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Fire Dept. receives training with RECC

1/22/2019

Clarence Greene with the KY Association of Electric Cooperatives was at the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department last Wednesday night to provide Electrical Safety training to all members of Columbia-Adair County Fire Department, Knifley Fire Department, and Breeding Fire Department.

Assisting him with the training were employees of the Taylor Co. RECC, John Edwards, and David Karnes. Not pictured Derrick Bray. We appreciate the training and it was very informative.

Below are photo from the training.

NEW COLUMBIA CITY ATTORNEY

1/22/2019

The City of Columbia has hired Derrick Helm of Russell County as the new city attorney. Derrick is affiliated with Helm, Shearer and Wilson Law Firm and began his practice in 2009 with Bertram and Wilson. Derrick has worked with several agencies and is currently the legal counsel for the Lake Cumberland Area Development District as well as the Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency. He is the son of Larry and Wanda Giles Helm. Derrick’s ties to Adair County include his father Larry being a long time employee of the Westlake Regional Hospital Radiology Department and his mother Wanda who is a native of Adair County.

story courtesy of www.whve.com

Two injured in a single vehicle collision

1/22/2019

(Columbia, KY January 21, 2019) – Trooper Clint Bale is investigating a collision that occurred on January 19th, 2019 at approximately 1:00 PM CST on the Cumberland Parkway near the 46 mile marker. Michele Antle, age 42 of Jamestown, was eastbound operating a 2006 Saturn, when she hydroplaned, lost control of the vehicle and entered into the median; she then struck a culvert and overturned. The operator and a juvenile passenger were not belted. Both Antle and passenger were transported by Adair County EMS to TJ Sampson Hospital where they were treated and released.

KSP asking for help with Missing Teen

1/22/2019

Edmonton, Ky. (January 21, 2019) – Kentucky State Police are asking for the publics assistance in attempting to locate 15 -year-old Amber Shirley, of Edmonton, KY. Amber is a 5’ 02 ” 195 pound, white female with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen Robert Wilson Rd On January 18th at approximately 11:00 PM wearing pajama pants and a tshirt.

If anyone has information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the Kentucky State Police, Post 15 at 1-800-222-5555 or your local law enforcement agency. Tpr. Jordan Carter is investigating.

RS Man Arrested Friday on Drug and Other Charges

1/21/2019

According to jail records, Tony Huff, 36, was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center by Deputy Dustin Bunch on charges of alcohol intoxication in a public place 1st and 2nd offense, 3rd degree criminal trespassing, 2nd degree disorderly conduct, possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (methamphetamine), tampering with physical evidence, buying or possessing drug paraphernalia, and probation violation.

Story courtesy of www.lakercountry.com

Thomas Wins State Fair Association’s Top Award

1/21/2019

Greg Thomas, of the Adair County Fair, received the top award of the Kentucky Association of Fairs and Shows at its annual convention Saturday in Louisville, from Mike Poynter of Lincoln County, last year’s winner.

The L. “Doc” Cassidy Award is given for outstanding service and dedication to the association, of which Thomas was president in 2016. (Other Adair countians who served as president were Grover Gilpin in 1955, seven years after the association was formed; William Wilson in 1969, Joe Johnson in 1980 and Terry Harvey in 2007.)

Thomas has been active in the state association for many years.

Last year, Thomas won the second William L. Taylor Civic Service Award, named for the former Greensburg mayor, civic leader, fair chairman and 24-year association secretary who died just before the 2016 convention.

In his honor, the association created an annual award honoring “a hometown fair individual who is also recognized as a leader in other civic matters.” Al Cross, University of Kentucky Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues

Story courtesy of WWW.WAIN.com

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

1/21/2019

Taylor County, KY (January 19, 2019) - On January 18th, 2018 at approximately 1:32 PM EST Trooper Jonathan Houk responded to motorist assist on Black Gnat Rd, 5 miles west of Campbellsville. When Tpr. Houk arrived he made contact with the driver, 35 year old Brad Smith of Campbellsville. Tpr. Houk noticed that Smith showed signs of impairment. Consent to search the vehicle was given resulting in 3 small bags of suspected methamphetamine and a large sum of cash being located. Smith was arrested and charged with failure of non owner to maintain required insurance, failure to produce insurance card, DUI 2nd, and trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree 2nd or > (2 grams methamphetamine.) Smith was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center. Trooper Houk was assisted by Green County Sheriff, Robbie Beard.

