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Lindsey Wilson College Announces Plans to Reopen for Fall 2020 Semester

5/28/2020

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Lindsey Wilson College will resume in-person instruction and reopen residence halls for the academic year 2020-21 according to a statement from LWC President William T. Luckey Jr., on Friday. The announcement comes three months before the scheduled date for students to move back to the dorms in August. 

“I have assembled a team of faculty, staff, students and trustees to gain as much input as possible in arriving at this decision to open safely. The advisory team includes physicians, attorneys, higher education leaders, public relations executives, business leaders and community health professionals. In addition, I have had calls in the last week with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator Paul, Congressman Rogers and Congressman Yarmuth to receive the benefit of their counsel. Our number one concern has been and will continue to be the safety of our Lindsey Wilson College family including our students, staff and faculty as well as the quality of the education we are able to provide. 

“While our accreditor, SACSCOC, has authorized the College to deliver our courses in an online format since 2010, we know that our distinctive differentiator is having that gifted faculty member interacting personally with each student in their classroom. It is this small, intimate classroom experience that has served the College so well since 1903 and made the transition to online delivery so seamless when classes were necessarily moved to an online format for the spring semester. 

“The College is developing detailed plans for a safe return. We have placed an order for PPE equipment that includes 17,000 masks, more than six dozen infrared thermometers, as well as gowns, gloves and hand sanitizer. 

“We will provide further details and will adjust accordingly as the situation improves or worsens. As of today, there remains no known cases of COVID-19 at Lindsey Wilson among its faculty, staff or students. However, we have conducted extensive scenario planning and are prepared to adapt to any changing situation. In the meantime, students should be ready to return to campus and their beloved LWC!”

Campus leaders say protocols will be put in place for individuals who are at risk and will allow them to study or work from home. 

For new incoming students enrollment deadlines have been extended. In addition, precautionary measures will be in place for campus visits and new student orientation will proceed virtually.

For more information about the 2020 fall semester at LWC, admissions or registration please contact LWC Office of Admissions at 1-800-264-0138 or email info@lindsey.edu.
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Pair arrested on drug charges after suspicious person complaint

5/28/2020

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On 5-26-20  at 3:15 pm Adair County 911 received a call of a suspicious male in the White Oak community who was yelling at cars as they passed and had a hatchet in his hands.    Sheriff Brockman and Deputy Chandler Staten responded to the area along with KSP Troopers.   Located in a church recreational area  was a male and female who matched description they were given. 

It was believed the couple was under the influence of intoxicating substance and were taken into custody.   During the investigation syringes, pills and methamphetamine was located. 

Samantha Head, 30,  of Shelby County was arrested by Deputy Staten  on charges of: 
-possession of a controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine. 
-possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree drug unspecified 
-possession of drug paraphernalia 
- public intoxication excludes alcohol 

Also arrested was Donald Edwards, 44 of Jefferson County  on charges of Public Intoxication .   

The sheriffs office is continuing investigation. 
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Early morning traffic stop by sheriffs office results in felony drug charges.

5/26/2020

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On 5-25-20 at 12:38 a.m. K-9 Deputy Josh Durbin initiated a traffic stop on a 1998 Ford passenger car for a traffic violation.    The operator was identified as 29 year old Josh Wooten from Elkorn KY.   Deputy Durbin suspected illegal narcotics were in vehicle and deployed k-9 Nitro to do walk around vehicle.  Nitro displayed positive hit indicators for the scent of narcotics in the vehicle.  As a result a search of vehicle was conducted and methamphetamine along with drug paraphernalia was located.  

Wooten was arrested and lodged in the Adair Regional Jail on charges of: 
- Possession of Controlled Substance 1st degree methamphetamine 
- possession of drug paraphernalia 
- operating on suspended 
- fail to produce insurance card 
-improper registration plate 
- 3 outstanding warrants of arrest served for Taylor District Court.  

Adair Sheriffs Office is continuing the investigation and was assisted by Columbia Police Department.  
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Agenda for AC Fiscal Court Meeting, May 26th, at 4 p.m.

5/25/2020

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​AGENDA
ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT 
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
MAY 26, 2020 @ 4:00 P.M.
ADAIR COUNTY ANNEX BASEMENT
424 PUBLIC SQUARE, COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY 42728
 
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
      1.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA
      2.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
                       a.May 12, 2020-Regular called meeting minutes    
      3.         DISBURSEMENTS
      4.         BUDGET AMENDMENTS-2ND READING 
       5.         1ST READING OF 2020-2021 BUDGET
        6.         APPROVAL OF 2020-2021 STANDING ORDERS
        7.         TRANSFERS 
                     A.)        LINE TO LINE TRANSFERS
                    B.)        FUND TO FUND TRANSFERS                                 
         8.         READING OF ROADS
​          9.         ACTION ITEMS:
                      a.SECOND READING-AMENDMENT TO FIRE DUES ORDIANCE 
                      b.JAIL 2020-2021 POLICY & PROCEDURE HANDBOOK APPROVAL
                      c.DISCUSSION OF JIM BLAIR & GRAS LAWN MOWERS-REPAIR/REPLACE
                      d.RECYCLING DISCUSSION 
                      e.POSSIBLE HIRE OF ROAD EMPLOYEES
                       f.ANDERSON RD.-PERMISSION TO RUN WATER LINE ON RIGHT OF WAY  
         10.       OTHER BUSINESS
         11.       PUBLIC COMMENTS
          12.       ADJOURN                                                                                
 
