It was a busy meeting for school leaders at last nights Russell County Board of Education meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke with WAVE NEWS and discussed what took place... 

WAVE News asked Supt. Ford about a recent alleged incident in the school district involving a teacher and a male RCHS student. Mr. Ford stated that Aaron Bunch resigned his teaching position with the Russell County School System effective Monday, March 20, 2023 and that no other comment could be given at this time due to an ongoing investigation.

The Columbia Police Department made an arrest for sexual assault after concluding an investigation which began on February 16, 2023. The victim, a female juvenile, originally came forward while attending Adair County High School stating a family friend had sexually assaulted her while frequently visiting her residence. 

The investigating officer received an order to remove the female from the residence while the investigation was ongoing and found sufficient evidence to bring charges against one male subject. 

Jeremiah Shatzer, 36, of Columbia was taken into custody on Monday evening, March 20, 2023 without incident while he was at his place of work. Shatzer has been charged with rape first degree; a class B felony.
 

Additionally, a family member of the victim, James Manning, 30, of Columbia has been charged with assault 4th degree (domestic violence) in connection with the investigation. 

CPD Officer Holly Necessary is the investigating Officer.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 20, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by health care leaders and lawmakers in the Capitol Rotunda for a bill-signing ceremony honoring the passage of legislation that expands health care services for Kentuckians.

The measure, House Bill 75, also supports Kentucky’s hospitals by boosting Medicaid payment rates for outpatient procedures performed at hospitals. The law is expected to provide needed budgetary support for hospitals, especially the state’s rural health care facilities.

“More than any other entity, Kentucky’s hospitals have felt the strain of increased demand on resources and services as we’ve dealt with the impacts of a global pandemic over the past three years as well as devastating weather events,” said Gov. Beshear. “We must do everything we can to support our hospitals and ensure they are equipped to provide the services and care needed in their communities. I am thrilled to sign HB 75 into law, ensuring that our hospitals, especially our rural providers, can continue to improve health outcomes for all our Kentucky families.”

“HB 75 is aimed at improving access to quality health care to each and every Kentuckian as well as serving as a lifeline to rural hospitals serving communities throughout our commonwealth,” said Rep. Brandon Reed of Hodgenville. “With HB 75 now granting access to hospitals to be reimbursed for outpatient services, hospitals will be able to harness federal resources while using those state funds. This measure simply builds on legislation we approved in 2019 with Rep. Bam Carney, and 2021 with HB 183. I thank the Kentucky Hospital Association, which once again trusted me with their legislation, and my primary co-sponsor, Dr. Danny Bentley, for his help and guidance through this process. Thank you to the many co-sponsors on both sides of the aisle and thank you to our governor for your approval.”

The new law, which was supported by the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA), requires the state’s Department for Medicaid Services to assess outpatient services and provide additional payments to hospitals to reduce payment gaps between Medicaid reimbursements and what would be paid by private health insurance. The measure also allows Medicaid to create a hospital rate increase program for individuals enrolled in its fee-for-service program to pay up to the upper payment limit of the federal Medicare program. The legislation is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2023.

“The passage of HB 75 and the Governor signing the bill into law will help to strengthen and stabilize hospitals and health systems throughout the commonwealth, especially those in rural areas of Kentucky who have been historically vulnerable,” said Donald H. Lloyd II, President/CEO of St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead. “The Governor’s leadership and the collaborative work of the House and Senate on this matter is a testament to our state’s leadership and his ongoing commitment to ensure access to high-quality health care for all Kentuckians.”

Chief Executive Officer at Pikeville Medical Center Donovan Blackburn said: “Through and by the adoption of HB 75 into law, this is truly a lifesaving action. This will not only save hospital jobs and services but also imagine what would happen to businesses, especially in rural communities, that depend on local hospital purchases and wages to support their businesses. This is a significant piece of legislation at a time of our state’s greatest need in order to preserve the quality of care for all Kentuckians.”

“Hospitals are on the front lines of Kentucky’s health care system and are absolutely vital to our state and ensuring that all Kentuckians have access to lifesaving services and care,” said Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander. “We are excited to launch this program to provide additional support to the commonwealth’s hospital community and ensure members of the Medicaid program have access to quality treatment and care – whenever they need it.”

