Taylor County Band makes finals!

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 30, 2010

Today the Taylor County Marching Band competed at Meade Co. in semi-finals competition against 15 other bands. The band scored an 80.6/100 placing them 4th in class AAA. They will be competing 1st in finals competition at the Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium tonight at 8 PM est. It is the first time in 18 years that the Taylor County Marching Band has made state finals.

KSP Investigates Stabbing in Adair County

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 30, 2010

(Adair County, KY)   Kentucky State Police in Columbia are investigating a stabbing that occurred on Hwy 1952 in Adair County on October 29^th at approximately 9:00 P.M.  Upon arrival KSP units discovered John Haskiell, age 48, of Columbia with apparent stab wounds.  Haskiell was transported to Westlake Regional Hospital by EMS and later airlifted to UofL hospital where he is listed in stable condition.

It was discovered through investigation that Derak Janes, age 49, of Columbia had stabbed Haskiell.  Janes was subsequently charged with assault 1^st degree and lodged in the Adair County Jail.  Detective Jamie Richard is investigating the assault.  KSP was assisted on the scene by Adair County EMS and the Adair County Sheriff’s Department.  The investigation is ongoing.