​FRANKFORT, Ky. (September 27, 2017) – Representatives Joe Fischer, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Bart Rowland, Chairman of the House Banking and Insurance Committee, have pre-filed legislation aimed to allow Kentucky consumers to permanently freeze third-party access to their credit information, which is held by consumer reporting agencies, unless and until the consumer directs otherwise. Currently in Kentucky, consumers are only able to freeze third-party access to credit information for seven years. 
 
“This bill will allow consumers to better protect confidential information promptly and permanently, in the event of a cyber-security attack against a consumer reporting agency,” said Rep. Fischer, R-Ft. Thomas.
 
The bill, BR 228, is a timely response to the massive Equifax breach, which has affected nearly 143 million Americans, including nearly 40 percent of Kentucky families. 
 
“Considering the recent Equifax breach that affected so many consumers, the need for this change is evident to protect Kentuckians,” said Rep. Rowland, R-Tompkinsville. “If passed, Kentucky will be on-par with the rest of the country in terms of limiting third-party access to consumer credit information.”
 
Kentucky is among only a few remaining states who haven’t shifted to a permanent freeze on credit information, should a consumer choose so.
 

COLUMBIA, KY – The Lindsey Wilson College Theatre Program will present the classic The Importance of Being Earnest November 1, 2, 3, & 5.
 
The play – which is directed by LWC Assistant Professor of Theatre, Robert Brock – will be performed at 7:00 p.m. CT Nov. 1, 2, 3 and at 2 p.m. CT Nov. 5. Tickets are $5 for general public, $3 for LWC faculty/staff, and free to LWC students.
 
The Importance of Being Earnest, easily Oscar Wilde’s most notable comedy, is about two friends, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff. The show’s action centers around the friends’ new identities that have been invented to court Cecily Cardew and Gwedolyn Fairfax. The question is, will these two bachelors’ “bunburying” get them the women of their dreams, or just bring trouble?
 
“Wilde called the show a trivial comedy for serious people,” Brock said. “It is, I think, one of the best comedies ever written.”
 
While the play itself is regarded as a classic piece of American theatre, it hits today’s audiences with hilarious comedy and wit.
 
“This play is filled with wit and puns and a lot of fun,” he said. “It’s a farcical romp around the idea of secret lives and people who have invented fictitious friends so they can go visit them a get away from their own lives.”
 
Brock ends by telling us that the show is just “delightfully funny” and that audiences “won’t be able to contain their laughter” from start to finish. 
 
The Lindsey Wilson College Theatre Program will present The Importance of Being Earnest at 7:00 pm CT November 1, 2, 3 and 2pm CT November 5 in V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson St. For tickets, contact Robert Brock atbrockr@lindsey.edu or (270) 590-4803.

Directed by LWC Assistant Professor of Theatre, Robert Brock with Thomas Alvey of Brownsville, KY. (Algernon Moncrieff), Micah Stewart-Wilcox of Lexington, KY. (Jack Worthing), JulieAnne Cox of Franklin, KY. (Lady Bracknell), Gretchen Miles of Columbia (Cecily Cardew), Hope Poe of Paris, KY. (Gwendolyn Fairfax), Rachael Miller of Corinth, KY. (Miss Prism), Weston Loy of Russell Springs, KY (Rev. Chasuble), Dylan Serrano of Tompkinsville, KY (Lane), and Matthew Larwa of Eddyville, KY (Merriman).

Columbia, KY (September 27, 2017) Kentucky State Police investigated a single vehicle crash on the Louie B. Nunn Parkway today in Adair County around 8:42am.
 
Preliminary investigation show that 53 year-old Tommy Criss of Memphis, TN was operating a 2018 International semi east on the parkway past the Columbia exit.  Criss for an unknown reason dropped off the shoulder of the roadway, overcorrected and overturned.  The truck and trailer blocked both of the east bound lanes for more than 6 hours.  Criss was wearing his seat belt at the time and was transported to TJ Health Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries by the Adair County EMS. 
 
Officer First Class Casey Tooley is investigating and was assisted by Sgt. Randy Honeycutt, Captain Joey Conn, Captain Jamie Heller, Trooper Nick Hale, the Adair County Sherriff and Fire Departments and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
 
Citizens can contribute to highway safety by calling KSP toll-free at: (1-800-222-5555).  Citizens can call to confidentially report impair drivers or any criminal activity.  You may also download the free KSP mobile phone app.  The app provides quick, direct access to KSP including weather, road and traffic information as well as text, voice and photo tip capabilities to report criminal behavior.  The app is available for IPhone, IPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple or Google Play stores.  Download the KSP mobile app by searching “KSPOLICE” in the app store and you can also follow along on twitter @KYStatePolice. 

​FRANKFORT, Ky. (September 28, 2017) – The Kentucky House of Representatives, led by Speaker of the House Jeff Hoover, has organized a disaster relief fund to aid victims of the recent hurricanes, which have devastated parts of Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and more.   More than $4,700 has been raised and all proceeds will go to the American Red Cross.
 
