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Local News Archives for 2018-12

ADAIR CO. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY SCHEDULE JAN. 6TH

 

Adair County Swearing In Ceremony - Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 at 2:00pmCT at the Adair Judicial Center
 
SCHEDULE
Welcome & Opening Prayer - Circuit Clerk Dennis Loy
Presentation Of Colors - ACHS Cadet Corps
Pledge Of Allegiance - ACHS Cadet Corps
Opening Remarks - Senator Max Wise and Rep. John "Bam" Carney
 
Swearing In Of Elected Officials
Adair County District Judge Michael Loy
Adair County Circuit Clerk Dennis Loy And Staff
Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan
Adair County PVA Landon Edwards And Staff
Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman And Staff
Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer And Staff
Adair County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin
Adair County Assistant County Attorney Angie Capps
Adair/Casey County Commonwealth Attorney Brian Wright
Adair/Casey County Assistant Commonwealth Attorneys Angela Capps & Lacy Andrews
Adair County Jailer Joey White And Staff
Adair County Coroner Todd Akin And Staff
Adair County Surveyor Mike Mckinney
 
Adair County Magistrates:
District 1 Harold Burton
District 2 Daryl Flatt
District 3 Sammy Baker
District 4 Chris Reeder
District 5 Billy Coffey
District 6 Greg Caldwell
District 7 Terry Hadley
 
Adair County Constables:
District 1 William Bill Troutwine
District 2 Mark Selby
District 3 Robert Loy
District 4 Jeff Dickson
District 5 Tim Bottoms
District 6 Jason Rector
District 7 Joe Collins Jr.
 
Adair County School Board:
District 1 Terry Harvey
District 3 Lisa Burton
District 5 Troy Grider
 
Closing Remarks And Prayer - Bro. Troy Grider
 
Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony.
 

CASEY CO. AREA WEEKEND ARRESTS 12/31/18


 

  • Allen L. Fowler Jr., 45 of Liberty, arrested by Casey Constable, Ralph Mondie, for Receiving Stolen Property under $10,000.
  • Ryan A. Goode, 36 of Liberty, arrested by Officer Martin with Liberty Police for Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon.

Lodged in the Casey County Jail.

 

  • Beverly J. Sumpter, 55 of Somerset, arrested by Somerset Police for DUI, Criminal Mischief-3rd Degree, Possession of Controlled Substance-3rd Degree (drug unspecified), & Prescription Controlled Substance Not in Proper Container.
  • Stephanie L. Miller, 38 of Monticello, arrested by Burnside Police for Failure to Wear Seatbelts, No Registration Reciept, No Insurance, DUI (Aggravated Circumstance), Possession of Controlled Substance-2nd Degree (drug unspecified), & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
  • David G. Bridgewater, 35 of Campbellsville, arrested by Somerset Police for Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place-1st/2nd Offense, & Disorderly Conduct-2nd Degree.
  • Carolyn J. Beamer-Sullivan, 26 of Somerset, arrested by KSP for Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1st Degree
  • Joshua Haught, 29 of Waynesburg, arrested by Somerset Police for Trafficking in Controlled Substance (Carfentanil or Fentanyl Derivatives).

Lodged in the Pulaski County Jail.

 

  • Jerry M. Gullett, age 43, arrested by Harrodsburg Police for Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree (Methamphetamine).
  • Brandi L. Gullett, age 27, arrested by Harrodsburg Police for Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree (Methamphetamine), & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Lodged in the Boyle County Jail.

 

  • James Lee, 41 of Liberty, arrested by Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree (Methamphetamine).
  • Kattie Martin, 28 of Stanford, arrested by Stanford Police for Rear License Not Illuminated, License to be in Possession, No Registration Plates/Receipt, Theft of Motor Vehicle Registration Plate, & Possession of Marijuana.
  • Kyle T. Maddox, 38 of Hustonville, arrested by Stanford Police for Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree (Methamphetamine).
  • Heather Murphy, 28 of Elizabethtown, arrested by Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for Unlawful Transaction with a Minor-1st (Illegal Sex Act, victim under 16).
  • Gentry P. Wells, 31 of Danville, arrested by Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for DUI-2nd Offense, Resisting Arrest, Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in a Motor Vehicle, No Registration Plates/Receipt, Careless Driving, Excessive Window Tint, & Driving on a DUI Suspended Operator's License.
  • Matthew Crum, 19 of Waynesburg, arrested by Stanford Police for Burglary-3rd Degree, & Theft by Unlawful Taking Auto (over $500).

Lodged in the Lincoln County Jail.


All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

1 INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH IN PULASKI CO.

 

A Somerset man was hurt when his 2015 Toyota Corolla left the roadway and collided with a tree on Friday.

 

According to Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck, Deputy Zach Mayfield responded to the scene six miles north on Highway 39 just after 4pm Friday. The driver, 72 year old Gary Coleman, stated a medical condition may have been a contributing factor in the cause of the crash. Mr. Coleman was treated at the scene by Pulaski County EMS, then transported to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

 

Deputy Bruce Blevins and Dabney Volunteer Fire Department personnel assisted at the scene.

 

ADAIR CO. ELECTED OFFICIALS TO BE SWORN IN JAN. 7TH

 

All elected Adair County officials will be sworn in on Sunday, January 7, 2019 at 2:00pmCT at the Adair Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. City officials are required to be sworn in before the end of the year, so their ceremony was held on Sunday afternoon. County officials have the first week of the new year to be sworn in. 

 

RUSSELL CO. SWEARING IN CEREMONY JAN. 6

 
Russell County newly elected officials will be sworn in during ceremony on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Russell County Schools Auditorium/Natatorium Complex at 1:00pmCT. Judge Debra Hembree Lambert with the Kentucky Supreme Court, 3rd Supreme Court District, will swear the local officials in. A reception will follow the ceremony and the public is invited to attend. Constables, who will be out of town at a training on January 6th will be sworn in by Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer at a ceremony on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Russell County Courthouse in the old courtroom at 2:00pmCT.
 

NEWLY ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS SWEARING-IN CEREMONY DEC. 30

 
The newly elected City of Columbia Council Members and Mayor will be sworn into office on Sunday afternoon, December 30, 2018 at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY at 1:30pmCT. The newly elected officials include: Mayor-Elect Pam Hoots and Council Members Craig Dean, Linda Waggener, Sharon Payne, Dr. Ronald Rogers, June Parson and Mark Harris. A reception will follow the ceremony.
 

RUSSELL CO. ARRESTS 12/27/18 - 12/30/18

 
 
 
 
Adam Jake Swindoll, 36, of Jamestown, KY was arrested on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 at 3:02amCT and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Giving Officer False Identifying Information, Failure to Appear and Non-payment of Fines.
 
Miranda Hatter, 38, of Liberty, KY was arrested on Saturday night, Dec. 29, 2018 and charged with Possession of Marijuana, Methamphetamine & Drug Paraphernalia. 
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Andrew Brewster, 30, of Jamestown, KY was arrested on Friday for 3 counts of Non-payment of Court Costs, Fees or Fines and 2 counts of Contempt of Court Libel/Slander Resistance to Order
 
Erica Bryant, 39, of Jamestown, KY was arrested on Friday for Contempt of Court Libel/Slander Resistance to Order
 
Travis Crew, 35, of Russell Springs, KY was arrested on Friday and charged with Fleeing or Evading Police, 2nd degre (on foot), Resisting Arrest and arrested on a Parole Violation Warrant
 
Bethany Popplewell, 25, Dunnville, KY was arrested on Friday on a warrant for a Parole Violaton
 
Justin Gabehart, 29, of Russell Springs, KY was arrested Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 at 12:46pmCT for Assault 4th degree (domestic violence) and served a Bench Warrant for Court.
 
 
Debbie Mann, 45, of Russell Springs, KY was arrested Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 at 10:41amCT for Probation Violation (For a technical violation)
 
Ronald Dean Lucas, 36, of Russell Springs, KY was arrested Friday afternoon at 1:35pmCT for Contempt of Court
 
Everett Laird, 43, of Nicholasville, KY was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 at 11:30amCT and charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking over $500, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin), and Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (drug unspecified)
 
Justin Stapp, 27, of Albany, KY was arrested on Thursday at 10:44amCT for Parole Violation for a misdemeanor offense
 
All were lodged in the Russell Co. Detention Center.
 

6 STORES IN CASEY CO. LOSE RIGHT TO SELL KY LOTTERY TICKETS

 
In September, 2018 the Casey County Sheriff's Office executed a series of search warrants that led to the seizure of 22 illegal gambling machines at retailers. The machines were described in a state lottery news release as "video poker and other electronic gambling devices."
 
Subsequently, licensees affiliated with six Kentucky Lottery outlets have pled guilty to a Class A misdemeanor of possession of a gambling device, the news release said. State law mandates any retailer convicted of illegal gambling activities cannot sell state lottery tickets for 10 years. 
 
As a result, the following retailers have had their licenses terminated and will no longer sell Kentucky Lottery products:
 
  1. Mukeshabai Patel and Rameshkumar Patel, B&W Grocery, 7285 East Highway 70, Yosemite
  2. Jitendrakumar Patel, Crockett Trail General Store at 7625 West KY 70 in Liberty, Sallies Food Mart 2 at 6554 W Ky 70 in Liberty, OM Food Mart at 116 Bradsfordville Road in Mannsville, and Gia's Supermarket at 163 Hustonville St. in Liberty
  3. Mamta Patel, S&T Market, 5838 Hwy 49 in Liberty

"State law is very direct about what actions have to be taken when a retailer is convicted of illegal gambling activity," Kentucky Lottery President and CEO Tom Delacenserie said.
 
"We appreciate the efforts of the Casey County Sherriff's Office, and will continue to remain vigilant to watch for any other outcomes such as these. Maintaining the integrity of our legal games is paramount to our mission, and anything which violates this statute will be met with the same outcome."
 

RUSSELL CO. WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES

 

Rebecca K. Bennett, 55, of Russell Springs, KY was arrested last evening (Thursday) at approx. 6:30pmCT and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (greater than or equal to two grams of methamphetamine) and buying/possessing drug paraphernalia. Bennett was arrested by Deputy Evan Burton of the Russell County Sheriff’s Department and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. 

 

CASEY CO. AREA ARRESTS OVER THE LAST 24HRS 12/28/18

 

  • Casey County Deputy Geoffrey Brown, assisted by Trooper Mike Woodrum responded to a call on Elmore Hill Rd of a mother being threatened by her son. Travis Buis, 27, was arrested for terroristic threatening, 3rd degree.
  • Jamie Lawson, 39 of Somerset, arrested by Chad Weddle with Casey County Sheriff's Office for Public Intoxication of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree (Methamphetamine), & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
  • David R. Lynn, 35 of Liberty, arrested by Chad Weddle with Casey County Sheriff's Office for Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1st Degree/2nd Offense (Methamphetamine), Trafficking in Marijuana, Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree (drug unspecified), & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Lodged in the Casey County Jail.