“The Kentucky Medicaid program serves one out of every three Kentuckians,” said Department for Medicaid Services Commissioner Lisa Lee. “The additional funding provided through HB 75 will allow hospitals to continue to deliver quality care designed to improve the lives of those we serve and, as a native of Eastern Kentucky, I am excited for the opportunities this legislation will provide for our rural communities. The department is thankful for the collaboration of all involved in this important legislation. Gov. Beshear’s signature on this legislation demonstrates his commitment to ensuring health care is available to all Kentuckians.”

“The Kentucky Hospital Association and its member hospitals are grateful to bill sponsor Brandon Reed and Sen. Steve Meredith for being champions of rural hospitals, along with the legislative leadership and Gov. Beshear for their support in making HB 75 a reality,” stated KHA President & CEO Nancy Galvagni. “HRIP has been a lifeline for the state’s hospitals as they faced the most challenging financial times in recent history. Adjusting the program to include outpatient care for Medicaid patients will further the program’s goal, especially in rural hospitals. Keeping the doors open ensures all Kentuckians will continue to have access to the quality care they need.”

Gov. Beshear has also worked to strengthen our health care systems. In 2021, he announced that Kentucky hospitals would receive an additional $800 million to $1 billion annually to help advance the quality of care of Medicaid members and provide a stable base for hospitals that are extending beyond the financial challenges of the pandemic. That same year, the Governor announced that Kentucky hospitals meeting federal quality measures could receive up to $1.1 billion in increased payments the next year to help deliver and expand quality health care to the commonwealth’s Medicaid members.

Gov. Beshear believes that health care is a basic human right and has worked to expand access to care. During his first week in office, the Governor expanded access to critical health care for nearly 100,000 Kentuckians by eliminating governmental roadblocks.

In an effort to improve maternal and child health outcomes and increase access to life-saving health care services for more Kentuckians, Gov. Beshear expanded Medicaid coverage to a full 12-month postpartum period.

The Governor also relaunched kynect, which offers health coverage options for every Kentuckian. The program was expanded to include many other programs that can help our families in need, including access to food benefits.

The annual Kevin Williams Hometown Concert to raise money for children in Russell County is looking to be the biggest ever.  

Russell County native, Kevin Williams, celebrates his 30th year as guitarist and band leader for the Gaithers.  He is the longest-running band leader in a Christian music TV series in history. His studio career includes playing guitar on over 3,000 recording projects and over 2 million units sold with over 120 gold and platinum projects. 

Williams says he is so grateful for how Russell County comes together for this cause.

For the last 9 years, “Kevin’s Kids” has raised record amounts of money to be used exclusively for the needs of children in Russell County. 

This years celebration concert event will be at the Russell Springs First Baptist Church Saturday, April 15th at 6pm. It's absolutely free and will feature some of the local musicians who influenced Williams, whom he holds in high regard such as Larry Beasley and the Crossroads Quartet.  

Williams also brings in major musical talents every year. Past celebrities have included Grammy winner Russ Taff, Buddy Greene, and Reggie & Ladye Love Smith, and Wes Hampton among others. 

This year, in addition to his local regulars, Williams brings with him from the Gaither tour, Michael Shade Rowsey, along with the award-winning pianist Matthew Holt. There will also be a community choir. The concert will feature special guest and Grammy nominee, Todd Suttles of the Gaither Vocal Band. Suttles is internationally known and loved. 

Individual businesses can help sponsor the organization and the fundraising. For more information, call 270-866-6495. Doors open at 5pmCT pm Saturday, April 15th for the big concert.

Corey Sheppard, 22, of Russell Springs was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon by Kentucky State Police. Sheppard was charged with No Registration Receipt, No Registration Plates, Improper Display of Registration Plates, Failure to Wear Seat Belts, Failure to Produce Insurance Card, Failure of Non-Owner/Operator to Maintain Required Insurance, Operating on Suspended or Revoked Operators License, Operating Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance, Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (more than 2 grams of Meth).  He was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

The Russell County School Board will meet on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 4:30pmCT ...

The Adair County School Board will meet on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 6:00pmCT at the Board of Education Conference Room. The meeting is open to the public.

