The Adair County Cornoner has resigned, Roger  Huckaby resigned this week after a meeting with the Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant, the day after the recent Fiscal Court meeting. Huckaby, during the meeting asked for approval to replace one of his three deputies after one resigned. Bryant questioned why he needed so many deputies, but magistrates moved forward and approved the replacement.

 

A one vehicle accident investigated Wednesday afternoon by the Taylor County Sheriffs Department, sheriff Dickie Benningfield told 99.9 Big Dawg News a vehicle driven by Jaden Pierce age 20 of Greensburg  ran off the Meadow Creek road and struck an embankment, Pierce was airlifted to U of L Hospital with a head injury, the mishap occurred at 1pm and was investigated by Dickie Benningfield and Paul Pinson.  

From Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman:

 

I write this to inform that I have filed my intent to retire effective 10-01-24. This has been a difficult decision, however I have been eligible to retire for almost 3 years now and have pushed it off and continued to serve. It comes to a point where an individual can no longer ignore the matter. It comes to a point where you are moving backwards in your retirement and not forward. My family has asked me to slow down and come home and that’s what I intend to do. I am going to do my best to give back to them as much time as I can because I’ve taken so much from them. I can only pray that the people of Adair County understand and feel that my family and I have given enough. I have served Adair County 23 years as a law enforcement officer with nearly 6 as your Sheriff. I have also served 13 years as volunteer firefighter with Columbia-Adair County Fire Department and 6 years as a part time EMT with Adair County EMS. In my heart, I know I’ve given the best of me. For some, it will be enough and for some, it won’t. I accept that. Over the span of my career I’ve made plenty of mistakes and wish this job had redos at times, but I always did what I thought was right at the time. This is what I feel is right at this time.

 

I thank God for keeping me safe and bringing me home each day throughout these years. There has been some close calls, but his hand was always upon me. Thank you to my wife Amy and my 3 sons Leighton, Gavin, and Camden for supporting me and understanding the sacrifices this job requires. I thank you the people for allowing me to serve. Thank you for all your support and thank you to all my staff. You guys are the best anyone could ask for. Your loyalty to me through hard times is unmatched. 
 

There are struggles the Sheriff’s office faces and attention was brought to the fiscal court by me to try and address some of those concerns like retention, pay for deputies, and equipment. I would ask the public to allow time for the magistrates to see what they can do to maybe solve some of these things. They’re not overnight fixes. They have always worked with me and I feel now that these issues are brought to light they can work to resolve them. 
 

Thank you and God Bless Adair County. I love ya.

 

Sheriff Josh Brockman

 

A Taylor County woman died in a one vehicle accident Monday morning on US 68 just outside of Campbellsville, Big Dawg News has learned that Lisa Wade age 56 of Campbellsville was operating her auto when she lost control and wrecked, Wade was pronounced dead at the scene, no other details are known about the accident.  

Unemployment rates rose in 119 counties between July 2023 and July 2024, including Adair and surrounding counties, and fell in Lee County, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.

The Taylor County Sheriffs Department investigated a dirt bike accident during the weekend on Gaddis Ridge road, Big Dawg News has learned that Elijah S. Key was operating the bike when he fell off, Key was taken to Taylor Regional Hospital.

Date Issued 8/18/2024

Time Issued   12:15 p.m.

 A BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect for consumers at 1521-7445 Liberty Rd and all side roads in between. 5743-7058 Russell Springs Rd and all side roads including Otha Bryant Rd, 323-3950 White Oak Church Rd, Powell Rd, D Upchurch Rd, Rexroat Rd, Clear Springs Rd, New Concord, Christine Rd, Cecil Blair Rd, Roy Rd, Wall Rd, Freedom Church Rd, Joe Conover Rd, Providence Rd, Wheet Rd and any side road off the following roadways. 842-5650 Allen School House Rd and all side roads in between, Free Union Rd, Lee Bob Carter Rd, Rooks Denton Rd, Sano Rd, Christine Rd, Taylor Ford Rd, Oak Grove Rd, Gentry Mill Rd, and M.F. Huckaby Rd and all side roads off of any of the following roads listed.

The advisory has been issued due to a main line break.

           

Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure.

 

 

Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using.

 

 

This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality.

 

 

For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Bradley Miller at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181.

 

CAUD is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  “Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Impaired users, call the Kentucky Relay Service at (800) 648-6056.  Give the communications assistant our phone number to contact us.”  

 

GREENSBURG, Ky.  (August 18, 2024) – On August 17, 2024 at approximately 20:53 A.M. CST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on US 68 near Pleasant Run Church Road in Green County.

Big Dawg news has learned that the preliminary investigation revealed that Anthony Byers, age 40 of Albany, was traveling west on US 68 in a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt when he crossed the roadway’s centerline and collided head-on with a 1998 Jeep Cherokee.  The Jeep Cherokee was traveling east of US 68 and was operated by Darrell Rakes, age 39 of Greensburg.

Ms. Byers was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Green County Coroner.  Mr. Rakes was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital for treatment of injuries. 

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Green County Sheriff's Office, Green County Fire and EMS, Green County Rescue Squad, and Green County Coroner’s Office.  The collision remains under investigation by Trooper Alex England.

An Adair County woman was arrested Wednesday night in Campbellsville after leading KSP on a high speed chase, Big Dawg news has learned that Gracie Todd age 21 of Columbia was traveling at a high rate of speed when police clocked her at 26 over the limit with speeds reaching 146 mph on the new by-pass.

The chase ended when Todd crashed into an outbuilding at Backyard World at the intersection of new Lebanon road and the Campbellsville bypass, Todd was taken to Taylor Regional Hospital and later taken to Taylor County Detention Center on charges DUI, reckless driving, speeding 26 over the limit, wanton endangerment and numerous other traffic charges. 

Kentucky State Police Post 15 Columbia made the arrest and the case is expected to be presented to the grand jury.

COLUMBIA, Ky.  (August 13, 2024) – On August 9, 2024 at approximately 3:56 P.M. CST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 76 (Millerfield Road) in Adair County.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Ralph Grider, age 78 of Columbia, was in the roadway traveling east on KY 76 on a Craftsman lawn tractor.  Larry Goodin, age 71 of Columbia, was also traveling east on KY 76 and collided with the rear of Mr. Grider’s vehicle in the eastbound lane of the roadway.    

Mr. Grider was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner.  Mr. Goodin refused medical treatment from EMS at the scene. 

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County Fire and EMS, and Adair County Coroner’s Office.  The collision remains under investigation by Sergeant Adam Likins.

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