 

  • Antonio Mendez, 43 of Somerset, arrested by Somerset Police for No Operator's License, & DUI-2nd Offense.
  • Christian S. Caudill, 23 of Nancy, arrested by KSP for Public Intoxication of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, & Disorderly Conduct-2nd Degree.

Lodged in the Pulaski County Jail.

 

  • Levi J. Randolph, age 32, arrested by Danville Police for Public Intoxication of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree (Methamphetamine & Heroin).

Lodged in the Boyle County Jail.

 

  • Donald W. Rudder, 57 of Kings Mountain, arrested by KSP for DUI, & Possession of an Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in a Motor Vehicle.

Lodged in the Lincoln County Jail.

 

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

PULASKI COUNTY ACCIDENT 12/28/18

 

Both lanes of KY 192 were blocked due to an injury accident last night. It happened in the White Lily community of Pulaski County. 

 

We'll have updates later as more information is received.

 

CUMBERLAND PARKWAY ACCIDENT

 
A semi truck driver was flown to the hospital after a crash on the Cumberland Parkway eastbound Thursday morning.
 
The Barren County Sheriff's Office says the driver hit a parked, abandoned passenger car on the side of the road before flipping on its side between mile marker 5 and 6. The driver was flown to Skyline Hospital in Nashville, and his condition is unknown at this time. According to officials, the material that spilled from what the truck was hauling was not hazardous.
 

NO MORE TOPIX FORUMS!

 
The Topix Forums have sailed into the sunset.
 
The forums were a place where visitors posted anonymously concerning local news and a lot of "gossip" but the Topix forums have been removed. Visitors who try to access the forums get a message that reads:
 
“For over a decade Topix has proudly served up your town’s latest news and hottest takes. In that time a lot has changed. We have grown to be one of the internet’s largest entertainment sources. As Topix grew, news and discussion became less of what we are all about. Today we have decided to break away from what we were and fully embrace the “Pretty Good” entertainment company you have all come to love. We want to thank all of our forum readers and contributors.”
 

2 ARRESTED IN CASEY CO. ON DRUG CHARGES CHRISTMAS EVE

 

Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck reports that two individuals were arrested on drug charges on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2018.

 

Acting on information gained in an investigation of drug activity, Deputy Brandon Smith conducted a "Knock and Talk" interview of occupants of a room at the Budget Inn in Somerset at approximately 12:09 AM on December 24, 2018. Permission to search the room was obtained by Deputy Smith which led to the discovery of several small baggies of methamphetamine, needles and scales hidden throughout the room.

 

Brian Oliver Muse, 39, of Sycamore Street, Somerset, KY and Jayme M. Witherspoon, 38, of Old Highway 27, Somerset, KY were arrested without incident. Both were lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center charged with:

 

1.  Possession of Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine).

2.  Drug Paraphernalia-Buy/Possess

 

The investigation continues by the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office.

 

WRECK ON CUMBERLAND PARKWAY IN BARREN CO. THURS. MORNING

 

The Barren County Sheriff's Department says they are working an accident on the Louie B Nunn Cumberland Parkway at mile marker 5 and 6. Reportedly, the accident involved a semi-truck and a passenger car. The semi truck ended up on it's side and the roadway was shut down as they flew one person out to the hospital.

 

Wave news first got the word from a listener traveling the area just before 8:00amCT this morning.

 

 

Photos courtesy of Eric Sexton

 

COLUMBIA WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES

 

Kentucky State Police arrested a Columbia woman on drug charges Wednesday, December 26, 2018. 

 

53-year-old Vickie D. Childers was arrested at 9:23pmCT and charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (meth), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance (opiates), and Prescription Controlled Substance not in Proper Container. 

 

KSP Trooper Scott made the arrest. Childers was lodged in the Adair Co. Regional Jail.

 

A BODY HAD BEEN FOUND IN CASEY COUNTY

 

Local authorities responded to the call of a deceased person yesterday.


First responders went to the scene shortly after 1pmET on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 in a wooded area off Wall Street in Liberty, KY. No further information is available.

 

RUSSELL CO. FISCAL COURT CALLED MEETING DEC. 27

 
The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 at 10:00amCT for a "Special Called Meeting".
 
AGENDA
  • PAY BILLS 
  • AE TRANSFERS 
  • 2ND READING BUDGET AMENDMENT 18-07 
  • RUSSELL COUNTY CLERK – 2018 AMENDED BUDGET 
  • PRESENTATION 
  • ADJOURN 

 

RUSSELL CO. AREA CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY ARRESTS

 

Russell County area arrests on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day . . .

Aldon McQueary Jr, 49, Columbia - trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (methamphetamine), trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (drug unspecifed), possession of controlled stubstance 2nd degree, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, persistent felonly offender.


Leeanna Willis 43, Glensfork - trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (methamphetamine), trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (drug unspecified), possession of a controlled substance drug unspecified, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia.


Richard Dickerson, Jr, 37, Russell Springs - bail jumping 1st degree, failure to appear and contempt of court libel/slander resistance to order.


Douglas Gilbert, 30, Nancy - violtation of Ky EPO/DVO and resisting arrest


Jeremy Ball 24 - Jamestown - two counts wanton endangerment 1st degree,  operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs (aggravated circumstances) 1st offense, and failure to maintain required insurance 1st offense.

 

All lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

 

CASEY CO. AREA ARRESTS OVER THE LAST 24HRS 12/26/18

 

  • Justin T. Cochran, 24 of Liberty, arrested yesterday by Casey County Deputy Luttrell on charges of Theft by Unlawful Taking (over $10,000).

Lodged in the Casey County Jail.

 

  • Brandon S. Steele, 31 of Science Hill, arrested over night by Somerset Police for Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, & Manufacturing Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Samantha P. Owen, age 25, address unknown, arrested by KSP for Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree (Methamphetamine), & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Stephanie A. Short, 42 of Somerset, arrested by Somerset Police for Public Intoxication of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance-2nd Degree (drug unspecified), Illegal Possession of a Legend Drug, & Prescription Controlled Substance Not in Proper Container.

Lodged in the Pulaski County Jail.

 

  • Dexter L. Lawless, 55 of Eubank, arrested by Lancaster Police for DUI-2nd (Aggravated Circumstance), Fleeing/Evading Police-1st Degree (Motor Vehicle), & Possession of an Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in a Motor Vehicle.

Lodged in the Lincoln County Jail.

 

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

ADAIR CO. MAN ARRESTED TUES.MORNING ON DRUG CHARGES

 

Rory Shelankskey, 50, Columbia - Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 2nd offense (methamphetamine), Buy/possess drug paraphernalia, Promoting contraband 1st degree, Trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (methamphetamine).

 

Shelankskey was booked at 5:22amCT on Tuesday morning, Dec. 25, 2018 by Adair County Deputy Joey Keith and lodged in the Adair Regional Jail.

 

RUSSELL CO. ARRESTS LAST WEEKEND

 

4 people were arrested in Russell Co. over the weekend . . .

 

  1. Barry Appleby, 32, Jamestown - Leaving the scene of an accident, Failure to render aid, Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alchohol/drugs 3rd offense, Wanton endangerment 1st degree, Possession of open alcoholic beverage container, Resisting arrest, Disorderly conduct and other traffic violations.
  2. Noah Jones, 19, Jamestown - Serving bench warrant for court, Possesion of controlled substance (cocaine), Trafficking in a controlled substance, Drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana.
  3. Nicole Hicks, 34, Jamestown - Operating on a suspended or revoked license, Rear license not illuminated.
  4. Debbie Mann, 45, Russell Springs - Buy/possess drug paraphernalia

 

All were lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

 

POST 15 SHOP WITH A TROOPER 2018

 
Columbia, KY (December 21, 2018) - Kentucky State Police Post 15 conducted our annual Shop with a Trooper events this week. On December 17th, children from Casey, Green, Taylor, Marion, and Washington counties were treated to a meal at Campbellsville Christian Church followed by shopping at Walmart. On Thursday, December 20th, children from Adair, Russell, Clinton, Cumberland, Metcalfe, and Monroe counties were treated with a meal at Columbia Christian Church followed by shopping at Walmart.  
                  
The Shop with a Trooper program operates solely on private donations from within our communities.  Thanks to your generosity, we were able to include 77 children in this year’s activities, which required soliciting help from KSP Cadets who are in training at the KSP Academy!  Post 15 would like to sincerely thank all the local businesses and individuals who made a monetary donation or volunteered time to make this year’s program such a success.
 
 
 

ADAIR CO. FISCAL COURT SPECIAL MEETING DEC. 26

 

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet for a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at the Adair Co. Annex Basement.
 
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
                                 
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. BUDGET AMENDMENT-2ND READING
3. LINE TO LINE TRANSFERS  
4. APPROVAL FOR THE JUDGE TO ACCEPT AND SIGN ANIMAL SHELTER GRANT
5. ADJOURN
 
This meeting is open to the public.
 

STAINLESS STEEL KITCHEN WINNER!

 

CONGRATS TO ROGER HIGGINBOTHAM OF RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY ON WINNING THE 3-PIECE STAINLESS STEEL KITCHEN FROM LAWLESS SMITH APPLIANCE CENTER IN R.S.! THE KITCHEN IS VALUED AT $2500.00!

 

2019 KSP TROOPER ISLAND RAFFLE CAR (CHEVY CORVETTE)

 

The Kentucky State Police are featuring a true American icon this year to support their Trooper Island Camp for disadvantaged children. The agency is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a new 2019 Corvette Stingray Coupe. Born and bred at GM’s assembly plant in Bowling Green, Ky., this legendary sports car is cloaked in a torch red exterior with a jet black leather interior. It’s equipped with a 6.2 liter V8 engine that provides up to 460 horsepower, an eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission, a removable carbon fiber roof panel and a driver-focused cockpit full of enhanced technology. A full list of features and equipment can be found at http://kentuckystatepolice.org/trooperislandcorvette/. To view a 90 second video about the car, click on https://youtu.be/r8WH5X8z9Lc

Tickets are $10 each and will be available at any KSP post or CVE region office located throughout the state on Dec. 28. Tickets are now available to be purchased online by debit or credit card payment at https://squareup.com/store/trooper-island-inc.They can be purchased at the KSP booth at the Farm Machinery Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center February 13-16 as well. Only 25,000 tickets will be sold. The winning ticket will be drawn on August 25, 2019 at the Kentucky State Fair. Ticket holders do not have to be present at the drawing to win. Raffle winner is responsible for all tax and license fees. (Charitable gaming license #0000633.)

Trooper Island is a free summer camp for disadvantaged boys and girls age 10-12 operated by the Kentucky State Police on Dale Hollow Lake in Clinton County. It is financed entirely by donations, no public funds are used. Each year, the camp hosts approximately 700 children, providing good food, fresh air, recreation, guidance and structured, esteem-building activities designed to build good citizenship and positive relationships with law enforcement officers.

 

CHRISTMAS CASH WINNERS!

