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Adair Co FFA hosting the Lake Cumberland Regional FFA Ag Mechanics and Paperwork Day Event

3/31/2016

Adair County FFA hosted the Lake Cumberland Regional FFA Ag Mechanics and Paperwork Day event today. Shown here focused on his task is Southwestern student Justin Frye during the Small Engine (practical/diagnostic) competition. Adair FFA members competing in this category Chandler Staten, Stone Bolin, Corey Scott, and Levi Burton. Good Luck to all the students competing today.

The Adair County Future Farmers of America is hosting the Lake Cumberland Regional FFA Ag Mechanics Events and Paperwork Day. The competition has FFA members from Adair, Taylor, Lincoln, Casey, Green, and Russell counties. Areas of competition Welding, Ag Mechanics, Small Power Equipment (practical/diagnostic), Small Power Equipment (Assessment & Parts/Tool Identification), Junior Parliamentary Procedure, Regional Officer Elections, State Officers Elections, Review of State Degrees, and Proficiencies and Star Candidate Applications. Adair County FFA students competing today include Brady Cowan, Sam Baker, Bradley Masslen, Jeremiah Sherdian, Chandler Staten, Stone Bolin, Corey Scott, Levi Burton, Sarah Hancock, Pablo Plancarte, Jessica Simpson, Collin Dykes, Colton Willis, Tyler Pelston, Dustin Rooks, Garet Day, Austin Day, and Allison Burris. Results will be announced around 2 pm this afternoon we will be sure to keep everyone posted.

Shamarie Harper
Adair County Schools
Media - PR /Technology Resourse Teacher /Migrant Recruiter

10-year-old student dies after being struck by car

3/31/2016

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. --An elementary school student in Bowling Green has died after being struck by a car.

Bowling Green Police Department spokesman Ronnie Ward tells media outlets that a vehicle struck 10-year-old Giselle Arias Wednesday evening. When police arrived, they found Arias laying in the roadway. She was pronounced dead at the scene.Ward says no one inside the vehicle was hurt. Investigators do not yet know what caused the accident. Ward says authorities do not expect criminal charges to be placed.

Arias was a student at Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary. Bowling Green Superintendent Gary Fields says the school district will do its best to help the family.

Story courtesy of wlky.com

KSP Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner Swearing In

3/31/2016

Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. (left) performed the swearing-in ceremony for new KSP Commissioner Richard W. Sanders (right) and Deputy Commissioner William Alexander Payne (center-right) during a private ceremony at the Capitol today. Both appointments were recommended to Governor Matt Bevin by an eight-member search committee comprised of Justice Secretary Tilley, Rep. Robert Benvenuti (R-Lexington), two retired KSP officers, three current KSP officers and a community representative.

Metcalfe County indictments

3/31/2016

A Metcalfe County grand jury convened March 22 and returned the following indictments:

• The following three co-defendants related to incidents in December: George Everet Thompson, 33, and Crystal Joy Thompson, 37, both of Edmonton, and Andrew Todd Edwards, 29, of Campbellsville, all charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, first offense; possession of a controlled substance, first degree (methamphetamine); and possession of drug paraphernalia. The two Thompsons were also charged with endangering the welfare of a minor, and Edwards was also charged with being a persistent felony offender, first degree.

Kentucky State Police Trooper Jonathan Paull testified.

• Kevin Scott Gentry, 49, of Edmonton on two counts each of possessin of a handgun by a convicted felon and receiving stolen property, $500 or more but less than $10,000, as well as one count each of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree (hydrocodone), 10 or more dosage units; and controlled-substance prescription not in original container, first offense, related to February incidents.

Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office Deputy Josh Neal testified.

• Justin Trent Moss, 20, of Edmonton on one count each of possession of a controlled substance, first degree (methamphetamine), and possession of marijuana related to November incidents.

Edmonton Police Department Officer Michael Hampton testified.

• Freddie Lee Vaughn, 55, of Edmonton on one count each of fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), first degree; unauthorized use of motor vehicle, first offense; operating a motor vehicle while license revoked or suspended for driving under the influence, first offense (aggravator-DUI); leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance; operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol which impairs one's driving ability, second offense (aggravator); possession of open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle; failure to produce insurance card; reckless driving; and being a persistent felony offender, first degree, related to February incidents.

MCSO Deputy Neal testified.

• Marvin K. Harris, 42, of Glasgow on one count each of manufacturing methamphetamine, first offense; unlawful possession of methamphetamine precursor, first offense; and possession of drug paraphernalia related to January incidents.

Trooper Paull and KSP Trooper Robert Maxwell testified.

• Joey Lee Searcy, 40, of Campbellsville on one count each of manufacturing methamphetamine, first offense; assault, first degree, police officer; possession of a controlled substance, first degree (methamphetamine); fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), first degree; criminal mischief, first degree; possession of drug paraphernalia; failure of nonowner operator to maintain required insurance, first offense; and reckless driving related to February incidents.

MCSO Deputy Colby Romines testified.

