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Columbia City Council meets Monday night at 6 p.m.

1/31/2016

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The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, February 1, 2016.
 
AGENDA
 
1.)     MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 4, 2016 REGULAR CALLED MEETING
2.)    2ND READING OF ORDINANCE NO.  440.2 – AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PANHANDLING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF COLUMBIA WITHOUT PERMISSION
3.)    MOTION TO ADJOURN                                                                  
 
Rhonda Loy
City Clerk
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Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles on Blue Grass Stockyards fire

1/30/2016

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‘The Kentucky Department of Agriculture … is ready to assist in any way that we can’

“This is truly a sad day for Blue Grass Stockyards and the agricultural community. A historic piece of Kentucky agriculture has been lost, but we are thankful to hear that all stockyard employees escaped the blaze without injury. We also salute the more than 120 firefighters who continue working to contain and put out this massive fire. Our firefighters do a dangerous job with skill and courage, and we appreciate all they do to protect us.

“The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has been in communication with Blue Grass Stockyards and is ready to assist in any way that we can. Our heartfelt prayers go out to the Blue Grass Stockyards owners and employees.

“We are also saddened to learn of the deaths of the cattle that were unable to escape the blaze. Farmers feel a deep responsibility for the well-being of their livestock, and for the owners of these cattle as well as the stockyard workers, this is a great personal loss.

“Blue Grass Stockyards is one of the leading cattle sales facilities in the eastern United States, and KDA will work with ownership and management to assure that our producers continue to have access to markets in the midst of this tragedy. It is important that we do all we can to keep the chain of commerce running smoothly.
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“Blue Grass Stockyards will be receiving cattle at their Mt. Sterling and Stanford locations on Sunday, and they will sell Monday.”

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Photos: Jamestown Marina damage after snow clears

1/30/2016

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Work has started on Jamestown Marina after the massive snowstorm of mid January to the local area. 

Photo credit to John Ford
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Fire at the Blue Grass Stockyards

1/30/2016

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Over 100 lexington firefighters are downtown responding to a massive fire at the Blue Grass Stockyards at Lisle Industrial Avenue and Forbes Road.
The three alarm fire started just after 2 p.m Saturday afternoon

Multiple emergency crews are at the scene. Lexington fire officials report flames reaching anywhere from 40-70 feet in the air.

Emergency crews are advising to avoid the area if possible.

Lexington police have shut down several roads around the area, including Forbes Road, Old Frankfort Pike and Leestown Road 

The Lexington Fire Department has advised anyone living within a half mile radius of the fire to stay inside and keep doors and windows shut.

WKYT currently has a crew heading to the scene. Continue to check back for updates.

Story courtesy of wkyt.com
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Bill passes that protects religious expression in public schools

1/30/2016

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A Kentucky Senate committee has passed a bill that protects religious expression in public schools and universities.  
  
The measure was born out of a recent presentation of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" at a Johnson County elementary school. A scene that quotes lines from the Bible was removed from the play for fear of a lawsuit.  
  
Senate Bill 15 would permit students to express religious or political viewpoints in school assignments free from discrimination.  ​
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Russell Co. Sheriff's Dept. arrest 2 on drug charges

1/29/2016

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2 Russell Co. men were arrested on drug charges on Friday.

At approximately 9:20 a.m., Russell County Sheriff Clete McAninch and Deputies, along with members of both the Jamestown and Russell Springs Police Departments, assisted Deputy U.S. Marshal Frank Keyton in apprehending 18-year-old Alfonso Morales formerly of Versailles.

Alfonso Morales was being sought on a Burglary 1st Degree warrant in connection with a burglary on September 16th of last year at the home of Fayette Circuit Judge James Ishmael. Alfonso Morales was found hiding in a closet in his brother’s apartment at the ABC Apartment complex on Airport Road, just west of Jamestown. He was taken into custody without incident.

Based on evidence observed while locating and apprehending Alfonso Morales, a Search Warrant was obtained for Jesus Morales’ apartment. The subsequent search resulted in the discovery and seizure of more than a pound of marijuana and nearly $1,400 cash.

Jesus Morales and Alfonso Morales were charged with Trafficking in Marijuana, over 8 ounces – less than 5 pounds, a Class “D” felony. Both men were processed and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

Additionally, a “detainer” was placed on both for the U.S. Department of Immigration & Naturalization.

Those taking part in the investigation and arrests include: Sheriff Clete McAninch, Chief Deputy Nick Bertram, Sgt. Mark Cromwell, & Det. Joey Hoover of the Russell County Sheriff’s Department; JPD Chief Derek Polston; Russell Springs Police Dept. Chief Joe Michael Irvin & Officers Matt Parrish and Bobby Pritchard.
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Update: Injury Accident on KY 55 in Adair County, Kentucky

1/29/2016

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​The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement is currently on the scene of an Injury Accident involving a Commercial Motor Vehicle and a Passenger car approximately 1 mile north of Columbia in front of the Pyles Concrete Company.  There is a detour currently set up at this time. 
 
Update:The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement responded to a two vehicle injury collision that occurred today at approximately 9:33 a.m. 2 miles north of Columbia on KY 55. 
 
The preliminary investigation indicated that 66-year-old Brenda Stephens of Columbia was operating a 2014 Chrysler when she pulled into the path of a 2015 Freightliner being driven by 48-year-old Lester Price of Olympia.  Price’s vehicle overturned causing the trailer loaded with milk to spill resulting in KY55 being blocked for most of the day. 
 
Stephens and Price were both transported to Westlake Hospital where they were flown to University of Kentucky Hospital by Air Evac.  Price was wearing his seat belt, while Stephens was not wearing her seat belt.  Stephens and Price are listed in critical but stable condition. 
 
Senior Officer Derek Cundiff is investigating the accident and was assisted at the scene by Kentucky State Police Sgt. John Barnett, the Adair Co Sheriff’s Office, EMS, Rescue, Fire and the Kentucky Department of Transportation. 


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Candelight Vigil for Coomer and Keltner families

1/29/2016

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Saturday night, January 30th a candlelight vigil will be held at Bearwallow United Methodist Church, 6080 Liberty Road, Columbia, Ky.  42728.  Vigil will start at 6 p.m. All is welcome to attend. 

The Coomer and Keltner Families were respected members of this community. And Tragically they were killed, Tuesday in an explosion in the Bearwallow Community. 
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Glasgow Policeman's termination upheld by Mayor's findings

1/29/2016

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According to the Glasgow Daily Times, Sgt. Michael Burton's termination is being upheld. The Mayor sent his Findings of Facts and Final Order upholding Chief Howie's decision to terminate Burton, to Burton's Attorney Stephen Poindexter on January 27th, 2016.  On January 28th, the Mayor announces the decision was sent to Poindexter on the previous day and copies are available for media at city hall.  Burton's Attorney says they will appeal. To see the timeline of the findings check out glasgowdailytimes.com

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Story courtesy of Melinda J. Overstreet at glasgowdailytimes.com
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No school in Russell County today, Friday, Jan 29

1/29/2016

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No school in Russell County, students to do lesson 4.
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