Judge Executive Office closed for Holiday

1/21/2019

The Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan’s office will be closed Monday, January 21, 2019, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Have a blessed and safe Holiday!!

One injured in a two vehicle collision

1/21/2019

(Burkesville, KY January 15, 2019) - Detective Kenny Brown is investigating a collision that occurred on January 14th, 2019 at approximately 2:43 PM CST on KY 61 north at the intersection of KY 704. 55 year old William Durham, of Liberty, was operating a 2015 Dodge Ram northbound on Ky 61 when he swerved into the southbound lane, into the path of a 2018 Chevrolet operated by James Rowe, age 76 of Burkesville. Both parties were wearing seatbelts. Rowe was taken by private vehicle to Cumberland County hospital where he was treated for minor injuries. Durham refused medical attention; he was arrested and charged with DUI. Durham was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. Detective Brown was assisted on scene by Cumberland County Fire, EMS and Rescue.

Adair County Grand Jury Indictments

1/15/2019

The Adair County Grand Jury has handed down the following indictments:

Harold Baldon, Louisville, KY: Count 1: Intimading a Participant in the legal process; Count 2: Persistent Felony Offender in the first degree; Count 3: Violation of Kentucky E.P.O./D.V.O.

Daniel C. Burton, Columbia, KY: Count 1: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; Count 2: Possession of a controlled substance in the first degree-first offense (Methamphetamine); Count 3: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Count 4: Operating on a Suspended/Revoked Operator's License; Count 5: Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance/security; Count 6: Improper registration plate; Count 7: Failure to wear seat belts.

Dakota C. Wheeler, Columbia. KY: Criminal Abuse in the First Degree

Dana M. Wheeler, Columbia,KY: Criminal Abuse in the First Degree.

Jeffrey A. Iams, Columbia, KY: Count 1: Fleeing or Evading the Police in the First Degree; Count 2: Persistent Felony Offender int he First Degree; Count 3: Wanton Endangerment int he First Degree; Count 4: Persistent Felony Offender in the First Degree; Count 5: Leaving the Scene of a Accident/Failure to Render aid or assistance; Count 6: Reckless Driving; Count 7: Operatig on a Suspended/Revoked Operator's License; Count 8: Fleeing or Evading Police in the Second Degree; Count 9: Possession of a Controlled Substance int he First Degree, Second Offense (Methamphetamine).

Allen Scott Crouch, Columbia, KY: Count 1: Wanton Endangerment int he First Degree; Count 2: Assault in the Fourth Degree; Count3: Terroristic Threatening int he Third Degree; Count 4: Menacing; Count 5: Menacing; Count 6; Criminal Mischief int he Third Degree; Count 7: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Nathan James Popplewell, Jamestown, KY: Count 1: Terroristic Threatening int he First Degree; Count 2: Persistent Felony Offender int he First Degree.

Eric W. Melton, Columbia, KY: Count 1: Assault int he Second Degree; Count 2: Terroristic Threatening in the Third Degree.

Diamante J. Lockhart, Mobile, Ala: Criminal Possession of a Forged instrument int he Second Degree.

Jason T. Oprezedek, Columbia, KY:Count 1: Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, Third or Subsequent Offense (Methamphetamine); Count 2: Possession of Drug paraphernalia; Count 3: Possession of Marijuana.

Corey W. Polk, Columbia, KY: Count 1: Theft of Identity; Count 2: Possession of Marijuana; Count 3: Public Intoxication; Count 4: Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in a Motor Vehicle.

Chelsie J. Adams, Columbia, KY: Possession of a Controlled Substance int he First Degree, First Offense (Methamphetamine; Count 2: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Count 3: Possession of Marijuana.

Crystal R. Bennett, Columbia, KY: Count 1: Trafficking in a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, Second Offense )less than Two (2) grams of Methamphetamine); Count 2: Possession of a Drug Paraphernalia.

Dennis Tyler Hovious, Elkhorn, KY: Count 1: Theft by Unlawful Taking/Disposition $500 or more but Under $10,000.

Anthony B. Shreve, Elkhorn, KY: Possession of a Controlled Substance int he First Offense, Third or Subsequent Offense, Methamphetamine

Carla Wilson Greene, aka Carla Michelle Brockman, aka Carla Michelle Wilson, aka Carla Michelle Ripley, Campbellsville, KY: Count 1: possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, third or Subsequent Offense; Count 2: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Count 3: Theft by Unlawful Taking/Disposition-Under $500; Count 4: Possession of a Controlled Subsequent in the First Degree, Third or Subsequent Offender (Cocaine).