“Millions of people have been adversely affected by these catastrophic storms,” said Speaker Jeff Hoover. “Victims have lost loved ones, homes, and personal belongings. Establishing a fund to help people rebuild their lives is one small way we can give back to those who are suffering due to these unprecedented natural disasters.”
 
In a recent letter, Speaker Hoover called on all House members, Republican and Democrat, to participate in the effort. Funds donated by House members will go toward providing disaster victims with food, shelter, supplies, and health services, as well as emotional support.  
 
“Kentucky has a long and proud history of coming together to help those in need, so our members stand ready to add to that legacy as we join with others across the Commonwealth who are sacrificing their time, talents, and resources to getting these hurricane victims back on their feet,” said House Democratic Leader Rocky Adkins. “We’re committed to doing all we can to help.”
 
An average of 91 cents of every dollar donated to the American Red Cross is used to directly aid victims in recovery. The charity has already distributed 856,000 meals and snacks and nearly 100,000 personal items to hurricane victims.
 
“As more time passes, the urgency to donate tends to wane,” added Speaker Hoover. “There is much more work to be done and we hope our efforts remind others that a great need is still there for these storm victims.”
 
To donate to the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts, please visit redcross.org/donate/donation or call 1-800-HELP NOW.
 

ONE PERSON WAS FLOWN TO A LEXINGTON HOSPITAL AFTER A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th, IN TAYLOR COUNTY. ACCORDING TO THE TAYLOR COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 25 YEAR OLD JEREMY PERKINS OF MERRIMAC ROAD IN TAYLOR COUNTY WAS OPERATING A 2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON THAT RAN OFF THE ROAD AND CAME TO REST IN A DITCH. PERKINS WAS AIRLIFTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY MEDICAL CENTER FOR TREATMENT OF INJURIES. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON BRADFORDSVILLE ROAD IN TAYLOR COUNTY. 

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• Jonathan D. McElroy – Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, a class D felony. Fleeing or Evading Police, 2nd degree, a class A misdemeanor, Terroristic Threatening, 3rd degree, a class A misdemeanor.
• Paul E. Downs – Burglary, 2nd degree, a class C felony. Theft by Unlawful Taking over $500, a class D felony.
• Richard Dean Garner – Theft by Unlawful Taking over $500, a class D felony.
• Jeremy Burton and Danny Davis– Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, a class D felony. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor. Burton was indicted for speeding 15 miles per hour over the speed limit. Davis indicted separately for fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree, a class A misdemeanor. Giving Officer a False Name and Resisting Arrest, a class A misdemeanor
• Jason Flatt – Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon, a class C felony. Tampering with Physical Evidence, a class D felony. 2 counts, Possession of a Legend Drug. Persistent Felony Offender, 1stdegree,
• Aldon McQueary Jr. – Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, a class D felony. Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd degree, a class A misdemeanor. DUI 2nd offense. Improper Turning, Failure to Notify DOT of Address Change. Persistent Felony Offender, 1st degree.
• Dennis Aaron Banks – Wanton Endangerment, 1st degree, a class D felony.
• Christopher Cape – Theft by Unlawful Taking over $500, a class D felony. Persistent Felony Offender, 1stdegree.
• Keith Hancock and Cindy Lou Reel – Cultivating Marijuana over five plants, a class D felony. Hancock was also indicted on 2 counts of Possession of a Fire Arm by a Convicted Felon a class D felony, Possession of a Hand Gun by a convicted felon, a class C felony. Persistent Felony Offender, 2nd degree.
• Richard Skaggs – Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, a class D felony. Promoting Contraband, 1st degree, a class D felony. Tampering with Physical Evidence, a class D felony. Persistent Felony Offender 1st degree.

WJRS News wants to remind everyone that an indictment doesn’t express guilt in these cases, only that further court action is necessary.

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Bail was set at three quarters of a million dollars for a Summer Shade man.

The Metcalfe County Grand Jury returned an indictment on 46 year old Bobie Darrell Lawson, of Summer Shade. Lawson has been charged for Murder in connection with the death of Bobby Hubert. Along with the Murder charge, Lawson will face Tampering With Physical Evidence and Abuse Of A Corpse. Bail was set at $750,000. 

In other grand jury indictments:
27 year old Charles Harper III of Edmonton, and 36 year old Donnie Branham, of Burkesville, were included on a single indictment. Harper III was indicted five counts: Burglary 1st Degree, Possession Of A Handgun By A Convicted Felon, Theft By Unlawful Taking and Possession Of A Firearm By A Convicted Felon. Branham was indicted on two counts: Complicity To Burglary 1st Degree and Complicity To Theft By Unlawful Taking. Bail for each was set at $10,000 cash.

47 year old Ricky Perkins, of Edmonton, was indicted on three counts: Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Endangering The Welfare Of A Minor and Drug Paraphernalia. Bail was set at $1500 cash.
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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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