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Columbia man transported to UL following KY 61 accident

Driver loses control of pickup, strikes culvert
Mark L. Aaron, 24, Columbia, KY, was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital by the Adair County Emergency Medical Service following an accident at 4:00 a.m., Saturday, April 29, 2006.

The accident occurred six miles north of Columbia, KY, on KY 61 (Greensburg Road).


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2006-04-29 19:36:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Hunt on for 3 escapees from Monroe Jail, Tompkinsville, KY

Escape site approximately 33 highway miles from Adair County. Trio of white males fled earlier today, Saturday, April 29, 2006
Three inmates from the Monroe County Jail, Tompkinsville, KY, escaped earlier today, Saturday, April 29, 2006.Trooper Maxwell of Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, describes the escapees as follows:


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2006-04-29 19:26:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

CYRUS: Today is 134th anniversary of Bank of Columbia robbery

Judge Baker saw the brutal slaying of a good and valued citizen, R.A.C. Martin, as a crime so heinous no one should ever think of abolishing the death penalty; Judge Baker recalls the sadness the night the bells tolled in Columbia as the hearse bearing the remains of R.A.C. Martin left this city for the burial in Shelbyville
One hundred and thirty-four years ago, on a sunny Monday afternoon, April 29, 1872, the peace and tranquility of Columbia was shattered as never before when armed bandits brutally gunned Mr. R.A.C. Martin during the now-infamous Bank of Columbia robbery.


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2006-04-29 16:34:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair County

LETTER: Miss USA Tara Elizabeth Conner to be on WAIN with Lisa

Links accompany this letter, including link to Tara photo with another Columbia connection: Adair County Marines Brandon Hackney and Kristopher Knight
Linda & Ed,

To read our first story on Miss Conner being named Miss America USA, Click Here.

Just wanted to let you know that I have an interview with Miss USA Tara Elizabeth Conner on Tuesday morning May 2, 2006, at around 7 a.m. via telephone.

I talked with the Miss Universe Organization earlier today and they confirmed that Tara will be calling in around that time.


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2006-04-29 14:36:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair County

Adair County Relay for Life Committee offers education on cancer prevention


First in a series of articles on Cancer
By the Adair County Relay for Life Committee

Relay for Life is a yearly event to raise money for cancer research and cures. The citizens of Adair County put a tremendous amount of effort and time each year to make this a successful event. As a committee dedicated to helping those with cancer and those who have survived cancer, we also want to address the issues of cancer prevention. According to the American Cancer Society there are several things individuals can do to reduce the risk of having cancer. Over the next several weeks the committee plans to submit articles with information on cancer prevention.


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2006-04-29 07:27:41 | Comments | Printable version

LETTER: Knifley history reminds Knifleyan of best friend ever

Buddy Knifley was Richard Hovious' first cousin, as well
Links to photos and stories follow; or underlined in letter
Ed

My nostalgia cup runneth over! I enjoyed immensely the piece on Knifley Schools

I remember (as adults) about half the class of '04 and most all the class of 1910.


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2006-04-29 06:26:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Knifley


Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 29
Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Kelly Franklin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brianna Paige Caldwell (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Collins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hank Chadwell Rice (2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jordan and Justin Tucker (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Hancock | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nancy Holmes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Reta Gentry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronald Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tracy Young Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Rodgers, 91, Casey County, KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ronnie Lynn Cox, Taylor County, KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janet Sue Corbin Lee, Somerset, KY, Adair native (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Weldon Lee Baker, Sr., Cumberland Co. native (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lottie Burchett, Adair Co., KY (1923-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca M. Holt Constant, Adair Co., KY, native (1932-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Ann "Millie" Patterson, Adair Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cecil Raymond Dickson, Adair County, KY (1942-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Marion Yvonne Davis Hill, Grab, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Lavanna (Magee) Scott, 88, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl B. Wheat, Adair Co., KY native, (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, JR Walls, Casey Co., KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Earl Bryant, 58, Casey County, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iona Holcomb Smith, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randy Watson, Adair County, KY (1965-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Deloris Ann Merritt Vance, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Cheek, 74, Taylor Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pedro Tomas Diaz Zuniga, Russell Co., KY (1981-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Inex Bishop, Taylor County, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael G. (Mike) McMahan, 63, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Carol Compton, 65, Adair County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas M. Tucker, Casey Co., KY/Michigan native (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fay Grider Groce, Cumberland County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Helm, 71, Cundiff, Adair County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bryan (Bob) Lynn Robertson, 45, Adair Co., KY (1972-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Smythe, Columbia, KY native (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jerry Dale Rattliff, 67, Green County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Bowlin, 67, Liberty, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alan Gregory Polston, 37, Russell Springs, KY (1986-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Buel Thomas Clements, 70, Casey Co., KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chad M. Pegg, 54, Columbia, KY (1970-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chrisley Burton (1853-1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dave Frances, 69, Elkhorn, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eula Moss, 92, Columbia, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Infant Annabel Hooker, Taylor County, KY (2018-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irene Yarberry, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lula Mae Bell, 97, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mable Price Harris, 76, Taylor Co, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Smith, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pansy Lee, 81, Burkesville, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Lemke, 75, Louisville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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