Cathy Tucker: An eloquent (but now angry) voice for Knifley 2014-03-09 - Knifley Fire Department, 6130 Elkhorn Road, Knifley, KY 42753 - Photo by Ed Waggener. Kathy Tucker was a tower of strength, an icon for the spirit of rebuilding an even better Knifley in the minutes, hours, and days immediately following the Knifley pipeline explosion. Above, with her grandson at her side, she gave an interview; one of many interviews she freely gave. It was a time of great community, with only kind words for the representatives of Columbia Gas Company, the company now being heavily faulted for the conditions which allowed the nightmare to occur. In Knifley, the epic of the heroic effort of the local fire department, local officials, and area first responders is continuing to grow. But at this much ballybooed "press conference" on Monday, February 13, 2014, signs were evident that the community could soon be on its own. Federal help came in the form of a gift of "Flag which had flown over he U.S. Capitol," for the local fire department, and a reminder of past Federal help for small fire departments such as Knifley. No mention of strengthening regulations so that a disaster such as this one would not happen again or of additional Federal aid for the people of Knifley to regain their lives. Two weeks later, Kathy Tucker has chronicled the story of the nightmare which visited her families life, and the end of the honeymoon with Columbia Gas had come. Now, she says, a lawsuit may be the only way open to obtain an equitable compensation for what she and her family have gone though. - EW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

One of many reasons Peg Schaeffer does what she does: Dodger 2014-03-09 - Sugarfoot Farm Rescue, 860 Sparksville Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Peg Schaeffer. This picture is of Dodger, a 10 year old Red Heeler, that was in a kill shelter and has now found a forever home. - Peg Schaeffer Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Happy Tail: Kiersten Brewster with Chico 2014-03-09 - Sugarfoot Farm Rescue, 860 Sparksville Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Wesley Brewster. Kiersten Brewster with Chico. The picture was taken by her father, Wesley Brewster. - Peg Schaeffer Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Crocus blooming after the snow 2014-03-08 - Adair County - Photo by Jaime Renfro. Photo taken March 7, 2014 on Holmes Bend Rd. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Repair to 18 inch Campbellsville Water Main nearing completion 2014-03-08 - Miller Park, Campbellsville, KY - Photo By Mayor Tony Young. From Larry Smith, FM 99.9 The Big Dawg at 6:04amCT/7:04amET - Campbellsville Mayor Tony Young sent this great photo taken with his cellpnone showing water main repairs now nearing completion. I'll keep everyone updated on the progress of fully restoring water as it becomes available. Campbellsville Water Company crews have been working through the night in freezing temperatures. At the time of the photo, the weather station at Bengal gave the temperature at 27 degrees. - Larry Smith, Operations Manager, Shoreline Communications Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Life in the Holler: Beautiful in snowtime, but . . . 2014-03-08 - The Holler, Old Clearspring Roads, Ozark, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne. Getting into the holler has been a task all its own the past week. But the real adventure has been getting out of the holler . . . - Shamarie Claiborne Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Amber Loy places 4th in Written Assessment 2014-03-07 - Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne, Adair Co School District. Amber Loy 5th grade member of the Adair County Elementary School Academic Team placed 4th in the Written Assessment area of the District Governors Cup held in Metcalfe County on March 1st. She earned the right to compete at the Regional Governors Cup being hosted by Russell County on March 22, 2014. - SHAMARIE CLAIBORNE, Media Coordinator, Adair County School District Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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