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Thursday, January 11, 2007
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Feedback: Congratulations to Larry Smith

Comments on local announcer winning AP's very top award

Editor, ColumbiaMagazine.com:Congratulatons to Larry Smith . . . keep up the good work!!!!!

Peggy Burton
To see Larry's photo with link to picture, Click Here


2007-01-11 13:54:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

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Happy Birthday, Thursday, January 11, 2007: Dana Rogers



2007-01-11 - By City Hall, Columbia, KY - Photo By a member of The Gang. Today, January 11, 2007 is the 51st birthday for Dana Rogers, Water/Waste Water Supt. at Columbia Utilities. "Someone decorated his pickup, and no one seems to know who is the guilty party. Dana seems to be holding up toball well today for someone that is old as dirt. Happy Birthday,"
The GANG

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Obituary: Elbert Piercy, 91, World War II veteran

Mr. Piercy was a member of Edwards Chapel UMC in Wayne County. He was a former factory worker and a retired farmer.

Elbert Piercy, 91, 987 Green Hills Roads, Columbia, KY, died Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at 1:54pm CT, at Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia, KY.

The funeral service is Saturday, January 13, 2007, at 11:00am at Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church in Wayne County, with Bro. Clifton Bennett officiating. Burial will be in Edwards Chapel Cemetery. Visitation at Grissom Funeral Home after 4:00pm CT, Friday, January, 12, 2007, and at the church in Wayne County after 10:00am, Saturday.


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2007-01-11 13:48:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

City Council Agenda special called meeting, Jan. 12, 2007


PUBLIC NOTICE

The City Council of Columbia, KY will hold a Special Called Meeting on Friday, January 12, 2007, at 1:00pm CT, in City Hall.

The following items will be considered:


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2007-01-11 11:38:55 | Comments | Printable version

Larry Smith at WHVE-FM 92.7 to receive top AP Award

Since he was shown the light by a Taylor County minister, since he joined Harris & Reed, life has gotten better and better for recipient. But it wasn't always that way. In a down time in the 2002, he was shown the light

By Ed Waggener

The Wave's Larry Smith is at the top of his game. He's just received word that he will receive the Associated Press Award for Excellence in Broadcasting, Broadcaster of the Year.

Smith learned of the award in a telephone call this morning, Thursday, January 11, 2007.

"This is huge. This is the greatest radio experience I've ever had," he said, and adds, "good things just seem to be happening to me since I joined The Wave."



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2007-01-11 10:41:46 | Comments | Printable version

Little League Baseball/Softball sign-ups set

By Scott Bennett

Dates have been set for Little League Baseball/Softball signups at the Joe Johnson Little League Indoor Practice Facility.

Leagues for boys and girls 3-16 will be available.The dates are:


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2007-01-11 09:00:38 | Comments | Printable version

TODAY, THURS., Jan. 11, 2007: It's ACMS homecoming day


Catching up? There were 15 new stories posted yesterday, plus several more today plus new photos plus off the front page updates in events, birthdays, anniversaries, the veterans list, and in the classifieds

Events in brief for 11th day of 2007 (354 days remaining)
  • The joint Columbia-Adair County Water Commission meets at 4:00pm, and the Adair County Water District meets at 6:00pm, CT.
  • Homecoming at Adair County Middle School starts at 5:00pm.
  • National Wild Turkey Federationwill meet at 6:00pm CT to plan upcoming banquet.

Entertainment today: Charlotte's Web and Deck the Halls are playing at the Columbian Theater
Click ReadMore for news and links including today's weather, Adair County Schools, court news, this day in history, sports briefs, traffic and driving, and much more.
ADVERTISEMENT: Events are brought to you by HUDDLE HOUSE, near Big Lots, Campbellsville, KY.

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2007-01-11 08:31:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

CPD officers make early morning arrest in burglary case

The Columbia Police Department arrested Christopher Janes, 26, of Columbia, KY, at 4:45 this morning, Thursday, January 11, 2007, charging him with burglary 3rd degree and forgery, 2nd degree.Police say the arrest came after Janes had broken into Sexton & Cox Auto and was attempting to cash a check at Fivestar. Police say the check had been taken in the burglary at Sexton & Cox. Janes was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. The arrest was made by CPD Officer Jimmy Luttrell, assisted by Officer Kevin Atwood.
Information from Columbia Police Department, City Hall, Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. Mark D. Harris, Chief.


2007-01-11 08:29:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Driver in single vehicle accident cited for DUI

The driver of a 2003 Chevrolet was cited for DUI after losing control of the vehicle which left the road and overturned.

The accident occured on Thursday, January 11, 2007, at 4:15am ET, on US 127, three miles south of Liberty, KY.


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2007-01-11 08:19:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Feedback: Russell Countian happy about Columbia Wal-Mart

Writer want's a Goody's store, next

Editor, ColumbiaMagazine.com:

We are in the edge of Russell County, but we are really happy to see a Super Wal-Mart coming closer to us.

We were hoping for one in Russell County, but looks like we won't get it.



