Adair Fiscal Court: Jailer, Treasurer, Sheriff 2015-04-15 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Adair County Regional Jailer Joey White present his report for jail operations for March 2015, as Adair County Treasurer Barry Corbin studied papers and Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss listens. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ephemeral flood lake 14 Apr 2015: Lake Celia 2015-04-15 - Russell Creek, KY 61 at Milltown, Adair Co., KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. "Lakes" came and went in hours during the deluge of 14 Apr 2014. This one was formed on Russell Creek at the Russell Creek Bridge near Milltown, KY. At the time photo was taken, Milltown Road in downtown Milltown was already fordable. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

BAVFD Chief Terry Harvey adocates for fire dues on tax bills 2015-04-15 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department Chief Terry Harvey advocated for the inclusion of fire department's annual dues on Adair County Tax Bills. Chief Harvey fielded questions from the court, including whether or not the Adair County Fire Department in Columbia will or could be included in the billing. CJE Mike Stephens said it was his opinion that they could be, but the fire department would need to request inclusion. Magistrate Daryl Flatt, who urged more study on the proposal, wondered out loud if, once the dues are included, by ordinance, what would stop the departments from raising fees when they pleased. CJE Stephens noted that that might be possible, but gave the opinion that the Fiscal Court could rescind the ordinance at any time. Chief Harvey's department is one of the best equipped in the state, but he emphasized that his department has attendant maintenance responsibilities, and the added revenue the department would receive by putting the dues on the tax bill would help to maintain the Fire Station and apparatus, and help the department better equip individual firefighters. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Knifley Fire Chief C.R. Drakes asks for fees to go on tax bills 2015-04-15 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Knifley Area Fire Department Chief C.R. Drake read from prepared notes as the lead-off presenter requesting that Fire Dues be included on tax bills, and cited statutes which permit them to be included. Fiscal Court approved asking County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison Corbin to draft a county ordinance for a 1st Reading, possibly as soon as the regular May 12, 2015 session of Fiscal Court. Breeding Area Fire Department is also requesting the change, which will mean that payment of fire dues will not be a option, but an obligation. Mr. Drake stressed that the dues are "fees," and not a "tax," even though bill would be included on the tax statement. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair Fiscal Court, featured players, 14 Apr 2015 2015-04-15 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. The Adair Fiscal Court is the latest to structure the hierarchy at meetings, following the example of the Columbia City Council and the Adair County School Board, with top players in an elevated position. It's one of the distinct differences in style brought to county government since the new administration took office. Standing, above, is CJE Mike Stephens. From left, are Magistrates Perry Reeder (4), Sammy Baker (3), Daryl Flatt (2), and Harold Burton (1); Deputy CJE Holly Grimsley; (Stephens); Adair County CFO and session recording secretary Gayle Cowan; County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison Corbin; and Magistrates Billy Dean Coffey (5); Greg Caldwell (6); and Terry Hadley (7). The photo was taken at the Tuesday, April 14, 2015, regular session of the Adair Fiscal Court. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Picketts Chapel marker commemorates Gradyville Flood victim 2015-04-15 - Photo by Mike Watson. This is one of the grave markers that specifically commemorates the Gradyville Flood of Friday night, June 7, 1907. This one for little Lillian Irene Moss, daughter of N.H. and Louella Moss, born 9 June 1900, lost her life 7 June 1907, buried at Pickett's Chapel. - MIKE WATSON Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Big Boulder blocks KY 1274 near Morehead, KY 2015-04-15 - KY 1274 between Mt. Sterling to Morehead, KY - Photo by Wanda Birchfield, courtesy Jr. Stotts News Service. A huge boulder landed in the middle of Highway 1274 toward Morehead, KY, blocking traffic in each direction. The road was reopened at about 7pmET last night, April 14, 2015. - JR STOTTS Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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