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Adair County Road Closure

 
According to Adair County Road Foreman Barry Hamlett, Creek Bend Road will be closed for repairs on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 starting at 8:30amCT until further notice.
 

Jamestown Elementary Parents asked to Complete Survey for New Principal

 

Jamestown Elementary School is undergoing a search for its next principal and we value your input. The School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council would like for you to provide your thoughts to the questions found in this brief survey. The survey closes April 6th, 2024 at 11:00pmCT and all responses are anonymous.Thank you for your time!

 

SURVEY:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JES_2024

 

Columbia Police Respond to Jail Assault

 

Columbia Police responded to the Adair County Regional Jail on Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024 just after 6AM for an altercation between an inmate and Deputy Jailers. 

The inmate, 57-year-old Joseph South of Columbia, KY became aggressive with jail staff and refused to follow verbal commands before physically attacking multiple Deputy Jailers. 

South has been charged with three counts of Assault 3rd degree (correctional employee).

 

South was being held at the Adair County Regional Jail on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of 87-year-old Earl Coffey that occurred on Saturday, March 23, 2024 on Old Montpelier Road in Adair County. 


CPD Officer Trevor Foster responded to the jail assault.

 

Adair County Elementary Academic Team Competes in Region 9 Governor's Cup Competition

 

By: Lisa Newell-Hare

Adair County Elementary School Academic Team participants competed Monday, March 18, and Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the Region 9 Governor’s Cup at Metcalfe County Elementary School in Edmonton, Kentucky. The region was composed of four districts with a culmination of thirteen schools. 
 

Adair County Elementary School (ACES) finished with multiple honors in regional play, claiming the title of runner-up overall Region 9. Other accomplishments included placing third place out of six teams in Future Problem Solving (FPS), coached by Mrs. Jeana Pike. ACES Quick Recall Team, coached by Mrs. Lisa Newell-Hare went undefeated, claiming first place out of eight teams. The accomplished team had seven individual winners in the written composition and written assessment competitions. 
 

“With the participants practicing since October, it has been exciting to see their hard work end in great success,” says Newell-Hare. “Our students have to be disciplined to put in countless hours practicing and studying for these competitions.  Their parents and guardians deserve praise for their dedication in making sure studying takes place at home outside of practice sessions too.”  

 

The Regional ACES Academic Team was composed of sixteen members: Lillian Ballard, Emily Burkhardt, Gabe Erickson, Addison Giles, Cohen Grider, Cash Hare, Dallas Hatcher, Raegan Hillock, Karlie Irvin, Rory Kleckler, Clara Kotter, Matthew Moss, Jaxton Stephens, Kinsley Thomas, Raelee Turner, and Sophia Warren.

 

The FPS team featured Emily Burkhardt, Ava Froedge, Clara Kotter, and Matthew Moss. Their topic for the competition was “Antarctica.” “Participating in FPS requires students to use their creativity and problem-solving skills,” says Pike, who focuses her coaching duties on FPS. “They’ve worked hard to learn and apply the six-step creative problem-solving model to complex issues facing society today. I am happy for this group of students and their accomplishments this season.”

 

Individual winners for the competition include Emily Burkhardt (2nd place Written Composition), Gabe Erickson (4th place Mathematics, 3rd place Science), Cash Hare (1st place Science), Dallas Hatcher (3rd place Arts & Humanities, 5th place Science), and Rory Kleckler (5th place Written Composition).

 

One of the most competitive portions of the competition Saturday was the Quick Recall event. ACES won all four matches they competed in. “I was extremely proud of how well they persevered in a long day of competitions against other strong teams,” says Newell-Hare. “They went into the competition with a positive attitude, encouraging their own teammates, as well as their opponents.” The results of the matches included Adair vs. Clinton 21-3, Adair vs. Russell Springs 22-11, Adair vs. Cub Run 20-15, and Adair vs. Cub Run 24-3. 
 

The regional competition is the highest level for the elementary Governor’s Cup, which brings the season to an end.  “We are extremely proud of this year’s participants as they have grown in knowledge and we celebrate their success with them.  We will be ready for next season and look forward to working with our next team” Newell-Hare says. 

 

Kentucky Education & Labor Cabinet February State Unemployment Numbers


Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary February 2024 unemployment rate was 4.4%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.

The preliminary February 2024 jobless rate was up 0.1 percentage points from January 2024 and up 0.4 percentage point from one year ago.

