(Frankfort, KY) — Governor Andy Beshear is expected to update the state’s coronavirus numbers this afternoon. On Friday, Kentucky reported nearly one-thousand-650 new COVID-19 cases. Over half-a-dozen new deaths were also reported. No new data was released over the weekend.
Mayfield, KY (August 2, 2021) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists using the public roadways and to provide a deterrent for those who violate laws contained in the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
The intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide for a high visibility, public safety service, focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming appropriate registration and insurance of vehicles, and the valid licensing of drivers. Violations of law or other public safety issues that arise shall be addressed.
Traffic safety checkpoints will allow the Kentucky State Police the opportunity to periodically concentrate its efforts in checking for violations of Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws that will ultimately increase the safety of the citizens within the Commonwealth. Drivers encountering a traffic safety checkpoint are requested to have their operator’s license, vehicle registration receipt and proof of insurance readily accessible. Drivers with this information in hand, those with no violations of law and minimal roadway congestion can reasonably expect to be delayed for no more than 30 seconds to a few minutes.
Supervisory-approved traffic safety checkpoint locations are conducted in the following Kentucky counties: Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, McCracken, Marshall and Trigg. A list of current checkpoint locations can be found on our website, http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post1checkpoints/.
Columbus, KY. (July 30, 2021) – Detectives with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are investigating the discovery of a body in Hickman County that was reported missing by Illinois State Police.
On Monday, July 26th, Kentucky State Police, Post 1 was contacted by the Illinois State Police regarding Zachary C. Campbell, 38 of New Burnside, Illinois, who went missing on July 15th, 2021. Through investigation, it was determined Tyler Childers, had shot Campbell and dumped his body somewhere off the Trail of Tears route. After multiple search attempts, Campbell’s body was located Thursday night, down an embankment off of Bluff Road near Columbus.
An autopsy was conducted on Campbell this morning at the Western Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office in Madisonville, Kentucky. Preliminary autopsy results show Campbell died of a gunshot wound.
Childers is currently lodged in Massac County Jail in Illinois for multiple charges. An arrest warrant has been obtained for Childers on the charge of Murder in Kentucky. The investigation is ongoing by Detective Brian Hill.
(Nashville, TN) — Governor Bill Lee is extending a state of emergency order. Governor Lee said on Friday that the extension was being signed to “facilitate economic and other recovery, and to maintain federal compliance and eligibility.” It will also allow National and State Guard members to assist with COVID-19 and vaccination efforts. The extension will remain in effect through Tuesday, August 31st.
MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University is proud to announce its second class of Regents Fellows. The Regents Fellowship is a graduate assistant program that is designed to help minority students matriculate into career development opportunities after graduation. The fellowship is for one year and renewable for a second year.
The fellows for 2021-22 are:
Omotola Omotinugbon, a business administration major from Jeffersonville, Indiana
Abril Sosa, a clinical mental health and school counseling major from Atoka, Tennessee
This past May, Omotinugbon earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and recently began working as an admissions counselor in the Office of Recruitment. In August, she will begin pursuing her master’s degree in Business Administration. Omotinugbon first learned about Murray State her junior year of high school when she came to campus for the Whitney Young two-week summer program. When the program ended, she realized Murray State was the perfect fit for her. She loved how friendly the professors were and how welcoming everyone on campus was. Four years later, she is proud to call herself an alumna of Murray State and is grateful she gets to give back to the campus that gave her so much.
Sosa is a second-year Regents Fellow who thoroughly enjoyed her graduate assistantship last year. During her time in the school counseling department, she worked on updating the university standing and advisory committees and the academic advising web page.
“So far it has been a great experience to be able to work with the academic deans to make these changes. My goals are to be more involved on campus and help make a difference, even if it is a small difference. Recently, I was appointed as the student representative for the Graduate Studies Committee and the Academic Council. I think this will be a great opportunity to get an insight into the process of proposal approvals and be able to review and vote on proposals from a graduate student point of view. I look forward to further developing my professional skills, and so far this fellowship has given me this opportunity. It has been a great learning experience working with the MSU Regents Fellowship in the past year and I am thrilled to be chosen for a second year,” said Sosa.
Each recipient will earn a stipend of $3,750 each semester along with a $1,000 semesterly scholarship.
As of 7/30/21, the Calloway County Health Department has received notification of a death related to COVID19. No additional details will be provided for privacy reasons. We wish to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family.
In addition, Calloway County Health Department has received notification of 32 new cases of COVID19 (7 cases on 7/29 and 25 cases on 7/30). The case count is now at 3,732 with 3,580 recovered, 91 isolated at home, 10 hospitalized, and 51 deaths. Of the 32 cases, 31 cases were unvaccinated individuals. For the past 2 weeks, the average age of positive cases has been 36 with a noticeable increase in positive children, including infants under 1 year of age. For those unvaccinated individuals, we encourage you to find your reason to get vaccinated, even if it is to protect a child.
Calloway County Is now in the COVID Red Zone, which means that we have high community transmission of the virus. As a result, we make the following recommendations in accordance with the Department for Public Health: 1) get vaccinated, 2) wear a mask, 3) practice social distancing, 4) avoid social activities with unvaccinated persons, especially if you are medically vulnerable, and 5) postpone large public events.
For the latest calculated positivity rate, refer to the CDC Covid Data Tracker, https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view. As of 7/29/21, Calloway’s positivity rate is 13.82%.
If you or someone you know wants a COVID vaccine and is homebound and/or has mobility issues, please call us at (270) 753-3381 to schedule a home visit. For the latest COVID vaccine information and to locate vaccination sites, go to https://govstatus.egov.com/ky-covid-vaccine. Vaccine is readily available in our community. So, contact the local medical providers, pharmacies, and the Calloway County Health Department to schedule an appointment.
(Nashville, TN) — It’s not yet known if the Garth Brooks concert at Nissan Stadium will be rescheduled. Saturday night’s concert was canceled due to severe weather. Nissan Stadium officials first said the concert would be held the following day before saying that wouldn’t be possible due to a lack of safety personnel. Several images of lightning strikes in the area were posted to social media on Saturday night.
