Kentucky State Police Charges Hardin Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested Timmy Lee Logsdon Jr., of Hardin Kentucky, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online.
Mr. Logsdon is currently charged with ten counts of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance and ten counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance with a victim under 12 years old. Mr. Logsdon was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
Kentucky Federal Judge Blocks Biden’s Vaccine Mandate For ContractorsA Kentucky federal judge is blocking President Biden’s vaccine mandate for government contractors. The judgment came down yesterday in response to a suit filed by Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, joined by other state attorneys general who opposed the mandate. U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove said the case wasn’t about whether the government can require vaccinations, but about whether the president can require it of federal contractors and subcontractors.
UPDATE: Kentucky State Police to Increase Traffic Enforcement Efforts During Holiday Season
Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 continued increased traffic enforcement efforts through the Thanksgiving holiday. From Wednesday, November 24 through Sunday, November 28th there were no fatal collisions in the Kentucky State Police, Post 1 district. Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 issued 75 citations during 9 hours of targeted enforcement efforts on interstates and major highways.
Increased traffic enforcement efforts will continue through December in preparation for increased travel relating to Christmas and New Year’s.
Diamond Grinding along U.S. 641 Through Downtown Benton starting Thursday, Dec. 2
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans diamond grinding along U.S. 641 through downtown Benton starting Thursday, December 2.
This work zone along U.S. 641 runs from near the Town Creek Bridge extending northward through downtown Benton to the KY 348-5th Street intersection, a distance of about 8/10ths of a mile. It includes all of the one-way sections along Main Street and Poplar Street in Benton.
AAA Urges Drivers to Safely Secure Holiday TreesAs Americans head to farms, retail stores, and local tree lots to find a real tree this holiday season, AAA East Central urges motorists to make sure they are safely securing their trees during transport to keep them from becoming dangerous projectiles. As with any large object, making sure a tree is properly secured will help prevent it from becoming a hazard to other drivers and to prevent vehicle damage.
Drivers can also face hefty fines and penalties as well as jail time if an unsecured tree falls off their vehicle. Currently, every state has laws that make it illegal for items to fall from a vehicle while on the road. .
Additionally, an improperly secured tree can cost motorists as much as $1,500 in repairs. Twine that is wrapped around trees and looped through door jambs or open windows can cause permanent wearing and warping, and branches can scratch a vehicle’s paint.
Land Between the Lakes Opens Additional Areas to Archery Deer Hunting
Three campgrounds typically marked as “No Hunting” will open to archery deer hunting in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (LBL). Hillman Ferry and Energy Lake campgrounds will be open to archery hunting Dec. 1 through Jan. 17. Piney Campground will be open to archery hunting Dec. 6 through Jan. 2. This will open up more acreage providing hunters additional opportunities to hunt deer while helping to reduce extra deer numbers around public use areas. Archery hunters are encouraged to take antlerless deer in these areas.
Kentucky State News Brief
Search For New Kentucky State President Underway
(Frankfort, KY) — The search for the next president at Kentucky’s only public Historically Black College and University is underway. Kentucky State University held its first President Search Committee meeting yesterday. The committee is expected to come up with two-to-three candidates for the Board of Regents. The candidates are expected to be announced by the end of April.
UK President To Speak In Owensboro
(Owensboro, KY) — The University of Kentucky’s president will be in Owensboro tomorrow. Dr. Eli Capilouto [[ Cap-uh-lou-toe ]] will be the featured speaker at the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Rooster Booster. Chamber of Commerce officials say the success of the Commonwealth’s economy is directly tied to the health of its higher education system. Since Dr. Capilouto became UK president in July of 2011, the school’s total operations have increased by over two-billion dollars.
Daviess Co. Jailer Seeking Re-election
(Daviess Co., KY) — Daviess County’s jailer says he’ll seek re-election next year. Art Maglinger has served as jailer for the past five years. Maglinger says the job allows him to fulfill his passion of pursuing justice while working with people. He describes the principles of the job as care, custody, and control.
GRDHD Updates COVID Numbers
(Owensboro, KY) — The Green River District Health Department is updating its COVID-19 numbers. Yesterday, the GRDHD reported 585 new confirmed cases with 309 in Daviess County, 93 in Henderson County, 87 in Ohio County, 32 in McLean County, 31 in Union County, 24 in Hancock County and nine in Webster County. There have been nearly 39-thousand cases in the seven-county district since the outbreak began. There have been over 630 COVID-related deaths since the start of the outbreak.
Menorah Lighting Tradition Continues In Lexington
(Lexington, KY) — A menorah lighting tradition is continuing in Lexington. People gathered last night for the 30 year tradition. Rabbi Shlomo Litvan led the public lighting ceremony and says it is possible because of the religious freedom allowed in the United States. The event took place at the Summit for the fifth straight year.
Bourbon County MS Student Suspended Following Gun Incident On Bus
(Bourbon County, KY) — A Bourbon County Middle School student is suspended after an incident with a gun on a bus. District officials say a report came late after school Monday that a middle school student showed a gun to another student on the school bus. The school’s principal investigated and confirmed that the student had brought a gun to school that day. An investigation by law enforcement is pending. Parents at the school were notified of the incident.
