Just before 9:00amCT on Monday morning, the Jamestown Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire at 1590 Hwy 832. O/S Engine 3 found a “feedlot “ truck fully involved, about 50 feet from a barn. Though the truck was a total loss, there was no damage to the barn or contents.

The JVFD had E-3, T-62, and T-4 O/S for about an hour, with 9 personnel responding. No injuries were reported; the cause of fire is unknown at this time.

The Adair Fiscal Court will meet on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:30pmCT at the Adair Annex basement meeting room.

AGENDA

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
                                
 1.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 2.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
         A.) Regular Called Meeting-May 26, 2026
         B.) Special Called Meeting-June 11, 2026
 
 3.  DISBURSEMENTS
 4.  REPORTS

         A.)  SHERIFF’S REPORT
         B.)  ROAD DEPARTMENT REPORT
         C.)  G.R.A.S. REPORT
         D.)  COMMITTEE REPORTS
         E.)  JAIL REPORT & JAIL BUDGET PRESENTATION
 
 5.  TREASURER 
         TREASURER’S REPORTS
         TREASURER’S MONTHLY REPORT

 6.  BUDGET TRANFERS
         A.)  LINE TO LINE TRANSFER
         B.)  FUND TO FUND TRANSFERS
                                                           
 7.  BUDGET AMENDMENT
 8.  COURT ORDERS
 9.  READING OF ROADS

10. ACTION ITEMS:                                   
         A. PERMISSION TO BEGIN PROCESS FOR DISSOLUTION OF HOSPITAL INCLUDING APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AND PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

         B. CONSERVATION DISTRICT REQUEST FOR DEAD ANIMAL FUNDS
         C. ADAIR COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BUDGET PRESENTATION
         D. OPIOID CONTRACT COMMUNITY VOICE
         E. OPIOID CONTRACT ADAIR PROGRESS
         F. PERMISSION FOR JUDGE TO SIGN THE REVISED EVENT CONTRACT FOR 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS
         G. REVIEW ROAD BIDS AND POSSIBLY AWARDMENT
         H. SHERIFF BUDGET AMENDMENT
         I. PITNEY BOWES CONTRACT DISCUSSION FOR COUNTY CLERK
         J. COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR REQUEST
         K. PERMISSION TO WITHDRAW FROM TRIS PHARMA LAWSUIT
         L. PERMISSION FOR EARTHCACHE TO PUT EDUCATIONAL MARKERS ON HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
         M. PYE-BARKER QUOTE TO FIX THE FIRE ALARM IN THE ANNEX BUILDING
         N. ADAIR COUNTY EMS APPROVED AND SIGNED BUDGET
         O. SECOND READING OF FY 2026-2027 ADAIR COUNTY BUDGET
         P. PAM DAILEY AND LORA MORGAN REQUEST TO BE ON AGENDA TO DISCUSS DATA CENTERS
         Q. STATUS OF FISCAL COURT MINUTES
         R. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE AWARDMENT OF JAIL INMATE PHONE BIDS
         S. PERMISSION TO ACCEPT AND SIGN KNIGHT’S TECHNOLOGY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
         T. PERMISSION FOR SHERIFF TO SURPLUS THREE VEHICLES
         U. PERMISSION TO RENEW SONIC WALL CYBERSECRITY WITH KNIGHTS TECHNOLOGY
         V. PERMISSION FOR JUDGE TO SIGN 911 PHONE SOFTWARE UPGRADE GRANT
 
11. OTHER BUSINESS
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. ADJOURN

Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 61, near Blue Ridge Circle, in Adair County, just after 4:30 P.M. CDT yesterday afternoon.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Wayne Werth, 56, of Columbia, was traveling south on KY 61 in a 2018 Cadillac XT5.  Mr. Werth crossed the centerline and entered the northbound lane of KY 61 into the path of a 2008 Jeep Liberty traveling north on KY 61, operated by a 16-year-old juvenile.  The juvenile attempted to avoid the collision by steering maneuvers but was unable to do so.  