 
This meeting WILL NOT be open to the public due to the COVID19 Executive Order Governor Beshear put in effect but will be live streamed on Adair County Fiscal Court’s Facebook Page live.
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Fire Dept responds to barn fire on Amon Spoon Rd

5/24/2020

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The Adair County Fire Department responded to a barn on fire Saturday morning at 9:58 am.   Upon arrival at 388 Amon Spoon Road, barn was completely engulfed in flames.   The barn was owned by Kenny Redmon and was a total loss.  There were 17 firemen on the scene for an hour and 15 minutes.  ​
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Adair County man arrested on Sexual Abuse of a Minor by Sheriff's Office.

5/19/2020

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On 5-18-20 at 11:26 a.m. Deputy Sheriff Derek Padgett and Sheriff Josh  Brockman took into custody Gary Furkin, 54, of Columbia at a remote farm house 17 miles from Columbia in Cumberland County.        

The arrest stems from an investigation led by Deputy Padgett Into sexual abuse of 2 male juveniles in Adair County.   

Furkin was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail and charged with 6 counts of Sexual Abuse in the 1st degree.  

The Sheriffs office was assisted by Child Protective Services. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

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Man arrested on Methamphetamine charges and multiple other offenses after  early morning traffic stop by Sheriff’s Office

5/18/2020

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On 5-18-20 K-9 Deputy Josh Durbin initiated a traffic stop on a 2001 Chevrolet truck 7 miles east of Columbia in the Sano community of Adair.  

As a result of investigation it was found that Driver was believed to be under the influence of a intoxicating substance and it was believed that he was in possession of illegal narcotics.   Deputy Durbin deployed k-9 nitro who give positive hit indicators that illegal substances was in vehicle.   A search of vehicle resulted in Methamphetamine being located a s well as marijuana and Unidentified pills.  

James Stotts, of Columbia was arrested and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on charges of: 
- possession of a controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine 
- possession of controlled substance 3rd degree 
- possession of marijuana 
- operating a motor vehicle under influence of drugs 
-  open alcoholic container in vehicle 
- expired registration plates 

 Adair Sheriffs Office is continuing investigation 
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Taylor County man arrested on Methamphetamine charges after early morning traffic stop by K-9 unit

5/14/2020

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On 5-11-20 at 2:30 a.m.  Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy Josh  Durbin along with k-9 nitro initiated a traffic stop on 1996 Ford passenger vehicle on KY N55, 7 miles north of Columbia for speeding.  

     As a result of the stop and investigation Roger Harris, 32, of Taylor county was arrested on charges of: 
- Speeding 
- Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree Methamphetamine 
-Possession of Marijuana 
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The Adair County Sheriffs Office is continuing the investigation 
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Adair County man arrested on theft charges stemming from investigation of stolen trailer

5/14/2020

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On 5-11-20 at 8:32 pm the Adair County Sheriff’s Office executed an arrest warrant on Adrian Stotts, 38, of Columbia around the 900 block of Greensburg Street. 

     The arrest stems from an investigation by Chief  Deputy Justin Cross into a 6x12 utility trailer that was stolen from the Bliss Community  of Adair County.  

    Stotts was lodged in the Adair County  Regional Jail on charges of Theft By Unlawful Taking over 500 but less then 10,000 a class D Felony.  

     Also arrested was Ashley Stotts, 36, of Columbia who had an outstanding Adair Circuit Court  Bench Warrant.  She was also lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.  

    The Sheriffs Office was assisted in the warrant service by Columbia Police Dept, and Kentucky State Police.
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Traffic stop by Sheriff’s Office results in heroin charges

5/14/2020

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On 5-14-20 Sheriff’s  K-9 Deputy Josh Durbin initiated a traffic stop on a 2011 Ford passenger car  at 2:09 a.m. on the Veterans Memorial Bypass.  

As a result of the stop 2 females from Taylor County was arrested on various charges including possession of heroin. 

  Arrested was  Mackenzie Wagoner,  age 27,  on charges of:
-Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree Heroin 
- License to be in possession 
- Reckless driving 
- Operating a motor Vehicle under the influence of drugs . 
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 
- Disregarding a traffic control device 

Also arrested was passenger Ann Keith,  age 27, on charges of: 
- Possession of Controlled substance 1st degree heroin 
-Possession of drug paraphernalia 

Both were lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. 

    K-9 Deputy Durbin was assisted by Columbia Police Officer Kevin Atwood along with K-9 Anne who was utilized in search and Trevor Foster.   
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