CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY (07/31/2017) (readMedia)-- CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. -- Cars and trucks of all makes, models and years, with the emphasis on years, are sought for this year's Homecoming parade at Campbellsville University on Saturday, Oct. 28.

"In honor of Campbellsville's Bicentennial, the cars and trucks that are so important to our lives are being recognized," Stan McKinney, associate professor of mass communication at Campbellsville University and chair of the annual Homecoming Car Cruise, said.

This is also the 25th anniversary of the cruise. The theme for this year's Homecoming is "Honoring the Past, Preparing for the Future."

"We are going to feature all of the vehicles in chronological order," McKinney said. "The Cars of the Centuries will end with new vehicles."

The cars will be featured in the annual Homecoming parade.

Those watching the parade, that begins at 11 a.m., will see how cars and trucks have changed over the years, McKinney said. Those participating will receive a special commemorative dash plaque featuring the Campbellsville Bicentennial Logo and this year's Homecoming logo.

McKinney said he needs help if the Cars of the Centuries is to be a success.

"Finding cars and trucks built from 1960 and up isn't too difficult," McKinney said. "Finding the older ones, however, will take some effort."

If you have a car and/or truck and would like to participate, contact McKinney either at somckinney@campbellsville.edu or (270) 789-5035. Again, cars and trucks of all years are needed.

"I would like to have cars and trucks from every year going back as far as possible," McKinney said. "The Ford Model T built in 1908 was the first commercially produced vehicle. I hope we can find a 1908 Model T and then a vehicle from every year since.

"That's going to take help from as many people as possible. I am excited at the possibilities, but I need help for this to happen."

Cars and trucks participating in the Cars of the Centuries will gather at Campbellsville Elementary School at 315 Roberts Road, Campbellsville, Ky., where they will be lined up in chronological order. They should be at the site no later than 10:30 a.m. Someone will be at the school at 9 a.m. to assist those participating.

A police escort will lead the vehicles to the start of the parade at Jackson Street Towers at 1 Clem Haskins Blvd., Campbellsville, Ky.

The parade ends at the annual Homecoming Car Cruise on campus. McKinney said he hopes those participating in the parade will stay for the show. Registration for the cruise begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon.

Awards will be presented at about 1:30 p.m. so those who wish may attend the Homecoming football game at 2 p.m.

A 1/24 scale custom die cast 1929 Ford Roadster will be given to 75 of those attending. If there are more than 75 registered, a drawing will determine who gets the cars.

This is the 12th and last in a series of die cast cars.

If you have questions about the parade or cruise, contact McKinney.

Wolfgang C. Burkhart – Sexual Abuse, 1st degree, a class D felony.

Cody Murray – 2 counts of Wanton Endangerment 1st degree, a class D felony. DUI, 3rd offense .

Latonya Bell and Cody Murray – Manufacturing Methamphetamine, a class B felony. Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, a class D felony. Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Precursor, 1st offenses, a class D felony. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor. Tampering with Physical Evidence, a class D felony.

Dara Young – Receiving Stolen Property over $500, a class D felony.

Jose a Manuel and Lucia C. Cervantes – Trafficking in Marijuana over 8 oz, under 5 lbs, a class D felony. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor.

Joshua Hadley and Karis Gallagher – Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card over $100, a class D felony.

Bruce Curtis – DUI, 4th or Greater Offense, a class D felony.

WJRS NEWS reminds everyone that an indictment doesn’t express guilt in these cases, only that further court action is necessary.

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A recent session of the Barren County Grand Jury has returned the following indictments:

43 year old Amy Compton, of Glasgow, was indicted on two counts: Burglary 2nd Degree and Terroristic Threatening 3rd Degree. BCSO Deputy Ken Thomas testified in the case. 

Based on testimony from Cave City Police Officer Joey Judd, 41 year old Shawn Houchin was indicted on four counts: DUI 4th Offense, Operating a Motor Vehicle While License Revoked or Suspended for DUI 3rd Offense, No Insurance and Failure To Wear Seatbelt. 

29 year old Erick Bell, of Glasgow, was indicted on six counts: Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree, two counts of Disregarding a Stop Sign, Reckless Driving, Speeding 26mph or More Over Limit and One Headlamp. 

All three individuals were allowed to remain on a current bond. 

33 year old Anthony Abney, of Glasgow, was indicted on two counts: Custodial Interference and Operating On a Suspended or Revoked Operator’s License. GPD Officer Ford testified. Bond was set at $2500.

An indictment is an accusation only and all individuals should be considered as innocent until, and unless, proven guilty in a court of law.
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Williams plans to appeal decision in civil suit.

