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2014 Election: Columbia Mayor & City Council

In the Race for Mayor of Columbia:
  1. 562 - Curtis HARDWICK - 44.15%
  2. 383 - Ben ARNOLD 30.09%
  3. 328 - June PARSON 25.77%
In the race for Columbia City Council, the unofficial totals are:
  1. 824 - Charles GRIMSLEY - 15.48%
  2. 728 - Craig DEAN - 13.68%
  3. 724 - Ronald P. Butch ROGERS - 13.60%
  4. 678 - Mark HARRIS - 12.74%
  5. 655 - Anthony C. LASLEY - 12.31%
  6. 654 - Linda WAGGENER - 12.29%

  7. 568 - Robert FLOWERS - 10.67%
  8. 491 - Kenneth DULIN - 09.23%
The top six vote totals are winners. The incoming council includes two new members, Mark Harris and Anthony C. Lasley. Robert Flowers, an incumbent ran 7th. June Parson did not seek re-election.


2014-11-04 21:50:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

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Michael Lee Stephens wins race for County Judge Executive



2014-11-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener.
LaGene Stephens looks on proudly as her dad Michael Lee Stephens receives a hug of congratulations from Cynthia Rowe on his race for Adair County Judge/Executive at the Courthouse Annex this evening, 4 Nov 2014.

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2014 Election: Unofficial Results in PVA, CJE, Sheriff races

Unofficial totals show:
  • Unofficial totals show Michael Lee STEPHENS with 4,622 votes, 64.59% for County Judge Executive, and incumbent Ann Melton with 2,534 votes, 35.41%.

  • Jeffrey L. FEESE winning the race for Property Valuation Administrator, with 3,478 votes, 63.56%, defeating write in candidate J. Brandon Thompson, who received 1,994 votes, 36.44%.

  • Unofficial totals in the race for Sheriff show Democrat Harrison MOSS with 3,671 votes, 50.41% winning over Republican candidate Josh Brockman, who received 3,611, 49.59%.

  • Unofficial totals show Republican Joey WHITE with 5,136 votes, 73.61%, and Darrel BAKER 1841 vote, 26.39%


  • 2014-11-04 21:29:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Letter: Question about timing of results reporting

Wendy writes:
The question I have is if the results are getting to the radio stations, why aren't they being reported into the link that you have available from the clerks office? Thanks --Wendy
Comments re article 70940 County Links for 2014 General Election Results

Wendy - Thanks for writing. We're seeing results in nearly every county except Adair show up on the state site, and expect local results to be available there soon, as well.


2014-11-04 21:04:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

2014 Election: Counting Underway in Adair County Races

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We're still waiting for official results, but early indications are that Mike Stephens has won the race for County Judge Executive, Lisa Greer is poised to win in the County Clerk race, Joey White is likely to win for Jailer, and Sheriff is proving to be a very, very close race.

Update: votes are still being counted, but Curtis Hardwich is the clear leader in the race for Mayor.


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2014-11-04 20:01:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

LWC Men's Soccer up to No. 4 in latest NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll

Blue Raiders return to the rankings' top-five for first time since Sept. 23

By: Matthew Stokes

COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson men's soccer moved up one slot to No. 4 in the newest installment of the NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll, as released by the national office on Tuesday.

The Blue Raiders (11-2-2, 6-0-1 Mid-South Conference) earned 500 total voting points.

Last time on the pitch, Lindsey Wilson (11-2-2, 6-0-1 Mid-South Conference) tied No. 2 Ashford (IA), 1-1, in double overtime on Saturday night at Walter S. Reuling Stadium.

Sitting atop this week's edition of the national poll is Rio Grande (OH) after it claimed 560 voting points total as well as 19-of-20 first-place votes.

Texas at Brownsville moves up to No. 3 with 529 total voting points. It also claimed the poll's remaining first-place vote. Indiana Wesleyan accumulated 486 voting points total at the No. 5 spot.