 
THE 2018 REINDEER RACES ARE OVER & CONGRATS TO THE FOLLOWING ON WINNING $100:

 
  1. REBECCA DARNELL - RUSSELL SPRINGS
  2. BETHANY HARVEY - COLUMBIA
  3. SLICK WALKER - ALBANY
  4. ZACH RICHARDSON - CAMPBELLSVILLE
  5. EARLENE EDMONDS - RUSSELL SPRINGS

 

 

2 SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH ADAIR CO. BREAK-IN

 
On Sunday, December 2, 2018 Adair County Deputy Josh Durbin was dispatched to a break-in at a residence on Weed-Sparksville Road in Adair County. Following an investigation, Deputy Durbin was able to locate the vehicle involved in the break-in. Some of the stolen items was recovered following a search of the auto. Deputy Durbin also recovered stolen items from one of the suspect's, 42-year-old Jeannie Wheeler of Edmonton, KY. Wheeler was charged with Burglary-2nd degree, Criminal Mischief-2nd degree and Theft by Unlawful Taken over $500. Also arrested was 39-year-old Lucas Parnell of Columbia, KY. Parnell was charged with Burglary-2nd degree, Criminal Mischief-2nd degree and Theft by Unlawful Taken over $500.
 
Deputy Josh Durbin was assisted in the investigation by Deputy Keith and the Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office.

ADAIR CO. MAN ARRESTED AFTER HIGH SPEED CHASE

 
On Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at approximately 10:10pmCT, Adair County Deputy Josh Durbin attempted a traffic stop on a 1997 gray Chevy pickup for traffic violations on Portland Road. The driver, 49-year-old Marcus Janes of Columbia, KY failed to stop and fled the scene at a high rate of speed, turning onto Milltown Road. After approx. 2 miles, Janes lost control of his pickup and crashed into a fence. Janes was taken into custody and charged with One Headlight, Reckless Driving, Wanton Endangerment 1st degree (Police Officer), Fleeing or Evading Police-1st degree (Motor Vehicle) and Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence.
 
Deputy Durbin was assisted on the scene by Kentucky state Police and Deputy Padgett.
 

KY'S JOBLESS RATE UNCHANGED IN NOV. 2018

 

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky officials say the state’s unemployment rate remained steady in November.
The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate for November was 4.5 percent. The preliminary statewide figure was unchanged from the prior month. Officials say the November jobless rate was the same as in November 2017. They say Kentucky added 277 people to its civilian labor force last month, bringing the state’s labor force to 2,075,664. Officials say employment increased last month in the state’s professional and business services sector and the manufacturing sector. Other gains occurred in the trade, transportation and utilities sector, the education and health services sector and the leisure and hospital sector. They say the sectors showing employment decreases last month included financial activities and construction.

 

CASEY COUNTY INDICTMENTS 12/21/18

 

Chad A Payton age 34 of Liberty indicted for trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree second offense two grams or more of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.


Kari T Hogue age 33 of Liberty indicted for possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 3rd offense methamphetamine, & possession of drug paraphernalia.


Kelly M Steele age 27 of Campbellsville indicted for DUI second offense, possession of controlled substance 1st degree 3rd offense methamphetamine/hydrocodone, possession of controlled substance 2nd degree, three counts of possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree, and illegal possession of a legend drug.


Virginia A Adkins age 36 of Liberty indicted for possession of controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.


Tara K Duncan age 19 of Liberty indicted for possession of controlled substance 1st degree 2nd offense methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.


Michael V Harmon age 28 of Dunnville indicted for receiving stolen property over $500, criminal mischief 1st degree, and tampering with physical evidence.


Jamie F Harris age 43 of Liberty indicted for trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine (firearm enhanced), 2 counts of carrying a concealed deadly weapon, DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, and expired registration plates.


Jennifer K Shackelford age 47 of Middlesboro indicted for escape 2nd degree and being a persistent felony offender 1st degree.


Jerry L Watson age 71 of Middleburg indicted for bail jumping 1st degree and being a persistent felony offender 1st degree.


Emerald A Loveless age 18 of Science Hill & Lexington indicted for possession of controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine, and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.


William R Rowland age 29 of Kings Mountain indicted for possession of controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Hubert Preston Skipper III age 50 of Gravel Switch indicted for trafficking in marijuana over 5 lb second offense, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, receiving stolen property over $500, use of weapon of mass destruction 3rd degree, and multiple counts of wanton endangerment 1st degree and persistent felony offender 1st degree.

 

James M Phelps age 28 of Hustonville indicted for bail jumping 1st degree.

 

Vonda R Rigdon age 52 of Amelia OH indicted for theft by unlawful taking over $500.

 

Robert R Good age 46 of Liberty indicted for flagrant non-support.

 

We remind our listeners an indictment is only a legal accusation, not an indicator of guilt.

 

 

ADAIR CO. INDICTMENTS - DEC. 20, 2018

 

An Adair County Grand Jury has returned indictments against 13 individuals:

 

 

  1. Tyler S. Grooms, 28, Columbia - Burglary, 3rd degree; Theft By Unlawful Taking over $500; Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs/Etc., 1st offense; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  2. Tony A. Beard, 49, Columbia - Wanton Endangerment 1st degree (2 counts); Menacing; Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
  3. Christy Fay Vaughn, 31, Louisville, KY - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 2nd offense (Methamphetamine)
  4. Otis Ray Watt, III, 37, Russell Springs - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd degree (Buprenorphine)
  5. Jeffrey A. Iames, 32, Columbia - Burglary, 2nd degree; Persistent Felony Offender, 1st degree; Public Intoxication; Criminal Mischief, 3rd degree
  6. Demetrias R. Matherly, 24, Liberty, KY - Wanton Endangerment, 1st degree; Terroristic Threatening, 3rd degree; Menacing
  7. Phillip R. Hopper, 67, Russell Springs - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  8. Jo Ann Torres, 48, Russell Springs - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine) (2 counts); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Rear License Not Illuminated; Failure to Produce Insurance Card
  9. Samantha Jo Grider, 30, Russell Springs - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine) (2 counts); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Promoting Contraband; Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd degree (Buprenorphine)
  10. Terri Bernadette Garner, 36, Russell Springs - Fleeing or Evading Police, 1st degree; Persistent Felony Offender, 1st degree (2 counts); Receiving Stolen Property over $500; Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs/Etc., 3rd offense; Reckless Driving; Careless Driving; Disregarding Traffic Light; Failure to Wear Seatbelt; Resisting Arrest
  11. Chadwick Alan Hagan, 37, Loretto, KY - Assault, 3rd degree; Fleeing or Evading Police, 1st degree; Wanton Endangerment, 1st degree (5 counts); Resisting Arrest; Reckless Driving; Criminal Mischief, 3rd degree; Failure to Wear Seatbelt
  12. Timothy Shawn Vanarsdale, 41, Columbia - Receiving Stolen Property over $500; Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm); Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon; Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine); Possession of Marijuana; Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3rd degree (Gabapentin)
  13. William Earl Miller, 48, Russell Springs - Theft of Identity; Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs/Etc., 1st offense; No Operator's License; Failure to Produce Insurance Card; Failure to Register/Transfer Motor Vehicle; Failure to Wear Seatbelt
     
Indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.
 

 

 

ADAIR CO. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DEC. 20

 
The Adair County School Board regular monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 6pmCT in the Adair County Board Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.
 
AGENDA
 
Regular School Board Meeting
Adair County Board Conference Room
**Meeting Called to Order**
 
***Dr. Stephens and Adair County School Board Members Will Open the Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance***
 
1. Approval of Agenda
 
2. Approval of Consent Agenda
 
Consent Agenda
 
3. Approval of Minutes
 
4. Approval of Treasurer's Report
 
5. Approval of Payment of Bills
 
6. Approval to Match Kets offer of Assistance In the Full Amount
 
7. Approval of 2019-2020 Calendar Committee
 
8. Approval of Out-of-State Trip By the Adair County High School theatre Department to Cincinnati, Ohio
 
9. Approval of Out-of-State Trip By the Adair County High School Girls' Basketball Team to Gatlinburg, Tn
 
10. Approval of School District Assurance Certification For 2019-2020
 
11. Acknowledgement of Personnel Action
 
Regular Agenda
 
12. Superintendent's Report
 
13. Public Comments
 
14. Approval of Monthly Financial Statements - Renae Smith
 
15. Buildings and Grounds Update - David Jones
 
16. Approval to Establish A Track Team Coach At Adair County Middle School Contingent Upon Enough Student Participation
 
17. Adjournment
 

BURKESVILLE OFFICER AWARDED GOVERNOR'S AWARD FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT

 

The Burkesville Police Department in Cumberland County congratulates one of it's officers on a recent award.  Officer Keaton Williams recently received the Governors Award for DUI Enforcement. The department commends Keaton on his efforts on an outstanding job making the roads a safer place to travel.

 

 

 

KNIFLEY BARN FIRE SPOTTED ON RADAR TUES. BY NWS LOUISVILLE

 

On Tuesday evening, Dec. 18, 2018 the US National Weather Service in Louisville, KY notified the Adair County 911 Center of a hot spot showing on their satellite imagery. The Knifley Fire Department responded to investigate and found a barn fire on Mt Tussle Road.   

 

This new satellite has already proven itself "seeing" fires in Kentucky and could have saved Knifley from this isolated barn fire becoming a large wildland fire.

 

Thank You Ryan Sharp and the whole Louisville NWS for keeping eyes on Kentucky!

 

Mike Keltner, Adair County Emergency Management
 

 

SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING CASEY CO. WOMAN

 

The Casey County Sheriff's Office continues the search for a missing woman.

 

50 year old Verginia "Gina" Evans Lee was last seen on May 18, 2018. She is described as 5'7" tall, with brown hair. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Gina Evans Lee is asked to contact the Casey County Sheriff's Office.

 

 

 

CASEY CO. AREA ARRESTS OVER THE LAST 24HRS 12/19/18

 

  • On Tuesday, Casey County Deputy Chad Weddle conducted a traffic stop on Wilson Ridge. Joshua R. Smith, 33, of Wilson Ridge was driving with suspended operators license. Smith was arrested on a Russell County bench warrant for failure to appear for two counts of TBUT u/$500 and two counts of unlawful transaction w/minor 3rd degree. 
  • Teresa C. Coffman, 53 of Liberty, arrested by Liberty Police Officer Smith for Reckless Driving, & DUI (Aggravated Circumstance).
  • Nicholas T. Lynn, 39 of Liberty, arrested by Deputy Brown with Casey County Sheriff's Office for Theft by Unlawful Taking (over $10,000), Obscuring the Identitiy of a Machine (Over $500), Criminal Mischief-1st Degree, & Theft by Unlawful Taking (Over $500). The charges are in connection to thefts from Beard Trading Post and Reynolds Creek Road.
  • Jordan T. Watson, 32 of Liberty, arrested by Officer Garrett with Liberty Police for Felony Parole Violation, & Burglary-3rd Degree.

Lodged in the Casey County Jail.
 

