Single American flag marks spot of crash 2012-06-23 - McKinney, Lincoln County, KY - Photo by Johnnie Tarter, Columbia, KY. A single American flag flew at the actual site of the B-58 Hustler bomber disaster, where the supersonic bomber crashed on December 12, 1966, during the height of the Cold War. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Columbia VFW members Kenneth Scott, Charles Green 2012-06-23 - McKinney, Lincoln County, KY - Photo by Johnnie Tarter, Columbia, KY. Kenneth Scott, left and Charles Green of Columbia VFW Post 6097 chatted before the dedication of the Historical Marker commemorating the December 12, 1966 crash of the B-58 Hustler Bomber at a site near McKinney, in southern Lincoln County. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

VFW Commander Joe Hare speaks to Patriot Guard Riders 2012-06-23 - McKinney, Lincoln County, KY - Photo by Johnnie Tarter, Columbia, KY. VFW Post 15, Columbia, KY, Commander Joe Hare speaks with fellow Patriot Guard Riders at ceremonies marking the dedication of the Historical Marker at McKinney, Lincoln Co., KY, to the 1966 crash of the B-58 Hustler Bomber on December 16, 1966. Patriot Guard riders Above in no particular order, from Adair and Cumberland Counties who attended were: Steve Burris, Sue Burris, Jeff Schorman, Ron Griffith, Jimmy Walker, Mark Polston, CR Drake, Terri Drake, and Pat Hare. Members of VFW Post 6097 also participated in the event, which was spearheaded by Columbia Historian Chris Bennett, after hearing the story told by Alan W. Reed, then a student in Liberty, KY, and who visited the crash scene minutes after it occurred. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Alan W. Reed was speaker at B-58 Marker Dedication 2012-06-23 - McKinney, Lincoln County, KY - Photo by Johnnie Tarter, Columbia, KY. Alan W. Reed, Columbia, KY, who was still in high school in Casey County when the B-58 supersonic bomber crashed near McKinney, just over the county line in Lincoln County, was an eyewitness to the aftermath of the crash, and spoke of his vivid recollection of what transpired that night. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Zachary Streeval with 11.5 pound head of cabbage 2012-06-23 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Gola Burton. Zachary Streeval with his cabbage that weighed 11.5 pounds, taken at the home of his Nana and Papa Jeff and Dorinda Streeval, on Thursday, June 21, 2012, in the Christine Community of Adair County, KY. - Gola Burton Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ham Radio Field Day at Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Dept. 2012-06-23 - Fire Department Lane, Breeding, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. First at the Ham Radio Field Day at the Breeding Area Fire Department Ham Radio Field Day were, from left Alex Burkett, Breeding, KY; Tim Frey, Breeding, KY; Robert Roeder, Jamestown, KY; Roger Shepard, Jamestown, KY; and Don Munsey and his wife Wanda Munsey of Ingle, Pulaski County, KY. The Field Day started at 12pm noon and continues throughout a 24 hour period. A total of about 50 Ham Operators and 50 visitors were expected to attend, including three Boy Scout Troops from Jamestown and Russell Springs, KY. The public is welcome to attend to learn more about being amateur radio operators and about the critical role the radio operators can play in a time of emergency when other lines of communication are unavailable. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Arrest warrant out for Cody Burton, 20, Greensburg, KY 2012-06-23 - Greensburg, KY - Photo from KSP Post 15. An arrest warrant has also been issued for 20-year-old Cody Burton of Greensburg. He is a 5'8", 150 pound, white male with brown hair and blue eyes. If anyone has any contact with Burton. If anyone has any information as to his whereabouts please contact the Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555 or by dialing 911. - TFC Billy Gregory Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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