Record attendance at 107th Lindsey Wilson Commencement 2018-05-14 - 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Venus Popplewell, Director of Public Relations, LWC. Graduates received their degrees at LWC’s 107th commencement ceremony in front of more than 3,000 guests in Biggers Sports Center. That number combined with the hundreds of well-wishers watching the streamed broadcast in other venues across campus resulted in the largest ever attendance at a commencement ceremony in the 115-year history of the liberal arts college. 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. - Venus Popplewell Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(Ad) Gale Cowan for Adair County Judge/Executive 2018-05-14 - Adair County, KY - Photo Campaign photo from candidate. To the Voters of Adair County, KY: My name is Gale Cowan and I am a republican candidate for Adair County Judge Executive. I have lived in Adair County my whole life. I have been married to my husband Jamie Cowan for 23 years. We have 2 children, Brady and Beth Ann Cowan. My parents are David and Betty (Kessler) Burris. I am a member of the Pickett's Chapel United Methodist Church where I have served as a Sunday School Teacher for over 15 years. I graduated Adair County High School in 1990 and went on to obtain my Associates Degree in Business Administration at Lindsey Wilson College. I have worked in the Adair County Judge's Office for 23 years. I have worked for 3 other Judge's from both political parties. I have tremendously enjoyed my time working for the citizens of Adair County and hope to be able to continue that service as your next Adair County Judge Executive. When I filed as a candidate for Judge Executive, I did not file to run "against" anyone. I filed to run "for" the people of Adair County. Some things I want to work on if I am elected are first and foremost, listening to YOU, the voters of Adair County. I want to know what you want to see accomplished and what you want to see achieved the next 4 years. I want to see our recycling and solid waste programs work in conjunction with each other. If the voters could stop at a convenient location to leave their recyclables, they could spend less when they dump their garbage, but in turn help the recycling revenue by leaving recyclable materials that could be sold by the county. Our recycling center needs more storage space so they can store full loads of recyclables which would entice other companies to come here to buy our products. I want to see our law enforcement, jail, and court system work together on the drug problem. Yes, we need to get the users and dealers off the streets. Yes, they need to be incarcerated. But they don't need to spend days, months, or years in a county jail costing the county over $30 per day to house. We need to get drug rehab facilities built in our area and get them the help they desperately need and get them back into the work force. We need industry but what is the point in getting more jobs here when we don't have the work force to fill the jobs. There are jobs available now but we don't have individuals to fill them. They may not be the jobs people want, but sometimes you have to work your way up the ladder to get where you want to be. Then we need to work on getting industry in here with more jobs and get our family members working back at home instead of driving out of the county to work. I have worked hard to meet as many republican voters as possible over the last several months. If I have missed you, I am truly sorry. It is next to impossible to get over the entire county while at the same time working a 40 hour work schedule and raise a family. I hope to have the opportunity to visit with democratic voters over the next few months. If you need to reach me about a specific concern, please feel free to contact me on Facebook or you may call 270-384-2095. I humbly ask for your consideration and vote on May 22, 2018. Gale Cowan for Adair County Judge/Executive Paid for by Candidate Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Fresh Cut Grass will sing at Charity Baptist 20 May 2018 2018-05-14 - Photo submitted by Janet Biggs. Charity Baptist Church, 4072 Holmes Bend Road. Columbia, KY, will present the Bluegrass band Fresh Cut Grass, above from left, Rob Mitchum, Mick Savkovich, Doug Taylor, Marty Bennett and Gary Kelly, opf Louisville, KY, at 6pmCT, Sunday, May 20, 2018. Everyone is invited. - Janet Biggs Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Coach Stark, Nicolai Brown speak to AYDC students 2018-05-14 - Adair County Youth Development Center, 401 Appleby Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo from Wes Irvin, School Administrator. LWC Assistant Basketball Coach Chris Starks spoke with the students at AYDC on Friday, May 11, 2018. Coach Starks spoke about overcoming adversity and the importance of education. Joining him was LWC Senior Basketball player Nicholai Brown. Nicholai will be graduated from LWC Saturday, May 12, 2018. The students enjoyed the talk from Coach Starks and the dunking abilities of Nicholai. Wes Irvin School Administrator - Wes Irvin Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

4-H Leaders share message about drinking water at health fair 2018-05-14 - Adair County Public Schools - Photo by Paula Garrison, Coordinator ACPC Family Resources. 4-H Leadership helped with the ACPC Health Fair on Friday, May 4, 2018. These students talked about why drinking water is important and how much water they should drink each day. They are (not in order) Elizabeth Marcum, Beth Cowan, Hannah Burton, Carli Carter, Matti Willis, Hallie Burton, Taylor Smith, Morgan Spoon, Briley Burns, Kiara Collins, Rachel Brown, Alicia Coffey, and Keaton Burton. - PG Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Rethink your drink part of messages at ACPC kids fair 2018-05-14 - Adair County Public Schools - Photo by Paula Garrison, Coordinator ACPC Family Resources. Rethink your drink was one of the messages at the Healthy Kids Clinic at Adair County Primary Center Health Fair on Friday, May 4, 2018. MaKayla Jones shared with the students how important it is to brush your teeth at least two times a day and to “Rethink Your Drink” with a demonstration the on amount of sugar that's in sodas. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(Ad) Dallas Luttrell candidate for Adair County Sheriff - III - Need for Change 2018-05-14 - Columbia, Adair County, KY - Photo Campaign photo from candidate. To all Adair County voters: It hardly seems possible that the primary election is just a few days away. Just a few months ago I announced my candidacy for Adair County Sheriff. I have shared my training, education and experience with you. I have attended as many fund raisers, benefit auctions and community events as possible. I have walked the streets of Columbia and drove the highways and country roads around the County. I have sat in country stores, barber shops, gas stations and anywhere else I could find an audience and I listened to you. As the days turned into weeks and the weeks into months I began to hear a common theme and that theme is, WE NEED A CHANGE. I not only heard you but I listened to you and I began to share my vision and plans for the Adair County Sheriff's Office. You started to hear and listen to me. I feel the rumbling of change. Change is not easy; it takes us out of our comfort zone and causes us to do some soul searching. Change just for the sake of change isn't necessary but if you are unhappy with the current situation and believe change must come then it is time for action. I have the experience and the know how to usher in a NEW DAY for all Adair Countians. On May 22nd, Adair County voters will have the opportunity to send an ultimatum to drug pushers, and give them 1 last chance to get an honest job. In order for change to occur you MUST hire a man that has the training, education, experience, common sense, the backbone and nerve to get the job done. I am that man. If you are feeling shackled by what drugs has done to you and/or your family, I'M YOUR SHERIFF. The drug problem is a painful scourge on Adair County, with destroyed families and lives left in the wake. I vow to go after drug pushers with full force. I will use every law enforcement resource available...in order to protect YOUR family and YOUR children and grandchildren. Since I am not into the "Good Old Boy" politics, each citizen will get equal fairness and protection, regardless of their last name. I have made you several promises. I am not afraid to make you promises. You have a right to know what I plan to do. Cast your vote based on those promises. Adair County, you have said WE NEED A CHANGE, a vote for Dallas Luttrell is a vote for change. The decision is yours... more of the same OR vote for a proven leader that will bring a positive change to Adair County Sheriff's Office. Dallas Luttrell for Adair County Sheriff The RIGHT Experience The RIGHT Choice Paid for by Dallas Luttrell Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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