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CACEDA Response to Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) Round 2 Funding Approval
It is always a privilege to travel to Frankfort on the last Thursday of the month when the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) meets. The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority's presence there means something good is about to happen in Adair County! Today, Larry Walker - chairman of the EDA board, Richard Phelps - board member, and I attended the June KEDFA meeting where the EDA was approved for Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) Round 2 funding in the amount of $397,750. While the EDA doesn't have to be present to receive the approval or speak about the scope of the project, we believe it is important for Adair County to be present in Frankfort as much as possible, building relationships and reminding the Cabinet that we are still working hard to attract good-paying jobs. This trip also gave us a chance to personally thank the KEDFA Board, Cabinet for Economic Development staff, and our project managers for their support and encouragement throughout the grant process.
Columbia-Adair Economic Development Authority Awarded $397,750 In KPDI Round 2 Funding
It is always a privilege to travel to Frankfort on the last Thursday of the month when the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) meets. The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority’s presence there means something good is about to happen in Adair County! Today, Larry Walker – chairman of the EDA board, Richard Phelps – board member, and I attended the June KEDFA meeting where the EDA was approved for Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) Round 2 funding in the amount of $397,750. While the EDA doesn’t have to be present to receive the approval or speak about the scope of the project, we believe it is important for Adair County to be present in Frankfort as much as possible, building relationships and reminding the Cabinet that we are still working hard to attract good-paying jobs. This trip also gave us a chance to personally thank the KEDFA Board, Cabinet for Economic Development staff, and our project managers for their support and encouragement throughout the grant process.
Two from Adair part of KSP graduates
Kentucky State Police graduated 37 new troopers last week, with two graduates coming from Adair County and a third headed to the area to serve at Post 15 in Columbia. Zackary Giles and Isaiah Carter, from Adair County, were among the graduates and are assigned to Post 3 in Bowling Green. Codie Ford, of Tompkinsville, is assigned to Post 15.
Fireworks scheduled for Fourth
Bring your lawn chairs and be prepared for a dramatic fireworks display on the 4th of July near the former fairgrounds on Fairgrounds St. in Columbia. The display will begin at dusk and can be seen from the campus of Lindsey Wilson College, the Adair County Extension Office and nearby businesses.
JUNE DAIRY DAY RETURNS
June Dairy Day returned to Columbia last Friday with an event sponsored by the City of Columbia and the Adair County FFA. The event, which was hosted in the Adair County Cooperative Extension Office, serves as a culmination of national June Dairy Month. It opened with a brief proclamation from...
Columbia Police ask for Help in Locating Teenager
The Columbia Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Brooklyn Peterson. Peterson is 17 years old, 5’5, approximately 104 lbs. If you have any information as to her location please contact Adair County Dispatch at 270-384-6464.
Russell Springs man arrested on child sex abuse charges
A Russell Springs man was arrested in neighboring Adair County on child sex abuse charges. According to reports, 50-year-old James R. Grantham was arrested by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office late Thursday night and charged with sexual abuse first degree involving a victim under the age of 12 and sodomy first degree involving a victim under the age of 12.
Columbia Police looking for missing teen
Police are searching for a missing teen in neighboring Adair County. Columbia Police say they are looking for 17-year-old Brooklyn Peterson. Peterson is around 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs approximately 104 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to contact Adair County Dispatch at 270-384-6464.
Willis indicted on assault, 1st
Gregory Jarrod Willis, 51, of Columbia, has been indicted on assault charges stemming from a May 11 incident that left two men hospitalized with serious injuries. An Adair County grand jury indicted Willis on two counts of assault, 1st degree, a Class B felony, on June 20. Willis is accused...
Columbia City Police searching for missing teen
The Columbia Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Brooklyn Peterson. Peterson is 17 years old, 5’5, approximately 104 lbs. If you have any information as to her location please contact Adair County Dispatch at 270-384-6464.
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