New lights come on in New Columbia 2025-03-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike of Miss Vicky's Pampered Angus Ranch. Needed for night driving safety for a long time, the new lighting is in place on Hwy 61 in the Walmart Center area of New Columbia. Miss Vicky writes of her neighborhood addition, "And we have light, but not all. There's a minor problem on light five on the right side heading south. As it got darker the lights really showed out. Thanks to Mayor Pam for seeing this much needed project happened for our community." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kentucky Color: Early Spring Flowers 2025-03-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. These early spring flowers on a Red Maple cultivar in the Columbia Walmart parking lot are beautiful, but they are nothing like the original Red Maple flowers. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Kentucky: Tulip Tree in bloom 2025-03-21 - Frankfort, KY - Photo by Pen. Spotted on the corner of Ann St. and West Main in downtown Frankfort, Kentucky, on the second day of Spring 2025. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

KSP Telecommunications Academy graduates 2025-03-21 - Frankfort, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky State Police. On Friday, March 21, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the graduation of 17 telecommunicators from the KSP Telecommunications Academy. Local graduates include Kendall Benningfield and Ryan Engle, both with KSP Post 15 in Columbia. Pictured, left to right, front row to back row, are: Kelsey Davidson, Malak Salman, Breanna Sexton, Ryleigh Stewart, James Matthews, Kendall Benningfield, Farrah Combs, Makenzie Guthrie, Seth Cummins, Ryan Engle, Tristen Turner, John Kierman, Weston Hollon, Steve Waddel, Ethan Duke, Connor Motley and Ethan Crick Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Cowboy Burger 2025-03-21 - Frankfort, KY - Photo by Pen. A Cowboy Burger from The Cliffside Diner, just below the state Capitol in downtown Frankfort, comes with bacon, grilled onions, jalapenos and pepper jack cheese on Texas toast. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Her mission is to give to family, friends and neighbors 2025-03-21 - Taylor County, KY - Photo from Wanda Washington. Vanessa Taylor has meager means and her own aliments but she is always available for friends, neighbors and church family. Many know that if they need transportation to appointments, medical care or even to go to the grocery store they can call Ms. Vanessa and she will get you there. And if she can't take you at that time she will call around to get you where you need to go. On top of transporting members of her community, Vanessa has fed so many. When she cooks to feed her family she seems to find a way to provide plates for others. Click 'read more' for the full story. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Tulip Trees blooming in pink and white 2025-03-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Among the bright spots on this first day of spring 2025 are Tulip Trees blooming in pink and white. This Star Magnolia blossom was protected from high winds by the green Cedar growing behind it. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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