The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for February 2024 was 3.9%, which was also up from the 3.7% recorded for January 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Labor force statistics, including the unemployment rate, are based upon estimates from the Current Population Survey of households. The survey is designed to measure trends in the number of people working and includes jobs in agriculture and individuals who are self-employed.

Kentucky's civilian labor force was 2,024,556 in February 2024, an increase of 527 individuals from January 2024. The number of people employed in February fell by 811 to 1,936,064 while the number unemployed increased by 1,338 to 88,492.

"Kentucky's labor market was essentially unchanged from January to February," said University of Kentucky's Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) Director Mike Clark, Ph.D. "However, over the past twelve months, the household survey suggests that the number of people employed has been slowly decreasing while the number without work and searching for a job has increased. These changes have led to the unemployment rate rising from 4% one year ago to 4.4% in February."

In a separate federal survey of business establishments that excludes jobs in agriculture and people who are self-employed, Kentucky's seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment increased by 6,700 jobs to 2,029,100 in February 2024 compared to January 2024. Kentucky's nonfarm employment was up 20,800 jobs or 1% compared to February 2023.

"While the household survey indicates that fewer Kentuckians are employed, the employer survey indicates that firms continue to add workers to their payroll," said Clark. "With firms employing more workers but fewer people being employed, the labor market statistics suggest that more people might be working multiple jobs."

Nonfarm data is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Current Employment Statistics program. According to the survey, employment increased for seven of Kentucky's major nonfarm North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) job sectors in February 2024, decreased for three, and was unchanged for one.

The educational and health services sector expanded by 2,200 positions in February 2024. Employment in the health care and social assistance subsector increased by 1,600 jobs from January to February. The educational services subsector gained 600 jobs. Since last February, this sector has grown by 11,200 jobs or 3.7%.

Construction employment jumped by 2,000 jobs or 2.3% from January 2024 to February 2024, and was up 2,700 positions or 3.1% from one year ago.

"After three months of employment falling in the construction sector, Kentucky's construction firms posted strong growth in February," said Clark.

Employment in the trade, transportation and utilities sector rose by 1,200 positions from January to February but was down 1,100 jobs or 0.3% compared to a year ago. Among the subsectors, wholesale trade lost 100 jobs while retail trade gained 1,000 positions and transportation, warehousing and utilities added 300 jobs.

Kentucky's professional and business services sector gained 800 jobs or 0.4% in February 2024. From January to February, employment increased by 100 jobs in the professional, scientific and technical services subsector and by 700 jobs in the administrative, support and waste management subsector. Employment was unchanged in the management of companies subsector. The sector has decreased by 3,000 jobs or 1.3% since February 2023.

Kentucky's manufacturing sector expanded by 500 jobs from January 2024 to February 2024. The durable goods manufacturing subsector increased by 400 jobs and the non-durable goods subsector added 100 jobs. Kentucky's manufacturing employment was up 3,600 positions or 1.4% compared to February 2023.

Employment in the other services sector was up by 400 jobs from January to February. This sector had 1,500 more positions in February 2024 compared to February 2023. This sector includes repairs and maintenance, personal care services and religious organizations.

Employment in the government sector increased by 100 jobs from January 2024 to February 2024. The number of jobs rose by 100 in federal government; increased by 200 in state government; and fell by 200 in local government. The total number of government jobs rose by 7,700 positions or 2.5% compared to February 2023.

The number of jobs in the state's mining and logging sector was unchanged from January to February. This sector had 100 more jobs in February 2024 compared to February 2023.

Employment in Kentucky's information services sector fell by 100 jobs from January to February. The industries in this sector include traditional publishing as well as software publishing; motion pictures and broadcasting; and telecommunications. The number of jobs in this sector was down 300 from one year ago.

Kentucky's financial activities sector decreased by 200 positions from January 2024 to February 2024 and was down 1,900 jobs from February 2023. The jobs losses were evenly split between the finance and insurance subsector and the real estate, rental and leasing subsector, with each losing 100 jobs in February.

The leisure and hospitality sector fell by 200 positions from January 2024 to February 2024, representing a loss of 0.1%. This sector reported 300 more jobs in February than one year ago. The accommodations and food services subsector was up by 100 jobs in February. The arts, entertainment and recreation subsector lost 300 jobs from January to February.

Civilian labor force statistics include nonmilitary workers and unemployed Kentuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Kentuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks.

