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34 year old Amanda Stargel was transported from a residence on Gaines Avenue in Jamestown, to the EMS headquarters where she was flown out to the UK Medical Center. The shooting occurred just before 3:30 Sunday afternoon, Jamestown Police Sergeant Jeff Kerns is heading the investigation, with officer Bobby Prichard of the Russell Springs Police Department and Deputy Evan Burton of the Russell County Sheriff’s Department assisting at the scene.
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Lawrence Stapp was traveling Highway 92 in Jamestown toward Adair County, around 3:30 Saturday, when he reported seeing glass in the road and slowed down. Then according to Stapp his back glass on the passenger side, was shattered. Stapp reported that two individuals ran toward a wooded area when the incident occurred.
Deputy Evan Burton is investigating the incident, Burton tells WJRS News it was unknown at this time what was used to break the window. Story courtesy of lakercountry.com Court Rules in Favor of Gov. Matt Bevin in Workers’ Compensation Nominating Committee Lawsuit11/23/2016 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 22, 2016) - Today, Gov. Matt Bevin’s executive order reorganizing the former seven-person Workers’ Compensation Nominating Commission, which resulted in a five-member board with all new members, was upheld by the Franklin Circuit Court. This decision further supports that the Governor has the legal authority to reorganize executive boards.
“Today’s court order is welcome news, as Kentuckians were really beginning to feel the pain of not being able to move forward with their workers' comp claims,” said Communications Director Amanda Stamper. “This order will allow the newly formed Workers’ Compensation Nominating Committee to proceed to meet and make its nominations so Gov. Bevin may begin appointing administrative law judges to fill positions that have been vacant for far too long.” In June, the Governor’s Office determined that greater efficiency and improved administration would be achieved by streamlining and condensing the organizational structure of the Workers’ Compensation Nominating Commission. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 22, 2016) - Thanksgiving is the most dangerous holiday of the year for motorists, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This includes the four-day holiday driving period surrounding that date when heavy traffic, weather and long-distance road trips combine to create severe travel conditions. Often, family celebrations include alcohol, which later evolves into impaired driving. Add that to heavy holiday traffic, and you have a recipe for disaster.
Last year, traffic crashes across Kentucky claimed the lives of eight people during the Thanksgiving travel period. One fatal crash involved alcohol and three deaths resulted from not wearing a seatbelt. Who is more likely to not wear a seat belt? NHTSA says in fatal crashes, males are more likely to be unbuckled (53 percent) than females (40 percent) and drivers aged 13–15 and 25–34 account for 59 percent of the fatalities. “The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is traditionally one of the most traveled weekends of the year," says KSP Spokesman Trooper Josh Brashears. "All motorists should make safety their top priority this weekend,” says Brashears. “To ensure drivers are doing that, officers will be on Kentucky roadways looking for unsafe driving practices, including safety belt and impaired driving violations.” "It's the simple, common sense things that can make a crucial difference such as wearing a seat belt, reducing your speed and avoiding driving after consuming alcohol," adds Brashears. KSP will participate in the official 2016 Thanksgiving holiday enforcement period that begins Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. and extends through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27. Citizens can contribute to highway safety by calling KSP toll-free at 1-800-222-5555 or 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 and Google Play stores. On 11-22-16 at 3pm CPD officers Charles Greer and Josh Brockman was dispatched to an injury collision on Jamestown street.
Preliminary investigation shows that 24 year old Brittany Brown of Columbia was traveling north when she crossed the center line of roadway in a 1994 Chevrolet pickup and struck a 2014 Ford F-150 operated by Sammy Taylor of Columbia. Taylor was traveling south and partially entered the ditch line to try and avoid collision but was still struck. A 14 year old passenger in Taylor's vehicle was transported to TJ Health of Columbia by Adair County Ems for treatment of injuries. The collision is being investigated by Ofc. Charles Gree Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland receives donation from Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation11/22/2016 The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation recently donated $8,857 to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) through their Fill Your Tank Program. The Fill Your Tank program celebrates Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s 60th anniversary by providing $60 million over six years to fight hunger and to address food insecurity around the world. Of the $60 million, $2.5 million will go to the Feeding America network annually to help fight hunger among seniors and children. Organizations like this are essential to FAKH and their mission to “ensure no one goes to bed hungry in our service area.” Pictured: Right to left: Tony Moore, Enterprise Area Manager, Gary Miles, FAKH Executive Director, Kara Sloan, Enterprise Elizabethtown Branch Manager, Terry Harris, Enterprise Management Trainee Elizabethtown Branch. About Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland is a regional food bank that provides assistance to more than 174,500 people in 42 Kentucky counties each year. Through support from individuals and organizations, such as United Way, FAKH distributes over 14 million pounds of food to approximately 200 food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. FAKH also sponsors various hunger relief programs including the BackPack™ Program and Senior Box (CSFP) Program. FAKH’s main office and warehouses are located on Peterson Drive in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. For more information or to volunteer, sponsor a fundraiser or a food drive, or to make a secure online donation to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland, visit their website at: www.feedingamericaky.org By Wes Feese
Media Relations, Adair County Schools More than 50 sophomores, juniors, and seniors at Adair County High School were officially inducted into the National Honor Society Thursday night, Nov. 17, 2016, in the school’s cafeteria. To qualify, students must display high character, leadership skills, and volunteerism, all while maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.8. “This is an opportunity to recognize these kids for their academic achievements and the hard work that goes into that,” says NHS sponsor Sheila Willis. “I’m especially proud of our officers because this is a completely student-led event. They put the whole thing together.” NHS Chapter President Linsey Grant offered the opening remarks before turning the microphone over to the night’s guest speaker, math teacher and former NHS member Fred Warren. Warren talked about his experience in the organization and how the principles of volunteerism are still with him years later. He encouraged the students to embrace the service requirements for membership and to use the experience as an opportunity for personal growth. After Warren’s speech, Grant – along with fellow officers Chloe Hixson, Jennifer Caldwell, and Emery Bosela – shared the four tenants of the organization: character, scholarship, service, and leadership. All inductees then recited the NHS pledge before being introduced individually. Hixson gave a few final words before the event concluded with a reception in the cafeteria. Willis expresses gratitude to all the students and parents who attended the ceremony, and also offers thanks to the high school’s maintenance and janitorial staff for their help setting up the cafeteria for the event. “It’s a huge job to move everything out of that cafeteria and make it suitable for a program like this,” Willis says. “That’s on top of everything else they do, so we really appreciate it. They helped make this a successful night.” Another winter is fast approaching. The Adair County School District is making preparations in case ice and snow blankets our roadways.
