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.

Swearing In Program: Adair Co., KY - Bro. Stanley Watson 2015-01-04 - Adair County Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo By Ed Waggener. Bro. Stanley Watson, pastor of Kellyville Community Church, stood in for Bro. Terry White, pastor of Columbia Christian Church, to give the invocation at the Swearing In Ceremonies, Sunday, January 4, 2015. He reminded the capacity crowd that they are a blessed people, and reminded the officers to be sworn in to compromise and come together for the good of all, and taking a text from I Timothy 3, 1-13, he reminded the elected officials of the qualities needed of all who would be overseers. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

2015 Swearing-In Ceremonies: Color Guard 2015-01-04 - Adair County Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Adair County VFW Post 6097 Color Guard, Ron Holt, left, and Commander Joe Hare, at attention as State Rep. John BAM Carney leads the pledge of allegiance at the 2015 Swearing In Ceremonies today, Sunday, January 4, 2014 Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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