Kentucky's statewide unemployment rate and employment levels are seasonally adjusted. Employment statistics undergo sharp fluctuations due to seasonal events, such as weather changes, harvests, holidays, and school openings and closings. Seasonal adjustments eliminate these influences and make it easier to observe statistical trends. However, due to the small sample size, county unemployment rates are not seasonally adjusted.

Nonfarm data is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Current Employment Statistics program. According to the survey, employment increased for seven of Kentucky's major nonfarm North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) job sectors in February 2024, decreased for three, and was unchanged for one.

The educational and health services sector expanded by 2,200 positions in February 2024. Employment in the health care and social assistance subsector increased by 1,600 jobs from January to February. The educational services subsector gained 600 jobs. Since last February, this sector has grown by 11,200 jobs or 3.7%.

Construction employment jumped by 2,000 jobs or 2.3% from January 2024 to February 2024, and was up 2,700 positions or 3.1% from one year ago.

"After three months of employment falling in the construction sector, Kentucky's construction firms posted strong growth in February," said Clark.

Employment in the trade, transportation and utilities sector rose by 1,200 positions from January to February but was down 1,100 jobs or 0.3% compared to a year ago. Among the subsectors, wholesale trade lost 100 jobs while retail trade gained 1,000 positions and transportation, warehousing and utilities added 300 jobs.

Kentucky's professional and business services sector gained 800 jobs or 0.4% in February 2024. From January to February, employment increased by 100 jobs in the professional, scientific and technical services subsector and by 700 jobs in the administrative, support and waste management subsector. Employment was unchanged in the management of companies subsector. The sector has decreased by 3,000 jobs or 1.3% since February 2023.

Kentucky's manufacturing sector expanded by 500 jobs from January 2024 to February 2024. The durable goods manufacturing subsector increased by 400 jobs and the non-durable goods subsector added 100 jobs. Kentucky's manufacturing employment was up 3,600 positions or 1.4% compared to February 2023.

Employment in the other services sector was up by 400 jobs from January to February. This sector had 1,500 more positions in February 2024 compared to February 2023. This sector includes repairs and maintenance, personal care services and religious organizations.

Employment in the government sector increased by 100 jobs from January 2024 to February 2024. The number of jobs rose by 100 in federal government; increased by 200 in state government; and fell by 200 in local government. The total number of government jobs rose by 7,700 positions or 2.5% compared to February 2023.

The number of jobs in the state's mining and logging sector was unchanged from January to February. This sector had 100 more jobs in February 2024 compared to February 2023.

Employment in Kentucky's information services sector fell by 100 jobs from January to February. The industries in this sector include traditional publishing as well as software publishing; motion pictures and broadcasting; and telecommunications. The number of jobs in this sector was down 300 from one year ago.

Kentucky's financial activities sector decreased by 200 positions from January 2024 to February 2024 and was down 1,900 jobs from February 2023. The jobs losses were evenly split between the finance and insurance subsector and the real estate, rental and leasing subsector, with each losing 100 jobs in February.

The leisure and hospitality sector fell by 200 positions from January 2024 to February 2024, representing a loss of 0.1%. This sector reported 300 more jobs in February than one year ago. The accommodations and food services subsector was up by 100 jobs in February. The arts, entertainment and recreation subsector lost 300 jobs from January to February.

Civilian labor force statistics include nonmilitary workers and unemployed Kentuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Kentuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks.

Kentucky's statewide unemployment rate and employment levels are seasonally adjusted. Employment statistics undergo sharp fluctuations due to seasonal events, such as weather changes, harvests, holidays, and school openings and closings. Seasonal adjustments eliminate these influences and make it easier to observe statistical trends. However, due to the small sample size, county unemployment rates are not seasonally adjusted.

 

Columbia Woman Jailed for Not Sending Child to School


Leslie Cucinotta, age 44, was taken into custody by Deputy Wall of the Adair County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday afternoon. Cucinotta was charged with Parent or Custodian to Send Child to School, 1st and 2nd Offense and Unlawful Transaction with Minor 3rd Degree. She was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail

 

Columbia Man Arrested on Speeding & Drug Related Charges


On Tuesday night, March 26, 2024, William Etzler, age 27 of Columbia, was arrested by Officer Smith with the Columbia Police Department and charged with Speeding 26 mph of more over the speed limit, Reckless Driving, No Operators License, Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possession, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in Motor Vehicle. He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

 

Adair Fiscal Court Meeting 3/26/24


The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in the basement of the Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY.