2014-11-04 18:52:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

CNN Calls Senate Race for McConnell

Even though few precincts have officially reported, both CNN and the Associated Press are calling Mitch McConnell the victor in the senate race over Alison Lundergan Grimes.

CNN Calls Senate Race for McConnell


2014-11-04 18:36:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

County Links for 2014 General Election Results

We'll update as we get results tonight, but unofficial results for local counties will be reported on the state's portal as well:

2014-11-04 17:48:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Attorney General Jack Conway reminds of Election Fraud Hotline

Attorney General Jack Conway reminds Kentuckians that they can help his office combat vote fraud by utilizing his Election Fraud Hotline. Kentuckians who witness election irregularities or possible election law violations are encouraged to call the Election Fraud Hotline at 800-328-VOTE (800-328-8683).

2014-11-04 17:30:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

NAIA Women's Soccer National Player of Wk: LWC's Lyana Perez

Perez scored twice and added an assist against then-No. 1 Cumberland last week

By Charles Balcom

COLUMBIA, KY - Lyana Perez is the NAIA Women's Soccer National Offensive Player of the Week, the national office announced on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.


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2014-11-04 17:28:07 | Comments | Printable version

LWC Women's Golf finishes 4th at Columbia College Fall Invite

Cristina Jimenez and Megan Kriz are among top-11 finishers in 40-person field

By Charles Balcom
News from Lindsey Wilson College

BLYTHEWOOD, SC - The Lindsey Wilson women's golf team shot a two-day total 692 (350-342) to finish in fourth place at the Columbia College Fall Invite on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. The Blue Raiders shaved eight strokes off their opening-round 350 to finish 44 strokes behind winner South Carolina-Beaufort at the seven-team tournament.


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2014-11-04 17:22:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Baseball picked to finish 4th in MSC preseason poll

By Tyler Scott
News from Lindsey Wilson College

COLUMBIA, KY -The Lindsey Wilson baseball team is picked to finish fourth in the Mid-South Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll released today by conference officials. The Blue Raiders received 28 voting points, two ahead of St. Catharine (KY) (26) in the fifth spot. Reigning NAIA National Champions Cumberland (TN) is the favorite to win the conference receiving 47 voting points and five first-place votes. The Bulldogs went 49-20 last season, winning the MSC Tournament title.

Georgetown (KY) is picked to finish second with 45 voting points and the final three first-place votes, followed by Campbellsville (KY.) in third with 34 voting points. Lindsey Wilson is coming off a 2014 season in which it finished 26-29 overall. The Blue Raiders fell to Cumberland in the MSC Tournament opening round and Bluefield (VA) in the elimination game last season.


2014-11-04 17:10:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

LWC Women's Soccer jumps to No. 4 in NAIA Top 25 Poll


Blue Raider Women's Soccer hosts Cumberlands (KY) Saturday, November, 8, 2014, 11amCT Walter S. Reuling Stadium 151 North Blue Raider Drive, Columbia, KY, 42728


By Tyler Scott

COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team jumped four spots to No. 4 in the latest NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, released by NAIA officials on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.


2014-11-04 17:04:17 | Comments | Printable version

Voters advised to report problems before vote cast

When problems occur during balloting, Clerk Joyce Rodgers says, voter should tell poll worker before pulling lever or depositing paper ballot in reader. After that, it's too late for Election Officers to help.

By Ed Waggener

Adair County Court Clerk returned a call shortly ago with her assessment of the problems voters have faced.

She said, first of all, that voters who in the voting process should tell an officer at the poll of any problems before casting a vote.


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2014-11-04 16:35:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Campbellsville PD 29 year arrested in stolen property case

Report from Campbellsville Police Department

On Monday, November 3, 2014, at 8:40amET, the Campbellsville Police Department, while conducting an investigation of stolen property, arrested 29 year old Jimmy Dale Tungate of Campbellsville, KY. Tungate was in possession of numerous stolen items which had previously been reported to the Campbellsville Police Department and the Taylor County Sheriff's Office.