All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

RUSSELL CO. MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING 1-VEHICLE ACCIDENT

 
A Russell Co. man was arrested on Monday, December 17, 2018 following a 1-vehicle accident on Hale's Highway in Russell Springs, KY.
 
37-year-old Nick Kerns was arrested following the accident on Monday night just before 8:00pmCT. He was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, 1st offense; Driving on a DUI Suspended License, 2nd offense, aggravating circumstances; and Resisting Arrest. Kerns was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center by Russell County Deputy Sheriff Nathan Ginn.
 

ADAIR CO. WOMAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP

 
An Adair County, KY woman was arrested on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 as a result of a traffic stop in the city limits of Columbia. 
 
Arrested was 26-year-old Tara Corbin of Columbia, KY. Corbin was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Methamphetamine), and Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition Shoplifting under $500. She was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by Columbia Police Sgt. Gary Roy. He was assisted by Officer Charles Greer.
 

RUSSELL CO. INDICTMENTS - DEC. 18, 2018

 
A Russell County, KY Grand Jury has returned numerous indictments:
 
  • Timothy Passmore, 39, Russell Springs, KY - Theft by Unlawful Taking over $500
  • Teresa A. Daniel, 29, Russell Springs, KY - Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
  • Nolynn D. Beatty, 22, Russell Springs, KY - Burglary 2nd degree; Criminal Mischief; Resisting Arrest; Fleeing or Evading Police, 2nd degree; Persistent Felony Offender
  • Kristie M. Weston, 32, Russell Springs, KY - Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 2nd degree (3 counts)
  • Christopher Hare, 41, Russell Springs, KY - Bail Jumping, 1st Degree
  • Richard Dickerson, 37, Russell Springs, KY - Bail Jumping, 1st Degree
  • Samuel Wilson, 36, Russell Springs, KY - Bail Jumping, 1st Degree
  • Dana Carter, 44, Waynesburg, KY -  Bail Jumping, 1st Degree; Persistent Felony Offender, 1st Degree
  • Ryan Spaw, 27, Jamestown, KY - Burglary, 2nd Degree; Theft by Unlawful Taking under $500
  • William C. Wilson, 53, Russell Springs, KY - Theft by Unlawful Taking over $500
  • Aldon McQueary, 49, and LeAnna D. Willis, 43, both of Russell Springs, KY - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Methamphetamine) (2 counts); Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree; Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Aldon McQueary also indicted  for being a Persistent Felony Offender
  • Eldon R. Passmore, Jr., 34, Russell Springs, KY - Possession of a Controlled Substnace, 1st Degree (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Jonathan Dickson, 23, Columbia, KY - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree; Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Methamphetamine); Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree (Buprenorphine); Possession of a Legend Drug
  • Ricky J. Roy, 46, Russell Springs, KY - Assault, 2nd Degree - According to the indictment, Roy intentionally caused serious physical injury to Melissa Loy; Assault, 4th Degree - by intentionally causing physical injury to a minor

 

Indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.

 

RUSSELL CO. SCHOOL BOARD RECAP

 

Jim Leib has news from the Monday night Russell County School Board meeting . . .

 

KSP ARREST HORSE CAVE MAN ON CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

HORSE CAVE, Ky. (December 18, 2018)  On December 17, 2018, at approximately 4:53 p.m., the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Steven “Devontae” Rhodes, 25, on charges related to prohibited use of an electronic communication system to procure a minor/ peace officer regarding sex offense.

 

Rhodes was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect communicating with juveniles online. 

 

The investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Horse Cave on December 17, 2018. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP’s forensic laboratory for examination. The investigation is ongoing.

 

Rhodes is currently charged with one count of prohibited use of an electronic communication system to procure a minor/ peace officer regarding sex offense. Each charge is a Class-D felony punishable by one to five years in prison.

 

He was lodged in the Hart County Detention Center.

TRACTOR TRAILER OVERTURNS ON CUMBERLAND PARKWAY

 

An accident occurred on the Cumberland Parkway early this morning (Monday, Dec. 17) just after 5:00amCT at the 43 mile marker, eastbound (Edmonton to Columbia). No other details are available at this time.

 

(Pic. from Adair County Emergency Management Director Mike Keltner) 
 

 

HEPATITIS A OUTBREAK IN KY

 
Kentucky health officials say more than 3,000 cases of hepatitis A have been reported in an outbreak that has entered its second year.
 
Kentucky Department for Public Health statistics show 19 people have died in the outbreak. Patients have been hospitalized in more than half of the state's 3,122 reported cases from August 2017 through the first week of December 2018.
 
Officials in Jefferson and Fayette counties have recommended that all residents get vaccinated against the disease. Previous vaccination efforts were targeted at people with a high-risk of contracting hepatitis A, including those who use illegal drugs and the homeless.
 
Hepatitis A is transmitted by oral contact with fecal matter. It attacks the liver and causes symptoms including abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, fever and jaundice.
 

ONE PERSON INJURED IN 2-VEHICLE METCALFE CO. COLLISION

 

(Metcalfe County, KY December 13, 2018) - Trooper Bobby Maxwell is investigating a collision that occurred on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at approximately 3:35pmCT on Ritters Mill Rd, 2 miles east of Summershade. 23-year-old Charles Sherman of Edmonton, KY was operating a southbound 2018 Ford van when he met a northbound 2015 Dodge Charger operated by Metcalfe County Deputy Sheriff Charles Massey, 57, of Edmonton, KY. Sherman struck Massey’s vehicle head-on on the narrow roadway. Massey was wearing his seatbelt and was transported by Barren-Metcalfe EMS to TJ Samson Hospital where he was treated and released. Sherman was belted and was not injured. Trooper Maxwell was assisted at the scene by the Summershade Fire Dept., Barren-Metcalfe EMS and the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Department.  

 

COLUMBIA SHOP LOCAL MONEY WINNERS!

 
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce "Shop Local" $100 prize winners: 
 
 
  1. Eva Cooley
  2. Allison Bardin
  3. Rita Dial
  4. Jo Janes
  5. Steven Hubbard
  6. Keri Burton
  7. Janice Karnes
  8. Daren Smith
  9. Charla Vander Myde

TAYLOR CO. MAN ARRESTED ON THEFT CHARGES

 

On November 29, 2018 the Taylor Co. Sheriff's Office receuved the complaint that property had been stolen from two vehicles, one in the Sha Lawn Village are and the other on Tabernacle Road, After an investigation, evidence was located which led deputies to Justin Skaggs of Campbellsville, KY. During an interview, Skaggs admitted to the theft of property from the two vehicles. A warrant was requested and received. Skaggs was picked up on the warrant charging him with one count of Theft by Unlawful Taking - contents from auto over $500, and one count of Theft by Unlawful Taking - contents from auto over $500. Skaggs was arrested and lodged in the Taylor Co. Detention Center, The stolen property has been recovered.

 

TAYLOR CO. WOMAN ARRESTED ON NUMEROUS CHARGES IN ADAIR CO.

 
On Thursday, December 13, 2018 Columbia Police Officer Drew Conn responded to a complaint in the area of Wal-Mart on Burkesville Rd. Arrested was 38-year-old Ashley Allen of Campbellsville, KY. Allen was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Offense 1st Degree (Methamphetamine), Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st offense 1st degree (Drug Unspecified),Promoting Contraband 1st Degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Trespassing 3rd degree, Giving Officer False Identifying Information, Disorderly Conduct 2nd degree, and Resisting Arrest. 
 
Allen was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by Officer Drew Conn.
 

ONE PERSON INJURED IN 2-VEHICLE METCALFE CO. COLLISION

 

(Metcalfe County, KY December 13, 2018) - KSP Trooper Bobby Maxwell is investigating a collision that occurred on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at approximately 3:35 PM CST on Ritters Mill Rd, 2 miles east of Summershade. 23-year-old Charles Sherman of Edmonton, KY was operating a southbound 2018 Ford van, when he met a northbound 2015 Dodge Charger operated by Metcalfe County Deputy Sheriff Charles Massey, 57, of Edmonton. Sherman struck Massey’s vehicle head-on on the narrow roadway. Massey was wearing his seatbelt and was transported by Barren-Metcalfe EMS to TJ Samson Hospital in Glasgow, KY where he was treated and released. Sherman was belted and was not injured.
 
Trooper Maxwell was assisted at the scene by Summershade Fire and Barren-Metcalfe EMS and Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Dept.  
 

R.S. CITY COUNCIL MEETING DEC. 13

 
The Russell Springs City Council will meet on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at 6:00pmCT. 
 
PRAYER  
 
AGENDA
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES 
III. ACCEPTANCE OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
IV. OLD BUSINESS 
V. NEW BUSINESS 
  • HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL 
  • 911 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT 
ADJOURNMENT
 
The meeting is open to the public.
 
 

RCHS DRAMA STUDENT JUSTIN BURTON ACCEPTED INTO AMDA

 

Russell County High School Drama is proud to announce that RCHS student Justin Burton has been accepted into the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City and Los Angeles! Justin recently auditioned in Nashville and despite the 21.8% acceptance rate, he made it in. If Justin chooses to earn his BFA here, he will spend 2 years in NYC and 2 years in LA. 


Justin currently stars as Charlie Brown in a A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS being peformed at the Star Theater in Russell Springs again this weekend!

 

ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT MET TUESDAY

 

The Wave's Jim Leib has news from Tuesday night's Adair County Fiscal Court meeting . . .

 

 

ADAIR CO. TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG ARREST

 

On Saturday, December 8, 2018 at approximately 11:37pmCT, KSP Trooper Clint Bale was on routine patrol 8 miles north of Columbia on Ky 55N when he initiated a traffic stop on a 2001 Dodge Dakota for a traffic violation. The Columbia Police Department’s canine unit arrived and alerted on the passenger side of the vehicle. Trooper Bale searched the side of the vehicle where 26 year old Tara Corbin of Columbia, KY was seated and located several small plastic bags, with one containing a white powdered substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

 

Trooper Bale arrested and charged Corbin with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1stdegree 1st offense (drug unspecified) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Corbin was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. A short time after Trooper Bale left the jail, he was notified by jail staff that a glass smoke pipe had been located on Corbin. Corbin received an additional charge of Promoting Contraband 1st degree. Trooper Bale was assisted on the scene by the Columbia Police Department.

 

RUSSELL CO. FISCAL COURT MEETING RECAP

 

Jim Leib has the news from last night's regular monthly Russell County Fiscal Court Meeting . . .

 

 

TN MAN CHARGED WITH UNLAWFUL TRANSACTION WITH ADAIR CO. MINOR

 
On Monday, December 1, 2018, KSP Post 15 received a complaint of an adult male having sexual relations with a 14-year-old juvenile in Columbia. Troopers Marvin Blakey and Billy Begley spoke with the victim and she stated that she had been talking to a man on Snapchat. He showed up at her residence, she met him outside, they had sexual intercourse and he left. The female stated that the perpetrator was coming back to meet with her on December 8th, 2018. The snapchat messages confirmed that the male subject knew he was meeting with a juvenile and they awaited the subjects arrival. Kentucky State Police and the Adair County Sheriff’s Office located and detained 39-year-old Samuel Hicks of Marysville, TN operating a 1999 Toyota Avalon. Hicks was advised of his Miranda rights by Trooper Begley and he confessed to having sexual relations with the juvenile.
 
