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City Council Race Results

Unofficial results for Columbia City Council:
  1. Sharon Lorene PAYNE, 739 (13.66%)
  2. Mark D. HARRIS, 737 (13.63%)
  3. Ronald 'Butch' ROGERS, 698 (12.91%)
  4. Craig DEAN, 697 (12.89%)
  5. Linda WAGGENER, 660 (12.20%)
  6. June PARSON, 617 (11.41%)
  7. Anthony 'Craig' LASLEY, 604 (11.17%)
  8. Amy PIKE, 406 (7.51%)
  9. Taft NEAL, 250 (4.62%)


2018-11-06 21:00:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

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New Adair County Judge Executive Gale Burris Cowan



2018-11-06 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mitzi Bault.
The votes are in and Gale Burris Cowan will be the next Adair County Judge Executive.

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Mayor of the City of Columbia

Unofficial results have Pam Hoots with a 53-vote victory for Mayor of Columbia.
  • Ben ARNOLD, 341 (26.64%)
  • Pamela J. HOOTS, 496 (38.75%)
  • Curtis HARDWICK, 443 (34.61%)


2018-11-06 20:56:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Votes are in for Adair County

Votes are finally counted for all Adair County precincts. Unofficial totals for some key races follow:

Property Valuation Administrator
  • Jeffrey Scott NEAT (REP), 2,954 (40.77%)
  • Landon EDWARDS (DEM), 4,292 (59.23%)

County Judge Executive
  • Gale Burris COWAN (REP), 3,964 (54.71%)
  • Michael Lee STEPHENS (DEM), 3,281 (45.29%)

County Attorney
  • Jennifer HUTCHISON-CORBIN (REP), 6,088 (84.78%)
  • Bethany STANZIANO (DEM), 1,093 (15.22%)

Sheriff
  • Josh BROCKMAN (REP), 4,637 (63.16%)
  • Harrison MOSS (DEM), 2,705 (36.84%)



2018-11-06 20:53:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Metcalfe Co: Smith, Brooks, Stilts

According to unofficial results from the Secretary of State's web site:

Brooks takes Sheriff's race in Metcalfe
  • Ricky BROOKS (REP), 2,403 (53.39%)
  • Dalton BRAGG (DEM), 2,098 (46.61%)

Stilts takes Metcalfe County Judge Executive race
  • Harold D. STILTS (REP), 2,614 (57.62%)
  • Greg WILSON (DEM), 1,923 (42.38%)

Doug Smith will be the next mayor of Edmonton
  • Doug SMITH, 407 (62.52%)
  • Howard D. GARRETT, 244 (37.48%)


2018-11-06 20:41:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Brown will be new mayor of Liberty, KY

With 3 of 3 precincts reporting, Brown carries Liberty by 74 votes.
  • Doug JOHNSON, 248 (43.51%)
  • Steven BROWN, 322 (56.49%)


2018-11-06 20:34:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Robertson is new Russell Co Judge Executive by razor margin

With 16 precincts reporting, the Russell Co. race for Judge Executive came down to a margin of just 20 votes.
  • Clarissa 'Moochie' HART (REP), 3,693 (49.86%)
  • Gary D. ROBERTSON (DEM), 3,713 (50.14%)

In the Russell Co. Sheriff's race, Polston won by a wide margin.
  • Derek K. POLSTON (REP), 6,162 (83.06%)
  • Michael 'Toe Joe' BRAY (DEM), 1,257 (16.94%)
Click "read more" for Russell Co. Mayoral races.


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2018-11-06 20:25:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Statewide and County Links for 2018 General Election Results

Polls will be closing at 6pmCT, and then we'll be updating as we get results tonight. Unofficial results for local counties will be reported on the state's portal as well:

2018-11-06 17:20:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Texans trek to Corvette capital for wedding

By Don Sergent, Bowling Green Daily News

The bride wore white, the groom wore a souvenir Corvette necktie. Of course he did. Mike Green and his bride, Amy, came to Bowling Green from Tyler, Texas, on Monday for the wedding of their dreams in a sacred setting.