**Meeting called to order**

***Pledge of Allegiance***

***Prayer***

1.   APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2.   APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4.   APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT

5.   APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS

6.   APPROVAL OF SHORTENED SCHOOL DAY WAIVER TO KDE FOR STUDENT

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7.   ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PERSONNEL ACTION

REGULAR AGENDA

8.   SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

• Presentation of GRREC Kentucky Educator Rank Change

9.   UPDATE ON CURRICULUM/DEEPER LEARNING – Sarah Hatton/Susan Pfefferman

10.   APPROVAL TO UPDATE JOB DESCRIPTION OF CURRICULUM RESOURCE TEACHER TO INSTRUCTIONAL COACH AND TO INCREASE THEIR EXTENDED DAY CONTRACT FROM 10 TO 20 DAYS – Sarah Hatton

11.   APPROVAL OF 2023-2024 ADAIR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION ATHLETIC/ACADEMIC AND EXTRA SERVICE STIPENDS – Craig Biggs

12.   APPROVAL FOR CUMBERLAND FAMILY MEDICAL TO USE THE ADAIR COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD/FACILITIES OR IN CASE OF RAIN THE ADAIR COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM ON SATURDAY APRIL 29, 2023 FROM 9:00AM TO 12:00PM FOR A MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS EVENT AND APPROVAL TO WAIVE FEES – Jennifer Blair

13.   APPROVAL OF ADAIR COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HOLD 8^TH GRADE FORMAL ON FRIDAY MAY 12, 2023 AT THE RED BARN EVENT RENTAL - Rodney Morgeson

14.   APPROVAL OF STUDENT TEACHER AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY AND ADAIR COUNTY SCHOOLS

15.   APPROVAL OF DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN – Jason Rector

16.   DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF PHONE SYSTEM PROPOSAL – Jason Rector

17.   APPROVAL OF NEW FAMILY RESOURCE 21^ST CENTURY PROGRAM SALARY SCALE – Jaimie Wisdom

18.   APPROVAL OF 2023 ADAIR COUNTY SCHOOL STAFFING ALLOCATION GUIDELINES REVISION – Jaimie Wisdom

19.   APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Jaimie Wisdom

20.   BUILDINGS & GROUNDS UPDATE – Steve Burton

21.   PUBLIC COMMENTS

22.   ADJOURNMENT

• Adair County Cattlemen's Association, Inc. was approved $16,000 in Adair County funds to run a Youth Cost Share Program. For more information, contact tbright@uky.edu.

• Green Terrace Market was approved $33,050 in Daviess County funds to purchase refrigeration equipment. For more information, contact Johnkharralson@gmail.com.

• Kenton County Fiscal Court was approved $250,000 in state and Kenton County funds to build a farmers’ market pavilion in downtown Independence, Ky. For more information, contact scott.gunning@kentoncounty.org.

• Kentucky Department of Agriculture was approved $210,000 in state funds over a two-year period (2023-2024) to continue to support the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council (KGWC). For more information, contact tyler.madison@ky.gov.

• Bath ($284,900)
• Bell ($30,000)
• Boone ($13,507)*
• Madison ($235,000)
• Mason ($66,150)*
• Montgomery ($83,000)
• Owen ($150,000)
• Rowan ($93,639)
• Spencer ($135,500)

• Bath ($5,000)
• Mercer ($13,375)

• Laurel ($15,300)
• Mercer ($16,750)

• Bath ($35,000)
• Mercer ($15,000)

Unemployment rates fell in 79 counties between January 2022 and January 2023, rose in 28, and stayed the same in 13 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.

For Adair County, unemployment ticked up 1.2 percent from December to January, and was up half a percent from January of last year.
 

Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 2.9%. It was followed by Fayette and Scott counties, 3.1% each; Anderson, Carroll and Oldham counties, 3.2% each; Bourbon and Jessamine counties, 3.3% each; and Henry and Marion counties, 3.4% each.

Jacob Campbell, 28, of Russell Springs, KY was arrested by Deputy Melton of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office just after 5 yesterday afternoon. Campbell was charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2^nd Degree (Identify).

Jessica McKee, age 37, of Somerset, KY was arrested on charged of Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument 2^nd Degree (Identify), Theft of Identity of Another Without Consent, and Possession of a Controlled Substance 1^st Degree, 1^st Offense (Meth).

Both were lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

Michael Shaw, 38, of Columbia, KY was arrested by Trooper Bale of the Kentucky State Police on Thursday afternoon for charged with Speeding 24mph over the Limit, Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1^st Degree, 1^st Offense (Meth), Resisting Arrest, and Fleeing or Evading Police (Motor Vehicle).

He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

1. Update on project funding. The site selection consultant working with the Kentucky Association of Economic Development (KAED) has recommended funding for our project to the Cabinet.
2. Update on Industrial Park work. Todd Metals completed the drain ditch, an erosion mat and grass seeding.
3. Update on Application to EDA for funding.