Hicks was arrested and charged with Sodomy 3rd degree, Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 1st degree, Illegal Sex Act with someone under 16 years of age, and Prohibited Use of an Electronic Communication System to Procure a Minor (sexual offenses). Hicks was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. This case remains under investigation by Trooper Billy Begley who was assisted on the scene by Troopers Marvin Blakey & Clint Bale along with Adair Co. Sheriff's Deputy Joey Keith. 
 

MICHIGAN MAN FLOWN TO LOUISVILLE HOSPITAL FOLLOWING ACCIDENT IN ADAIR CO.

 

On Monday, December 10, 2018 at approximately 6:00amCT, Adair County Deputy Joey Keith responded to a single vehicle injury accident 7 miles west of Columbia on Edmonton Road. 56-year-old Mark Rheinschmidt of Michigan was traveling eastbound on Edmonton Road when for unknown reasons went off the right side of the road and struck a tree head-on. Rheinschmidt was treated on the scene by Adair EMS and transported to TJ Heath Columbia where he was taken by Air Evac to the University of Louisville hospital.
 
Deputy Keith was assisted on the scene by Deputy Durbin and Adair County EMS.
 

1 PERSON INJURED FOLLOWING ACCIDENT IN ADAIR CO. MON. MORNING

 
On Monday, December 10, 2018 Adair County Deputy Josh Durbin was dispatched to a 2-vehicle injury accident 8 miles east of Columbia on Russell Springs Road. The accident occurred when 82-year-old Joe Conover of Columbia, KY was westbound in a 1996 Dodge Dakota when he attempted to make a left turn into a private driveway and pulled into the path of a 2005 Chrysler being operated by 52-year old Robert McCann of Columbia, KY. A passenger, Patricia McCann of Columbia, KY was taken by Adair County EMS to TJ Heath Columbia for treatment of her injuries.
 
Deputy Durbin is the investigating officer and was assisted on the scene by Adair County EMS.
 

ADAIR CO. FISCAL COURT MEETING DEC. 11

 
The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 @ 6:00pmCT in the Adair Annex Basement.
 
AGENDA
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
                                 
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES      
  •  November 13 2018 Special-Regular
  •  November 28, 2018 Special    
3. DISBURSEMENTS
 
4. REPORTS  
  • SHERIFF'S REPORT
  • ROAD DEPARTMENT REPORT 
  • G.R.A.S. REPORT 
  • COMMITTEE REPORTS
  • JAIL REPORT
 
5. TREASURER
  • TREASURER'S REPORT
  • APPROVAL TO ADD LINE IN BUDGET FOR SHERIFF CONTRIBUTION
 
6. BUDGET AMENDMENTS 
 
7. TRANSFERS
  • LINE TO LINE TRANSFERS
  • FUND TO FUND TRANSFERS
 
8.    COURT ORDERS
9.    READING OF ROADS
 
10. ACTION  ITEMS:
  • Approval of County Clerk 2019 Budget
  • Approval of County Sheriff 2019 Budget
  • Rescind Motion on Federal Grant for Co. Attorney
  • Appointment of 2 Extension Board Members
                                                                                                                     
11.  OTHER BUSINESS
12.  PUBLIC COMMENTS
13.  ADJOURN
 
This meeting is open to the public.
 

MAN SLITS THROAT OF 3-YEAR-OLD NIECE IN CLINTON CO.

 

CLINTON COUNTY - According to officials, a man is being held in the Clinton County Jail after being accused of attacking his three-year-old niece and slitting her throat.

 

The local sheriff told reporters in Lexington that the little girl is in critical condition at a hospital.

 

According to authorities, Emanuel Fluter slit his niece's throat on Saturday at a home on Beatty Creek Road in Albany.

 

According to Fluter’s arrest citation, the victim’s father heard the child screaming over a baby monitor.

 

Neighbors told reporters they were shocked.

 

"They're such a beautiful family the kids, mom, and the dad, they are very friendly the kids are out in the yard playing a lot. It was just extremely heartbreaking. I just can't imagine someone being able to do that."

 

Fluter was charged with first degree assault and first degree wanton endangerment. Officials say more charges are possible.

 

The jail told Lexington reporters that no mugshot is available because Fluter has been acting too violent to have his picture taken.

 

RUSSELL CO. MAN ARRESTED FOR ANIMAL TORTURE, ASSAULT & WANTON ENDANGERMENT

 

A Russell County man was arrested on Friday for animal torture, assault & wanton endangerment.
 
Brently Ray Vaught, 35, of Russell Springs, KY was arrested after he reportedly beat a cat to death with a baseball bat, and then held a loaded rifle to the heads of a woman and 4 year old son.
 
Vaught was charged with Animal Torture, Wanton Endangerment 1st degree and Assault 4th degree (domestic violence). He was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center by Russell Springs Police Officer Nathan Antle.
 

FORMER GREENSBURG ATTORNEY PLEADS GUILTY TO EMBEZZLING FROM CLIENTS TO PAY GAMBLING LOSSES

 
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Campbellsville, KY, man pleaded guilty before United States District Court Judge Greg N. Stivers today (Friday, Dec. 7, 2018) to five counts of wire fraud as part of a scheme to obtain money from clients of his legal practice, by means of misappropriating funds, in order to pay personal expenses including gambling losses, announced United States Attorney Russell M. Coleman.
 
Danny Butler, 72, was indicted on November 15, 2017. According to the indictment, Butler was an attorney licensed with the Kentucky Bar Association who was authorized to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He operated a legal practice in Greensburg, located in Green County, Kentucky, and provided clients with a broad range of legal services including probate, general civil, and government benefits.
 
According to the plea agreement before the Court, from August 2009 through October 2016, Butler obtained money by false pretenses from the clients of his legal practice by not performing work for his clients and by stealing funds belonging to estates of his clients. 
 
Butler misappropriated funds from the following clients:
 
· Approximately $148,106 from the estate of L.A.;
· Approximately $29,987.07 from the estate of L.P.;
· Approximately $401,500 from the representation of B.M.;
· Approximately $50,000 from the representation of D.M.;
· Approximately $50,000 from the estate of D.B.;
· Approximately $90,000 from the representation of J.R.B.;
· Approximately $90,000 from the estate of E.U.;
· Approximately $25,000 from the estate of E.M.;
· Approximately $59,000 from the representation of J.W.S.;
· Approximately $25,000 for the representation of E.S.; and
· Approximately $125,000 from the estate of L.P.M.  
 
Butler could be sentenced to a maximum 100 years in prison, fined $1,250,000, and be required to serve a three year period of supervised release. Sentencing is scheduled for March 4, 2019. 
 
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Bryan Calhoun, and was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Kentucky State Police. 
 

RUSSELL CO. BOIL WATER ADVISORY

 

A Boil Water Advisory is in effect until further notice in Russell County, KY in the area of Milton Heights and Park View Estates due to water line repairs.  

 

ADAIR CO. FIREMEN AWARDED "FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR"

 

Congratulations to firefighers Kurt Klingberg and Tyler Solum. Klingberg and Solum were recently recognized as "Firefighters of the Year" on behalf of the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department.  

 

 

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SCAMMERS POSING AS RETAILERS; STEALING PERSONAL & FINANCIAL INFO. VIA FAKE EMAILS

 

Kentuckians shopping online this Christmas season should be on the lookout for scam emails, Attorney General Andy Beshear warned recently.
 
With Christmas shopping in full swing, and the National Retail Federation predicting spending to increase by more than 4 percent this season, Kentuckians say they are receiving what appear to be legitimate emails from popular retailers that are actually scams. The scam email is often personalized and includes a logo of a retailer such as PayPal, Apple or Amazon, and instructs the receiver to resolve an issue with their online account or order by reentering their bank, credit card or Social Security numbers.
 
Beshear said it is sad that con artists take advantage of the Christmas season to trick folks into handing over their personal and financial information. “I want Kentuckians to enjoy the Christmas season and not end up checking off a con artist’s Christmas wish list,” said Beshear. “Kentuckians should always take the time to scrutinize every email and financial transaction closely, especially throughout the Christmas shopping season.”
 
Beshear said Kentuckians should also be wary of emails, apps and social media posts that offer too good to be true deals, discounts and sales, as those offers could be a ploy to collect information. To spot a scam email, website or app Kentuckians should:
 
  • Watch for misspelled words. 
  • Avoid clicking on email hyperlinks. Always independently type in the actual retailer website and sign in.
  • Pay attention to the sender’s email address. Scam emails are often from an email address that looks very similar to an official company account, but may have a couple of letters or words that are different. 
 
Beshear asked Kentuckians to report these types of email scams to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection hotline at 888-432-9257 and complete an online report. 
 
To receive text message alerts, text the words KYOAG Scam to GOV311 (468-311) or enroll online at ag.ky.gov/scams and select either text message or email alerts.
 

FORMER CONTAINER COMPANY EMPLOYEE SENTENCED TO 60 MONTHS

 
BOWLING GREEN, KY – United States District Judge Greg N. Stivers sentenced Waylon J. Horton, a former employee of a container manufacturing plant located in Hart County, KY to 60 months imprisonment followed by 2 years of supervised release for tampering with consumer products, announced United States Attorney Russell M. Coleman. 
 
“Mr. Horton did real harm, placing both families and a major local employer at risk,” stated U.S. Attorney Russell M. Coleman, “And for that, federal prison time is just punishment.”
 
In 2016, Horton, now age 44, worked on printers on production lines for Styrofoam drinking cups at the container manufacturing plant in Horse Cave, KY. On two separate dates in July 2016 Horton, with reckless disregard for the risk of death or bodily injury it might cause, placed pieces of broken glass into Styrofoam drinking cups that were then shipped to fast food restaurants. Glass pieces were subsequently found in cups at three different restaurants in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. After receiving complaints, the container manufacturing plant put the distribution of Styrofoam cups that were produced in its facility on hold and seven additional boxes containing Styrofoam cups with broken glass were ultimately found. 
 
Horton pleaded guilty to tampering with consumer products on July 13, 2018. 
 
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Amanda Gregory and Marisa Ford, and was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Hart County Sheriff’s Office.    
 
 

CAMPBELLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL ON LOCK-DOWN TODAY

 
 
A note found at Campbellsville High School caused a lock-down situation Thursday.
 
Both the Campbellsville High School and Middle School campuses were locked down at approx. 1:30pmET while Resource Officer Charlie Houk & local law enforcement officials investigated. All students were safe during the lock-down & extra law enforcement were on the scene to aid in the investigation. 
 
The lock-down was lifted at 2:20pmET. School was dismissed at 3pmET with increased law enforcement presence.
 