Death Investigation Underway After Body Of Missing Richmond Man Found
(Richmond, KY) — A death investigation is underway after the body of a missing Richmond man has been found. Police say Matthew Cox was found dead Monday evening in his vehicle in the Burnt Ridge Road area, just south of Berea near the Rockcastle County line. The coroner says it’s too soon to tell if foul play was involved in Cox’s death. He had last been seen Saturday evening.
McLean County Awarded Bridge Replacement Money
(McLean County, KY) — McLean County is being awarded 50-thousand dollars in bridge replacement money. Kentucky Transportation provided the money to be used for a bridge replacement on Stringer Road in South McLean County. The McLean County Fiscal Court will be administering the work. Just over 300 vehicles use the route on a daily basis.
Daviess County Sheriff Cain Retires After 48 Years
(Daviess County, KY) — Daviess County Sheriff Keith Cain is now retired. Cain made his final radio call yesterday afternoon, thanking his coworkers. The dispatcher wished him a happy retirement. Sheriff Cain announced his retirement in October.
Student, Staff Member Hurt In Fights At Iroquois High
(Louisville, KY) — Multiple fights at Iroquois High School have a student and a staff member recovering. LMPD was called to the school yesterday afternoon with Iroquois staff members telling police two students had been fighting. At least one other fight was also reported. An in-school security guard suffered minor injuries in one of the fights and one of the students involved in a fight was taken to Norton Children’s Hospital.
Work Scheduled On I-264 West
(Louisville, KY) — Drivers might want to avoid a portion of I-264 West starting today. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the left lane and shoulder of I-264 West will be closed around the Bank Street/Northwestern Parkway exit and near the Virginia Avenue/Dumesnil Street exit. Crews are expected to do maintenance on highway lights on the center wall and repair damage caused by the theft of wiring. The work is scheduled for nine o’clock in the morning until three in the afternoon through Friday.
Santa To Visit Some Louisville Neighborhoods Aboard Fire Truck This Month
(Louisville, KY) — An annual Zoneton community tradition is getting underway. A fully decorated fire truck will be revealed today at 5:30 as part of the 24th annual Zoneton Fire District Santa Experience. Throughout this month, the fire truck will carry Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and some elves through the community. Neighborhood visits are scheduled to start tomorrow.
Street To Be Renamed In Honor Of Louisville Native, Basketball Legend
(Louisville, KY) — A Louisville native and basketball legend will be honored by the Louisville Metro Council. A street sign will be placed on Hale Avenue between Cecil Avenue and South 40th Street tomorrow, renaming that portion Darrell Griffith Avenue. The sign will be placed in front of Dr. Dunkenstein’s childhood home in the Chickasaw neighborhood. Griffith played for UofL between 1976 and 1980, leading the program to its first national championship in his final season.
Tennessee State News Brief
TDH Updates State Coronavirus Cases
(Nashville, TN) — There are nearly 22-hundred 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-316-thousand. More than 40 additional COVID-19-related deaths were also reported, with the total number standing at over 17-thousand. There are nearly 830 COVID-19 hospitalizations in Tennessee.
TSSAA: No Evidence Of Racial Slur During Girls Basketball Game
(Nashville, TN) — The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association says it did not find evidence of a racial slur during a girls basketball game in the Mid State. Nashville STEM Preparatory Academy said a white male referee clearly called a 14-year-old Black girl a racial slur during a game against Smyrna High School last month. However, TSSAA officials say after reviewing game tape, there’s no evidence a slur was said by anyone. TSSAA executive director Bernard Childress said in a letter that as a Black man he’s experienced systemic racism, but that in his nearly 30 years with the organization, he’s never seen it within the TSSAA.
SCS Board Honors Memphis 13
(Memphis, TN) — The first Black students to integrate one of the state’s largest school districts are being honored. The Memphis 13 were recognized with a special ceremony during Tuesday night’s Shelby County Schools Board meeting. Despite the U.S. Supreme Court outlawing segregated schools in 1954, it wasn’t until 1961 that Memphis City Schools were desegregated. The 13 students were first graders when they integrated the schools.
World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales In East Tennessee
(Friendsville, TN) — The World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales are touring East Tennessee. The team is scheduled to make at least four appearances at events in East Tennessee through Sunday. They’ll be in the JCPenney Parking lot on Parkside Drive in Farragut today, make an appearance in Maryville tomorrow, and lead the 46th Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade in Gatlinburg on Friday. The team includes eight horses pulling a red, white and gold beer wagon with two traditionally-dressed drivers and a dalmatian coach dog.
New Transportainment Ordinance In Effect
(Nashville, TN) — Partiers are no longer allowed to have or drink alcohol on transportainment vehicles in Nashville. The new ordinance goes into effect today. MNPD says it will be checking to make sure the ordinance is being followed and will issue citations. Violations could include a 50-dollar fine.
