Lawyers who share in the fight against Human Trafficking 2019-02-07 - Adair County Extension Office, Fairground Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Barbara Shepherd. Adair County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin, left, welcomed Allyson Taylor, Director of the office of Child Abuse and Human Trafficking Prevention and Prosecution in the Office of the Kentucky Attorney General who was in Columbia to train families, students and organizations how to help in the fight against Human Trafficking. Among the things Taylor shared with the audience at the Extension Agency Tuesday, February 5, 2019 were tips about what traffickers use in the work of getting children - they target, gain trust, gather information... find a need, reward them, isolate them, begin abuse to maintain control. Red flags to watch for: frequent movement to multiple cities or states (though movement is not required for the crime of trafficking), has their ID withheld or only has a fake ID of an adult, in possession of multiple cell phones and/or hotel keys, is homeless or known to be extremely poor but suddenly has expensive things, is defensive or combative, will not make eye contact, malnourished or has physical injuries. Another common indicator is branding, which is often in the form of a tattoo or carving, - dollar signs and diamonds are often included with the name or symbol of the trafficker - where they can be seen to show who they belong to. Bar code tattoos are also common according to Taylor - branding is meant to show ownership - the word "bitch" is sometimes included in the brand- Listen for lingo like "Daddy", "In the Life", "Stable", "Romeo", "Bottom" or "Bottom Bitch." There is no specific combination of indicators required and this list is not exhaustive, but these are common ones to be aware of. What to do -- call 1-877-KYSAFE1 and share your suspicion, you do not have to have proof, just the suspicion. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Handouts available to help spread word on Human Trafficking 2019-02-07 - Adair County Extension Office, Fairground Street, Columbia, KY - Photo with help from Barbara Shepherd. Many handouts are available at no cost to help spread the word and educate families about the dangers to children - it's not so much about stealing children now in Kentucky as it is about them being lured and tricked into labor and sex slavery. If you encounter a young person you feel may be a victim of human trafficking: Make the call 1-877-KYSAFE1 and share your suspicion, you do not have to have proof, just the suspicion. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Human Trafficking - training families how to watch and help 2019-02-07 - Adair Extension Office, Fairground Street, Columbia, KY - Photo with help from Barbara Shepherd. Allyson Taylor, Director, office of Child Abuse and Human Trafficking Prevention and Prosecution in the Office of the Attorney General, gave presentations on what families and neighbors and schools can do to help reduce illegal trafficking of children into labor and sex industries. She presented in the schools and to the community at the Extension Office conference room large crowd. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ready to adopt: Precious hound mix 2019-02-07 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Tiffany Kessler. What a precious face. The gentleness shown in her eyes match this girl's personality to a tee. She is roughly 3-4 years old and gets along great with other dogs and cats. Slightly timid, she does great with a leash. She's a hound mix, medium in size. Would be a great indoor or outdoor dog. This sweety is available at Green River Animal Shelter, 455 Appleby Dr, Columbia. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 10am-4pmCT; Saturday 10am-2pmCT; Closed Monday, Thursday, and Sunday. For more information, call (270) 385-9655. Remember: GRAS Director Tammy Campbell encourages the community to contact the shelter if your dog or cat goes missing. - TK Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

First Crocus reported Tuesday, 5 Feb 2019 2019-02-07 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Mitzi Bault, CM Staff. Mitzi Bault discovered these Crocus blossoms on McKinley Lane in Columbia Tuesday, February 5, 2019. She reports many buds are starting to pop out. Spring is 41 days down the road. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Leaders Natalie Caldwell and Nevaeh Underwood 2019-02-07 - Taylor County, KY - Photo by Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer, Campbellsville Independent Schools. Campbellsville High School Leaders of the Week in mid-January were freshman Logan Phillips, sophomore Noah Mardis, junior Nevaeh Underwood and senior Natalie Caldwell. Students receive the Leader of the Week award based on their leadership and academic skills inside and outside the classroom. From left are senior Natalie Caldwell and junior Nevaeh Underwood. (Absent were Phillips and Mardis). Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Proclaiming Caregivers Day in Columbia 2019-02-07 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Tony Rose. Mayor Pamela Hoots, seated, proclaimed Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Caregivers Day in Columbia, KY at the group's monthly meeting. The proclamation read, in part, whereas the City of Columbia is appreciative of the work the local Caregivers group does for our community and recognizes the services provided by them, this day is recognized as Caregivers Day. Standing, from left, are: Betty Judd, Diane Wallace, Patricia Harper, Linda Waggener and Latasha Harden. The meetings are free and open to anyone who takes care of another person, or needs information about self-care to be strong for others. They meet each first Wednesday and provide a light lunch at the Extension Office in Columbia, KY at 11amCT, hosted by Encompass Health of Lakeview Rehab Hospital of Elizabethtown. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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