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Larry Smith: News from the Adair County Judicial Center

From the Adair County Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Thursday, February 26, 2015.

By Larry Smith, FM 92.7 the WAVE and FM 99.9 the Big Dawg

6:58pmCT: The trial is over except for the ruling of Circuit Judge Judy Vance. Evidence has been presented and the courtroom is virtually empty. I just talked to Judge Vance and she said she will rule on the case after review the evidence presented. The timing of the ruling will be at Judge Vance's discretion.

12:30pmCT: The bench trial broke for lunch. The trial is to resume at 2:30pm Columbia Time. Will continue reporting on air and here when the session resumes. And a note: The trial has full local media attention. The courtroom has had approximately 50 present. More are being sequestered in the witness room.

11:59amCT: Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross has finished his testimony in the case, saying he received several calls from persons living in the city who said they were denied city ballots. Just moments ago, before a 5 minute break, Dr. Anthony Grant, DC, testified that he lives in the county, but was given a city ballot. To clarify, Columbia City Clerk Rhonda Loy gave testimony about where city borders with new annexations actually are. This morning, the plaintiffs have been calling witnesses.



Lawyers for the defendants, County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison Corbin, for the Adair County Board of Elections; attorney Marshall Loy for the City of Columbia, and H.K. Cooper, attorney for Mayor Curtis Hardwick have cross examined witness call by the plaintiffs. At this point, many would not be surprised with Judge Vance's ruling does not come quickly. The case has full local media attention. It may be receiving Tv coverage later in the day, though I haven't seen that yet. I'll be continuing coverage this afternoon. I am keeping the WAVE FM 92.7 and the Big Dawg 99.9 listeners up to day during the trial , as well as here. - LARRY SMITH.

11:16amCT: Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross is now on the witness stand, answer questions from Elmer George, attorney for plaintiffs Ben Arnold, et al, vs. Adair County Board of Elections, et al. Columbia City Clerk Rhonda has just testified. Follow the story here and on the WAVE and our sister station the Big Dawg. We're hoping to have a summary on air and here shortly.


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From the City Election hearing: City Clerk Rhonda Loy testifies



2015-02-26 - Adair County Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Larry Smith, FM 92.7 the WAVE; FM 99.9 The Big Dawg.
Columbia City Clerk Rhonda Loy testified in the City Election contest case at the Adair Judicial Center, this morning, Thursday, February 26, 2015. At right is plaintiff Ben Arnold et al's attorney, Elmer George of Lebanon, KY. Judge Judy Vance is presiding.

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Contested Mayoral Election Trial: Before noon break



2015-02-26 - Adair County Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Larry Smith, FM 92.7 the WAVE; FM 99.9 The Big Dawg.
A court room scene in Contest City Election Case at 11:16amCT, shortly before a noon recess. Circuit Judge Judy Vance, presiding is facing the camera. From left, back to camera, are City Attorney Marshall Loy, Plaintiff's Attorney Elmer George, Mayor Hardwick's attorney H.K. Cooper, and Plaintiff's Attorney. The morning and afternoon so far, at 3:35amCT, has been filled with witnesses called by the plaintiffs. - Larry Smith, Operations Manager, Shoreline Communications

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Ben Arnold answers question from Attorney H.K. Cooper



2015-02-26 - Adair County Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Larry Smith, FM 92.7 the WAVE; FM 99.9 The Big Dawg.
Ben Arnold, right, plaintiff in the contest City of Columbia Mayoral Election held November 4, 2014, answers a question posed by H.K. Cooper, Attorney for Columbia Mayor Curtis Hardwick in this afternoons proceedings. Circuit Judge Judy Vance, right, is presiding. - Larry Smith, Operations Manager, Shoreline Communications

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