Wayne Werth and the 16-year-old juvenile were both pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner.  

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County Fire/EMS, and Adair County Coroner’s Office.  Senior Trooper Trevor Sagrecy is investigating the collision.
 

The Adair County School Board will have a Special Called Meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Adair County Board of Education, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.

AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Prayer
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of Consent Agenda

5.1. Approval of Minutes
5.2. Approval of Treasurer's Report
5.3. Approval of Payment of Bills
5.4. Approval of Pledge of Collateral
5.5. Permission to apply and submit approval of Federal Assurances for all Federal Grants
5.6. Approval of emergency certification to hire an Adair County High School English teacher
5.7. Acknowledgement of 2026-2027 Indirect Cost rates
5.8. Approval of the 26/27 renewal of the student accident insurance policy in the amount of $56,349.59
5.9. Acknowledgement of Personnel Action

6. Superintendent's Report
7. Approval to create an additional Home Hospital teacher position
8. Approval of KSBA Annual Policy and Procedures updates
9. Approval of Revision of the District's Capitalization Policy and Purchasing Procedures
10. Approval of Monthly Financial Statements
11. Approval to surplus buses
12. Building and Grounds Updates
13. Adjournment

The Columbia-Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Thursday morning to 665 Marlo Campbell Road in response to a reported structure fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a shed-style building fully engulfed in flames, with the fire having spread to a nearby mobile home. Crews quickly initiated an aggressive fire attack on the mobile home and were able to contain the fire to the original shed structure and the adjacent residence.

The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. No injuries were reported. A total of 11 firefighters responded to the scene and remained on location for approximately two hours.

Agencies Assisting: Adair County E911 Center, Adair County Ambulance Service, Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Taylor County RECC, and Kentucky Red Cross

53-year-old Donald Auberry has been indicted for defrauding families...

Jamestown Mayor Regina Hinton spoke to Wave News followng Thursday's City Council meeting...

JAMESTOWN, KY – June 18, 2026 - Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, is proud to announce the official opening of its newest Air Methods of Kentucky base. Kentucky 15 is based at Russell County Airport and works with the other six Air Methods of Kentucky aircraft to provide lifesaving care throughout southcentral Kentucky.

“It’s always a proud day when we open a new base,” said Air Methods Senior Account Executive Brian Carpenter. “This is a tremendous opportunity for us to expand our service area while continuing to provide the life-saving care that our partners and their patients have come to expect.”

Kentucky 15 operates in an Airbus EC130 aircraft, which is renowned for its exceptional reliability and minimal maintenance downtime. It is fully equipped with the advanced medical equipment and medications required to function as a flying ICU.

The base is staffed by Air Methods’ highly-trained pilots, clinicians, and mechanics. In addition to a variety of specialized medical equipment, crews also carry whole blood for in-flight administration to patients experiencing severe blood loss and at risk for hemorrhagic shock.

Air Method’s commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by its Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) accreditation—the highest standards in safety, clinical practice, quality assurance, and training in the industry. The program is equipped to provide ICU-level care in flight, including the ability to administer blood either in the air or at the scene of an accident.

The aircraft itself is not new to Kentucky as it has made the short trip from the Air Methods of Kentucky base in Somerset. Kentucky 3 will continue to fly in an EC130T2 which has been transferred from New York state.

As part of an expansive ecosystem, the new base joins Air Methods of Kentucky bases in Bedford, Corydon, Elizabethtown, Glasgow, Mt. Sterling, and Somerset. Air Methods also provides aviation services for HCA Tri-Star in Nashville and Covenant Health in the Knoxville area.

“Having a strong ecosystem of aircraft and clinicians allows us to provide our partners and patients with industry-leading care that they expect and deserve,” said Carpenter. “With just one call, we will be there no matter how big of an ask.”

