KSP Foundation makes donation to Trooper Teddy Bear Project 2017-12-12 - Versailles, KY - Photo by Les Williams, KSP Public Information Officer. The Kentucky State Police Foundation made a $2,500 donation to KSP's Trooper Teddy Project that benefits children in stressful situations such as car crashes, drug or sexual exploitation investigations or those who are critically ill in hospitals. The program exists solely on contributions and does not utilize any state funds. Shown left to right: KSP Major Fred Williams, Jr. and KSP Foundation Executive Director David Jude. "The Trooper Teddy Project aligns perfectly with one of the Foundation's core mission statements, that of promoting the interests of the Kentucky State Police when serving its citizens," said Jude. "We are pleased to support an initiative that positively impacts some of Kentucky's most fragile children." - LES WILLIAMS, Public Information Officer, KSP Public Affairs Branch, Versailles, KY. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Three outstanding ACES teachers honored at retirement 2017-12-12 - Adair County Elementary School (ACES), 870 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Alice Curry. Adair County Elementary School lost 3 valuable family members to retirement at the end of November! They will be missed tremendously! Mrs. Amy Walker, Mrs. Alissa Barnes and Mrs. Marian Grant - good luck in your future endeavors! - Alice Curry Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

First snowfall light but dangerous as temps fall below freezing 2017-12-11 - Toria Road, Adair County, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The first snowfall in our region Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, only partially covered roadways, but still caused travel problems and accidents. Black ice was the main culprit. The Kentucky State Police advises motorists to slow it down, plan ahead and allow more space between vehicles as a way to start taking more care as temps fall below the freezing mark. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Please help find bobtail Beagle's home? 2017-12-11 - Photo From the Hunts. Glen Hunt found this female bobtail Beagle and hopes to keep her safe until he can connect her with her owners. If she is your dog, please call Glen or Kathy at 270-384-3694. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

KY Constables Association 2018 Officers and Board 2017-12-11 - Photo from Jason Rector. 2018 Officers & Board of Directors: from left: Kenny Carl, Treasurer; Jonathan Shuler, Executive Director; Bill Troutwine, Chaplain; Jerry Shouse, Sgt at Arms; John Detherage, Professional Standards Director; Rick Reynolds, Vice-President; Darrell Florence, Secretary; and Jason Rector, President Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sue Stivers Day: the family together at reception 2017-12-11 - 201 Burkesville St., Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. Family members gathered around Sue Stivers on her special day Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. From left are: Hannah Peck, Susan Peck, Melissa Giles, John Peck, Sue Stivers, Elizabeth and Eldridge Richards and Clay Giles. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sue Stivers Day: they know it's a great place to call home 2017-12-11 - 201 Burkesville St., Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. Columbia is a great place to call home -- that's the winning slogan these three celebrated in a Chamber of Commerce contest a few years back when Paula Propes, right, submitted the idea for this as the city's main slogan. Paula and her husband Danny were among the many guests present at a reception December 8, 2017 to share good wishes with Sue as she retires from one of her many post-retirement jobs. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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