KSP Dispatchers Randall Adams, Megan Smith recognized 2019-04-15 - Frankfort, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky State Police. The Kentucky State Police is recognizing two dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, because of life saving actions on the job. "Their quick response made a real difference that mattered," said KSP Commissioner Rick Sanders, "That's why the Kentucky State Police consider our telecommunicators some of our most treasured assets. It's a noble calling that can provide a very fulfilling, admirable and honorable career." At left, Somerset-resident Randall J. Adams, the son of the late Jessie Adams of Columbia and Verlene Adams of Somerset. At right, Lawrenceburg-resident Megan Smith, the daughter of Greg and Patty Wolf of Lawrenceburg, KY. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Artful scene a result of wind damage 2019-04-15 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Alicia Corbin. Alisha Corbin shared this photo of barn damage on Bull Run representing damage they received in high March winds. Yesterday, April 14, 2019, brought similar winds and closed one road due to a tree down. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Future leaders Gabe and Ty at Kentucky Capitol 2019-04-15 - Frankfort, KY - Photo by Maggie Coleman. Gabe Coleman, 10, at left, and Ty Coleman, 9, participated in a one day workshop last week about the functioning of government. The event was sponsored by TeenPact, a national organization that works with state governments to help homeschooling families experience civic education in a hands-on environment. The brothers are sons of Maggie and Mark Coleman of Columbia. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Redbud phase two almost as good 2019-04-15 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Redbud trees have been their most beautiful over the past week as writer Billy Joe Fudge noted in his Great Wooded South Redbud Heaven photos. I couldn't resist photographing this phase where the pink blossoms carpeted the ground underneath as new leaves begin to push them off. The location is at the back of the Columbia United Methodist Church, looking toward the Food Pantry entrance. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Happy 60th birthday Greg Eastham 2019-04-15 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Miss Victoria of Miss Victoria\'s Pampered Angus Ranch, Greater Bliss, KY. Vicky writes, "A surprise birthday celebration was planned by Diana Eastham for her husband Greg for his 60th at LWC's Cranmer Dining Hall Sunday afternoon. Looks like he was really surprised to see us all. The girls of the Pampered Angus Ranch, his neighbors, sent him a big mooo Happy Birthday!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mitzi's gift 2019-04-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mitzi McKinley Bault. Mitzi writes, "I came home from the hospital and God had this gift waiting for me." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Oak Grove Road reopened 2019-04-14 - Adair Co., KY - Photo from the office of Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan. County road crews made short work of the downed tree on Oak Grove Road, which is open again to thru traffic. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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