In addition to regular business, items on the agenda include: bids for toilets at the Judicial Center, free tipping, a Trash for Cash litter pickup, renewal of some 911 contracts, upgrades at the Jim Blair Center, and gutters for the historic Adair County Courthouse. The public is invited to attend.

 

New No Wake Zone on Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland


While boating in Fishing Creek, keep watch for the new No Wake Zone around Pulaski County Park and Fishing Creek Recreation Area boat ramps.

 

These buoys help to keep large wakes away from public courtesy docks, commercial activities, or potential areas of navigation congestion.

 

Buoys will indicate when you are entering and exiting the No Wake Area.

 

New signs have been installed at both the Fishing Creek Recreation Area ramp, and Pulaski County Park ramps informing boaters they are launching in a No Wake Zone.

 

The No Ski buoys have been removed between Fishing Creek Recreation Area and Fishing Creek Bridge.

 

We would like to thank the Pulaski County Fiscal Court for partnering with us on this project!

 

Please follow the link below for more information on new signs and buoys that are being installed all across Lake Cumberland.

 

https://www.dvidshub.net/.../all-signs-point-lake-cumberland

 

Russell County Middle School Searching for Principal


Russell County Middle School is undergoing a search for its next principal and they value your input.
 

The School-Based Decision Making Council would like for you to provide your thoughts to the questions found in this brief survey (link below). The survey closes April 6, 2024 at 11:00 PM. Thank you for your time! (NOTE: All responses are anonymous)


SURVEY: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RCMS-Principal 

 

 

Campbellsville Laundry Mat Fire


Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a working dryer fire in a laundry mat at 206 Nancy Cox Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters found moderate smoke coming from the structure and flames coming from the dryer with extension to the walls.

Firefighters extinguished the fire, searched for occupants and provided overhaul. The cause of the fire is related to a commercial dryer.

No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported.

 

Firefighters Responding: 18
Responding Apparatus: Engine 4, Engine 1, Truck 1, Rescue 1, and Chief
Assisting Agencies: Campbellsville Taylor County 911 Center, Campbellsville Taylor County, EMS, Campbellsville Police, TCRECC.

 

Last Farmers Market Meeting before Season Starts 3/28/24


Farmers Market on the Square in Columbia invites anyone interested in becoming a vendor for the 2024 season to the final meeting before the season begins. The meeting will start at 5pmCT on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

Farmers Market on the Square has many new vendors for this season, as well as returning vendors. The market takes pride in providing the community with fresh local products from produce to crafts.

Farmers Market on the Square is open each Saturday from 8amCT to 1pmCT, beginng April 6, 2024 and will open on Wednesdays later in the season. The market is located at 105 Merchant St., Columbia, KY (corner of Campbellsville and Merchant Streets). We hope you will make plans to visit the market this season!

 

KSP Investigates Shooting in Wayne County

Kentucky State Police Investigate Shooting 

In Wayne County

MONTICELLO, KY. (March 24, 2024) – Around 02:00, Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London, received a call for assistance from Monticello Police Department requesting with a shooting incident on Frisby Street in Wayne County.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Tracy L, Kidd 56 years of age, of Monticello KY, gained entry into a residence which startled the homeowner. The homeowner fired one round towards Kidd striking him. The homeowner called Wayne County 911. Upon Wayne County EMS approximately 40 grams of suspected methamphetamine’s was located on Kidd's person.

 Mr. Kidd was flown by Air Evac to the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington where Mr. Kidd is in critical condition.

Trooper Ben Allen is continuing the investigation. He was assisted by Kentucky State Police Post 11 personnel, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Monticello Police Department, Wayne County EMS, and the This incident remains under investigation by Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London.

Russell County Barn Fire on East Hwy 619

 

Russell Springs, KY - At 4:11 PM on Saturday, March 23, 2024, the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department (RSVFD) responded to a call reporting a barn fire at 1926 E Highway 619. Ten volunteer firefighters from RSVFD promptly arrived at the scene, ready to tackle the blaze.

 

Recognizing the intensity of the fire, the Russell Springs Fire Department took decisive action, calling in the Jamestown Fire Department for additional water support. Together, the two volunteer units worked to contain and extinguish the flames.

 

The efforts of the responders persisted for approximately three and a half hours. No injuries were reported.

 

RSVFD would like to thank the Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department for their assistance on the call.