• We hope to submit the application before the EDA Cabinet meeting on March 30. 
• Billy Dickinson, Project Manager with the Cabinet for Economic Development, has been appointed to help us with the application. 

     4. We have made in-person and Zoom presentations and hosted site visits.

1. We met with James Jones, Chief District Engineer for District 8 of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. 
2. We have requested a proposal from a consultant for a traffic study.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 16, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development growth; the second round of funding from the Cleaner Water Program; expansion of the Everybody Counts program; the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and recovery and rebuilding efforts in Eastern and Western Kentucky. He also named Walker Montgomery, Darnell “SuperChef” Ferguson and the Rousseau Volunteer Fire Department as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Stars.

Economic Development
Gov. Beshear highlighted two economic development projects that are expected to create 54 jobs and that represent more than $35 million in new investment.

On Tuesday, Gov. Beshear announced a new distribution facility in Midway for Lakeshore Learning Materials, a developer of educational materials and classroom furniture and supplies, creating 40 full-time jobs with a $27.3 million investment.

Yesterday, the Governor announced continued momentum of the state’s manufacturing sector as Lexair Inc. will expand existing operations in Lexington with an $8.5 million investment creating 14 quality jobs.

Cleaner Water Program
Tuesday, Gov. Beshear announced the commitment of $32,384,071 in the second round of funding from the Cleaner Water Program to support 75 projects that will provide clean drinking water and improve water infrastructure across 19 counties in Kentucky. Now, funding has been committed to all 120 Kentucky counties and all $500 million has been allocated. In total, the Cleaner Water Program will bring water or sewer services to an estimated 4,255 unserved homes and improve water or sewer service for 88,115 underserved homes. 

“As Governor, and also as a dad, I want to make sure all of our families can turn on their faucets and know that water is safe to give their children,” Gov. Beshear said. “That is why I worked with lawmakers to launch the Cleaner Water Program. I want to thank lawmakers for their partnership and support, and today, I’m proud to report that every single Kentucky county has received funding and all $500 million has been allocated.”

Everybody Counts
The Governor announced that Everybody Counts, his successful career and education pilot with Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), will add four new business partners in its second year. The Center for Healthcare Workforce Innovation, CSX Transportation, Southpaw and WireCrafters are joining the original Everybody Counts business partners of UPS, Ford Motor Co., GE Appliances and Kroger in Jefferson County this year.

Gov. Beshear also announced that the success of Everybody Counts in JCPS is serving as a launching pad to expand similar initiatives for graduating seniors in Fayette, Franklin, Scott and Shelby counties. Everybody Counts is actively recruiting graduating seniors, as well as business, postsecondary and community partners in all five Kentucky school districts.

“As Governor of an education first administration, I’m excited to see the continuing momentum build for Everybody Counts. I also want to encourage businesses to get on board with this initiative that can match employers with young adults at a time when Kentucky has more job opportunities than people to fill them,” said Gov. Beshear.

To learn more, see the full release.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Gov. Beshear said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released nearly $8 million to Kentucky for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. This brings the total amount of funding for LIHEAP to almost $81 million. For more information, visit chfs.ky.gov. 

“These dollars will directly help eligible families in need. Funding can help folks pay their heating, cooling and energy bills,” said Gov. Beshear. “So far, this program has helped around 150,000 Kentucky families.”

Eastern Kentucky Flood Update
The Governor provided an update on Eastern Kentucky’s rebuilding efforts.

Currently, 189 families are housed in travel trailers, and Kentucky State Parks are now housing 16 people, down from the 360 people sheltered on Sept. 1, 2022.

As of this week, there is over $16.9 million in awards approved for the buy-out program. The awards account for 93 properties from the City of Jackson and Breathitt, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties. Homeowners wishing to learn more about the program are encouraged to contact their local judge/executive or emergency management office for more information.

Last week, Gov. Beshear released a new Request for Proposal (RFP) for Program Management expertise. Proposals from interested parties are due by March 24 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. To learn more about this RFP, visit the Finance and Administration Cabinet’s website or click here.

The Governor said the Private Property Debris Removal, or PPDR, will build on contractor activities to restore safe and sound communities. More details on eligibility criteria will be released soon and will be available on the Eastern Kentucky flood resources website. To begin the process, property owners must contact their fiscal court if they have flood-related debris that needs to be collected. Someone representing the county will then come to the site and assess whether the debris is eligible for this program. So far there are nearly 200 properties in four counties that have requested assistance. The state expects pickups to begin as soon as next week.

