The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening.

The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

The meeting is open to the public! 

Saturday is last day of science play at RCPL

Science in play has been in focus since the beginning of the new year with seven unique play/create stations of STEM experiences on loan from the Kentucky Science Center in Louisville at the Russell County Public Library.

Shevawn Foley, play specialist for the Kentucky Science Center, says RCPL has enjoyed up to 30-40 kids at a time as most of the Russell and surrounding County elementary and pre schools have brought students to enjoy the STEM experiences.

After Saturday, April 20th, the play equipment will be returned to Louisville.

For more information call 270-343-7323, visit on Facebook or at russellcountylibrary.com . RCPL is located at 535 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY.

A Somerset Man was taken into custody on charges of Possession of Matter Portraying Sexual Performance by Minor under 12

Steven Hunter, age 59, was lodged into the Russell County Detention Center on charges of Possession of Matter Potraying Sexual Performance by Minor under 12 and Persistent Felony Offender.

April 14-20, 2024 is Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Adair County following a proclamation issued by Mayor Pamela Hoots. Present at the signing were: 911 Center Director Derrick Murphy, Assistant Director Grant Loy, and Dustin Posey. Representing the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department was Dennis Loy; the ambulance service was Director Daryl Flatt; the Columbia City Police Dept: Chief Charles Greer; Sgt Drew Conn; Officers Trevor Foster and Holly Rice, along with K9 Cally.

The Adair County School Board will meet on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 6pmCT for the Regular Monthly Meeting at the Board of Education Conference Room on Greensburg Street in Columbia. The meeting is open to the public.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Prayer
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
4.A. Approval of Minutes from the March 18, 2024, Special Called Board Meeting
4.B. Approval of Treasurer's Report
4.C. Approval of Payment of
4.D. Approval of the Adair County Board of Education School Food Service Department to participate in the Summer Feeding Program through June 30, 2024
4.E. Approval of Shortened School Day Waiver for student SSID #2120866020 and SSID #2120621814
4.F. Approval to create a Purchasing Manual for the Finance Department
4.G. Approval of Time Clock Plus System for the District
4.H. Approval of out of state travel for ACMS BETA sponsor and student representative to travel to Savannah, Georgia from June9-12, 2024 to compete in National BETA Convention
4.I. Approval of Personnel Action
5. Superintendent's Report
6. Presentation of SAVVAS and Amplify
7. Approval to purchase for Amplify (K-2) and SAVVAS (3-8) Curriculum in the amount of $215,490.81
8. Presentation on I-Ready Diagnostic Assessment Tool
9. Approval to purchase I-Ready Diagnostic tools in the amount of $80,517.00
10. Approval of out-of-state travel for Adair County HOSA to compete at the International HOSA Conference in Houston, Texas on June 25-28, 2024. They are also requesting $1,302.78 to cover travel expenses
11. Approval of Monthly Financial Statements
12. Buildings and Grounds Update
13. Public Comments
14. Adjournment
 

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum, Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton and Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas announced the plans for a sports complex to be located in the Industrial Park off of French Valley.

Baseball time is here and the Russell County Little League Baseball players this year will play on a new field. Yesterday, at the City Park in Russell Springs, the Newly Renovated First National Bank Field was officially opened with the throwing of the first pitch.

A lot of work has gone into the new field and turf has been replaced, as well as paving being done. First National Banks Charlene Harris threw the first pitch before yesterday’s little league game.

The Boil Water Advisory for Harbor Springs and Wesley Circle in Jamestown, KY has been lifted. You no longer have to boil your water.

UPDATE:  Applications for the program are available at the Columbia Police Department or at City Hall. References and background checks will be required. Class size is limited.

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The City of Columbia is pleased to announce their First Citizens Academy.

The academy is a class held with representatives of the Columbia Police Department, with assistance from other first response agencies. The first class will be an initial four week session consisting of one day a week for a period of two hours.

The initial class will focus on the structure of the police department, emergency response, drug and alcohol training, possible tours of emergency organizations, and crime scene investigations. There will be a graduation ceremony at the end of the class.

Although the initial class will be four weeks; future classes are expected to last from eight to ten weeks as a more extensive curriculum is prepared.

“We are excited about this in our community,” said Chief Charles Greer of the Columbia Police Department.

Mayor Hoots, who has previously attended a couple of the Citizen Academies, is happy about the prospect for Columbia. “I think this is an excellent source of the community working together.”

Applications for the Citizens academy will be available within the next two weeks.

Adair County Middle School announced the 2024 selected students for the Rogers Explorers program. ACMS 8th graders Sarah Goforth, Madi Burns, Ashley Loy, Sallie Ballou, and Jose Blair received selection letters over Spring Break. Congratulations to these young ladies on being selected to be a part of the Rogers Explorers Program!

(Story from our friends at Columbia Magazine)

A Columbia woman was lodged into the Adair County Regional Jail on charges that include Assault and Terroristic Threatening.