It was the perfect environment for these newlyweds, married in the National Corvette Museum's Skydome as museum staff members looked on and tourists browsed through the display of Corvettes smashed in the 2014 sinkhole incident.

Read the full article: bgdailynews.com


2018-11-06 16:26:30 | Comments | Printable version

Adair County Tornado Confirmed

By Mike Keltner, Director,
Adair Co. Emergency Management

Initial damage assessment reports indicate an EF1 tornado, with an approximate path length of 3 miles, passed through part of Adair County last night, Monday, November 5, 2018.

More accurate information will come as data is reviewed and a report is made from LMK National Weather Service.


2018-11-06 16:20:31 | Comments | Printable version

A reminder: Alcohol sales not prohibited

State law does not prohibit alcoholic beverage sales on election day. It's a matter of local option, and neither The City of Columbia nor Adair County Fiscal Court's ordinances prohibit sales on election day.

By Shannon Sexton

I've received several calls and texts about alcohol sales on Election Day. Could you please post a quick reminder...

Per the Kentucky Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control, in 2013 the law changed to allow alcohol sales during the hours that the polls are open on primary, or regular, local option or special election day (KRS 244.290). However, the statute further stipulates that local governments may prohibit such sales. Adair Co. and City of Columbia do not prohibit sales on Election Day, per their respective ordinances.

Thank you,
Shannon Sexton, Adair County ABC Deputy Administrator


2018-11-06 14:57:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Eveline Burris Squires, 88, Taylor County, KY

She was a member of the Jesus Name Church and loved flowers, gardening and cooking for her family. Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Nonie Roach Burris and wife of the late Roy Alfred Squires.

Eveline Burris Squires, 88, of Campbellsville, KY died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Campbellsville Nursing Center. Funeral services will be 12noonCT/1pmET Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Jesus Name Church at 80 Tabernacle Rd, Campbellsville, KY with burial in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 4-7pmCT/5-8pmET at the Jesus Name Church in Campbellsville, KY.

Clergy officiating will be Elder Rueal Boils, Elder Jimmy Sharp and Elder Ronnie Gowen and pallbearers will be Randall Burris, Jeremy Burris, Greg Keith, Terry Jeffries, Jimmy Squires, Hunter Keith and Cameron Keith.


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2018-11-06 14:17:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Jimmie Dale Grider, 73, Adair Co., KY (1945-2018)

Jimmie Dale Grider of Adair County, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Fair Oaks Nursing Home. He was 73 years old.

Funeral service for Jimmie Dale Grider will be at 1pmCT on Friday, November 9, 2018, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Phillip Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the Providence Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 11amCT until 1pmCT on Friday, November 9, 2018.


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2018-11-06 13:50:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Storm Damage on Mt. Carmel Road

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By Elliot Burton

Last night's tornado in Northern Adair County has been confirmed by the National Weather Service. The storm resulted in severe damage to Greg Burton's Dairy Farm on Mt. Carmel Road in Columbia. Thankfully there were no cows hurt & the milking operation was not affected.

WLEX & WKYT new stations have been by to video & interview. We have a mess to clean up!


2018-11-06 12:43:00 | Comments | Printable version

Columbia traffic stop leads to drug arrest


NOTE: An arrest is not a finding of guilt. An individual placed under arrest is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.

By Tpr. Nick Hale

On November 3, 2018, at approximately 11:05pmCT, Trooper Billy Begley was on routine patrol in the limits of Columbia, when he observed a 2006 Equinox traveling on the Columbia Bypass with a rear license plate not illuminated.

Trooper Begley initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, 48 year old Jo Ann Torres, and a passenger, 29 year old Samantha Grider, both of Russell Springs, KY.