CHILD DIES FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED IN T.C. ACCIDENT

 
Hunter Hedgespeth, the 3-year-old son of David & Sarah Hedgespeth of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5th at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY from injuries sustained in an auto accident in Taylor Co. last Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. The accident was a chain reaction type accident that involved 4 vehicles and occurred on Hwy 55 (New Columbia Road) in Campbellsville, KY. The same accident claimed the life of 31-year-old Steven Kyle Taylor of Burkesville, KY, who was a passenger in a taxi at the time of the crash.
 
According to the Campbellsville Police Dept., the accident occurred at 3:27pmET when a 2017 GMC Yukon, operated by 50-year-old Kathy Begley of Campbellsville, KY was stopped on KY 55 waiting to make a left hand turn into Swan's Landing. A 2003 Dodge dually pickup, operated by 29-year-old John Yoder of Columbia, KY was pulling a gooseneck trailer loaded with logs and failed to see several vehicles stopped in front of him waiting for Begley to turn. Yoder struck a 2007 Chevrolet Impala in the rear operated by 48-year-old David Coop of Albany, KY which caused a chain reaction collision. The Coop vehicle (which was a taxi owned by Smith's Taxi LLC of Albany) then struck a 2003 Honda Element operated by 30-year-old Sarah Hedgespeth of Greensburg, causing the Hedgespeth vehicle to strike Begley's vehicle which was stopped waiting to turn. Coop's vehicle (a taxi) had several passengers, 55-year-old Rosa Muse, 61-year-old Earl Muse, and 31-year-old Steven Taylor all of Burkesville, KY.  
 
All parties involved in the collision (except Yoder) were transported to Taylor Regional Hospital. Steven Taylor of Burkesville was pronounced dead at Taylor Regional Hospital.
 
Funeral arrangements for 3-year-old Hunter Hedgespeth are incomplete and will be announced later by Foster Toler Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg.
 

CASEY CO. AREA ARRESTS OVER THE LAST 24HRS 12/6/18

 

  • Jesse M. Delay, 40 of Somerset, arrested by Pulaski County Sheriff's Office for Careless Driving, DUI, No Registration Plates, & No Insurance.
  • Lester Turner JR., 51 of Somerset, arrested by Somerset Police for DUI-2nd Offense, Driving on a Suspended/Revoked Operator's License, No Insurance-2nd Offense, & Possessing License when Privileges are Revoked.
  • Sarah M. Stevens, 36 of Somerset, arrested by Somerset Police for Possession of Controlled Substance (drug unspecified), & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Lodged in the Pulaski County Jail.

 

  • Yul F. Davis, age 35, arrested by Danville Police for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 2 counts of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (Heroin/Methamphetamine), & 3 counts of Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree (Heroin/Methamphetamine).
  • Christina R. Cloud, age 33, arrested by Danville Police for Careless Driving, Improper Turning, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of Controlled Substance-3rd Degree (drug unspecified), Prescription Controlled Substance Not in Proper Container, Possession of/Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1st Degree (Heroin).

Lodged in the Boyle County Jail.

 

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

RUSSELL CO. FISCAL COURT & ROAD COMMITTEE MEETING DEC. 10

 
THE RUSSELL COUNTY FISCAL COURT WILL HAVE A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROAD COMMITTEE ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 AT 5:30 P.M.
 
AGENDA
AS REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, THE RUSSELL COUNTY ROAD COMMITTEE WILL HAVE THEIR QUARTERLY MEETING TO DISCUSS ROAD REPAIRS AND SAFETY AND OTHER ISSUES RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF THE ROAD DEPARTMENT.
ADJOURN

 
RUSSELL COUNTY FISCAL COURT WILL MEET ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 AT 6:00 P.M. 
 
AGENDA 
  1. WELCOME, PLEDGE & OPENING PRAYER 
  2. MINUTES 
  3. PAY BILLS 
  4. DETENTION CENTER REPORT 
  5. TREASURER’S MONTHLY SETTLEMENT REPORT 
  6. AE TRANSFERS & APPROVAL OF END OF QUARTER AE TRANSFERS AS NEEDED 
  7. 1st READING BUDGET AMENDMENT 18-07 
  8. TRANSFER $55,695.00 FROM GENERAL TO GRANTS FOR VICTIM’S ADVOCACY GRANT 
  9. 2nd READING BUDGET AMENDMENT 18-06 
  10. 2019 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 
  11. RC SHERIFF –2019 BUDGET, SALARY SCHEDULE & STATE ADVANCEMENT 
  12. RC CLERK –2019 BUDGET & SALARY SCHEDULE 
  13. TOURISM BOARD APPOINTMENTS 
  14. EXTENSION BOARD APPOINTMENTS 
  15. AIRPORT BOARD APPOINTMENTS 
  16. HOSPITAL BOARD APPOINTMENT 
  17. OTHER BUSINESS 
  18. ADJOURN 

 

COLUMBIA POLICE MAKE SHOPLIFTING ARREST

 
On Tuesday, December 4, 2018 an arrest was made by Columbia Police Officer Jordan Dean. Arrested was 30-year-old Charlene Hulsey of Fordville, KY. Hulsey was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition under $500 (shoplifting), Theft by Deception (including cold checks - less than $500), Operating a Motor Vehicle with an Expired Operators License, and Only 1 Headlight. 
 
Hulsey was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by Officer Jordan Dean who was assisted by Officer Drew Conn.
 

EXECUTION OF SEARCH WARRANT LEADS TO ARRESTS

 

Columbia, Ky. (December 5, 2018) - On December 4, 2018 at approximately 11:30pmCT, Troopers from KSP Post 15 arrived at a residence located 5 miles north of Columbia on Slick Rock West Rd to assist the Adair County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police Department attempt to locate a possible endangered juvenile. The homeowner, 34-year-old William Corbin of Columbia, KY refused to allow units to search his residence resulting in a search warrant being obtained. Upon entering the residence at approximately 3:23amCT, Troopers John Carlock and Levi Scott were encountered by Corbin who became very combative. Following a short altercation, Corbin was placed under arrest. Corbin’s girlfriend, 22-year-old Alicia Burton of Columbia, KY was also placed under arrest for assaulting units. 

 

The residence was searched resulting in the juvenile being located. Trooper Levi Scott charged Corbin with assault 3rd, resisting arrest and menacing. Deputy Joey Keith charged Corbin with custodial interference, assault 3rd and obstructing governmental operations. Burton was charged with custodial interference, assault 3rd, and menacing.

 

Both subjects were lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.  

 

COLUMBIA POLICE ARREST RUSSELL CO. MAN ON DRUG & OTHER CHARGES

 
On Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Columbia Police Officer Drew Conn arrested 34 year old Timothy Russell of Russell Springs, KY on Burkesville St. in Columbia. Russell was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs 1st offense, Theft by Unlawful Taking u/$500 (shoplifting), Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree 1st offense (methamphetamine), Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree (drug unspecified), Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
 
Russell was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by Officer Drew Conn who was assisted by Adair County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Durbin.
 

WASHINGTON CO. MAN CITED FOR PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS

 

A Springfield, KY man was cited Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 for allegedly passing a stopped school bus in Nelson County.


51-year-old Kevin Newsome is accused of passing the bus as it stopped on Lawrenceburg Road to unload children. The bus driver told sheriff’s deputies the signal lights were activated; the stop sign was out and a child was standing on the steps to exit when Newsome's vehicle came around the right side of the bus by the doors. Newsome claims he swerved to avoid striking the bus, going around the right side and hitting a mailbox and a ditch. Newsome told deputies he had taken a prescription pain pill early that morning, but nothing else. Tests conducted at the scene did not show any signs of Newsome being impaired.


Newsome is charged with passing a bus in the process of loading or unloading, reckless driving, and failure to produce an insurance card. He has an arraignment scheduled for Dec. 26.

 

 

CASEY CO. AREA ARRESTS OVER THE LAST 24HRS 12/5/18

 

  • Around 10:30am Tuesday morning, Casey County Deputy Bryan Shepard responded to a call involving a shoplifter at Dollar General on W KY 70. 25 year old Monica M. Wethington, of W KY 70, was observed by employees stealing items from the store. Wethington admitted to taking the items from the store and was placed under arrest. She is charged with theft by unlawful taking (Shoplifting) under $500.
  • Donald Propes JR., 44 of Liberty, arrested by Officer Smith with Liberty Police for Careless Driving, License to be in Possession, Failure to Wear Seat Belts, No Registration Receipt, No Insurance, & DUI.

Lodged in the Casey County Jail.

 

  • Brock P. Muse, 43 of Somerset, arrested by Somerset Police for Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place, Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Lodged in the Pulaski County Jail.

 

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

C-VILLE STUDENT WINS CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE

 
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Congressman James Comer (KY-01) recognized Jay Tucker for winning the 1st District 2018 Congressional App Challenge.
 
Tucker is a Senior at Campbellsville High School. Her winning app is called “Learn Your Sounds!” It is intended to be an educational tool to help early learners or students with disabilities learn sounds and words.
 
“I want to congratulate Jay on winning the 1st District 2018 App Challenge. Her app is not only an impressive technological creation, but a tool to help future generations achieve educational success. Jay’s coding and precision are great examples of the inventiveness and intelligence of students throughout the 1st District. Technology is vital to this district, state and country, and competitions like these are important for our country and the future,” said Congressman Comer.
 
“Two years ago, our school district was one of the first in the nation to offer the new AP Computer Science Principles course. We use MIT’s App Inventor as part of our class and the Congressional App Challenge fits in well as a class project. Jay Tucker has shown substantial growth in not just coding skills, but also in problem solving and critical thinking and learning how to work collaboratively with her peers. These real-life skills will ensure her success in the future and possibly a career in Computer Science where many jobs are currently going unfilled. Thanks to Congressman Comer and the organizers of the Congressional App Challenge for recognizing and encouraging our students,” said Sonya Kessler, teacher at Campbellsville Independent Schools. 
 
The Congressional App Challenge was created to help promote interest in STEM skills, abilities that are imminently important to the future of the United States. The competition is open to high school students across the 1st District. For more information on the 2019 competition, you can visit comer.house.gov.
 

CONGRESSMAN COMER RECOGNIZED WITH FRIEND OF FARM BUREAU AWARD

 
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman James Comer was recently awarded the Friend of Farm Bureau Award by the American Farm Bureau Federation for his commitment to improving the lives of those in rural America. This award is given to Members of Congress who have supported Farm Bureau’s position on policy issues, as shown through their voting records. 
 
Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) First Vice President, Eddie Melton, commented, “Kentucky Farm Bureau appreciates the support Congressman James Comer gives to agriculture in this state and across the country. As a farmer himself, he brings a true perspective of our industry to his service on the House Agriculture Committee and has worked tirelessly on such issues as the Farm Bill. The Friend of Farm Bureau Award recognizes those legislative leaders who support the organization’s agricultural policy and its advocacy efforts. Congressman Comer is truly deserving of this honor and we congratulate him.”
 
