Columbia Magazine

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
Comments | Permalink


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 | Permalink


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.
Comments | Permalink


Older Photos


Copyright 2011-Present Columbia Magazine, All Rights Reserved
You are viewing a mobile-optimized version of our site.
Return to the Full Version of ColumbiaMagazine.com