Kentucky’s jobless rate drops to 10.4 percent in May

Posted by John Humphress on Jun 17, 2010

FRANKFORT, Ky.  — Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate fell to 10.4 percent in May 2010 from a revised 10.6 percent in April 2010, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.

Preacher charged with sex crimes

Posted by John Humphress on Jun 14, 2010

(Columbia, KY.) – 42-year-old Carlos Mendez-Almendra of 2227 Cane Valley Road in Columbia has been indicted in Taylor and Adair Counties for sex crimes.   Mendez-Almendra was indicted by the Taylor County Grand Jury for First Degree Sexual Abuse and Intimidating a Witness and by the Adair County Grand Jury for First Degree Rape and Sexual misconduct in related cases.

The investigation is on-going and the indictments are the result of complaints filed in mid April of this year.  Mendez-Almendra was the preacher at a Spanish speaking church, Apostoles Prophetas, on Ky 531 in Adair County. The church has been closed.  Detective B.J. Burton is investigating.

Plane Crash at Taylor County Airport

Posted by John Humphress on Jun 12, 2010

A single engine Cessna 170, piloted by Dale Willis and passenger, Barry Smith crashed about 9pm at Taylor County Airport. Both occupants are Taylor County residents and were transported to Taylor Regional Hospital by Taylor County Rescue. Willis was later taken to the  U of L Hospital by Air Evac.

The FAA will investigate the crash Sunday to determine the cause of the crash.

Juveniles Struck by Vehicle

Posted by John Humphress on Jun 6, 2010

(Columbia, KY) – On Saturday, June 5 at approximately 6:38 CST units from KSP Post 15, Columbia, responded to a residence at 1755 McClendon Ridge Road in Russell County.  36-year-old Jennifer Hardin of Russell Springs had arrived at the residence to pick up her son following a birthday party.  As she was leaving, she turned her vehicle around in an adjacent yard and struck two juveniles that were playing in the yard.  Both juveniles were transported by Russell County EMS to the Russell County Hospital.  4-year-old Lilla Brizendine was pronounced dead at the Russell County Hospital and 8-year-old Gabrielle York was airlifted to Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville.  The investigation is continuing and updates will be released as more information is obtained.  Tpr. Adam Likins is investigating.

Kids Outdoor Day Rescheduled

Posted by John Humphress on Jun 2, 2010

Kids Outdoor Day has been rescheduled to September 25th, the original date was June 5th.  We had to move the date due to the flooding at the lake.

Shawn Canada
Crazy Horse Archery & Tackle

Six Die During Memorial Day Holiday Period

Posted by John Humphress on Jun 1, 2010

(FRANKFORT, KY) –  Preliminary statistics* indicate that six people died in six separate crashes on Kentucky’s roadways during the official Memorial Day holiday period, which began at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 28 and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 31.

Injury Accident at the Intersection of Lebanon Avenue and West Lake Drive

Posted by John Humphress on Jun 1, 2010

Tyler Pippin of Campbellsville, operating a 2003 Volkswagon was traveling northbound on Lebanon Avenue and failed to see a 2001 Daewoo being operated by Shawn T. Mann of Campbellsville stopped on the Lebanon Avenue. The Mann vehicle was waiting to make a left hand turn from Lebanon Avenue onto West Lake Drive. The Pippin vehicle struck the Mann vehicle in the rear. Pippin and a passenger in the Mann vehicle, William P. Covin was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital for treatment.

Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Department, Campbellsville Fire, and Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue.

Investigating Officers:            Officer Jason Simpson investigated.

Auto Accident on Old Hodgenville Road

Posted by John Humphress on May 25, 2010

May 24, 2010

Brian Stants of Greensburg was operating a 1997 Chev. Pickup and was stopped at the traffic light on Old Hodgenville Road headed east.  John Cox of Campbellsville was operating a 1989 Ford Crown Vic. also headed east on Old Hodgenville Road. Cox failed to stop and rear ended the Stants vehicle.  Mr. Stants was transported to TRH by Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue.

Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Dept., Campbellsville Fire Dept, and Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue.

Investigating Officers:  Sam Knopp

Motorcycle Accident at the Intersection of Meader Street and North Campbellsville By-Pass

Posted by John Humphress on May 25, 2010

May, 24th, 2010

Bobby Whitlow, 21, of Greensburg was operating a 2004 Suzuki motorcycle. While taking off at the traffic light at Meader Street and North Campbellsville By-Pass he lost control and skidded down the roadway. Whitlow was transported to TRH by Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue.

Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Dept., Campbellsville Fire Dept, and Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue.

Investigating Officers:  Sgt. Shannon Wilson

Weather Story for Today

Posted by John Humphress on May 17, 2010

As a weak surface trough moves north of the Ohio River this afternoon…a limited amount of sun may peek through the clouds across our southern counties. Scattered thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon…mainly south and east of the Bluegrass Parkway. Scattered showers will be possible across the region through the day.

National Weather Service