Beautiful, but destructive, ice in Milltown 2026-01-29 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Josh Blakley. Josh writes, "Here are a couple pics from my front porch here in the edge of Milltown. This is looking toward Cool Springs. Beautiful but destructive. Thanks to all the First Responders, Utility Workers, Linemen, Road Crews, and all who have worked tirelessly in the dangerous conditions to keep our community safe, warm, and connected. THANK YOU!" Paired Photo: A thanks to those who work in dangerous conditions Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Majestic Yacht property owned by City of Columbia 2026-01-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Mayor Pam Hoots will be working out next steps for this property. The City of Columbia purchased the Majestic Yachts property on the corner of Veterans Bypass and Highway 61 in 2020 and got a 10-year lease with Synergy Food Group headquartered in Tennessee that was to pay it off. A grant through the Lake Cumberland Area Development District provided $1 million and the City borrowed the balance of $500,000 for the total purchase price of the property. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ice sculpture mystery 2026-01-29 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Jackie Montgomery. The extreme ice of this winter storm has left sculptures on everything in its path. Photographer Jackie Montgomery sends the challenge - do you know what this is underneath the ice - seen on her walk Monday. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Partnering for quick and safe transport in the storm 2026-01-28 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Columbia Police Chief Evan Burton. The Columbia Police Department assisted TJ Health Columbia staff by helping clear snow and ice from the hospital's helipad. This effort was to ensure the helipad would be available for helicopter patient transport if needed during the winter storm. Pictured are Columbia Police Sergeant Trevor Foster; TJ Health Columbia Chief of Operations Brandon Dickey, Health Security Officer Robbie Kimbler, and Health Maintenance staff member Greg Bennett. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Parkway flag rescued - a thank you 2026-01-28 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo by Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce. A big shout out is given to Tyler Crowe, City of Edmonton workers, and Andrew Pulliam for their efforts and work to get the huge parkway flag off the ground. Thanks also to all those who sent a message or called about the flag. The flag is a landmark for all who travel the Cumberland Parkway. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair County - icy Elm tree at the Hunter Place 2026-01-28 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike of Miss Vicky\'s Pampered Angus Ranch. If you follow her correspondence on Columbia Magazine and her Facebook page, Vicky Pike often mentions "The Hunter Place" - part of her farm in New Columbia. This view of the iced Elm tree inspired her this week as she went to take care of her pampered Angus girls, looking toward the water tower at Walmart. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A sunset for Abba 2026-01-28 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Ellen Zornes. Little Abba loves the pink color of the clouds in this sunset. Her devoted GiGi sent her this picture from Columbia until road conditions improve and she can get to Lexington for a visit. The fallen limbs in the foreground await ice and snow melt and someone with a chain saw. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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