Trooper Begley had information that Torres had been selling methamphetamine. Columbia Police Officer Johnny Dial and K9 Gunner assisted, resulting in the canine making an alert on the vehicle.


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2018-11-06 12:35:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Alcohol believed a factor in one-vehicle accident in Columbia

On November 3, 2018 the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to the 1000 Block of Green Hills Road to a single vehicle accident with injuries.

A preliminary investigation determined Theresa Savage 49 of Louisville, was West bound in 2005 Nissan Maxima when she failed to navigate a left hand curve.

Savage then overcorrected resulting in the vehicle flipping several times until coming to a stop. Savage was transported by Adair County EMS to T.J. Health Columbia for injuries sustained.


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2018-11-06 09:44:31 | Comments | Printable version

Columbia City Council meeting 5 Nov 2018 - Report

By Mitzi Bault

The Columbia City Council met in regular session Monday, November 5, 2018 at 6pmCT in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.

Three spoke during the opening Citizen's Comments time:

- Vonnie Kolbenschlag brought the subject of the Trabue-Russell House painting before the council. The Westlake Hospital Auxiliary disbanded and gave their remaining budget of $1,000 to the city for the purpose of upgrading the TRH kitchen. She has been working with the city since March to get the project completed. A stove was purchased and installed. Painting was done but needs further finish work, so she was asking for action on that and kitchen curtains.


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2018-11-06 07:08:42 | Comments | Printable version

Mild, windy weather for voting, high of 64F

It's currently 55F according to the 5:30am reading at the Adair County Mesonet station. The National Weather Service is predicting a mostly sunny Tuesday, with a high near 64. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tonight, expect increasing clouds, with a low around 43, with light and variable wind.

Mike Keltner with Adair Co. Emergency Management reminds everyone to please use caution when heading to the polls and during the morning commute as unknown hazards or work crews may be present clearing damage from the overnight storms.


2018-11-06 05:54:06 | Comments | Printable version

Today - TUESDAY with CM - 6 Nov 2018: Election Day

Haiku by Robert Stone for November 6, 2018:
When you do not know
who others suppose you are,
pretense has limits.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 6 November 2018.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2611


2018-11-06 05:35:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Adair Co Storm Damage: Situation Report - 01:40amCT 11/6/18

By Mike Keltner, Director, Adair Co. Emergency Management

The National Weather Service has not confirmed a site visit but a site visit has been mentioned on NWSChat. Please use caution during the morning commute as unknown hazards or work crews may be present.

Multiple trees have been reported and roadways cleared starting at Cane Valley Mill Rd heading due East impacting Cane Valley Rd / Beechtop Rd area, Mt Carmel Rd / Holmes Bend Rd area.

Several barns and outbuildings are damaged near Mt Carmel Rd and Holmes Bend Intersection.

Several single trees have been reported down and cleared on White Oak Church Rd, Greensburg Rd and Knifley Rd.


2018-11-06 05:31:05 | Comments | Printable version

Voting locations for Tuesday, November 6, General Election

Adair County Polling Places/Election Officers, as provided by Adair County Court Clerk Lisa Greer in the 6 November 2018 General Election (Note: List is subject to revisions)

Polls open Tuesday, November 6, 2018, 6am-6pmCT in all precincts of Adair County. Reminder: as long as you are in line by 6pm local time on Nov. 6, you will be allowed to cast your ballot.

Note: There will also be "VOTE HERE" signs posted.


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2018-11-06 05:27:38 | Comments | Printable version

Bring proof of identification with you to vote

Not sure where to vote? Google: Where do I vote?

By Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk

Today is Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th, 2018. Voters please remember to bring proof of identification with you to vote.

Even though an election officer can confirm the identity of a voter by personal acquaintance, the election officer may not be able to identify you; therefore, please be prepared to show identification by the following ways pursuant to KRS 117.227:
  • Personal acquaintance with an election officer
  • Driver's License (does not have to be a KY-issued DL)
  • Social Security Card
  • Credit Card
  • Other ID, any ID card with picture and signature of voter; any Kentucky state government-issued ID card; and any United States government-issued ID card.