– An indictment is a formal charge that represents only the prosecution’s side of the case and is not proof of guilt. All those charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Story courtesy of glasgowdailytimes.com

LCADD is updating 2016 Lake Cumberland Hazard Mitigation Plan

3/31/2016

The Lake Cumberland Area Development District (LCADD) is in the process of updating the 2016 Lake Cumberland Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. A Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting will be held on Thursday, March 31st at 10am at the LCADD on Lakeway Drive in Russell Springs.

The Plan, which is updated every 5 years, forms the foundation for long-term strategies to reduce disaster losses and break the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction and repeated damage.

The public is encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to Martina Hadley at 270-866-4200.

Friday proclaimed Arbor Day in Adair County

3/31/2016

Adair County Judge Executive Michael Stephens has proclaimed Friday, April 1, 2016 as Arbor Day in Adair County.

The proclamation, signed on March 16th, urges all Adair Countians to observe the day by planting trees to beautify our county and focus attention on our great natural resource, our forests.

Kentucky Forestry Service Technician Kenny Pyles was on hand for the proclamation signing.

GRAND JURY EXONARATES GLASGOW POLICE OFFICER JUDD

3/30/2016

The Barren County Grand Jury returned no true bill yesterday against Glasgow Police Officer Joey Judd.

On March 24th, Glasgow Police released a statement about Officer Judd and stated he had been suspended with pay.

KSP had notified GPD that they were called to investigate a complaint involving Officer Judd. While off-duty, Judd and the juvenile son of his fiancé become involved in what was described as a ‘domestic situation’. The juvenile was injured and taken to TJ Samson where he was released after treatment.

Officer Judd has remained on paid suspension since the 24th, pending the results of the state police investigation. Yesterday the grand jury heard testimony in regard to the what happened during the ‘domestic situation’, and did not feel they had enough evidence to formally charge Judd with any crime related to the events.

State Police are expected to release a formal comment sometime today.

Story courtesy of wcluradio.com_

Zach Pyles bond for Gatton Academy

3/30/2016

Zach Pyles, son of Doug and Tammy Pyles.

Word spreads quickly in our district and everyone is abuzz with chatter, pride, and congratulatory thought for a wonderful young man by the name of Zack Pyles. When I met with him this morning, there was no question who he belonged to since he is a wonderful mix of both his Dad, Doug, and His Mother, Tammy, and a humble nature that is very endearing. When I asked Zack about his recent acceptance to the Gatton Academy he replied “it has always been my dream.” I asked which area of study he preferred Science or Math and he quickly said “Both!” .

The Gatton Academy is housed on the Western Kentucky University campus and acceptance is limited to 100 students per year. The academy provides a rich living and learning environment designed especially for academically talented high school students and features advanced learning opportunities and research projects yet provides enrichment for the students social life as well with clubs, organizations, and community service.

When I asked Zach about how his parents felt about him being accepted and leaving home. He said “they are proud, but I think Mom will miss me.” For those of us who know his sweet and loving mother, there is no question Zack --- she will miss you. When I spoke with Tammy briefly this morning, she was proud and excited then started praising his teachers and all those in the district who had helped Zach reach his fullest potential and achieve this opportunity. The thing she said that stood out the most for me was “people have no idea just how great our teachers, counselors, and staff are in this school system” what better endorsement could anyone ask for.

Our district is so proud to have played a role in the development of Zach’s love of Math and Science and wish him only the best. Zach will start his new life at Gatton in August 2016.

Shamarie Harper
Adair County Schools
Media - PR /Technology Resourse Teacher /Migrant Recruiter

Human Remains found in McCreary County KSP investigating a Homicide

3/30/2016

(LONDON, KY.) - On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at approximately 9:58 AM, Kentucky State Police Post 11, London received a call from the McCreary County Sheriff's Office advising that they had received information as to the whereabouts of human remains located off Day Ridge Road in the Parkers Lake Community of McCreary County.
Upon arrival, KSP Detectives discovered human remains behind a residence in a wooded area. Preliminary investigation reveals the remains appeared to have been in that location for several months.

McCreary County Coroner, Tim Corder, was contacted and took possession of the remains. They will be sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office to be examined by a forensic pathologist. Preliminary cause of death, time and identification of the deceased are unknown. Foul play is suspected.

KSP Detective Billy Correll is continuing the investigation. He was assisted by Troopers from Post 11, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service, McCreary County Coroner Tim Corder and the McCreary County Sheriff's Office.

Update: Murder for hire plot lands an Edmonton man in jail.

3/29/2016

49 year old Kevin Scott Gentry was arrested Monday evening in Glasgow. According to reports, KSP Post 15 had contacted DESI, the state police Drug Enforcement and Special Investigations Unit, about a murder for hire investigation. Around 2:45pm Monday afternoon, DESI detectives met with Nashville Metro Detectives, along with a confidential informant in Bowling Green. A phone call, which was recorded, was made to Gentry where during the conversation he said he wanted to have James M. Darnell killed. The confidential informant, posing as the man Gentry would hire for the murder, agreed to meet Gentry at the K-Mart parking lot in Glasgow. Once at K-Mart, Gentry provided a picture of Darnell, along with his address, to the confidential informant, as well as $2500 payment for the murder. According to the citation, Gentry promised an additional $2500 would be paid after the murder.

Gentry was arrested and has been charged with one count of SOLITICATION TO MURDER. He is lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

Story courtesy of wcluradio.com