Jimmy Dale Tungate was arrested and charged with; Receiving Stolen Property U/$10,000.00, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree, 1st offense (Drug Unspecified), Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Tungate was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.

The investigation continues and more arrests are anticipated. Officer Bart Gilpin was the investigating officer. The Campbellsville Police Department and Taylor Couny Sheriff's Department conducted the action.


2014-11-04 15:40:24 | Comments | Printable version

Monica Marie Sparks Underwood, 36, Green Co., KY (1978-2014)

Mrs. Monica Marie Sparks Underwood of Greensburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was 36 years old.

The funeral services for Mrs. Underwood will be conducted at 10amCT, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main, Greensburg with burial to follow in the Green County Memory Gardens in Summersville, Kentucky. Bro. Nathan Crawford will be officiating. Visitation is requested 3pm-8pmCT, Tuesday, November 5, 2014, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Wednesday until time of the funeral service.


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2014-11-04 15:30:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Civics classes in action: We're still teaching students to VOTE

Students at ACHS held mock elections to experience democratic process first hand

By Alan W. Reed, Superintenden
Adair County School District

Throughout our school experience we have all learned the importance of voting. As in yesteryear, students continue to learn that, in the US, we have a constitutional republic in which government consists of elected public officials who do not control us, but who represent us in a government " of the people, by the people and for the people."

President Thomas Jefferson reminded us that an informed and educated electorate is a fundamental necessity for the longevity of the republic. This year as in years past, mock elections were conducted in school so that students could experience the democratic process first-hand. Students were again reminded voting is a civic duty -and that democracy's cornerstone is information and education.

I am sure that educators like legendary LWC historian Miss Noma Dix Winston, or ACHS' famed Mr. John Peck inspired many of you to become knowledgeable voters. I would like to join them in remind each Adair countian to get out today and VOTE. I would also leave with you a comment of Jefferson, taken slightly out of context:

"I know no safe depositary of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves." - Thomas Jefferson

- ALAN W. REED


2014-11-04 15:21:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Dr. Arnold says 4 of qualified voters denied ballots have contacted him

(3:05pm) - Says that all were people intending to write his name in. He wonders if the view who have contacted him.

from Ben Arnold, Candidate for Mayor
I have now received contacts from 4 voters who were denied the right to vote in the City election and are City tax payers. I have also heard from another source of more cases! These were intending to vote for me but other candidates may also have been affected? Most would not have an easy way to contact me, so suspect the numbers are greater than anyone knows at this time.

There was also a report of 'running out of paper ballots', requiring electronic voting or the option, asking voters to return at 2 pm when they would have ballots. Finally, the council candidates were all on the back side of the Ballot, requiring voters to know this? Maybe these are small numbers but it doesn't give much confidence! - Ben Arnold MPH, PhD
Comments or other reports of problems may be made to 270-384-2801 the Adair County Clerk's office. The Election Board, Billy Curry, Ben Loy, and Deputy Sheriff BJ Bray, and Clerk Joyce Rodgers are all on duty to for the long election day. The Clerk's office is open at the Courthouse Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY for the sole purpose of Election Business.


2014-11-04 14:53:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

County Clerk is checking into reports of problems with city voting

We're expecting word from Clerk Rodger's office shortly on the situation. Write in candidate Ben Arnold says he's received word of problems in three of the four polling places in the city: Blair Center, Wheet Hall, and Trinity.

By Ed Waggener

There are reports coming in to us of some city voters not being able to vote in the city elections. The county court clerk's office confirmed that Clerk Joyce Rodgers is visiting the polls, but did not explain the full nature of the problem except to say that there appears to be "some confusion," and that Clerk Rodgers is now checking into it.