Air Methods is dedicated to serving communities across Kentucky and beyond. The company is in-network with most health insurance providers, and the Air Methods patient advocacy program works with all patients, regardless of insurance, to help ensure the affordability of air medical services.

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About Air Methods:

Air Methods of Kentucky is part of Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service, delivering lifesaving care to approximately 100,000 people every year. With 45 years of experience, Air Methods is the preferred partner for hospitals and one of the largest community-based providers of air medical services. Air Methods Ascend is the company’s clinical education program, allowing critical care nurses and paramedics best-in-class training opportunities using high-fidelity mannequins, virtual reality, and cadaver labs.

As part of the rehabilitation of the spillway gates at Wolf Creek Dam, both lanes of US 127 across the Dam will be closed  Monday, June 29, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Message boards will be placed at predetermined sites to provide additional information.

Accommodations will be made for emergency and school traffic as required.

American Bridge will turn off the message boards when the road can be opened should it not require the full duration.

7 days prior to closure message boards will show:

Screen 1        Screen 2          

US 127 @       Closed

Wolf Creek     June 29

Dam             8AM - 4PM

Day of closure the boards will show:

Screen 1      Screen 2              

US 127         XX Miles (distance dependent on where board is placed)

On Monday, June 15, 2026 the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to KY 1952 to a motorcycle vs vehicle collision.

The Public Forum will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:30pmCT...

The regular scheduled Adair County School Board meeting for Thursday, June 18, 2026 has been cancelled due to not having a quorum. There will be a Special Called Board meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026.  
 

The Columbia Police Department was dispatched to Walmart on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at approximately 9:16amCT regarding a male who had allegedly concealed unpaid merchandise while inside the store. As the subject attempted to exit the store, he reportedly made physical contact with and pushed a Walmart employee who was attempting to intervene.

Officers quickly responded to the area and located the suspect at a nearby business. The subject was taken into custody without incident.

Ja’Michael Antonio Butler, 28, of Lauderhill, Florida was arrested and charged with Robbery, 2nd Degree.

The arrest was made by Columbia Assistant Chief Drew Conn. He was assisted by Lieutenant Justin Cross and Chief Evan Burton.

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is receiving calls from Russell County citizens reporting that they are getting calls from someone claiming to be “Deputy Graham” with the RCSO and advising they have warrants for their arrest. Of course, the caller wants them to send money to take care of the warrants.

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston says there is no Deputy Graham and urges residents to not give out any personal or banking information over the phone and make sure you do not send any money! 

If you receive one of these scam calls, you can report it by calling the Sheriff’s office at 270-343-2191 during regular business hours. It's also a good idea to talk with elderly family members and neighbors about the scam calls and advise them to just hang up if they receive one.

COLUMBIA, KY. (06/17/2026) Longtime Lindsey Wilson University assistant coach Terran Duncan has been named women's basketball head coach.

Duncan, who is the program's fifth head coach, succeeds 37-year veteran John Wethington, who has been named assistant to the president for athletics development.

"This is a dream job," said Duncan, who spent the last 11 seasons as Wethington's assistant coach and was named the 2025-26 Women's Basketball Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year. "I'm extremely grateful for this opportunity to continue the legacy that Coach Wethington helped establish. Becoming a head coach is something you work for, and it's just super special to get to do it at your alma mater."

Lindsey Wilson Athletic Director Willis Poolersaid that Duncan is "well-prepared to take on this role."

"She is passionate about the Lindsey Wilson mission and our student-athletes," said Pooler. "She's been preparing for this position the entire time she's been an assistant coach, and she's demonstrated that she has the leadership and skills to carry on our program's success."

Duncan said she also appreciates the support she has received over the years from the Lindsey Wilson administration, including President William T. Luckey Jr. and Executive Vice President Dean Adams.

"President Luckey, Dean Adams and Willis Pooler have been so supportive of me since I returned to Lindsey Wilson as an assistant coach, and I appreciate everything they have done for me so that I was prepared to be head coach," she said.