Sharon Furches, owner of Furches Farms Partnership and newly-elected Second Vice President of KFB also commented on the award, “Congressman Comer is a friend of farmers in Kentucky and the Kentucky Farm Bureau organization in every way. He has supported and been a part of KFB for many years and truly understands the issues facing agriculture. As our former Commissioner of Agriculture prior to being elected to the U.S. Congress, he worked tirelessly to improve farm and rural life in Kentucky. Now he champions agriculture to support this great industry across America.”
 

CASEY CO. AREA ARRESTS OVER THE LAST 24HRS 12/4/18

 

  • Joseph A. Singleton, 53 of Liberty, arrested by Trooper Forbis with KSP for Wanton Endangerment, & Tampering with Physical Evidence.
  • Timothy W. Passmore, 39 of Russell Springs, arrested by Officer Smith with Liberty Police for Trafficking in Marijuana (Over 5 Pounds), Receiving Stolen Property (under $10,000), Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument-2nd Degree (2 counts), License to be in Possession, No Registration Receipt, & Failure to Wear Seat Belts (2 counts).

Lodged in the Casey County Jail.

 

  • Callie P. Bowcock, 20 of Science Hill, arrested by Pulaski County Sheriff's Office for Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree (Methamphetamine), Hindering Prosecution/Apprehension-1st Degree, & Possession of Marijuana & Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Heather L. Childers, 21 of Somerset, arrested by KSP for Communication Device Violation, Careless Driving, Failure to Wear Seat Belts, Possession of Controlled Substance-1st/2nd Degree (drug unspecified), Prescription Controlled Substance Not in Proper Container, One Headlight, & Possession of Marijuana & Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Luther Fugate, 48 of Waynesburg, arrested by KSP for Rear License Not Illuminated, License to be in Possession, Driving on a Suspended/Revoked Operator's License, No Operator's License, Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree (Methamphetamine), & Possession of Marijuana & Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Minnie J. Uffman, 30 of Somerset, arrested by Somerset Police for Shoplifting (under $500), Public Intoxication of a Controlled Substance, & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Lodged in the Pulaski County Jail.

 

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

COLUMBIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP

 

The Columbia City Council met on Monday evening, Dec. 3, 2018. Jim Leib has details......

 

 

FDA ALERTS PET OWNERS ABOUT POTENTIALLY TOXIC LEVELS OF VITAMIN D IN DRY PET FOODS

 
The FDA is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about recalls of several dry dog foods after receiving complaints that dogs eating the food experienced vitamin D toxicity.
 
Testing found that samples of the dog food contained excessive, potentially toxic amounts of vitamin D. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs, but very high amounts can cause serious health problems like kidney failure or death.
At this time, the only pet products that have been impacted are food made for dogs. Pet owners should discontinue feeding these recalled products.
 
The FDA is asking veterinarians who suspect vitamin D toxicity in their patients to report them through the Safety Reporting Portal or by calling their local FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators. Pet owners can also report suspect cases to the FDA.
 
What is the Problem?
The FDA has become aware of reports of vitamin D toxicity in dogs that ate dry dog food common contract manufacturer and marketed under several different brand names. This is a developing situation, and the FDA will update this page with additional information as it becomes available.
 
What are the Symptoms of Vitamin D Toxicity?
Excess vitamin D in the diet can cause vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling and weight loss. Vitamin D at toxic levels can cause kidney failure and death. Pet owners whose dogs have been eating the recalled brands and are showing these symptoms should contact their veterinarians.
 
What Brands Have Been Recalled?
This is a developing situation and this list may not be complete. The FDA will update this list as more information becomes available.
 
The list of recalled dry dog food products provided to the FDA include:
 
  1. Nutrisca
  2. Chicken and Chickpea Dry Dog Food
  3. UPC 8-84244-12495-7 – 4 lb. bag
  4. UPC 8-84244-12795-8 – 15 lb. bag
  5. UPC 8-84244-12895-5 – 28 lb. bag
  6. Best by date range: February 25, 2020 through September 13, 2020
  7. Natural Life Pet Products
  8. Chicken & Potato Dry Dog Food
  9. UPC 0-12344-08175-1 – 17.5 lb. bag
  10. Best by dates range: December 4, 2019 through August 10, 2020
  11. Sunshine Mills, Inc.
  12. Evolve Chicken & Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food
  13. UPC 0-73657-00862-0 – 14 lb. bag
  14. UPC 0-73657-00863-7 – 28 lb. bag
  15. Sportsman’s Pride Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food
  16. UPC 0-70155-10566-0 – 40 lb. bag
  17. UPC 0-70155-10564-0 – 40 lb. bag
  18. Triumph Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
  19. UPC 0-73657-00873-6 – 3.5 lb. bag
  20. UPC 0-73657-00874-3 – 16 lb. bag
  21. UPC 0-73657-00875-0 – 30 lb. bag
  22. ANF, Inc.
  23. ANF Lamb and Rice Dry Dog Food
  24. UPC 9097231622 – 3 kg bag
  25. Best by Nov 23 2019
  26. UPC 9097203300 – 7.5 kg bag
  27. Best by Nov 20 2019
  28. Lidl (Orlando brand)
  29. Orlando Grain-Free Chicken & Chickpea Superfood Recipe Dog Food
  30. Lidl product number 215662
  31. TI1 3 Mar 2019
  32. TB2 21 Mar 2019
  33. TB3 21 Mar 2019
  34. TA2 19 Apr 2019
  35. TB1 15 May 2019
  36. TB2 15 May 2019
  37. Kroger disclaimer icon
  38. Abound Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food
  39. UPC 11110-83556 – 4 lb. bag, all lots
  40. UPC 11110-83573 – 14 lb. bag
  41. All lot codes
  42. UPC 11110-89076 – 24 lb. bag
  43. All lot codes
  44. ELM Pet Foods, Inc.
  45. ELM Chicken and Chickpea Recipe
  46. UPC 0-70155-22507-8 – 3 lb. bag
  47. D2 26 FEB 2019
  48. TE1 30 APR 2019
  49. TD1 5 SEP 2019
  50. TD2 5 SEP 2019
  51. UPC 0-70155-22513-9 – 28 lb. bag
  52. TB3 6 APR 2019
  53. TA1 2 JULY 2019
  54. TI1 2 JULY 2019
  55. ELM K9 Naturals Chicken Recipe
  56. UPC 0-70155-22522-9 – 40 lb. bag
  57. TB3 14 Sep 2019
  58. TA2 22 Sep 2019
  59. TB2 11 Oct 2019
  60. Ahold Delhaize
  61. Nature’s Promise Chicken & Brown Rice Dog Food
  62. UPC 068826718472 – 14 lb. bag
  63. All lot codes
  64. UPC 068826718471 – 28 lb. bag
  65. All lot codes
  66. UPC 068826718473 – 4 lb. bag
  67. All lot codes
  68. Nature’s Place Real Country Chicken and Brown Rice Dog Food
  69. UPC 72543998959 – 5 lb. bag
  70. All lot codes
  71. UPC 72543998960 – 15 lb. bag
  72. All lot codes

 

The recalled products were sold nationwide.

 
What is FDA doing to address the situation?
After receiving complaints from pet owners about dogs with vitamin D toxicity, one of the firms reported to the FDA that it was recalling dry pet food due to potentially toxic levels of vitamin D. Many other brands with a common contract manufacturer have also been recalled. The FDA is working with the contract manufacturer to provide a comprehensive list of affected brands.
 
FDA scientists are still analyzing reports and the information currently available to determine whether the illnesses are definitively connected to diet.
 
FDA scientists have evaluated samples of some of these products, and State and private lab test results indicate that the food contained as much as approximately 70 times the intended amount of vitamin D. Consuming food with such high levels of vitamin D is potentially toxic to dogs and in severe cases may lead to kidney failure and/or death.
 
What Do Retailers Need To Do?
Don’t sell the recalled foods. Contact the manufacturer for further instructions. The FDA also encourages retailers to contact consumers who have purchased recalled products, if they have the means to do so (such as through shopper’s card records or point-of-sale signs).
 
What Do Pet Owners Need To Do?
If your pet is having symptoms of vitamin D toxicity, contact a veterinarian immediately. Provide a full diet history to your veterinarian. You may find it helpful to take a picture of the pet food label, including the lot number.
 
Don’t feed the recalled products to your pets or any other animal. Contact the company listed on the package for further instructions or throw the products away in a way that children, pets and wildlife cannot access them.
 
You can report suspected illness to the FDA electronically through the Safety Reporting Portal or by calling your state’s FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators. It’s most helpful if you can work with your veterinarian to submit your pet’s medical records as part of your report. For an explanation of the information and level of detail that would be helpful to include in a complaint to the FDA, please see How to Report a Pet Food Complaint.
 
 
What Do Veterinarians Need To Do?
The FDA encourages veterinarians treating vitamin D toxicity to ask their clients for a diet history. We also welcome case reports, especially those confirmed through diagnostics. You can submit these reports electronically through the Safety Reporting Portal or by calling your state’s FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators. For an explanation of the information and level of detail that would be helpful to include in a complaint to the FDA, please see How to Report a Pet Food Complaint.
 
Veterinarians should also be aware that vitamin D toxicity may present as hypercalcemia, similar to dogs that have consumed rodenticide. In these cases, we suggest that you confirm diet history to verify whether the dog has been eating any of the recalled products.
 

ADAIR CO. SHERIFF'S DEPT. ACTIVITY REPORT - NOV. 2018

 

ADAIR CO. SHERIFF’S DEPT. ACTIVITY REPORT  - NOVEMBER, 2018

 

26           WARRANTS OF ARREST SERVED

 

4             CRIMINAL CASES OPENED

 

7             CALL RESPONSE REPORTS WRITTEN

 

8             DOMESTIC ABUSE CASES WORKED

 

10           NON-INJURY ACCIDENTS WORKED

 

5             INJURY ACCIDENTS WORKED

 

39           OUT OF COUNTY TRANSPORTS

 

13           CITATIONS WRITTEN FOR CRIMINAL ACTIVITY

 

34           CIVIL PROCESS PAPERS SERVED

 

1             CRIMINAL SUMMONS SERVED

 

16           SUBPOENAS SERVED

 

154         HRS OF COURT SECURITY PROVIDED

 

172         VEHICLE INSPECTIONS 

 

19          ANIMAL COMPLAINTS

 

12           MOTORISTS ASSISTED

 

536         911 CALLS

 

 

HARDIN CO. WOMAN KILLED IN TAYLOR CO. WRECK

 

A Vine Grove, KY woman died late Monday afternoon, December 3, 2018 after riding passenger in an automobile that was struck head-on by another car.

 

Taylor County Sheriff Allen Newton said that Kristan M. Dielkes was a passenger in a car driven by 30 year old John Fulks of Campbellsville, KY when the Fulks vehicle was struck head-on by an automobile driven by 35 year old Matthew Cash of Campbellsville, KY. Cash and Fulks were taken to Taylor Regional Hospital.

 

The fatal mishap occured at 5:55pmET on Monday on Kentucky Hwy 70 in Taylor County. Taylor Co. Deputy Dickie Benningfield investigated the accident.