On problem that was confirmed this morning was that for a short time West Columbia ran short of the paper ballots most voters prefer; and that some voters may have left the polls instead of using the machines (a slightly more complicated case).

Ben Arnold, the write in candidate, said that he had received word from three of the four city voting locations - from The Blair Center, Wheet Hall, and Trinity; none from Hurt - of at least 6 voters with complaints, which he passed on to the clerk's office.

Council Member Ron Rogers said that one voter - a supporter of his who is a professional man of high standing in the community - called out loud wondering where the city council ballot was on the ballot. And was told it was on the back. Rogers wondered if other city voters may not have had adequately understood, or if they had had adequate instructions. In this case it was quickly resolved.

And a in the last hour or so, Chief Jason Cross rushed into the Annex building with some notes and said that he was going in to find out about problems with confusion for city voters.



2014-11-04 14:41:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Lavelle Taylor, 88, Edmonton, KY (1926-2014)

She was a native of Adair County, KY, and a resident of Metcalfe County, KY at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Henry Elbert and Nancy Price Munday, and the widow of William Taylor. She was the matriarch of a highly regarded family. She leaves 11 direct living descendants.
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Lavelle Taylor, 88, of Edmonton, KY, formerly of Columbia, KY, died Monday, November 3, 2014 at 4:12pmCT, at T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow, KY.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 11amCT. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with burial to follow, in Haven Hill Cemetery, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Visitation after 9:30amCT, Wednesday, November 5, 2014.


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2014-11-04 10:56:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Today, TUESDAY with CM, ELECTION DAY 4 Nov, 2014

Haiku by Robert Stone for November 4, 2014:
Not the words themselves
but the tone and the kind smile
set the heart beating.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 4 November 2014.
-1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1148

2014 ELECTION CENTRAL - 2014 ELECTION CENTRAL

CM's Meet the Candidates, Nov. 4, 2014 General Election
Click to link to Election 4 Nov 2014 - Adair Co. KY - Combined Sample Ballots (PDF)
LRC: Duties of Elected Officials (PDF) | All County Sample Ballots


NEW!!! See CM ANNOUNCEMENTS For the latest developments in Election 2014.

Meet the Candidates
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For Adair County Judge Executive: Ann MELTON
For Adair County Sheriff: Harrison MOSS. Joshua BROCKMAN
For Adair County Jailer: Joey WHITE. Darrel BAKER
For Adair County Clerk: Lisa GREER (R)
For Adair County Property Valuation Administrator: Jeffrey L. FEESE
For Mayor of the City of Columbia: - Ben ARNOLD . Ben ARNOLD - 2nd Ad. NEW! Ben ARNOLD - 3rd Ad
For Columbia City Council: Linda WAGGENER. Dr. Ronald P. ROGERS.
Charles GRIMSLEY.
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Columns mostly from Sun 1 Nov 2014, with additional links to important stories you may have missed.:

2014-11-04 10:23:19 | Comments | Printable version

Jon Halsey: A politician who makes sense

Jon Halsey writes:
"...living within the existing budget,..."

Wha? Wait! A politician that makes sense?

Obviously overqualified for Public Office.

- Jon Halsey, Knifley
Comments re article 70918 Linda Waggener I stand by my No vote on Payroll Tax


2014-11-04 10:20:17 | Comments | Printable version

Bro. John Dean, Dunnville, KY (1936-2014)

Bro. John was a longtime Baptist minister, serving as minister of Blue Lick Baptist Church, Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, and Locust Grove Baptist Church. He was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church and attended the Dunnville Christian Church. Known for his good nature and wit, Dugan was a loving husband, proud father/grandfather and an avid golfer. Always ready with a smile, his generosity, faithful walk with Christ and selfless nature will be sorely missed by all who loved him. His beloved wife of nearly 60 years Martha Bertram Dean, survives. He leave 22 direct living descendants.
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Bro. John Edwin "Dugan" Dean, age 78, retired U.S. Army veteran, passed away November 3, 2014 at his home in Dunnville, Kentucky, surrounded by family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 5pmCT/6pmET, Thursday, November 6, 2014, at Dunnville Christian Church, 11000 South US Hwy 127, Dunnville, Casey County, KY, with visitation from 1pm-5pmCT/2pm-6pmET, preceding the service. A private military burial service will be held on Friday at Camp Nelson National Cemetery, 6980 Danville Road, Nicholasville, KY.


