the 20th District Championship. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Million Dollar Highway, 1 of 2 2025-10-23 - Between Ouray and Silverton, Colorado - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "Upon leaving Telluride, we headed over to the nearby town of Ouray. It too is a picturesque town nestled in the mountains. This scene is from one of the pullovers on the Million Dollar Highway; it's well-known for the fear factor the drive triggers in those with a fear of heights. So I knew going into this drive it would be scary. Research has shown numerous cars have gone over the cliffs. Even as late as a couple weeks ago a car went over the edge, but somehow the driver miraculously survived. I enjoyed it, but I also didn't! My hands were frozen to the steering wheel, eyes stayed zeroed in on the centerline of the road. The navigator as well experienced extreme difficulty focusing anywhere but on the road. We only traveled about 10 miles up the mountain (ultimately it takes you to Silverton, Colorado) and fortunately we re-gathered our nerves for the trip back down, somewhat, since the road hugs the mountains on the descent." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Roasted Pumpkin and Wild Rice Soup 2025-10-23 - EK Kitchen - Photo by Pen. Roasted sugar pumpkin soup with wild rice and sausage, garnished with some back porch green onions that are thriving well into autumn. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Lindsey Wilson University holds Church & University Celebration 2025-10-23 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. The Lindsey Wilson University community gathers on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in V.P. Henry Auditorium for the Church & University Celebration. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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