Florida Man Arrested by CPD on Firearms Charges Following Traffic Stop

 

On Friday night, March 22, 2024 the Columbia Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Veterans Memorial Bypass. After making contact with the operator, consent was given for a vehicle search. Officers located a firearm under the passenger seat. The driver's information was checked and it was confirmed the subject was a convicted felon. 


Terrance Williams, 48, of Pensacola, Florida was taken into custody and charged with traffic violations as well as possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. 


Officer Elliot Smith made the arrest. He was assisted on scene by Officer Bradley Bates, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, and Kentucky State Police.

 

Adair County Man Arrested on Firearm Charges


Edward Shuffett, 56, of Columbia was arrested on Saturday night, March 23, 2024 by the ACSO for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Hemp, and Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon.

 

Mr. Shuffett was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

 

Columbia Man Arrested on Meth & Other Charges Following Traffic Stop

 


The Columbia Police Department received a reckless driver complaint in the area of Burksville Street on Saturday afternoon, March 23, 2024. The vehicle matching the description was observed at FiveStar at the intersection of Hudson Street and Burkesville Street.


Upon making contact with the driver, it was determined he was under the influence. A search of the vehicle yielded findings of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

 

Samuel Derossett, 35, of Columbia was charged with DUI, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine), and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Drug Unspecified). Mr. Derossett was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

 

Officer Jay Wilson made the arrest. He was assisted by CPD Officer Joey Keith.

 

Kentucky State Police Investigates Adair County Murder

 

COLUMBIA, Ky. (March 23, 2024) – On the morning of March 23, 2024, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 received a call from Adair County 911 Center for assistance.  Adair County Sheriff’s Department requested investigative assistance regarding a shooting incident at a residence on Old Montpelier Road in Adair County.

 

Detectives launched an investigation into the incident and determined that Joseph South, age 57 of Columbia, was in the process of being evicted from the residence he was renting from Earl Coffey, age 86 of Columbia.  Mr. South arrived at Mr. Coffey’s residence and fired several rounds from a firearm into the residence.  In the process of the incident, Mr. Coffey suffered fatal injuries from apparent gunshot wounds.  Four other individuals were also in the residence at the time of the incident.

 

Joseph South was located and detained at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office.  Detective Dexter Colvin arrested and charged Mr. South with Murder and 4 counts of Wanton Endangerment – 1stdegree.  Mr. South was lodged in the Adair County Jail.

 

The investigation continues and is being led by Detective Dexter Colvin.  He was assisted by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Adair County EMS, Adair County Coroner’s Office, and other KSP Troopers and Detectives.
 

Adair County Man Dead Following Shooting; Suspect is in Custody


Law Enforcement have been on the scene of a shooting that resulted in the death of an Adair County man.
 

On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 7:32 a.m., Adair County 911 received a call of a possible shooting around the 1000 block of Old Montpelier Road. 

Sheriff Brockman, along with deputies and Columbia Police Officers, arrived on scene to find a man with a rifle beside an out building. The suspect was directly across the road where the victim was shot and still inside the home needing medical assistance. 

 
EMS could not come on scene due to the suspect with a rifle across the street.  Sheriff Brockman and Deputy Chandler Staten drove past suspect and pulled to back of house while Deputy Tweedy and Columbia Officer Trevor Foster provided cover. They went inside the residence  picked up gunshot victim and packed him to sheriff police cruiser where he was placed on the back seat. He was then driven approximately a mile down the road and turned over to EMS.  
 
Upon returning back to the scene, officers with the Sheriffs Office, Columbia Police and KSP began to approach the suspect. He was refusing to surrender and comply with verbal commands. He was brought down with a taser by the Sheriffs Office and taken into Custody.  

The victim was later pronounced deceased at TJ Samson Hospital.

The suspect and investigation was turned over to KSP by the Sheriffs Office and they will release names along with additional information at a later time.  

 

April is National Donate Life Month; Circuit Clerks honor lifesaving gift of organ, eye & tissue donation

 

Each April, Kentucky’s Circuit Clerks work alongside Donate Life Kentucky to celebrate National Donate Life Month (NDLM), an observance focusing attention on the national need for organ, eye and tissue donation to save and heal lives through the miracle of our transplantation.

 

National Donate Life Month is about the importance of registering your decision to be a donor, honoring deceased and living donors, and celebrating the lives they saved. It is the generosity of donors and donor families that makes saving lives through transplantation possible.