Christy Vaughn, 36, of Columbia was taken into custody by Deputy Hitch of the Adair County Sheriff’s Office on Monday afternoon. Vaughn’s charges include Assault 3rd Degree (Police Officer or Probation Officer), Terroristic Threatening 3rd Degree, Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree, Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place (1st and 2nd Offense), and Persistent Felony Offender. She was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

Shelly Muse, 43, of Albany, KY was taken into custody on Monday, April 15, 2024 on charges that include Distribution of Obscene Matter to a Minor, Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 3rd Degree, and Harassing Communications. She was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

Russell County School Superintendent Michael Ford discussed Monday nights school board meeting with Wave News...

On Sunday night, April 14, 2024, the Columbia Police Department was dispatched to the report of a stolen vehicle on Hanley Lane, just off Russell Road. 

The following day (Monday, April 15th), the vehicle was located abandoned and wrecked on Grissom Street. Officers obtained camera footage from the area of Carrie Bolin Drive and Hanley Lane. After viewing the footage, the operator was identified and later taken into custody. 

Shane Hall, 18, of Columbia has been charged with criminal mischief 1st degree as well as theft by unlawful taking. 

CPD Officer Trevor Foster made the arrest. He was assisted by multiple Columbia Police Department officers.

An active weather pattern will unfold this week. To start off, we do have the potential for isolated strong to severe storms today, mainly during the late afternoon and evening hours. The main threats with these isolated severe storms will be large hail and damaging winds.

Another round of storms is expected to arrive late Tuesday night into Wednesday, though at this time the severe threat looks very low. What's more concerning is a second round of storms that will likely develop late Wednesday morning or afternoon ahead of a cold front. The graphic below highlights this threat.

 

The Lindsey Wilson College community honored its faculty and staff at the annual Employee Appreciation and Awards Dinner on Wednesday evening, April 10, 2024, in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. More than 30 faculty and staff members were recognized for milestone service anniversaries of five, 10, 20, 30 & 40 years to LWC.

LWC President William T. Luckey, Jr., was recognized for his 40 years of service.

Recognized for 30 years of service were David Begley, Roger England, and Willis Pooler.

Recognized for 20 years of service were Angela Butler, Kimberly Hamlett, Jeffrey Parsons, Benson Sexton, and Daniel Wyatt.

Recognized for 10 years of service were Tonya Brown, Richard Carroll, Amy Holsinger, Donnetta Landis, William Neace, and Janet Turner.

Recognized for five years of service were Mary Baker, Amy Beane, Shon Bloyd, Rachel Carr, Courtney Conley, Mark Elam, Leon Ellison, Richard Lee, Rachael Mattingly, Phillips Shelley Phillips, Powers Matthew Powers, Katelyn Richey, Donquir Smith, Darlene Vaughn, and Phillip Yoho.

Retirees Assistant Professor Debbie Hall and Student Accounts Representative Sally Mays were also honored at the event.

The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority will meet at 8amCT on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in the Welcome and Development Center/Chamber, EDA & Tourism Building at 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

The next Adair County Cattlemen's Association meeting will be held at 6pmCT on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

The Guest Speaker will be Dr. Ray Smith, UK Extension Forage Specialist, with information on prepping for hay season.

The Adair County Tourism Commission will meet in regular session at NoonCT on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Welcome and Development Chamber/Tourism/EDA Office, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

This is an open meeting.

According to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston, a stabbing took place at a residence on Harristown Rd in the Eli/ Salem area of Russell County at  9:07amCT on Sunday morning.

The victim, Mario Ochao, was stabbed in the right upper portion of his chest. A dispute took place involving a small auto accident at the residence involving both subjects. The perpetrator, 42-year-old Fredy Roblero of Adair County, was later taken into custody and transported back to Russell County. He was charged with Assault 1st Degree. The victim was transported to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.
 

The case remains under investigation by Deputy Bill Greer of the Russell County Sheriffs Office and was assisted by Ky State Police, Russell Springs Police Department, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, and Russell County Ambulance Service. The case will be presented to a Russell County Grand Jury.

According to jail records, the following individuals were arrested by various law enforcement agencies during the weekend. 

Carson Wallis, 59, of Jamestown - arrested Saturday afternoon by the RSPD for Driving on a DUI Suspended License, Improper Registration Plate, Failure of Owner to Maintain Insurance, and Failure to Appear.

• Latisha Foley, 46, of Jamestown - arrested on Friday afternoon by KSP for Operating Motor Vehicle Under the Influence, Operating on a Suspended or Revoked License, No Registration Plates, No Registration Receipt, Failure of Owner to Maintain Required insurance, and Failure to Produce Insurance Card.
   
• Courtney Gray, 31, of Jamestown - arrested on Friday by the RCSO for 2nd degree Burglary, TBUT over $1,000, Criminal Mischief 1st degree, and was served four Bench Warrants for Court.