KSP Post 15 receives Crime Scene Response Vehicle (CSRV) 2013-03-27 - Frankfort, KY - Photo By Billy Gregory. Capt. Jeffrey Suratt, left , commander of Kentucky State Police Post 15 in Columbia, received the keys to a new Crime Scene Response Vehicle (CSRV) from KSP Commissioner Rodney Brewer right on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at KSP headquarters in Frankfort. The Ford Super Duty Truck is equipped with everything needed for on-scene crime analysis including a generator, trace evidence analysis and a latent fingerprint processing machine. The CSRV will expedite investigations by providing detectives with greater storage capacity and state-of-the-art tools to collect all possible evidence at the scene. This enhanced capability will assist in prosecuting criminals by providing additional visual evidence that will lead to stiffer penalties. No public funds were used to purchase the truck. KSP utilized Asset Forfeiture Funds to acquire the $30,000 vehicle. These funds are from the sale of assets such as real property, vehicles, vessels, aircraft and jewelry that are seized by state, local or federal law enforcement during criminal investigations. "Positioning these vehicles at all KSP posts will be a valuable asset to KSP as well as an additional resource for local law enforcement," said Brewer. "Combining state and local resources, especially during difficult economic times, will provide the Commonwealth with more efficient and effective crime solving methods that will result in decreased criminal activity in our state." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sweet lost dog shows up at home on Bull Run Road 2013-03-27 - Bull Run Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Pam Vanarsdale. This sweet dog came to our house on Bull Run Road off of KY 206 this past Sunday, March 24, 2013. It is wearing a collar but no info on it. If this is your dog, or if you think you might know who it belongs to please call or txt 270-634-0831. We can't keep it much longer and will have to take it to the animal shelter. Thank you - Pam Vanarsdale Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Music in our Schools: LWC musicians perform at Casey 2013-03-27 - Col. Wm. Casey School, 220 Gen. John Adair DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Cindy Walker. In conjunction with music month at Col.Wm. Casey Elementary School - music education students from Lindsey Wilson College visited Cindy Walker's classroom. These students demonstrated how to play their instruments and gave a brief history of each. Shown in the picture are Cameron Barnett (brother of Keitha Lee in Mrs. Walker's class), Dylan Knifley, Kendra Phillips, and Jared Helm. Thanks to CWC music teacher Laura Marcum, students enjoy an array of musical talent. - Cindy Walker, NBCT, Col. Wm. Casey Elementary 2nd Grade Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Walker Karnes, takes 4th Place in regional A-team competition 2013-03-27 - Photo by Jennifer Mann, JAIS librarian. Walker Karnes, representing John Adair Intermediate School, Columbia, KY, placed 4th in Social Studies at the 2013 Regional Governor's Cup Competition at Red Cross Elementary School in Glasgow, KY. - Jennifer Mann Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Science: 3rd in Governor's Cup Competition 2013-03-27 - Photo by Jennifer Mann, JAIS librarian. Representing John Adair Intermediate School, Columbia, KY, placed 3rd in Science at the 2013 Regional Governor's Cup Competition at Red Cross Elementary School in Glasgow, KY. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

John Adair Future Problem solvers with Regional Medals 2013-03-27 - Photo by Jeanna Mann, JAIS Librarian. Future Problem Solving Team members are Clay Giles, Brianna Dale, Samuel Kemp, Trenton Popplewell, and Coach Jeana Pike. The team placed 4th of 10 teams in Regional Governor's Cup Competition at Red Cross Elementary School in Glasgow, KY for 2013. - Jeanna Mann Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Members of the JAIS Academic Team 2013-03-27 - Photo by Jennifer Mann. The John Adair Intermediate School Academic Team won the Hume Sportmanship Award voted on by the students from each participating school. Team members are Emily Melton, Caroline Hardwick, Aiden Bosela, Clay Giles, Meredith Compton, Walker Karnes, Dylan Mann, Brianna Dale, Trenton Popplewell, & Samuel Kemp. The Quick Recall and Written Assessment Coach is Lisa Newell-Hare. - Jennifer Mann Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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