Our Transportation Director, David Jones, and I typically begin our mornings early when a weather event is likely (usually Midnight to 4 a.m. Our goal is to make a GO/NO GO decision by 4:45 a.m. Sometimes it is an easy call but many times it is not. However, we always err on the side of caution since safety will always be the top priority in any and all “GO/NO GO” decisions Protocol for this winter: The Superintendent and Transportation Director will spot check rural, secondary and primary roads in Adair County. They will also rely on information provided by Kentucky State Police and the National Weather Service. In addition, information from neighboring districts may be taken into consideration. The decision to cancel school is solely the decision of the Superintendent and Transportation Director, who will be working together. In the event of Mr. Reed’s absence, Mr. David Jones shall make the GO/NO GO decision Due to both safety and child care decisions, we feel that it is important that weather related cancellations be made as early as possible. Our intent is to make “GO/NO-GO” decisions by 4:45 a.m. C.T., but please keep in mind that winter weather is often unpredictable, and that certain circumstances could delay the announcement. We will make announcements through the following sources: -School Messenger automated dialing and message system -Columbiamagazine.com -Accvonline.com (Community Voice) -WAIN AM-FM (93.5) -WHVE, The Wave (92.7) -WVLC, The Big Dawg (99.9) There could be times when the GO/NO GO decision will be made the evening prior to the cancellation(s) and will be announced utilizing the above named media resources. It is not feasible to communicate with all media outlets in the state. Therefore, it is responsibility of employees, parents and/or students to rely only one or more of the named resources for official information regarding school closings in Adair County. If you have questions or want to offer suggestions on how we can improve our snow plan, I would appreciate hearing from you. My number here at the board office is 270.384.2476. Alan W. Reed, Superintendent This is a reminder of the county wide Burn Ban. As of November 21st 2016 at 10:00AM, 100 Kentucky counties have a burn ban issued and in effect. The Kentucky Division of Forestry has provided these tips for hot wood ash disposal. Improper disposal of hot wood ashes from fireplaces, woodstoves, grills, BBQ pits, and campfires can spark wildfires. These fires ignite in areas such as homesteads, rental cabins, or parks where camping is popular. With safe and proper care, hot ash disposal can be done without harm to human life and property. Treat all wood ashes as if they are hot! • Whenever possible, wait at least 24 hours to remove hot ashes • Ashes should be removed with a metal shovel and placed into a metal bucket with a tight lid • Buckets should be clean and not contain any combustible materials • Place your ash bucket outside – away from combustibles such as dry grass, leaves, pine cones and pine straw. • Pour water into your bucket and stir until you can’t feel any heat with the back of your hand • Do not place hot ashes in a dumpster because there are always other combustible materials in it • Do not dispose of ashes in a paper, cardboard, or plastic container • Do not assume the ashes are cold and pour them on the ground or in to a hole. Leaves can blow onto them and spark a wildfire. **UPDATE SUNDAY 5:30PM: Thirty-three year old Charles W. “Cotton” Lindsey, who was being sought for the Murders of two people that were discovered in a burnt vehicle in rural Butler County on November 9, 2016, was located today by Officers with the Bowling Green Police Department in the limits of Bowling Green where he was taken into custody without incident and then relinquished to Detectives with the Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green. Lindsey has been arrested and lodged in the Butler County Jail on a warrant where he was charged with Murder. The investigation is still ongoing and being led by Detective Graham Rutherford. No other details are available for release at this time. ************************************************* Friday at approx. 3:47 pm the Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green Detectives arrested two people in connection to the double Murder that occurred in Butler County on November 9, 2016 where two bodies were discovered in a burnt vehicle on Region-Reedyville Road. Arlexis Kawai (22) of Bowling Green and Helen Rone (21) of Roundhill were arrested and lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail where they were both charged with Complicity to Murder. A warrant for Murder has been obtained in connection to this investigation for 33 year old Charles W. “Cotton” Lindsey of Roundhill. Lindsey is 6’00” tall, approx. 200 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair (see attached photo). Anyone with information to the whereabouts of Mr. Lindsey or that may have any further information in reference to this case is asked to contact KSP Post 3 Bowling Green at (270)782-2010. Mr. Lindsey is considered to be armed and dangerous. The investigation is still ongoing and being led by Detective Graham Rutherford. No other information is available for release at this time. Story courtesy of wcluradio.com |
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