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2014-11-04 10:03:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

(Ad) Two large, very friendly dogs found on Creek Bend Road

Found: 2 large dogs on Creek Bend Road. 1 male and 1 female, very friendly and well behaved. Call 270-572-3220 to identify Deborah Smith

2014-11-04 09:44:18 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Jaycees meet tomorrow night due to election

CM Events changes are easy: Just call 270-250-2730

Jennifer Carter just contact us that CM had failed to make two changes on the Jaycees meeting. One is that tonight's meeting is moved to tomorrow night due to the election tonight. and two, that the winter meeting hour is changed to 6pmCT.

The Jaycees meet at 6pmCT, Wed 5 Nov 2014, at the Pavilion at the Adair County Fairground, 413 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

If your organization regularly meets tonight and you wish to have election night's meeting changed, just give a call at 270-250-2730 while you're online. - CM


2014-11-04 09:13:38 | Comments | Printable version

Mike Watson: When rain affected partisan turnouts

'I have heard older men in my neighborhood say that a wet day would keep more Republicans home, but the Democrats would flock to the polls. I doubt this is true today. - Mike Watson

By Mike Watson
Adair County Historian

Not a drop of rain on election day 2014! As a child I remember our grandfather, Woodie Cape, tell stories of voter turnout in fall elections nearer the turn of the last century.


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2014-11-04 08:23:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History

November is American Indian Heritage Month in Kentucky


Among events celebrating the month, the closest to the CM 7-Counties is at Stanford, KY. There will be a reception and exhibit featuring award-winning Cherokee artist Donald Vann, from 3pm-5pmCT/4pm-6pmET, Friday, November 7, 2014, at First Southern Arts Center, 213 Depot Street, Stanford, KY. It is free and open to the public. Vann will discuss his work and heritage, and his paintings will be exhibited at the gallery through the weekend, from 8pm-4pmCT/9amET/ 5pmET. Saturday. and 12pm noonCT/1pm-4pmET. Sunday, November 9, 2014. Entertainment for the reception will be provided by Navajo flutist Fred Nez-Keams.
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By Diane Comer
News from the Kentucky Heritage Commission

FRANKFORT, KY - November has been proclaimed American Indian Heritage Month in Kentucky by Gov. Steve Beshear, with several events planned across the Commonwealth. This is the 10th anniversary of the annual designation.


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2014-11-04 07:18:07 | Comments | Printable version

Jon Halsey: Constitution Party, Lexington, KY based

Party is issue, not candidate oriented, he discerns

Jon Halsey writes:
Don't know who the (1) Cons. is but probably a member of the Constitution Party. A "on line search" will show their history, party platform, officers, etc.

It seems KY's chapter is based in Lexington.

From what I have been able to discern, they seem to be more issue oriented rather than putting forward candidates. Claiming to be a "Christian Right Organization" they seem to have more registered members than any of the other so called "third parties" according to several websites. - Jon Halsey, Knifley, KY
Comments re article 70913 Voter Registration 13111 in Adair County this year a record


2014-11-04 06:45:44 | Comments | Printable version

Linda Waggener: I stand by my No vote on Payroll Tax

By Linda Waggener

To the writer who asked about my "No" vote on the Payroll Tax: Thank you for your letter to Columbiamagazine.com.

I am against the payroll tax as it stands.