Duncan, who was a standout player for the Blue Raiders from 2004-08, said she wants the student-athletes she recruits to Lindsey Wilson to "discover what makes this place so special."

"Lindsey Wilson had such a big impact on my life," she said. "I came here to play basketball, but I learned that Lindsey Wilson is so much more than that -- it's a family where everyone looks out for the students and cares about their success."

'We want to produce graduates'

On the court, Duncan said she plans for Lindsey Wilson teams to run a fast-paced offense while playing strong defense.

"We want to score early in the shot clock or late in the shot clock," she said. "Lindsey Wilson teams have been known for having really good defensive teams, and that's a tradition we plan to continue. I want my teams to play hard and to be competitive."

Duncan will inherit a team that returns all but two players from a roster that includes NAIA First Team All-American Meadow Tisdale of Bowling Green, Kentucky. The 2025-26 Lindsey Wilson team finished with a 23-9 record and advanced to the NAIA National Tournament Round of 16.

In addition to a stout defense, another Lindsey Wilson tradition Duncan plans to continue is success in the classroom. The six rising seniors on the 2026-27 roster have a cumulative 3.60 grade point average.

"We want to produce graduates," said Duncan, who earned multiple academic honors when she played for Lindsey Wilson. "We want to recruit kids who are great athletes, good students and high-character people."

The road to coaching

An Edmonton, Kentucky, native, Duncan said she didn't aim to become a college basketball coach when she came to Lindsey Wilson in 2004 from Metcalfe County High School. A biology major, her career plans were set on becoming either a dentist or optometrist.

But after shadowing a dentist during a gap year in which she also served as an assistant coach for the Russell County (Kentucky) High School girls' basketball team in 2008-09, Duncan said, "I realized my passion was coaching and not being a dentist."

Before returning to Lindsey Wilson as an assistant coach, Duncan was a staff assistant for a season at St. Catharine (Kentucky) College, then spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the University of Pikeville (Kentucky) women's basketball program.

As a Lindsey Wilson player from 2004-08, Duncan scored 1,694 total points, the sixth most in program history; her 640 career rebounds are the program's ninth most.

During her junior and senior seasons, Duncan helped Lindsey Wilson win back-to-back Mid-South Conference regular-season titles. She was a two-time NAIA Honorable Mention All-American, three-time Mid-South All-Conference recipient, three-time Academic All-Conference selection and was the 2006-07 Mid-South Conference Player of the Year.

Duncan was inducted into the Lindsey Wilson Athletic Hall of Fame in 2021 for her accomplishments as a player.

In addition to a biology degree from Lindsey Wilson, Duncan holds a master's degree in sport management from Morehead State University.

Longtime assistant coach Terran Duncan has been named the fifth head coach of the Lindsey Wilson University women’s basketball program. Duncan, who is a 2008 Lindsey Wilson graduate, spent the last 11 seasons as an assistant coach in the program. She was named the 2025-26 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year.

It was a good turnout on Tuesday as the local business community took their first look at the Seed Academy on French Valley Road in Russell Springs.

The academy serves as a partnership between the Russell County Industrial Development Authority and the Russell County Board of Education. The new facility will give students hands-on experience in advanced agricultural sciences, preparing them for careers in the agri-tech field.

The City of Columbia was pleased to donate a generator to the Adair County Regional Jail Class D facility.

The donation expresses the continued mutually beneficial relationship between the City and Class D. Throughout the calendar year Class D donates hundreds of man hours to various City Departments which assist in the providing of vital city services.

This latest donation is something the City was pleased to do as a way to show its incredible gratitude to Class D.    

The Adair County Sheriffs Office is excited to announce that it is offering the citizens of Adair County one more way to get information to the Sheriffs Office by adding an anonymous tip line. If you want to report any drug activity in the community, give information on anyone with an arrest warrant, or report any information you feel like that needs attention by the Sheriffs Office, please call 270-385-1155. The phone will be under the control of a deputy and your call will remain confidential and anonymous. Together we can make a difference!