 

2 MOTORCYCLISTS INJURED IN 2-BIKE CRASH IN PULASKI CO.

 

Two people were injured in a two vehicle accident Sunday involving motorcycles.

 

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies responded around 4:45pm Sunday to the scene on Hacker Road in Somerset. Investigators say both bikes left the roadway at the same time. 21 year old Steven Barron of Somerset, KY was operating a 2017 Harley Davidson and Austin West, age 20, also of Somerset, KY was riding a 2004 Yamaha motorcycle. According to the two riders, they entered a sharp curve too fast and were unable to negotiate the curve and left the roadway.

 

Both men were treated at the scene by EMS personnel and was transported to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital for treatment. West was later airlifted to UK Medical Center by Air Methods for further treatment.

 

Somerset Fire Department personnel also responded. The investigation is on-going.

 

PULASKI COUNTY TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG ARRESTS

 

Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck reports an early morning traffic stop, on Monday, led to the arrest of three individuals on various drug charges.

 

Deputy Brandon Smith was on patrol on south Highway 27 shortly before 1amET Monday morning when he conducted a traffic stop on a car operated by Keith Hoskins, age 42 of London, KY. A search of the driver led to the discovery of a needle cap. Mr. Hoskins also had a room at a local hotel, which was occupied by two additional individuals, 51 year old Robert Martin, of Eubank, and Melinda Hoppin, age 36 of London. A search of the room netted illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.

 

All three occupants were charged with: Possession of Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Methamphetamine);  Possession of Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Drug Unspecified); & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Martin was also charged with Possession of Marijuana.

 

All three were lodged in the Pulaski County Jail. The investigation continues by the PCSO.

 

KSP POST 15 TO CONDUCT TRAFFIC SAFETY CHECKPOINTS

 

Kentucky State Police, Post 15 will be conducting safety traffic checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Washington, Marion, Taylor, Green, Casey, Russell, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton and Cumberland. Troopers will be checking for impaired drivers, children that are not properly restrained in child safety seats and informing the public about the use of seatbelts. These safety checkpoints will be conducted in various locations throughout the Post 15 area that are experiencing a high ratio of vehicular crashes resulting in injury and/or death compared to relatively low safety restraint usage ratio.

 

NATIONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION WEEK DEC. 2-8, 2018

 
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 3, 2018) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, encourages Kentuckians to get a flu shot during National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 2-8, to help prevent the spread of flu this holiday season.
 
"The flu vaccine is the single best way to protect you and your loved ones against the flu,” said Jeff Howard, M.D., commissioner of DPH. “If you are vaccinated, you are less likely to get the flu and spread the flu to those at greatest risk for becoming dangerously ill, including young children, pregnant women, people 65 and older and those with certain medical conditions. By getting vaccinated you are protecting your family and those people you cross paths with every day.”
 
DPH officials report weekly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of statewide flu surveillance efforts. Kentucky currently is reporting 118 laboratory-confirmed cases of flu with the state flu activity level currently classified as “regional”. The weekly report is now available online at https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/idb/Pages/influenza.aspx and will be updated each Friday before noon.
 
Flu is a serious upper respiratory illness that can lead to prolonged illness and absenteeism from school or work; inpatient and outpatient medical care including visits to the emergency room or hospitalizations; and, in severe cases, death.
 
Christa Mitchell, who lives in central Kentucky, got the flu the day after Christmas last year. “I almost died and it all started with the flu,” said Christa. “I developed complications and was told that I was probably going to lose all of my toes, if not more, and at least all the fingers on my left hand.”
 
Christa spent 49 days in the hospital. Her road to recovery has included surgeries to remove and repair parts of her hands and feet. She continues an aggressive re-hab and wound care regiment today, along with multiple doctors’ appointments. 
 
“I’ve always been healthy and have never been prone to being sick. I didn’t get my flu shot,” continued Christa. “My advice is simple: get your flu shot. Had I gotten a flu shot and then came down with the flu it would not have been as serious. As it turns out I have to deal with the impact of the flu for the rest of my life.”  
 
CHFS produced a video story about Christa. It’s available on the Cabinet’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kychfs/. Additionally, unedited video of an interview with Christa and several family members, along with b-roll elements of Christa at home and photos of the family before and after the flu is now available for unrestricted media use at the CHFS MediaLink channel on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC99OwJNHHYu9ve13279wlIg. Media members can freely use any of the material on our Medialink site for use in their own stories. 
 
According to information provided by the CHFS Office of Health Data and Analytics, expenditures for Medicaid beneficiaries for flu-related healthcare services totaled $4.4 million during a three-month timespan from October to December of 2017. This includes hospitalizations related to flu as well as associated emergency room visits and inpatient services associated with each case.
 
National Influenza Vaccination Week is a weeklong observance that serves as a reminder to those people who have not yet received a flu vaccine that the time to get vaccinated continues into winter – through February or later, when flu season typically peaks. Because it takes about two weeks for the body to develop protective antibodies against the flu following vaccination, Kentuckians who have not had a chance to be vaccinated should seek out the opportunity now. Vaccine supplies are considered plentiful at this time, but people are urged to call their providers or pharmacies to check on availability.
 
Throughout the week, the CDC and DPH will highlight the importance of vaccinations for those people at high risk, their close contacts and all those who want to be protected against the flu. In addition, good health habits such as washing hands often with soap and warm water, avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth, and staying at home from work or school when sick will also be emphasized.
 
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends flu vaccine for all individuals six months of age and older. People who are strongly encouraged to receive the flu vaccine because they may be at higher risk for complications or negative consequences include:
? Children age six months through 59 months; 
? Women who are or will be pregnant during the influenza season; 
? Persons 50 years of age or older;
? Persons with extreme obesity (Body Mass Index of 40 or greater); 
? Persons aged six months and older with chronic health problems; 
? Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities; 
? Household contacts (including children) and caregivers of children aged ≤59 months 
  (i.e., aged
  contacts of children aged
? Household contacts and caregivers or people who live with a person at high-risk for 
  complications from the flu; and 
? Health care workers, including physicians, nurses, and other workers in inpatient and
  outpatient-care settings, medical emergency-response workers (e.g., paramedics and
  emergency medical technicians), employees of nursing home and long-term care 
  facilities who have contact with patients or residents, and students in these professions
  who will have contact with patients.
 
Dr. Howard added, “You should also follow the advice your parents gave you to prevent flu and other illnesses that tend to circulate at this time of year – wash your hands frequently, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze and stay home when you’re sick.”
 
Adequate supplies of flu vaccine are expected to be available for this year’s season. Vaccination can be given any time during the flu season.
 
Infection with the flu virus can cause fever, headache, cough, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing and body aches. Flu can be very contagious. For more information on influenza or the availability of flu vaccine, Kentuckians should contact their primary care medical professional, local health department or local pharmacy. Influenza information is also available online at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm.

KSP POST 15 ACTIVITY REPORT - NOV. 2018

 

During the month of November 2018, there were 32 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington.
 
There was one fatal collision during the month of November in the Post 15 area.
Steven K. Taylor, 31 years old of Cumberland Co KY was killed on 11/27/18 in Taylor Co KY.
 
This brings our yearly fatality count to 27 compared with 22 through this same period in 2017.
Statewide fatality count stands at 653 compared with 727 through this same period in 2017.
 
During the month of November 2018, there were 775 citations written, 203 courtesy notices written, 759 vehicles inspected, 615 complaints answered, 67 motorists assisted, 51 criminal cases opened and 248 criminal arrests made.
 

ARRESTS IN RUSSELL AND ADAIR COUNTY OVER THE WEEKEND . . .

 

Area arrests over the weekend . . .


Christopher L. Pickett, 41, Jamestown - receiving stolen property under $10,000
Christopher Withers, 28, Russell Springs - contempt of court libel/slander, resistance to order.
Christy Farley, 31, Jamestown - failure to appear, contempt of court libel/slander, resistance to order. 

All lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.


Brett Allen, 30, Columbia - alcohol intoxication in a public place 
Clifton Bault, 30, Columbia - operating a motor vehicle under the infuence of alcohol/drugs, drug parahernalia and other charges.

Both lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

 

WEEKEND ARRESTS

 

  • Robert D. Martin, 51 of Eubank, arrested by Pulaski County Sheriff's Office for Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of Controlled Substance (drug unspecified), Possession of Marijuana & Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Keith Hoskins, 42 of Somerset, arrested by KSP for Driving on a Suspended/Revoked Operator's License, DUI-2nd Offense, Failure to Signal, Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of Controlled Substance (drug unspecified), & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Melinda B. Hoppin, 36 of Somerset, arrested by Pulaski County Sheriff's Office for Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of Controlled Substance (drug unspecified), & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Nathan K. Lee, 28 of Somerset, arrested by KSP for Speeding (26 MPH over limit), Reckless Driving, Failure to Wear Seat Belts, Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Insurance, DUI, & Driving on a Suspended/Revoked Operator's License.
  • Brian B. Reetz, 48 of Science Hill, arrested by Burnside Police for Improper Signal, Reckless Driving, Failure to Wear Seat Belts, No Insurance, No Registration Receipt, DUI, Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of Marijuana & Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Krista G. Hughes, 30 of Somerset, arrested by KSP for DUI-2nd Offense, Reckless Driving, Driving on a Suspended/Revoked Operator's License, License to be in Possession, Possession of Controlled Substance (drug unspecified), & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Cooper D. Decker, 38 of Somerset, arrested by Pulaski County Sheriff's Office for Fleeing/Evading Police-1st Degree (Motor Vehicle), Assault-4th Degree, Operating on a Suspended/Revoked Operator's License, Reckless Driving, Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, Possession of Controlled Substance (drug unspecified), Disregarding a Stop Sign, Improper Signal, & Wanton Endangerment-2nd Degree.
  • Mary K. Lamb, 38 of Somerset, arrested by Somerset Police for Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of Controlled Substance (Amphetamine), Theft by Unlawful Taking/Shoplifting (under $500), & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Angela J. Meadows, 50 of Somerset, arrested by Burnside Police for Failure to Wear Seat Belts, Booster Seat Violations, No Registration Receipt, No Insurance, License to be in Possession, No Opertor's License, Driving on a Suspended/Revoked Operator's License, DUI (Aggravated Circumstance), & Wanton Endangerment-2nd Degree.

 

Lodged in the Pulaski County Jail.

 

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

RUSSELL CO. FARM BUREAU RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING MEMBERSHIP & PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENT

 
Louisville, KY (December 1, 2018) – Russell County Farm Bureau was recognized during the 99th Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville for its outstanding membership and program achievement in 2018. The award honors county Farm Bureau offices who meet the company’s profitability requirements and whose insurance policy growth meets or exceeds its annual growth goal. 
 
 
 
Victor Rexroat, of Russell County Farm Bureau (center left), accepts the award from John Sparrow, Executive Vice President and CEO of KFB Insurance (left), Mark Haney, President of Kentucky Farm Bureau (center right), and Drew Graham, Executive Vice President of the KFB Federation (right), during a November 30 recognition and awards program.
 

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