Ted Bassett, Legend in Kentucky State Police addresses cadets 2015-08-21 - Kentucky State Police Training Academy - Photo From Les Williams PIA III, Kentucky State Police . James E. "Ted" Bassett, III (right), trustee emeritus of the Keeneland Association and former Kentucky State Police Director from 1963 to 1967, spoke to cadets at the KSP Training Academy on August 5, 2015. "You know who you are now. Most important, when you graduate, is knowing who you will become, ready to step up and make a difference. Remember, some things will never change: honor, service, integrity, courage and commitment," he said. During his tenure with the state police, Bassett once stated, "The only thing in Kentucky that separates law from lawlessness is The Thin Gray Line." The term has been used to describe the agency ever since. In 1965, Bassett spearheaded the creation of Trooper Island, a free summer camp for underprivileged children operated by KSP on Dale Hollow Lake. The camp is supported by donations from businesses, charitable organizations, churches and private citizens throughout the state. Trooper Island's website: Trooper Island. - LES WILLIAMS Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dr. Michael V. Carter is new chair, MSC Council of Presidents 2015-08-21 - Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, KY - Photo submitted by Jordan Alves, Campbellsville University. Campbellsville University Dr. Michael V. Carter is the newly named chair of the Mid-South Conference, assuming the reins after Dr. Rita Morris, president of Shawnee State of Portsmouth, OH, retired this past summer. He takes over at the time of a huge expansion. The MSC now has 14 affiliate members in addition to its nine full members. - from Jordan Alves, CU Sports Information Director Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Gabrielle & Jasper are Little Miss & Mister KY State Fair 2015-08-21 - Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY - Photo by Greg Thomas photography (c). During the opening day of the Kentucky State Fair Gabrielle Rachelle Kemp & Jasper William Kemp, representing the Adair County Fair, won the title of 2015 Kentucky State Fair Little Miss & Mister while competing with over seventy couples. Gabrielle is the seven year old daughter of Nick and Whitney Kemp of Knifley. Jasper is the seven year old son of Josh and Jennifer Kemp of Columbia. The Adair County Fair would like to say congratulation to both children. - GREG THOMAS Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Hayden Hancock takes 1st place for ham at KY State Fair 2015-08-21 - Louisville, KY - Photo by Kirby Hancock. We are very proud of our son, Hayden Hancock for winning in the 2015 Nonsmoked 4-H Ham Project Division at the Kentucky State Fair on Thursday, August 20, 2015. Hayden won third place in the speech portion of the competition and "Best Overall" in his division against many other counties and great kids. A big thank you to Extension Agent Tony Rose for all of his help. - Kirby and Robin Hancock Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

KY Afield Outdoors: Dove season opens 1 Sep 2015 2015-08-20 - Photo by Lee McClellan. Doves often alight in trees, such as this walnut, before descending to the field to feed. Dove season opens statewide Sept. 1. The bountiful rains this summer nurtured excellent field conditions which should mean productive hunting for the upcoming dove season. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mr. Paul Caldwell, Green Co., KY (1936-2015) 2015-08-20 - 209 W Court Street, Greensburg, KY - Photo from Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home. Mr. Paul Caldwell, Green Co., KY (1936-2015) Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

What is this mysterious circle on Adams Alley? 2015-08-20 - Adams Alley & Monroe Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Joyce Coomer. Yellow Circle on Adams Alley. Does anyone know what this is for? - Joyce M. Coomer Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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