If flood victims need help, they should call FEMA directly or visit a Multi-Agency Resource Center. The centers are on a rotating schedule, which consists of two onsite personnel and one remote support person as needed. The staff will rotate from county to county each day. Visit governor.ky.gov/FloodResources for more information.

The Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund has raised over $13.2 million from more than 41,500 donors. To contribute, click here.

EKY and WKY SAFE Fund Awards
Today, Gov. Beshear announced more awards from the Eastern Kentucky SAFE Fund to communities and public entities impacted by the devastating late July 2022 floods. This week, nearly $22.5 million in funding was approved for communities, including:

• $52,780 to the City of Booneville to fund a FEMA match;
• $3 million to the Breathitt County Fiscal Court to alleviate fiscal strain;
• Over $1.8 million to the Breathitt County School District to alleviate fiscal strain;
• Over $670,000 to the Clay County Fiscal Court to alleviate fiscal strain and fund a FEMA match;
• $897,000 to the City of Hazard to fund a FEMA match;
• Nearly $447,000 to the Owsley County Fiscal Court to alleviate fiscal strain and fund a FEMA match;
• $2.8 million to the Perry County Fiscal Court to fund a FEMA match;
• $10 million to Kentucky Emergency Management to cover costs of private property debris removal; and
• $2.8 million to the Knott County high-ground site, Olive Branch, for water and wastewater infrastructure.

The Governor also announced a $26,600 award from the Western Kentucky SAFE Fund to Bowling Green Municipal Utilities to bridge the funding gap for a fiber system installation project.

Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery
This week the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced an overhaul of the agency’s disaster recovery efforts to better serve communities who face the direct impacts of weather-related disasters. The steps as they will streamline the agency’s disaster recovery and resilience work by increasing coordination, reducing bureaucracy and increasing capacity to get recovery funding to our communities more quickly.

HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge made the announcement yesterday in Jackson, Kentucky, just as Kentucky is set to received nearly $300 million in Community Development Block Grant –Disaster Recovery.

“These are critical funds that will support long-term recovery in the communities most impacted by the devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky,” Gov. Beshear said. “State, federal and local leaders will continue to work together to make sure we rebuild every life and structure.”

Funding for Western Kentucky Farmers
Gov. Beshear shared good news for farmers affected by the December 2021 tornadoes. Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that farmers affected by the storms can apply for cost-share assistance through the Emergency Grain Storage Facility Assistance Program. Farmers can apply at their local Farm Service Agency office. Applications end Dec. 29, 2023. Visit fsa.usda.gov for more information.

“This program will provide financial assistance to farmers who are still recovering from losses due to the tornadoes, specifically aiding in the construction of new grain storage capacity,” said Gov. Beshear. “I urge you all to take advantage of these resources. We want to provide you with as many resources as possible to get back on your feet. Kentucky farmers are essential to our state’s success.”

Team Kentucky All-Stars
The Governor named honorees at the 55th annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Stars. A Nicholasville native, Walker Montgomery, shared his musical talents at the breakfast. Celebrity chef Darnell Ferguson, who spends his time giving back to the Louisville community with his nonprofit SuperChef’s CAPE, was the keynote speaker and shared stories about his remarkable journey. The Rousseau Volunteer Fire Department of Breathitt County received the William Cooper Faith and Community in Action Award at the Prayer Breakfast for their work helping families in Eastern Kentucky affected by flooding.

“I can truly say, I left this morning’s breakfast feeling more hopeful and inspired than before I arrived. And that is thanks to some of the special people who took part in this event,” said Gov. Beshear. “Walker, Darnell and the entire team of the Rousseau Volunteer Fire Department, thank you for leading by example, helping our people and showing us the true spirit of Team Kentucky.”

Mayor Regina Hinton shared with WAVE NEWS what took place...

South Kentucky RECC has issued yet another scam alert to members this week saying a customer had received a scam call from a woman misrepresenting herself as an SKRECC employee.

RECC said the woman told the customer that their payment had been returned by the bank due to “bad endorsement” and that their power would be disconnected by 5 p.m. without immediate payment.

South Kentucky RECC says they will never call and demand payment and says if you receive a call like this, to hang up and call your local office and to never give personal or financial information out over the phone.

South Kentucky RECC’s Jamestown office can be reached by calling 270-343-7500.

