Conclusive proof Maxie Oakes right; ex-Sheriff Firquin not 2017-01-27 - Cumberland River, Lower River Road, Burkesville, Cumberland County, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, Columbiamagazine.com(c) . The Cumberland River is a Big River -One of the longest running political issues in the Adair County Historic Courthouse, was: Is the Cumberland River a Big River. Maxey Oakes, who was a volunteer elevator operator at the courthouse, maintained that it was. Then Sheriff Jimmy Firquin would argue that he had seen it, and that it was not a Big River. Today, no one in their right mind, not even the late Dr. Billy Neat, could argue that it is not. The river was well out of its banks in this photo taken Friday, January 27, 2017, irrefutable evidence that Maxey Oakes was right, all along. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Churchill Masters yet another brilliant trick 2017-01-27 - Shelby County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, Columbiamagazine.com(c) . Churchill, the wonder dog, has mastered yet another useful skill: begging for, receiving, and eating a Cheez-it, with the help of Evan Waggener, while Grand Dad looks on, in the take-out from Hailey's fifth birthday. - Grand Dad, Ed Waggener. Churchill is the only Granddog of Ed & Linda Waggener of Columbia, KY. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Snow Skiff in Adair Co. Southern Highlands: Blue-eyed welcomer 2017-01-27 - Greenbriar Ridge Road, near Picnic & Dirigo, Adair Co., KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com photo(c). Appearing to enjoy today's snow dusting, this blue eyed greeter was attentive to visitors in its Adair County Southern Highlands winter wonderland, taking a moment's pause in the already deep green pasture to greet gawking picture takers on Friday, January 27, 2017. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Snow Skiff of 27 Jan 2017 in Adair Co. Southern Highlands 2017-01-27 - Greenbriar Road, near Picnic, Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, Columbiamagazine.com(c) . A winter scene, Friday, January 27, 2017, along one of Adair County's best kept secret wonderlands, Greenbriar Ridge Road. There was just enough snow to give the green pastures and the woodlands a light powdered sugar dusting in a fairyland setting. - EW. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

KSP Troopers serve as Deputy U.S. Marshals at inauguration 2017-01-27 - Washington, KY - Photo from Les Williams, KSP, Frankfort, KY. Fifty-two Kentucky State Police Troopers were sworn in as temporary Deputy U.S. Marshals to help provide security during the 58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC on January 20. Shown left to right are Tpr. Taylor Mills, of KSP Post 10 in Harlan, Tpr. First Class Bradley Ramsey, of the KSP Canine Section, and Tpr. Matt Martin, of KSP Post 9 in Pikeville, who joined fellow troopers at their assigned duty location on Pennsylvania Avenue NW. - Les Williams Public Information Officer III, Public Affairs Branch, Ky. State Police, 919 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dr. Timothy C. Caboni 2017-01-27 - Bowling Green, KY - Photo courtesy Western Kentucky University. The WKU Board of Regents today (Jan. 27) selected Dr. Timothy C. Caboni as the University's 10th president. Dr. Caboni will begin his duties July 1 following the retirement of President Gary A. Ransdell. Dr. Caboni, 47, currently Vice Chancellor of Public Affairs at the University of Kansas, said he was excited about returning to lead his alma mater. He earned a master's degree in corporate and organizational communication from WKU in 1994. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New canoeing and kayaking page on KFW Website 2017-01-27 - Frankfort, KY - Photo by Lee McClellan. The Kentucky Department of Wildlife Resources recently launched a canoeing and kayaking page on its website at fw.ky.gov. Kayak fishing and other paddling activities are surging in popularity. According to a study by the Outdoor Foundation, 21.7 million Americans enjoyed paddlesports in 2014, an increase of 3 million users since 2010. They logged more than 216 million outings that year. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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