MNPD Officer Hit By Suspected Stolen Car Out Of Hospital
(Nashville, TN) — An MNPD officer is out of the hospital. Officer Jerica Gladston was released from the hospital yesterday, a day after she was hit by a Cadillac suspected of being stolen. Officer Gladston is recovering at home from a broken leg and fractured ribs suffered while she was setting up spike strips on Cowan Street. The driver of the car is charged with attempted homicide.
MNPD Seeking Man Seen At Honky Tonk Night Of Deadly Fight
(Nashville, TN) — MNPD is asking for help identifying a man wanted for questioning in the homicide of another man at Whiskey Row on Broadway. Dallas Barrett died during a fight with security staff on the bar’s roof-top area on August 16th. The man police are looking for was among people seen holding Barrett down during the fight. Police say the man isn’t a Whiskey Row employee.
Man Who Murdered DCSO Sergeant Given Additional Prison Time
(Undated) — The man sentenced to death for the murder of a Dickson County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is being given some prison time. Steven Wiggins was sentenced on Monday for the non-capital crimes connected to the murder of Sergeant Daniel Baker in May of 2018. A judge sentenced Wiggins to 37 years for eight charges in addition to the death penalty. Wiggins was sentenced over the summer for murdering Sergeant Baker.
Over One Dozen People Evacuated After Gas Leak In Spring Hill
(Spring Hill, TN) — Officials say they evacuated 15 Spring Hill residents on Tuesday night due to a major gas leak in the area. According to reports, the leak was reported near Jackson Street and Kedron Road. Motorists are advised to use caution and be aware of possible closures on Kedron Road from Main Street to Old Kedron Road. Crews are working to repair the leak.
One Person Injured In Shooting On Tuesday Night In Nashville
(Nashville, TN) — One person is in the hospital following a shooting on Tuesday night in Nashville. On Tuesday, officers responded to a shooting call around 11:45 a.m. at the Exxon Gas Station on Smith Springs Road and found a victim. Officials confirmed the person was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in critical condition. Police did not release the victim’s name, citing their ongoing investigation.
Police Looking For Suspects Who Robbed A Nashville Car Dealership And Took A Safe
(Nashville, TN) — Metro Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two men who stole a safe from a Nashville car dealership this week. Officials said yesterday that the burglary happened on Monday morning when the thieves broke through the front door at Auto Mart, ignored security cameras, and made off with cash and a safe. The suspects used a hammer to break the glass door and wore all black clothing and masks. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact Metro Police.
Murfreesboro Man Indicted For Homicide By OVI In Connection To Fatal Car Crash
(Columbus, OH) — A man who caused a fatal car crash early Tuesday morning is facing multiple charges, including driving while impaired. Prosecutors confirmed yesterday that 44-year-old Lamario Hunt is facing counts of vehicular homicide by intoxication, vehicular assault, and leaving the scene of a crash. Officials say Hunt crashed into a car on Old Hickory Boulevard, killing 63-year-old Jeffrey Tenzera of Mt. Juliet and severely injuring his passenger. Police say Hunt was driving at a high-rate of speed on the shoulder, overcorrected, and entered the opposite traffic lane before crashing into Tenzera’s car.
FBI Says Person Of Interest In 1995 Arkansas Cold Case Could Have Ties To Tennessee
(Nashville, TN) — The FBI says a person of interest in the 1995 disappearance of five-year-old Morgan Nick in Arkansas may have ties to Tennessee. The FBI said yesterday they are seeking information on Billy Jack Lincks, who attempted to abduct a young girl in Van Buren, Arkansas, just two months after Nick disappeared. Lincks died in prison in 2000 after being convicted of felony sexual indecency in 1996, and FBI Agent Connor Hagan says Lincks may have had ties to Tennessee. The FBI is seeking anyone with details about Lincks’ life from church, work, school, military service, or other social activities to contact them at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Young Dolph Laid To Rest
(Memphis, TN) — Rapper Young Dolph is in his final resting place. A private funeral was held at First Baptist Church on Broad Avenue yesterday. Young Dolph, whose real name was Adolph Robert Thornton, Jr., was killed last month while at Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies on Airways Boulevard in South Memphis. No one has been arrested for the 36-year-old’s murder.
SCS Board Honors Memphis 13
(Memphis, TN) — The first Black students to integrate Memphis City Schools are being honored. The Memphis 13 were recognized with a special ceremony during Tuesday night’s Shelby County Schools Board meeting. Despite the U.S. Supreme Court outlawing segregated schools in 1954, it wasn’t until 1961 that Memphis desegregated its schools. The 13 students were first graders when they integrated the schools.
SCHD Updates COVID-19 Numbers
(Memphis, TN) — The Shelby County Health Department is updating its COVID-19 numbers. SCHD reported nearly 80 new cases yesterday, bringing the total to over 149-thousand-120 since the outbreak began. Health department officials say there have been over 23-hundred COVID-19-related deaths since the start of the outbreak. There are over eleven-hundred active cases in Shelby County.
Final Preparations Being Made For St. Jude Marathon
(Memphis, TN) — Memphis is making final preparations for one of its biggest events. About 17-thousand runners and 32-hundred volunteers will participate in the St. Jude Marathon on Saturday. Organizers say every state and over 70 countries will be represented during the event. The race wasn’t held last year over COVID-19 concerns.
