Cheryl Fogle and Adam Fogle (Photos via CCSD)
ALMO WOMAN CHARGED WITH MURDER
At approximately 2:30 am Saturday, Calloway County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on Whitlow Lane in Almo for a report of a deceased male in a residence. 67-year old Tyrone Brewer of Almo was pronounced dead at the scene by Calloway County Coroner Ricky Garland. An autopsy of Brewer was conducted Monday in Louisville and preliminary findings included indications of strangulation. A search warrant was served yesterday at the residence and various items related to the investigation were located and seized including numerous firearms, drugs, and drug paraphernalia. 46-year old Cheryl Fogle of Almo was charged with Murder. 35-year old Adam Fogle of Almo was charged with multiple counts of Possession of a Handgun and Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Defaced Firearm, Possession of Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia. Both were lodged in the Calloway County Jail.
BICYICLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ACCIDENT WITH TRUCK
At approximately 5:30 pm Tuesday, Calloway County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Highway 121 North near the intersection of Kirksey Road for a report of injuries from a collision between a truck and bicycle. Preliminary investigation has indicated Shayne Wilford was operating a pickup truck and for reasons still under investigation, struck a bicycle being ridden by 53-year old Andrew Graham of Murray. Graham was transported to Murray-Calloway County Hospital and then via helicopter to a Nashville hospital for treatment of serious injuries received during the collision.
THREE RECEIVE MINOR INJURES IN COLLISION WITH SCHOOL BUS
At approximately 4:30 pm Tuesday, Calloway County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Saddle Lane in New Concord for a report of a two vehicle injury collision between a passenger car and a school bus. Preliminary investigation has indicated Christopher Dimitri was driving the bus with no children on board and 39-year old Lauren Matz was driving the car, and upon meeting in a curve the vehicles struck along their sides. Lauren Matz, 61-year old Catharine Matz, and a juvenile passenger, all of Nevada, were transported to Murray-Calloway County Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
MASKS REQUIRED, BUT NOT VACCINATIONS FOR RACER BASKETBALL GAMES
The Murray State men’s and women’s basketball seasons get underway at the CFSB Center with Racer Mania Thursday presented by The Murray Bank followed by a pair of exhibition games on Monday. Murray State University is planning to operate games at the CFSB Center at full capacity this season. Currently, masks are required inside all buildings on campus, including the CFSB Center. Murray State University will continue to closely monitor the latest health and safety guidelines from the state and the Calloway County Health Department. Regardless of vaccination status, all guests, staff, and vendors will be required to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth while in the CFSB Center. Fans will not be required to show proof of vaccination, and children two years old and younger will not be required to wear a mask.
CALLOWAY POSITIVITY RATE NEARS 3%
The Calloway County Health Department did not release an updated COVID-19 report yesterday. Calloway County’s latest reported positivity rate is 3.3% which is lower than the state rate of 5.66%. Calloway County is now one of 70 of the state’s 120 counties outside of the red zone for COVID-19 Incidence Rates. The state reported 704 confirmed new cases and 22 confirmed new deaths yesterday. There are 893 hospitalized, which is 309 less than last Tuesday, including 266 in ICU, which is 89 less than a week ago.
RED CROSS NEED BLOOD
With Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching, the American Red Cross urges donors to continue to make and keep appointments now and in the weeks ahead to help overcome the ongoing emergency blood and platelet shortage that has significantly impacted the nation’s blood supply. The current blood supply is the lowest the Red Cross has seen this time of year in more than a decade. At least 10,000 more donations are needed each week in the coming weeks to meet patient needs. Donors are urged to schedule an appointment now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
COOK NAMED AREA SUPERVISOR AT LBL
Leisa Cook has assumed the role of Area Supervisor for the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Cook most recently served as a Deputy Forest Supervisor in Oregon. Land Between the Lakes encompasses more 170,000 acres of forest, wetlands and open lands. The peninsula straddles the Kentucky and Tennessee border between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley with the supervisor’s office located in Golden Pond.
IN AND AROUND KENTUCKY
FRANKFORT—Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams appeared virtually Tuesday before the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and told members that the biggest threat to our election system is misinformation from both sides of the political aisle. Adams said that Kentucky election officials were subject to a misinformation campaign that resulted in numerous threats of violence and other verbal abuse. Adams said the All Eyes on Kentucky effort did not come from conservatives concerned about voter fraud, but came from progressives duped into believing the state was engaged in voter suppression, adding that the misinformation effort was boosted by senior figures within the national Democratic Party. Adams said he remains grateful to Governor Andy Beshear for defending the state and calling out the lies.
FRANKFORT—Kentucky Guardsmen and state leadership were on hand as ground was broken yesterday for the new Joint Force Headquarters building on Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort. The building has been twenty years in the making and will be the first structure in the history of the Kentucky National Guard built solely for command and control of the Kentucky Guard. The largely federally funded building’s construction is expected to be complete by September of 2023. The two-story facility will consist of nearly 68,000 square feet and will consolidate the locations of the command group’s Army and Air assets.
LEXINGOTON—The Urban Council is set to vote on a new Lexington Police contract. The council was presented with the details of the deal yesterday. The new contract includes pay raises for new hires and bonuses. The first vote on approving the contract is expected at tomorrow evening’s regular meeting.
GEORGETOWN—Work is being stopped on a new wastewater plant in Georgetown after a possible engineering mistake. The pause in the nearly 50-million dollar project is leading to construction delays on developments because sewer capacity is maxing out. Georgetown’s explosive growth could come to a standstill if the issue isn’t corrected soon. No timeline is being given for when construction on the plant will resume.
OWENSBORO—A historical racing machine venue is being planned for Owensboro’s Towne Square Mall development. Officials with Ellis Entertainment Owensboro announced yesterday that the venue will include a new 60-thousand square-foot racing and gaming destination. The company says the new facility will also have a stadium-style race and sports themed bar and grill. Construction is set to begin in early 2022.
HAZARD—A cash reward is being offered for information about a Perry County elk poaching case. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is offering 25-hundred dollars for information leading to the arrest of whoever poached a bull elk in the Big Creek area near Hazard. Wildlife officials say the poacher only removed the elk’s head.
TENNESSEE—Tennessee lawmakers are at the state Capitol today for another special session. The third special session of the Tennessee General Assembly this year will focus on COVID-19 mandates. Among the bills that were prefiled is one that would make private employers liable for side effects of mandated COVID-19 vaccinations. The side effects would be classified as injuries and workers would be entitled to workers’ compensation.
TENNESSEE—There are nearly one-thousand new coronavirus cases in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health reported the new cases yesterday, bringing the total since the outbreak began to over one-million-276-thousand. An additional 60 COVID-19-related deaths were also reported, with the total number standing at over 16-thousand. Over eleven-hundred COVID-19 hospitalizations in Tennessee.
TENNESSEE—The Tennessee Department of Correction is enforcing special rules for sex offenders ahead of Halloween. Registered sex offenders aren’t allowed to put up Halloween decorations, are not allowed to attend Halloween or fall events, can’t give out candy and must keep their porch light off on Halloween night. The enforcement also ensures sex offenders are complying with the conditions of their supervision. The annual enforcement is called Operation Blackout.