2018-11-06 05:26:41 | Comments | Printable version

7-County Area Courts for Tue 6 Nov 2018

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at a glance:
  • Adair County: One event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 3 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2018-11-06 05:25:47 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 6
Happy Anniversary, Dinesh Dee and Sheetal Daryanani (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Holmes (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brent Campbell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daryl VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eddie Franklin (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kai'Den (Roach) Ingermann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenny England | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenny Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Marshall | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Liam Luke Darnell (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lynn Dudley (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Murrell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Miller Young | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nancy Abernathy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patricia Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rhonda Atwell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Brown Garmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve Cox | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Sinclair (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda (Bea) Carol Keltner,Adair County, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Lena Richerson, 96, Taylor Co., KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Perry Watson, Jr., Glasgow, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Lois Elmore, Columbia, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lillian Mouser Bishop, Green Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lola Mae Guffey Mann, Russell Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Woodrow Wilson, Pulaski Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Loy Buchanan,, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Wade Conover, Columbia, KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Calvin Lewis Robertson Green Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pamela Kay Glessing, Russell Co., KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Florence Gore, Adair County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mike Hatfield, Casey County, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Noel Evaleen Peers, Glasgow, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janie Woodrum, Casey County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Marshall Rothel Mott, Burkesville, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Lee Patton Evans, Casey Co., KY (1966-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Frances Nadene (Clements) Sears, 59, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Coe, 91, Russell County, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernest Ray Keith, 97, Metcalfe Co., KY (1918-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Garner, 75, Jamestown, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jenny L. Fugate, Russell Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Euldeen Brown, 79, Russell County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Rudy Ray Rogers, 60, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lavonna McKinney Corum, 57, Metcalfe Co., KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Virginia Price, 77, Taylor Co,, KY/Marion County, KY native (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Azro L. Young, Louisville, KY/Columbia native (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Jean Patton, Taylor County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve Cox, 66, Taylor County, KY/Marion County, KY native (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William 'Bill' Hall, 61, Taylor County, KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deva Poff, 64, Casey County, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adrain (Odell) Callahan, 89, Mannsville, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Autic Vivan Loy, 84, Russell Co., KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice (Gayle) Wilson, 77, Liberty, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jennie Barnett, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine (Aunt Kai) Williams, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Lawless, 57, Russell County, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday,Robert Owen Austin, 66, Casey Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Hampton, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 2018
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTElection Day 2018 - Please make time to exercise your rights and Vote! | (ID:56139, Comment)
8:00amCTPraise Assembly of God Food Pantry Open each Tuesday, 08am-1pmCT, at Praise Assembly of God Church, 310 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. --Ann Burton Murphy | (ID:56091, Comment)
8:30amCTACPL Gradyville Bookmobile Run | (ID:56104, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Stephanie Long, Director, 270-250-2847. | (ID:56095, Comment)
10:00amCTFuneral service for Rev. Luther Garvin Blakey, 94, Jamestown, KY (1923-2018) | (ID:56053, Comment)
NoonCTService for David Ingram Allen, 56, Taylor County, KY (1962-2018) | (ID:56136, Comment)
1:00pmCTService for Jimmy Tapscott, 68, Casey County, KY (1950-2018) | (ID:56135, Comment)
5:00pmCTTED Talk: Cultural Identity Misconceptions | (ID:56048, Comment)
6:00pmCTAdair County Band Bingo Doors Open 5pmCT - Close 10pmCT. Bingo is each Tuesday and Friday in the Adair Band Bingo Building, 50 Shady Lane, Columbia, KY. License # ORG0002285. Five Regular Games, Pull Tabs, and Much More. Concessions available at all sessions. (Sponsored) | (ID:56083, Comment)

 

































 
 
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