Even as I saw momentum build until the final motion was made, I hoped there could be some adjustment because this is done without taking care of a basic systemic issue - living within the existing budget, which every family knows is the way real life works.



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2014-11-04 05:57:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Holly Grimsley will be C/A Economic Development Ambassador

'Mrs. Grimsley will begin work in her role on November 10. The Columbia-Adair EDA Board is excited about the long term and short term future of our community and looks forward ot working wih our elected officials for the betterment of our community.' - RANDY BURNS.
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By Randy Burns, Secretary
Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority, Inc

At a special called meeting of the Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority on Friday, October 31, 2014, the decision was made to hire Holly E. Grimsley to fill the newly created part-time posiion of Columbia-Adair County Economic Ambassador.

The initial priorities of this position will be three fold and will include:


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2014-11-04 05:38:44 | Comments | Printable version

Writer thinks mystery registrant member of 'Constitution' party

Charles Marshburn writes
Constitution Party. Might be the answer to your "Const. question." This is a religious, right wing party. - Charles Marshburn
Comments about: Voter Registration 13,111, in Adair County this year - a record


2014-11-04 05:09:28 | Comments | Printable version

LWC's Montano named MSC Volleyball Player of the Week

It is the second weekly award of the season for the freshman

By Charles Balcom

COLUMBIA, KY. - Freshman setter Makenzie Montano is the Mid-South Conference Volleyball Player of the Week, conference officials announced on Monday, 3 Nov 2014.


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2014-11-04 03:42:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

BJF: Mayoral leadership, vote of people, could stop Payroll Tax

If the local electorate shows their displeasure with the council's implementation of the tax by electing a candidate running on a platform of repeal then I believe the city council under that new leadership would have to, necessarily, reconsider the actions of the prior council and consider other options in lieu of a repeal. - BJF

Billy Joe Fudge
Personal Commentary of the writer

I understand Ms. Pike's reasoning but don't agree with her concrete statement that there can be no repeal of the payroll tax without a new city council.


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2014-11-04 03:36:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary

Voter Registration 13,111, in Adair County this year - a record

Statistics to consider this historic day in Adair County. Polls are open from 6am-6pmCT TODAY, 4 November 2014

By Ed Waggener

There are 13,111 total voters are registered for today's general election, a record for Adair County. The breakdown:

By Party
  1. 8,697 Republicans
  2. 3,721 Democrats
  3. 455 "Other"
  4. 224 Independents
  5. 13 Libertarians
  6. 1 Const. (somebody explain? Wonder who? -CM)
  7. 0 Green
  8. 0 Reform
  9. 0 Soc. Wk
By Gender
  1. Female, 6,792
  2. Male, 6318
Source: https://vr.sos.ky.gov/stats/voterstatscounty.pdf


2014-11-04 02:59:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Morrison log home (1815) is much more than a cabin

Writer remembers much more about historic building at Chance, and regrets, as so many of us do, not taking time to listen to Obie Coomer's memories before Mr. Coomer went to his reward.
Comments re article 70898 Morrison family cabin at Chance is one of oldest in Adair

By Bobby D Morrison

I am amazed that my son remembered this information. Carved on one of the big yellow popular logs, exposed when the people purchased the property removed the shiplap siding, is a carving with the date 1815, on the end of the house toward Rock Lick Creek.

Mr. Obie Coomer told me about this log house being a gathering place and the big parties there and we discussed getting together for me to learn more of the information he knew about my Patterson side of the family. But unfortunately, due to my international work, it did not happen before he went to his reward.

It is much more than a cabin. - Bobby D Morrison


2014-11-04 02:10:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History

LWC Women's Golf in 4th place at Columbia College Fall Invite

Cristina Jimenez tied for fourth with 10-over par 82 in first round.

By Charles Balcom

BLYTHEWOOD, SC - The Lindsey Wilson women's golf team shot an opening round 350 to sit in fourth place after one day at the Columbia College Fall Invite. The Blue Raiders sit 24 strokes behind first place South Carolina-Beaufort in the seven-team tournament.


