(Ad) Josh Brockman, Republican for Adair Co. Sheriff 2014-09-26 - Columbia, KY - Photo campaign family. To the Citizens of Adair County, I am thankful to introduce myself to you as a candidate for Sheriff of Adair County. I am the son of Larry (Chuck) and Cathy Brockman. I have been married 13 wonderful years to Amy Sneed Brockman, daughter of Gary (Archie) and Geneva Sneed. We have been lifelong residents of Adair County, where we raise our three sons, Leighton, Gavin and Camden. We attend Bethany Baptist Church and take great joy in raising our family in a Christian home. I began my career in law enforcement as an Adair County Deputy Sheriff in 2001 and graduated from the Department of Criminal Justice Police Academy in 2002. Since that day I have completed over 1300 hours of instruction in police studies and application covering areas such as drug interdiction, accident and criminal investigations, interviews, community policing, leadership, and criminal patrol. Over the past 12 years I have trained at the city, county and state levels. I am currently employed as a patrol officer with the Columbia Police Department where I also serve as the Firearms Instructor and Public Information Officer. In addition to my duties as an officer I have served our community for eleven years as a volunteer firefighter, currently work part-time as a KY licensed EMT and operate our family farm with my father and brother in the Clayridge Community of Adair County. If given the chance to serve you as your Sheriff I will: - Serve always in a fair and courteous manner. - Work with the youth of our community and educate them about the dangers of drugs and the impact of crimes on society. - Investigate all crimes against persons and property. - Work to recover financial loss for business owners. - Patrol the county. Statistics show crime rates decrease with police patrol present. - I believe in our Constitution and will not support or participate in any act that infringes upon these rights, especially the Right To Bear Arms. As an avid hunter I intend on preserving these rights for my children to enjoy as they go through life. Gun control only takes guns out of law abiding citizens hands. I cannot and will not accept that. - Retain employees. There are no plans to change any of the staff. Here lately there have been rumors of new hires. I have no intentions of removing anyone who is performing what is expected of them. - Manage a balanced budget. - Always have an open door policy. When making your choice for Sheriff I ask for you to please consider my experience, qualifications and standards. As an academy trained officer and having over 12 years experience, I promise if elected to run the most efficient Sheriff's office I can. I will serve the community with the upmost respect, honesty and professionalism. I look forward to meeting as many of you as I can but please forgive me if I miss you at your home or an event as my work schedule is a rotating shift and not always forgiving. I humbly ask for your support and vote in November 2014 for Sheriff of Adair County. Paid for by Josh Brockman, Candidate for Adair County Sheriff Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Procession carrying Capt. Grider Home: 1-65 shut down 2014-09-26 - Exit 128, I-65, Louisville, KY - Photo From Ladder One. Southbound I-65 was shut down for the Procession Carrying Capt. Tony Grider home Saturday, September 20, 2014. As the procession when under the Exit 128 overpass, Fern Valley Road, near Louisville International Airport, firefighters from Okalona and Fern Valley Fire Departments were standing at attention on top of Ladder Trucks while the procession passed. The flag is a massive one. Passing under the bridge ahead is a C/TC EMS ambulance. When the Supporting Heroes ambulance carrying Capt. Grider approached the men on the top of the ladder trucks on the overpass saluted. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dr. George Herring on DPI with Dr. John Chowning 2014-09-26 - WLCU Broadcast Studios, (BR) 203 West Broadway, Campbellsville, KY - Photo CU Photo by Drew Tucker. Campbellsville University's Dr. John Chowning, vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president of CU, right, interviews Dr. George Herring, alumni professor of history emeritus at the University of Kentucky, for his "Dialogue on Public Issues" show. The show will air Monday, September 29, 2014 at 1:30pmET and 6:30pmET and Wednesday, October 1 at 1:30 pmET and 7pmET on WLCU-TV, on Campbellsville's cable channel 10. They are heard on radio at 8amET, Sunday, September 28, 2014, and at 8:30pmET. - Joan C. McKinney. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Proper Tacos 2014-09-26 - 535 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen. You can usually tell proper tacos by their garnish -- pickled onions or cilantro are sure signs that you're on the right track. These barbacoa tacos are from La Cucina de Mama in downtown Shelbyville. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kentucky Afield: Buck Creek Smallmouth 2014-09-25 - Pulaski County, KY - Photo by Lee McClellan. Dr. Larry Kelley of Richmond, KY holds a smallmouth bass caught at the Bent Road Bridge Access on Buck Creek in Pulaski County. Buck Creek offers incredible scenery comprised of soaring bluffs, streamside caves and crystal clear water to accompany the paddling. The creek also has bountiful populations of smallmouth and rock bass. - Lee McClellan Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Plaque at Adair Fire Station will, sadly, get a change 2014-09-25 - 200 Merchant Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. The list of In Memory Firemen stands at 31 on the plaque at the entrance to the Columbia/Adair County Fire Department at 200 Merchant Street, but, sadly, the departments will be adding another name plate following the death of Anthony Lynn "Tony" Grider on September 20, 2014. The plate will be in the center row, right under the name of Charles V. Sparks. Clicking Read More accesses Chief Mike Glasgow's Eulogy for Capt. Tony Grider Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Procession carrying Capt. Grider Home: In receiving line 2014-09-25 - 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Expressions reflect sorrow on a day no one will ever forget, and one all pray will never have to be repeated again - Wayne Ray, Unit 39, Assistant City Fire Chief, facing camera, and Columbia Police Department Ofc. Josh Brockman, in the receiving line, on Saturday, 20 Sep 2014, at the front door of Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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