 

Donate Life is the national brand for the cause of donation uniting 100,000 patients waiting for transplant, the donor families who say yes in their time of grief, and the more than 170 million Americans who have registered their decision to be a donor. 

 

Over 2 million people in Kentucky have registered, largely thanks to the work of the Circuit Clerks since 1992. 

 

“We invite the community to join us this April in supporting this vital cause and making a difference in the lives of those waiting for lifesaving transplants. In Kentucky, over 1000 children and adults are in need of a lifesaving organ transplant. We can all register to give hope to those waiting,” shares Dennis Loy, Adair Circuit Court Clerk.

 

Ways to participate in National Donate Life Month 2024:

  • Give hope and help save lives by registering your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at your local Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Regional Office, onRegisterMe.org or in your iPhone Health App.
  • Share the Donate Life message by educating others about how their generosity can help save and heal lives. 
  • Learn more about living donation as another way to help those waiting for a second chance at life.

 

Join key celebrations throughout April to support the Donate Life cause online and in your community:

 

 

  • National Wear Blue & Green Day, April 12, 2024 On Donate Life Blue & Green Day, everyone is invited to show their blue & green colors in support of the Donate Life message and mission – and join the National Donate Life Blue & Green Day Photo Contest
     
  • National Pediatric Transplant Week, April 21-27, 2024 The last full week of National Donate Life Month is dedicated to kids. National Pediatric Transplant Week (NPTW) focuses on ending the pediatric transplant waiting list. 


“The 2024 National Donate Life Month artwork and theme, Donors are SuperStars, was inspired by the night sky and the billions of stars that make up the universe. Stars remind us that even in the darkest night, there is light.Your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor gives hope and light to the 100,000 people on the national transplant waiting list who are waiting for a second chance at life. That’s why donors are superstars,” says Loy.
 

Russell Springs man Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges


A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday morning for sexual abuse and tampering with evidence among other charges.

 

Shawn Walen, 34, was taken into custody by Deputy Bunch with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office just after 9 a.m. Walen was charged with Sexual Abuse, 1st Degre (victim under 12 years of age), Sexual Abuse 1st degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possession. He was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

 

Columbia Man Arrested on Trespassing & Public Intoxication Charges


A Columbia man was arrested on Trespassing and Public Intoxication charges yesterday afternoon.

 

Just after noon Wednesday, Johnathan Grant, age 34, was taken into custody by Deputy Gary Roy with the Adair County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Criminal Trespassing-3rd Degree and Public Intoxication-Controlled Substance (Excludes Alcohol).

 

He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

 

RC Coroner Releases Details on Death of Somerset Woman After Becoming Entangled in Machine at Gate Company

March 20, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

ON WEDNESDAY, 3/20/2024 AT APPROXIMATELY 1235 THE RUSSELL CO CORONER’S OFFICE WAS CALLED TO DAVIS GATE ON N. HWY 127, RUSSELL SPRINGS. A FEMALE EMPLOYEE WAS ENTANGLED IN A MACHINE THAT SHE WAS WORKING WITH. THE EMPLOYEE WAS IDENTIFIED AS 33 Y/O MARIA SILVIA GUZMAN DOMINQUEZ OF SOMERSET, KY. SHE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE. MS. DOMINGUEZ WILL BE TAKEN TO FRANKFORT FOR FURTHER EXAMINATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF INJURIES RECEIVED. THE CORONER’S OFFICE AS WELL AS THE OFFICE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH WILL BE CONTINUING THEIR INVESTIGATION. THE CORONER WAS ASSISTED BY MEMBERS OF THE RUSSELL CO SHERIFF’S OFFICE, THE RUSSELL SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND RUSSELL CO AMB SERVICE.

Mark A. Coots
Russell County Coroner

J.O.Y. Ministries Celebrating Grand Opening

J.O.Y. Ministries would like to invite the community to the grand opening of their newly opened Crisis Resource Center from 11amCT to 1pmCT on on Friday, March 22, 2024. The ribbon cutting will be held at 11amCT.

The Crisis Resource Center serves as the central office for all of J.O.Y. Ministries operations, as well as an easily accessible location for those in need. Come learn more about the many resources provided by J.O.Y. Ministries and view the Crisis Resource Center - which was funded by THIS community!

The J.O.Y. Ministries Crisis Resource Center is located at 400 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY.

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