The Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 14:23 hours Sunday afternoon to 6565 Russell Springs Road on a report of a structure fire.

Upon arrival firefighters found a one story residential structure with smoking showing from the charlie side of the structure. Crews initiated a fire attack and was able to contain the fire to the bathroom and attic area of the home. The cause of this fire is related to an electrical issue that is in the attic. No injuries were reported at the time of the incident.

There were 12 firefighters on scene for approximately 1.5 hours.

Mutual Aid Provided By: Russell Springs Fire Rescue

Agencies That Assisted: Adair County E911 Center, Adair County Ambulance Service, Adair County Sheriff’s Department & Taylor County RECC

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A Taylor County Grand Jury has returned indictments against several individuals. Indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.

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Commercial Structure Fire

321 South Central Avenue 

4-16-2026

Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a commercial structure fire at 4:50am this morning, upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof of the building. Firefighters located heavy fire on the main floor, attic and a small fire in the basement.

Firefighters extinguished the fire and provided overhaul. The cause of the fire is unknown but currently under investigation with CFD and the Kentucky State Fire Marshalls Office. No civilian injuries were reported. One firefighter had a medical illness that was not related to the fire call that did not require EMS transport. 

Firefighters Responding: 22

Responding Apparatus: Engine 4, Engine 1, Rescue 1, Truck 1, Squad 1 and Chief

Automatic Aid:

Taylor County Fire Department

Mutual Aid:

Greensburg Fire Department

Columbia Fire Department

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On Friday, April 10, 2026 at 6:26 P.M. EDT, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers were requested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to respond to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 49 (Bradfordsville Road) in Marion County.

Big Dawg News has learned that Jacob Buckingham, 35, of Bradfordsville, was traveling south on KY 49 in a 2014 Ford F-150.  

While in a no-passing zone, Buckingham entered the northbound lane of KY 49 to attempt to pass another vehicle that was also traveling south on KY 49.  Buckingham met a 2011 Honda Civic traveling north on KY 49, operated by Mason May, 21, of Lebanon, and the two vehicles collided in a head-on. 

Mason May was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Marion County Coroner.  Jacob Buckingham was transported to Spring View Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Marion County Fire/EMS, Lebanon Fire Department, and the Marion County Coroner’s Office.  Detective Weston Sullivan is investigating the collision.
 

On Friday, April 10, 2026 at 6:26 P.M. EDT, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers were requested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to respond to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 49 (Bradfordsville Road) in Marion County.

Big Dawg News has learned that Jacob Buckingham, 35, of Bradfordsville, was traveling south on KY 49 in a 2014 Ford F-150.  

While in a no-passing zone, Buckingham entered the northbound lane of KY 49 to attempt to pass another vehicle that was also traveling south on KY 49.  Buckingham met a 2011 Honda Civic traveling north on KY 49, operated by Mason May, 21, of Lebanon, and the two vehicles collided in a head-on. 

Mason May was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Marion County Coroner.  Jacob Buckingham was transported to Spring View Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Marion County Fire/EMS, Lebanon Fire Department, and the Marion County Coroner’s Office.  Detective Weston Sullivan is investigating the collision.
 

On Friday, April 10, 2026 at 6:26 P.M. EDT, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers were requested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to respond to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 49 (Bradfordsville Road) in Marion County.

Big Dawg News has learned that Jacob Buckingham, 35, of Bradfordsville, was traveling south on KY 49 in a 2014 Ford F-150.  

While in a no-passing zone, Buckingham entered the northbound lane of KY 49 to attempt to pass another vehicle that was also traveling south on KY 49.  Buckingham met a 2011 Honda Civic traveling north on KY 49, operated by Mason May, 21, of Lebanon, and the two vehicles collided in a head-on. 

Mason May was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Marion County Coroner.  Jacob Buckingham was transported to Spring View Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Marion County Fire/EMS, Lebanon Fire Department, and the Marion County Coroner’s Office.  Detective Weston Sullivan is investigating the collision.
 

On Friday, April 10, 2026 at 6:26 P.M. EDT, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers were requested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to respond to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 49 (Bradfordsville Road) in Marion County.

Big Dawg News has learned that Jacob Buckingham, 35, of Bradfordsville, was traveling south on KY 49 in a 2014 Ford F-150.  

While in a no-passing zone, Buckingham entered the northbound lane of KY 49 to attempt to pass another vehicle that was also traveling south on KY 49.  Buckingham met a 2011 Honda Civic traveling north on KY 49, operated by Mason May, 21, of Lebanon, and the two vehicles collided in a head-on. 

Mason May was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Marion County Coroner.  Jacob Buckingham was transported to Spring View Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Marion County Fire/EMS, Lebanon Fire Department, and the Marion County Coroner’s Office.  Detective Weston Sullivan is investigating the collision.
 

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A Taylor County Grand Jury has returned indictments against twelve individuals. We remind you that indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.

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Meeting in a special called session Thursday night,

the Campbellsville Board of Education has named David Petett as the new superintendent of the CISD.

Recipients urged to delete messages and avoid clicking fraudulent links

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2026) - The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is alerting the public to a scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from KSP regarding unpaid traffic violations. 

These messages are not legitimate. The texts often include a link and may attempt to create a sense of urgency to prompt immediate payment or action. Recipients are strongly advised not to click on any links and to delete the message immediately. 

KSP emphasizes that it does not contact individuals via text message regarding citations, fines or payments. Any communication requesting payment through a text message should be considered suspicious. 

Reports received today are part of a broader trend observed recently, with multiple complaints involving similar scam messages. These include attempts to impersonate Amazon, the Kentucky State Police, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety and other reputable organizations. KSP urges the public to remain cautious when receiving unexpected or suspicious messages. 

The Team Kentucky Stop Scams initiative was created to help Kentuckians best protect their family from scams by providing information and resources you can trust. To learn how to report a scam, please visit the Team Kentucky Stop Scams website. 

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A Taylor County Grand Jury has returned indictments against twelve individuals. Indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.