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FRANKFORT, Ky., Jan. 23, 2026 – As the commonwealth experiences inclement weather this winter, the Kentucky Court of Justice website is the go-to source for the latest updates on court schedules and closings.

Weather-related closures and scheduling adjustments for judicial centers/courthouses in each county are determined locally by the chief circuit judge in consultation with the chief district judge and circuit court clerk. To check for closings and schedule changes, see the top of the Kentucky Court of Justice homepage at kcoj.info/KCOJhomepage.

For more information and to verify the schedule of a judicial center/courthouse not listed on the homepage, please contact the circuit court clerk’s office in the appropriate county at kcoj.info/Counties.

As of this writing, the Administrative Office of the Courts is scheduled to operate on its regular schedule Monday, Jan. 26. If the AOC schedule changes, it will issue an additional news release.

Administrative Office of the Courts
The AOC in Frankfort is the operations arm of the state court system. The AOC supports the activities of nearly 3,300 court system employees and 412 elected justices, judges and circuit court clerks. As the fiscal agent for the state court system, the AOC executes the Judicial Branch budget.

Big Dawg local news - Friday January 23, 2026...

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

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On January 17, 2026 at approximately 1645 hours, The Campbellsville Police Department received a call from multiple business in the area of Green River Plaza. Business’s reported two males were attempting to pass counterfeit $100.00 bills. Officer Jordan Whitlow located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Through the investigation the males were identified as Denzel Patton, 25 and Aarron Bond, 23 both of Ohio. Officer’s located multiple counterfeit $100 bills matching ones passed at the business. Officer’s also located several receipts from business. Both males were then arrested and charged:

Criminal Poss of Forged Instrument 1^st degree

Forgery 1^st Degree  

Date:   01/17/2026                          Time: 16:45

Location: Green River Plaza

Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police

Investigating Officers: Sgt. Elliott Taylor and Officer Jordan Whitlow

Approving Supervisor: Chief Shannon Wilson

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EDMONTON, Ky. (January 15, 2026) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Metcalfe County. 

On January 14, 2026, at 9:35 A.M. CST, KSP Post 15 Troopers and Detectives were requested to respond to a report of a shooting incident on Shady Grove Wickerville Road in Metcalfe County. The preliminary investigation found a female identified as Doris June Huffman, 83, of Hardyville, deceased inside the residence from an apparent gunshot wound. Ms. Huffman was pronounced deceased at the residence by the Metcalfe County Coroner. Ms. Huffman’s husband, Vander Huffman, 87, of Hardyville, was also located inside the residence, with life-threatening injuries. Mr. Huffman had sustained an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Mr. Huffman was transported to TJ Sampson Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that afternoon. Mr. Hufmann was pronounced deceased at the hospital by the Barren County Coroner.

KSP Post 15 was assisted by the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office, Barren/Metcalfe County EMS, and the Metcalfe County Coroner’s Office.  Detective Mike Dubree is conducting the investigation.

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COLUMBIA, Ky. (January 14, 2026) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Adair County. 

On January 13, 2026, at 3:02 P.M. CST, KSP Post 15 Troopers responded with the Adair County Sheriff’s Office to a report of a shooting incident.  Troopers and Detectives arrived at a residence on KY 55 South and found Jordan Hadley, 33, of Columbia, seriously injured from an apparent gunshot wound.  Jordan was transported to the TJ Sampson Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Adair County Coroner.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Jordan Hadley and his father, Phillip Bruce Hadley, were involved in a heated altercation.  During the course of the incident, Phillip drew a handgun from his waist and discharged it, striking Jordan and causing fatal injuries.

Phillip Bruce Hadley, 56, of Columbia, was arrested and charged with Murder.  He was lodged in the Adair County Detention Center.

KSP Post 15 was assisted by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Columbia Police Department, Adair County EMS, and the Adair County Coroner’s Office.  Detective BJ Burton is conducting the investigation.

Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Tuesday, January 13, 2026...

Here's a list of Taylor County candidates updated today, on this last day to file to run in the May Primary Election.

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

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