CJE Mike Stephens administers oaths to Sheriff Harrison Moss 2015-01-05 - Adair County Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Adair County Judge Executive Mike Stephens administered oaths of office for Kentucky Sheriffs for Sheriff Harrison Moss. Moss affirmed the constititional oath, and in addition the Sheriff's Oath. His wife, Shirley Moss, is beside him; the Bible is held by his son, Matthew Moss. Standing behind him, also taking the oath, are Deputies and Court Security officers of the Adair County Sheriff's Office. Front row, form left: Chief Deputy B.J. Bray, Deputy Aaron Rainwater, Deputy Jared Conover, Deputy Adam Cravens, hidden; Part time Deputy, Brandon Hitch, Court security; Deputy Justin Cross; Back row, from lef, all court security: Richard Redmon, Radine Burton (not visible), Jeb Thomas, Bonnie Spoon , Fred Dorman, Laura Seelye, Sheriff Moss is the first Democrat to be re-elected in the last 100 years. - EW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Judge Judy Vance swears in Adair Clerk Lisa Greer 2015-01-05 - Adair County Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Lisa Greer, newly elected Adair County Court Clerk, is sworn in by Circuit Judge Judy Vance in ceremonies at the Adair County Judicial Center on Sunday, January 4, 2014. That's her grandson, Braxton Tucker. Between the upraised hands can be seen longtime PVA Junior Feese. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mike Stephens takes oath of office as 25th Adair CJE 2015-01-05 - Adair County Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Circuit Judge Judy Vance administered the oath of office to Michael Leee Stephens at the Swearing-In Ceremonies held Sunday, January 4, 2015. With him are members of his family. After this ceremony, the new County Judge Executive administered oaths of office to most of the county and city officials and school board members. CJE Stephens will preside, for the first time, over an organizational Fiscal Court this morning at 8:30amCT. From left, visible in the photo Mike Stephens, Trey Stephens, La'Gene Stephens, Jon Begley, Raegann Stephens, Lee Stephens, and Lindsay Stephens, and Judge Vance. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

2015 Swearing-In Ceremony: Judge Debra Lambert 2015-01-05 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Debra Lambert administered the oath of office to Circuit Judge Judy Vance, and above, District Judge Michael Loy. Seated behind her is Bro. Craig Huddleston, pastor of Purdy Separate Baptist Church, who closed the ceremonies with the benediction. Waiting in the wings, left front, is Adair County CJE Michael Stephens, and in the doorway, Columbia City Councillor-elect Craig Lasley and Adair County Regional Jailer Joey White. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mrs. Barbara Ann Benefield Stokes, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2014) 2015-01-05 - 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY - Photo from Norris-New Funeral Home. Mrs. Barbara Ann Benefield Stokes, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2014) Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

District Judge Michael Loy sworn in for third term 2015-01-04 - Adair County Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. District Judge Michael Loy spoke with Columbia VFW Post Commander Joe Hare after taking the oath of office for a third term as 29th Judicial District serving Adair and Casey Counties. His son, J.T. had the honor of holding the Bible on this occasion. In 2007, his wife, Robin Cheatham Loy had that honor, while hold daughter Amber as a baby. Amber had the honor in 2011. Robin Loy is hold their youngest, Ashley, who would be next in line for the job in 2019. Since the first election, Judge Loy has faced no opposition. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Circuit Judge Judy Vance takes oath of office 2015-01-04 - Adair County Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Holding her hand on the Bible held by her oldest daughter, Courtney, Circuit Judge Judy Vance was the first official to take the office of 29th Judicial Circuit Judge for a second term. Judge Vance was elected in 2010, over strong opposition for the judgeship, which serves Adair and Casey County. In 2014, she was re-elected without opposition. The oath was administered by Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Debra Hembree Lamberth. It was the first time an Appellate Judge had attended an inaugural event in Adair County, Circuit Court Clerk Dennis Loy said in his opening remarks. Mr. Loy can be seen in the right background. At left, background, is Columbia City Councillor Charles Grimsley. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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