During the month of February 2021, there were 26 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 were three fatal collisions during the month of February in the Post 15 area.
Michael Stevens age 50 of Cumberland Co KY was killed on 02/01/2021 in Clinton Co KY.
Alejandro Diaz age 20 of Casey Co KY was killed on 02/02/2021 in Adair Co KY.
Jackie Emberton age 67 of Monroe Co KY was killed on 02/24/2021 in Metcalfe Co KY.

This brings our yearly fatality count to 4 compared with 3 through this same period in 2020.

Statewide fatality count stands at 85 compared with 89 through this same period in 2020.

During the month of February 2021, there were 899 citations written, 188 courtesy notices written, 439 complaints answered, 120 motorists assisted, 46 criminal cases opened and 236 criminal arrests made.

(Tpr. Nick Hale – Public Affairs Officer – KSP POST 15 Columbia)

The Adair County Fire Department responded Thursday morning February 25, 2021 to a residence at 365 G. Conover Road.  Alarm came in at 8:40 am, upon arrival heavy smoke and fire coming out of the roof. 11 firemen remained on the scene for 2 hours and home was owned by Earl Conover and was a total loss. ​

COLUMBIA, Ky. - After the postponement of last week’s contest against Georgetown (Ky.), the No. 4-ranked Lindsey Wilson football team is back at Blue Raider Stadium on Friday against No. 17 Cumberlands (Ky.) with a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff.

The Blue Raiders (1-0, 1-0 Mid-South Conference) easily handled Pikeville (Ky.) in the first game of the season with a 49-0 blowout. Lindsey Wilson outgained the Bears 343-80, a program record for the fewest yards allowed in a game.

Every quarter contained a scoring drive by the Blue Raiders. Cameron Dukes’ led the team with three touchdowns and 221 yards. Terrill Cole was the main receiving threat as the sophomore caught a team-high eight passes for 125 yards and two scores.

Jaylen Boyd found success inside the red zone as the junior running back crossed the goal line twice and accumulated 33 yards. Kobe Belcher had an efficient day with 41 yards in just seven rushing attempts and the first touchdown of his career.

Defensively, Lindsey Wilson notched six sacks, 13 tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles. Darius Hylick garnered eight takedowns, the most on the team, and Ben Kalu had the most sacks at one and a half.

Cumberlands (1-1, 1-1 MSC) is coming off a two-game home stand which includes a 27-20 loss against Georgetown and a 42-12 victory over Cumberland (Tenn.) last Sunday.

The Patriots rely on a powerful rushing attack with an average of 205.5 yards per game coming on the ground, 13th-most in the NAIA. Zalon Reynolds leads all ball carriers with three touchdowns and 214 rushing yards over 25 carries. He is averaging the third-most rushing yards in the MSC with 107 per contest.

Gavin Wilkinson is the signal-caller for the Patriots. He's notched five touchdowns so far with an average of 190.5 passing yards per game. Wilkinson’s favorite target has been Darius Young with the junior catching 10 passes for 165 yards and three scores over the first two matches.

Brad Montgomery is one to watch on the defensive side. The defensive lineman leads the team in tackles (15), tackles for loss (3.5) and sacks (1.5).

Also of note, Cumberlands averages 81 penalty yards per game, 10th-most in the nation.

Lindsey Wilson is on a four-game winning streak against Cumberlands and leads the all-time series 4-2. The higher ranked team won all six games. In the last meeting, the Blue Raiders edged out the Patriots on Nov. 16, 2019, with a 24-21 victory to claim the Mid-South Conference Bluegrass Division title.
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Live video and live stats will be available for this contest. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT at Blue Raider Stadium. Please view the Lindsey Wilson Athletics Home Attendance Protocols for more information.

Edmonton, KY (February 25, 2021) On Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 at approximately 11:45 AM Kentucky State Police Post 15 was notified of a two vehicle injury collision that occurred two miles south of Summer Shade at the intersection of KY 163 and Apple Grove Rd.

Preliminary investigations indicate that 86 year old Jack Gibbins of Summer Shade was operating a 2008 GMC south bound when he turned left into the path of a 1992 north bound Chevy S10 operated by 67 year old Jackie Emberton of Tompkinsville, KY.

Emberton was unable to avoid the collision and struck Gibbons in the passenger side.

Emberton was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Metcalfe County Coroner.

Gibbons and a passenger in his vehicle, 80 year old Martha Gibbons of Summer Shade were both wearing a seat belt.

Jack Gibbons was airlifted to Vanderbilt University Hospital where he is listed in critical condition.

Martha Gibbons was admitted to T.J. Sampson hospital in Glasgow, KY.

This Collison remains under investigation by Trooper Jason Warinner.

(Tpr. Nick Hale – Public Affairs Officer – KSP POST 15 Columbia)

The Adair County Jail Committee will Friday, February 26, 2021 at 8:30 A.M. CT in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Pubic Square, Columbia, KY 42728. This meeting will be open to the public. Masks will be mandatory.  ​

Dear Editor:

Recently I retired as Executive Director of the Kentucky County Attorneys Association. A position that I was privileged to hold for more than a decade. Prior to assuming that position, I had twice been elected Powell County Judge Executive and also served as the Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy. 

During my time in all these posts, I worked with many dedicated men and women serving their communities. I have also witnessed a few who were not well suited for the public trust they possessed. Working with County Attorneys this past decade, I have first-hand, up-close, professional experience with their unique and enormous responsibilities. 

I felt compelled to send this letter to voice my thoughts on Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin. Adair County is fortunate to have a woman of her stature serving as County Attorney. Over the years, Jennifer has demonstrated her concern for public safety and has served as an example of what it means to be a firm, fair and even-handed prosecutor. This has earned Jennifer the well-deserved respect of her colleagues across Kentucky. 

Jennifer has been actively involved with the Kentucky County Attorneys Association. She has demonstrated an amazing willingness to provide time, wisdom and leadership on criminal justice, legislative and policy issues. On matters concerning public safety, or providing programs that serve working families, we can depend on Jennifer’s full support.  

When it comes to serving her community and state, Jennifer is one of the most unselfish and dedicated public officials I know. 

As I leave the public service, I want to say it has truly been a highpoint in my career to have had this opportunity of working with Jennifer. I am optimistic that she will continue to serve admirably and provide strong leadership for the people of Adair County and the entire Commonwealth of Kentucky. 

Bill Patrick
Lexington, KY
bill.patrick@kycountyattorneys.org