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.

Food is Medicine Initiative at Russell Co. Hospital 2025-03-20 - Russell County, KY - Photo from KY Department of Agruculture. As a part of the Food is Medicine Initiative, Russell County Hospital is now offering Dry Branch premium all-natural beef as an option for meals for staff, patients, and visitors. At the event's kick off were, from left, Russell County Hospital CEO Russell Thompson, Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, Dry Branch Stock Farm Owner Zach Gibbs, Brian Andrus, from Dry Branch Stock Farm, and Travis Burton, representing the Kentucky Hospital Association. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sunburst by Kayleigh Boley 2025-03-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Adair County Elementary School. "Sunburst" by ACES 5th grader Kayleigh Boley was selected for inclusion in the juried Student Traveling Art Exhibit from Arts for All Kentucky. The exhibit is on display at ACES through March 27, 2025. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Northern Lights by Jamison Tucker 2025-03-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Adair County Elementary School. "Northern Lights" by ACES 3rd grader Jamison Tucker was selected for inclusion in the juried Student Traveling Art Exhibit from Arts for All Kentucky. The exhibit is on display at ACES through March 27, 2025. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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