Jordan Durham, 35, of Columbia was arrested by Deputy Thomas with the Adair County Sheriff’s Office just before 4:30 yesterday afternoon. Durham was charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1^st Degree, 1^st Offense (more than 2 grams of Meth), Persistent Felony Offender 1, Trafficking in Marijuana (less than 8 oz) 1^st Offense, Possession of a Handgun by Convicted Felon. Durham was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

The Russell County Clerks office will be closed on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 due to training!

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 14, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises boat title owners that motorboat registration requests will be accommodated at all County Clerk offices starting April 3. Annual registration renewals are typically accepted beginning March 1, but additional time is necessary to allow the decal vendor to reprint and deliver tags required to complete the registration process. Current registrations do not expire until April 30, 2023.

“We want boat owners who opt to renew early aware of the temporary delay to honor their time and avoid an unnecessary trip,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. “We expect to have new decals available at County Clerk offices well ahead of the April 30 registration expiration for owners to update their tags and continue enjoying the open water.”

Every motorboat registered in Kentucky must display a valid, unexpired tag. The boat’s unique registration number and boat number are printed on certificates of registration at County Clerk Offices and the tags are then peeled and placed on each side of the boat. Due to a label defect, a reprint is necessary to ensure durability once exposed to water. New shipments will be delivered to each County Clerk Office. Last year, more than 187,000 decals were issued by county clerks.

Enbridge Pipeline (Texas Eastern) is going to be blowing down the pipeline in the area of West 80 / 768 and the Parkway around 2PM today (Tuesday). This will be a loud jet engine type sound.  
 

FEBRUARY 2023 ACTIVITY REPORT 
300 calls for service

25 Arrests

11 Domestic

12 Accidents - non-injury 

6 Accidents - injury 

62 Officer Requests

8 EMS Assists

12 Mental Health Transports

81 total Court Papers Served

4,597 Court Security Transport Miles

63 Vehicle Inspections

20 CCDW

February 2023 Property Taxes Collected:  $74,235.37

2022 Property Taxes Collected:  $11,690,308.44

Jacob Eads,  21, of Liberty, was taken into custody by Officer Grimes on Monday afternoon for Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1^st, 1^st Offense (more than 2 grams of Meth) and Fleeing or Evading Police, 1^st Degree (Motor Vehicle). He was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum spoke with WAVE NEWS following Monday's meeting... 

Columbia/Bowling Green, Ky. (March 13, 2023) – Juveniles in custody at Adair and Warren Juvenile Detention Centers have been charged with assault 3^rd after attacking staff and the Kentucky State Police (KSP).

On Thursday and Saturday of last week, juveniles orchestrated three separate attacks between the two facilities.

Three juveniles at Adair Juvenile Detention Center attacked staff of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and KSP during Thursday’s evening medicine distribution. In response, KSP and DJJ both charged the males with assault 3^rd. On Saturday, one juvenile at Adair Youth Development Center, which is connected to the detention center and houses juveniles post adjudication, physically attacked a correctional officer. The correctional officer deployed pepper spray and was able to quickly regain control preventing any injuries. The male has been charged with assault 3^rd.

Also, on Thursday, at Warren Juvenile Detention Center a male juvenile attacked a correctional officer, striking the staff member multiple times in the face. The correctional officer deployed pepper spray and returned the juvenile to his living unit. The correctional officer required medical treatment. The juvenile has been charged with assault 3^rd.

These events were all contained and did not turn into larger events because of the changes the administration has made, including having the Kentucky State Police on site, as well as better-equipping staff to control these disturbances by deploying recently obtained defensive equipment, including pepper spray. Additional security enhancements ordered by the Governor are being implemented and others are pending legislative action.

The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC) approved $4,996,821 for 22 agricultural loans for projects across the commonwealth at its monthly board meeting.

Loans approved include $250,000 for the Agricultural Infrastructure Loan Program in Adair County and $250,000 for the Beginning Farmer Loan Program in Green County.

Agricultural Infrastructure Loan Program

• Adair County - $250,000

Beginning Farmer Loan Program (BFLP)

• Clinton and Green counties - $250,000 each

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On Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 4:10 a.m., Adair County 911 received a call of a 2-vehicle injury collision 8.5 miles east of Columbia on KY206.  
   

Deputy Sheriff Josh Durbin responded to the call and upon arrival, found that two vehicles had struck head-on and one operator was entrapped in his vehicle.