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2014-11-04 01:45:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

4-days of revival at Charity Baptist starts Thu 6 Nov 2014

Revival at Charity Baptist Church, 4072 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY, begins Thursday and through Sunday, November 6-7-8-9, 2014 nightly at 7pmCT, except Sunday, when the revival ends with the regular 11amCT service. Elijah Coffey evangelist. The Turner Sisters will be bringing special music each service.Pastor Bro. Jim Hagan invites every one to come hear good singing and an excellent message by Bro. Elijah Coffey. - GEORGE RICE.

2014-11-04 01:31:43 | Comments | Printable version

Women's Soccer, 3 Nov 2014: Lindsey Wilson 1. Lee 0

Bernet's late goal helps lift No. 8 Lindsey Wilson Women's Soccer to 1-0 win over Lee in regular-season finale. Blue Raiders now prepare for the Mid-South Conference Tournament beginning on Saturday
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By Charles Balcom

CLEVELAND, TN. - An 87th minute goal by Karin Bernet helped the eighth-ranked Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team to a 1-0 victory over NCAA Division II member Lee (TN) on Monday night.


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2014-11-04 01:12:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 4
Happy Anniversary, Tim and Felicia Morgan (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Angie Turner Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Austin Tronzo | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bethany Parnell Reliford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carrie Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chelsea Bennett (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Crystal Esch (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eddie Rakel (1979) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eric J. Schorman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Fred Rowe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Haley Kristine Spencer (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hannah Rowe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jackie Chelf | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jane Todd Marcum | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeremy Dewayne Bailey (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Judy Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Landon Moore | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lindsey Kempf | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marty Pyles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Eliza Perkins of Whitewood, Green Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nicky Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pat Darnell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rachel Jordan Brown (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rebecca Fugate | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shane Morrison | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ty Coleman | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Anniversary, Margaret and Dennis McQueary (1967) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Welch Miller Pickett (1925-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alfred L. Wooldridge, Jamestown, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Gerealdine Fletcher Phillips, Casey Co., KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Eugene Wooldridge, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glen Flippo, Columbia, KY (1955-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eliza Penick Perkins, Campbellsville, KY (1919-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvena Shoemaker, Casey Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eva Pearl Polston(/a), Russell Co., KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Mary Rosetta Ferguson, Selmer, TN (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susie Johnson, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmy Earl Wilson, Metcalfe Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Burlie Hadley, Campbellsville, KY, Adair Co., KY native (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patsy Lois Buster Twyford, Russell Springs, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell Holmes, Adair County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelia Kay (Grider) McGaha, Adair Co., KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Phillips Corbin, 102, Taylor County, KY (1911 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John E. Ashbrook, Russell Co., Adair native KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lavelle Taylor, 88, Edmonton, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Attis E. Flanagan, 95, Russell County, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilbern D. Myers , Russell County, KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice K. Smith Zimmerman, Russell Co., KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bertha Horstman, 59, Adair Co., KY (1955-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmie A. Wooley, 75, Taylor County KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Myrna Loy Coomer, 81, Adair Co., KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Hoover=, Casey Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Williar, 89, Green County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Leigh Ann Rice, 42, Cumberland Co., KY (1974-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucian Rodgers, Taylor Co., KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorthy Duncan, 70, Casey County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reed Combest, 88, Pembroke, FL/formerly of Columbia, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arnold R. Gentry, 74, Russell County, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue Harden Gilpin Weatherford, Taylor County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Spurlock, Boston, KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arthur Lyle, 54, Liberty, KY (1965-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis Judd, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Richard Lenaghan (04 Nov 1930 - 9 May 2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Faye Darnell, 64, Adair County, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Theresa Wallen, 64, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2014
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTIt's GENERAL ELECTION DAY - Polls open 6am-6pm Prevailing Time Across KY | (ID:29747, Comment)
Adair County Clerk's office open ELECTION DAY 4 Nov 2014 - for election ONLY. Adair County Court Clerk, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. Phone 270-384-2801 | (ID:31050, Comment)
ELECTION DAY: No School in Adair County School. | (ID:31075, Comment)
7:00amCTAdair Recycling Center, 32 Service RD, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782
Open 7am-3pmCT Monday through Friday; 7am-12pm noon CT, Saturdays. | (ID:31178, Comment)
8:00amCTPraise Assembly of God Food Pantry, Tuesdays 8am-1pmCT (Recurring Event) Praise Assembly of God, 310 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. Ann Burton Murphy | (ID:31229, Comment)
7 County Area Court: Circuit Courts. District Courts, at at Glance. Not Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties Once at Docket for all Kentucky Counties, Choose 1) Circuit or District, 2) County - from drop down list 3) Verify dates :
Adair County. Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY: No (0) Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. No (0)) Event(s) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) in Circuit Court. One (1) Event(s) Court Event(s) District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:31293, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY
Open 9am-12pmCT, Tuesdays, Contact: Stephanie Long, Director, 270-250-2847 | (ID:31233, Comment)
10:00amCT2014 Center of KY Dairy Field Day | (ID:31047, Comment)
Services, Liberty, KY, for Dorothy M. Carman, Casey Co., KY (1930-2014) | (ID:31161, Comment)
The "Susan & Carol, Unscripted" show, live. FM 99.1 radio
Topic today: TBA
Final Tour of old Metcalfe Co. HS topic for Susan & Carol
Susan Chambers & Carol Perkins (Sunday with CM Columnist) | (ID:31256, Comment)
11:00amCTServices, Greensburg, KY, for Mr. Morris Ray Nunn, Green County, KY (1947-2014) | (ID:31096, Comment)
NoonCTPause for Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:31104, Comment)
Services, Campbellsville, KY, for Anna Mary Skaggs, Taylor Co., KY (1923-2014) | (ID:31270, Comment)
| (ID:31299, Comment)
3:00pmCTAdair Co. Knife Swap, Regular 1st & 3rd Tuesdays (Recurring Event)
In the basement of the Masonic Lodge, 501 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. - Jason Cox | (ID:31237, Comment)
5:00pmCTFish Fry and Pig Roast, Hack Marcum jailer campaign/TAYLOR COUNTY
Hack Marcum for Jailer , 213 Saloma School Road, Campbellsville, Kentucky | (ID:30501, Comment)
Chimes at the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:31133, Comment)
ADAIR COUNTY BAND BINGO - at Adair Band Bingo Building - Doors Open 5pmCT - Close 10pmCT Bingo is each Tuesday and Friday. Open 5pm-10pmCT/6pm/11pmET, in the Adair Band Bingo Building, 50 Shady Lane (Bing Map/Direction from Anywhere) Columbia, KY. License # ORG0002285. Five Regular Games, Pull Tabs, and Much More. Concessions available at all sessions. (Sponsored) | (ID:31209, Comment)
5:15pmCTStrong for Life Class, regular Tuesdays (Recurring Event)
Jim Blair Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY. - Lee Ann Jessee | (ID:31239, Comment)
6:00pmCTChanged to Wednesday, 5 Nov 2014 at 6pmCT, because of Election
Adair County Jaycees Reg Meeting 1st & 3rd Tuesdays (Recurring Event) Fairgrounds Pavillion, 415 Fairgrounds ST, Columbia, KY- GREG THOMAS | (ID:31243, Comment)
6:30pmCTThe Annual Community Revival is Mon-Sat, 3-8 Nov 2014 (FULL SCHEDULE )
Tonight: Larry Wisdom at Milltown UMC, 3300 Milltown Church Road, Columbia, KY | (ID:31282, Comment)

 

































 
 
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