Over a year and a half ago, Julie Anne Williams, the former Public Information Officer with the Glasgow Police Department, filed a civil suit against the City of Glasgow. Williams was fired from the GPD in early January of 2016 for making a copy of a picture that she says was part of an investigation. 

In March of this year, the City of Glasgow filed for summary judgment, which means they felt they could discredit the case against them without having to go to trial. Barren Circuit Judge John Alexander agreed and in his judgment wrote:

“For the reasons set out …, the Court agrees that the Plaintiff is unable as a matter of law to establish that she engaged in protected activity within the meaning of [the law],”

The judge also denied Williams request for punitive damages. Wrapping up the judgment, Judge Alexander wrote

“even if all evidence favorable to the plantiff were accepted as true, the claims of plantiff are insufficient as a matter of law’.
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Williams, who is represented by Bowling Green attorney Matt Baker, has filed an appeal to the decision.

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It wasn’t an actual emergency though. Multiple agencies took part in a training exercise at Lake Cumberland. The staging area was on Burnside Island.

The exercise involved many weapons of mass destruction and water; a scenario many of the first responders have never dealt with before.

There are many challenges of dealing with emergencies on the waterway including not being able to wear life jackets. Emergency personnel involved have to carry a lot of other gear that can weigh them down.

Members of the Special Response Team say they are not aware of any specific threat to target lakes in the United States, but they say they want to be preparing for anything, in an environment. Those involved in the training echoed that preparation for any scenario is essential.

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The Adair County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle accident in southern Adair County at the intersection of KY 704 and KY 768.

The incident occurred when 35 year old Justin Wallace of Columbia along with a passenger, 35 year old Vanessa Perkins of Russell Springs failed to stop at the intersection.

The vehicle left Highway 768 and crossed Highway 704 traveling across a field and overturning coming to rest on it’s top.

Both were treated on scene by Adair County EMS.

Deputy Brandon Hitch is investigating the incident and was assisted on scene by Deputy Derek Padgett and Constable Jason Rector.

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A former Monroe County Deputy Sheriff was charged this week by felony Information with wire fraud for devising a scheme to sell and/or give away surplus military property, obtained from a Department of Defense program, including a camper and ATV, announced United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr.

Larry Dale Martin, 34, of Glasgow, Kentucky, was charged Wednesday with a single  count of wire fraud. A date for his initial appearance and guilty plea has not been scheduled with the court.

Martin, while a Deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), coordinated the Department of Defense (DoD) 1033 Program and was responsible for making and submitting MCSO’s online DoD Program property requests.

The program authorized the DoD to transfer excess DoD property to law enforcement agencies for “bona fide law enforcement purposes that assist in their arrest and apprehension mission.” Under the terms of participation, the MCSO could dispose of or sell, for the MCSO’s benefit, most property obtained from the DoD 1033 Program, one year after it was received.

Between December 31, 2011, and 2014, Martin is charged with devising a scheme, by engaging in wire communications, to order property and arrange for pick-up of property from the Program, which Martin allegedly sold or gave away, for his own personal benefit or the benefit of others, without the knowledge of the MCSO. Property included an industrial ice maker, a 2005 Trail-Lite Dual Axle Camper, and a Kawasaki Mule ATV.

If convicted at trial, Martin  could have been sentenced to no more than 20 years in prison, fined $250,000 and served a three year period of supervised release.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David Weiser and is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Kentucky Attorney General’s Public Integrity Unit.

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While not confirmed by the Horse Cave Police Department, WCLU News has learned that as of this morning Martin was on duty as an officer with the department. It is unclear, at this time, what actions, if any, will be taken by the HCPD in regard to the charges.

The indictment of a person by a Federal Information is an accusation only and that person is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty

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​Columbia, Ky. (July 28, 2017) – On Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at approximately 7:17 PM CST, 48-year-old Douglas D. McAfee, of Columbia,  was reported missing by his estranged wife.  She stated that he was last seen by a friend he was staying with on Saturday, July 22nd at approximately 5 AM and had left the residence in a red Dodge truck.  

​After being entered as a missing person, Post 15 was notified that a vehicle registered to Douglas D. McAfee had been seen at the Greasy Creek Bridge on July 25th, unoccupied.  

Investigators arrived at the bridge on Wednesday, July 26th and located the vehicle at approximately 9:55 PM CST.  A subsequent search of the area turned up nothing regarding McAfee's whereabouts.  Troopers returned to the scene on Thursday, July 27th and extended the search area and located the remains of Douglas D. McAfee in a remote wooded area near the creek.  

An autopsy was performed today at the Medical Examiner's office in Frankfort.  No preliminary cause of death was given and a final report will be issued pending toxicology results.  No foul play is expected.  Detective B.J. Burton is investigating.