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2007-01-11 08:04:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Feedback: Writer says Adair needs more than potential employees

Letter is in response to letter from John Ford

ColumbiaMagazine.com

No animosity was intended or specifically directed toward Mr. Ford, but the posted response is a perfect example of the problem.

How can Adair County go all over the country, or the world for that matter, trying to recruit businesses into the area when the only thing we have to offer is a bunch of potential employees?


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2007-01-11 07:53:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

P&Z: Holladay Place Super Wal-Mart design ok

By Ed Waggener

At the Tuesday night, January 9, 2007, Columbia Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, thecommission approved the design of the proposed Columbia, KY SuperWal-Mart.

The 150,000 square foot big box retail center will be the anchor storeat Holladay Place, a giant new retailing center to be located at thenortheast corner of the KY 61 and the Louie B. Nunn/Cumberland Parkwayinterchange in Columbia.


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2007-01-11 05:57:07 | Comments | Printable version

ADVERTISING: AUCTION CALENDAR

Saturday, January 13, 2007 10:00 A.M. Central Time: Burton Real Estate Auction
Selling Doublewide, Acreage for Leonard and Dorothy Cowan

3.61 (more or less) Acres w/Double Wide Manufactured Home and Barn. Selling for Leonard and Dorothy Cowan. Located just off Highway 55 North at 618 Cane Valley Mill Road in the Cane Valley Community of Adair County, KY. Auction Signs Posted. For complete details, auction handbill, Click Here.

Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. Central Time: Burton Real Estate Auction
Selling House & Lot for H.E. & Avis McLean
House & Lot inside the city limits of Columbia, KY, just off Campbellsville Street at 9 South Bramblett Street. Selling for H.E. & Avis McLean Auction Signs Posted. For complete details, auction handbill, Click Here.



2007-01-11 05:14:09 | Comments | Printable version

Feedback: Happy about new Super Wal-Mart

Writer say land values will go up because of center

Editor, ColumbiaMagazine.com:

As a resident of Columbia for over forty years, I welcome new progress to this area with open arms. In the past myself and my family have had to drive a 40 mile round trip to purchase anything from small items to appliances, groceries and much more.


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2007-01-11 04:37:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

CPD arrests, charges man with cocaine trafficking

Columbia Police Department arrested Robert "Deo" Woolridge, 20, Columbia, KY, late last night, Wednesday, January 10, 2007, on drug charges.

Wooldridge was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, cocaine, 1st degree, and was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.


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2007-01-11 04:10:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Link: Rep. Jeff Hoover for lieutenant governor?

A Ryann Alessi story in today's Lexington Herald says that 83rd District Rep. Jeff Hoover has been asked by for U.S. Representative Ann Northup if he would run as lieutenant Governor if Northup challenges Gov. Ernie Fletcher in this year's Republican primary election.

Hoover, who lives in Jamestown, KY, is Adair County School District Attorney, maintains a law office next to Burton Real Estate on the Square in Columbia, and has deep Adair County roots. The filing date is January 7, 2007. To read the Lexington Herald story, Click Here


2007-01-11 03:55:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 11
Happy Anniversary, Larry and Nancy Foster (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amber Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Boston Cole Coomer (2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carolyn Gaskins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Catie Bilz (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Clayton Dale Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Danny Mouser | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Deacon Holt Cross | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Delaney Rose Cross | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eugene McQueary | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Glenn Allen Corbin (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gracie Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jonathon Holmes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathy Powell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenny Tarter | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda Bragg | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Madelyn Grace Hinkle (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Noah Ollery (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sara Bailey McKinley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shaunte Smith (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley W. Holt | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Harvey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tony Hodges | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Travis Gordon "Gordy" Fair, Adair Co., KY (1964 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elva Hunt, 101, Taylor Co., KY native, (1912-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Coleman (Rabbit) Williams), Black Gnat, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Edward (Jim Ed) Cary, Cumberland Co., KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Julie Ann Jeffries Shuffett, Green Co., KY (1958-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Thrasher, 61, Burkesville, KY (1966-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iler James Curtis, 85, Monroe Co., KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas William Sprowles, 52, Taylor Co., KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harvey Junior (Yogie) Gilbert, Taylor Co., KY (1968-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Allen Barnett, 77, Summer Shade, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Linda Joyce Harvey Satterly, Taylor Co./Adair Co., KY native (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlie Caldwell, Jr., Green County, KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Lewis Richardson, Liberty, KY (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlie Roy, age 83, Adair County, KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Junior Meece, 84, Jamestown, KY (1931-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Shoaf, 72, Casey County, KY (1947-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elma Jean Wilson Stiles, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn Francis LaFond, 79, Columbia, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gregory Lloyd Means, 60, Liberty, KY (1962-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Imogene Lynn Black, 74, Burkesville, KY (1941-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean Cundiff Rogers, 78, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn C. Hunter, 77, Columbia, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Wayne Burks, Russell County, KY (1943-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Priscilla Smith, 86, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymon Melton, Burkesville, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Retha Fern Walters, 73, Russell County, KY (1946-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald M. Waldeck, 75, Green Co., KY (1944-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vermalene G. (Sugar) Moore, 61, Columbia, KY (1963-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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