Active COVID Cases In Edmonson Reach All-Time High, Fiscal Court Will Meet Virtually Next Week9/9/2021 Darren Doyle, story: Active COVID cases have reached an all-time high in Edmonson County, according to the most recent data from the Barren River District Health Department, which has prompted Edmonson County Fiscal Court to revert to their virtual video and audio meetings. Active cases in the county were at 123 on February 2, 2021, which was at the height of the pandemic, especially locally, before now. Tuesday's numbers released from the BRDHD showed 1261 total confirmed positive Edmonson County cases from the start of the pandemic in March 2020, with 1110 confirmed recoveries. Total deaths attributed to COVID in Edmonson County were listed at 24, leaving the number of active positive cases within the county at 133. Nearly half of the deaths recorded from the virus in Edmonson County were listed as residents of Genesis Healthcare, Edmonson Center more than a year ago. The BRDHD also provided the percentages of county residents who have received vaccinations for COVID-19, which is 33.39% of the entire population, 39.58% of those 18 or older, and 46.44% of those age 65 or older. Edmonson County ranks the lowest in the entire Barren River Health District, which has a total population of around 277,000 in number of total cases and deaths contributed to the virus. The rank third from the bottom regarding total population vaccination percentage just above Metcalfe and Hart Counties. EDMONSON COUNTY FISCAL COURT NOTICE OF REGULAR AUDIO/VIDEO TELECONFERENCE MEETING In accordance with KRS 61.823, KRS 61.826, Executive Order 2020-243, OAG 20-05, 2020 Senate Bill 150 and the March 31 Attorney General Advisory, the Edmonson County Fiscal Court will meet in session at 9:00 a.m. on September 13, 2021 to consider the following Agenda. The meeting will take place via audio teleconference due to the current public health situation with the fiscal court not meeting in person. The public may attend via audio by dialing: 1-312-626-6799, meeting ID 885 7446 3500, password 533613 or by going to the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88574463500?pwd=WE9ZNVJpbUIEVFIJSHpiZmtKbExQZz09 AGENDA 9/13/2021
Wil Cannon EDMONSON COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE
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Sheriff Says Community Feedback Helping With Theft Recoveries: Another Vehicle, More Info Sought9/8/2021 Edmonson Voice Report:
The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office is seeking further information regarding thefts in the Rocky Hill community and surrounding areas. "Since our last request for information, we have recovered three stolen trailers, a stolen tractor, and three stolen ATVs connected with various thefts from Warren and Edmonson Counties," said Sheriff Shane Doyle. "We are still investigating and we appreciate all of the information from the community." Doyle said that an additional vehicle has been listed as having a possible connection with the thefts and the Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the operator. Those with info are asked to visit the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office Facebook page to send a message or call 270-597-2157 and leave your info with Sheriff Doyle. Edmonson Voice Report:
KY Transportation Cabinet District 3 has announced the following repairs scheduled in Edmonson County for the week of September 7th through September 10th.
L-R: Miss Edmonson County Overall: Alamyia La’ Neal Jones, Miss Edmonson County Local: Ava Gillette, 1st Runner Up: Olivia Frames 2nd Runner Up: Kennedy Davis, 3rd Runner Up: Carley Owens. Madison Doyle, story and photos: The annual Edmonson County Fair beauty pageant made its return to the Edmonson County High School Auditorium on Saturday, September 4th to kick off the 2021 Lions Club Fair activities. The 2021 Miss Edmonson County titles were claimed by Ava Nikole Gillette (local winner) and Alamyia La'Neal Jones (overall winner). The ladies were crowned by 2020 winners McKenna Woosley (overall) and Josie Logsdon (local). Miss Edmonson County winners: 1st Runner Up: Olivia Frames 2nd Runner Up: Kennedy Davis 3rd Runner Up: Carley Owens Tiny Miss Edmonson County Overall: Jenna Tester, Tiny Miss Edmonson County Local: Maci Lindsey, 1st Runner Up: Kaylin Hooten 2nd Runner Up: Khloe Sosh, 3rd Runner Up: Bristol Mudd. Tiny Miss Edmonson County Overall: Jenna Tester Tiny Miss Edmonson County Local: Maci Lindsey 1st Runner Up: Kaylin Hooten 2nd Runner Up: Khloe Sosh 3rd Runner Up: Bristol Mudd Little Miss Edmonson County Overall: Kearney Leonard, Little Miss Edmonson County Local: Kinleigh Hampton, 1st Runner Up: Emberlyn McClintok, 2nd Runner Up: Jocelyn Kemble, 3rd Runner Up: Annabelle Walden Little Miss Edmonson County Overall: Kearney Leonard Little Miss Edmonson County Local: Kinleigh Hampton 1st Runner Up: Emberlyn McClintok 2nd Runner Up: Jocelyn Kemble 3rd Runner Up: Annabelle Walden Miss Pre-Teen Edmonson County Overall: Bryleigh Jordan, Miss Pre-Teen Edmonson County Local: Laielah Roscoe, 1st Runner Up: Ayliah Tungate, 2nd Runner Up: Audrey Guller, 3rd Runner Up: Allie Shartzer Miss Pre-Teen Edmonson County Overall: Bryleigh Jordan Miss Pre-Teen Edmonson County Local: Laielah Roscoe 1st Runner Up: Ayliah Tungate 2nd Runner Up: Audrey Guller 3rd Runner Up: Allie Shartzer Miss Teen Edmonson County Overall: Mia Cris Holland, Miss Teen Edmonson County Local: Meagan Beavers, 1st Runner Up: Nova Hanley, 2nd Runner Up: Lily West, 3rd Runner Up: Meshyia Bradshaw Miss Teen Edmonson County Overall: Mia Cris Holland Miss Teen Edmonson County Local: Meagan Beavers 1st Runner Up: Nova Hanley 2nd Runner Up: Lily West 3rd Runner Up: Meshyia Bradshaw The Wild West Rodeo will start events at the fairgrounds on Saturday, September 11th. Click here for more fair info and activities. Edmonson Voice Report:
A Mammoth Cave woman has been arrested and faces drug charges along with additional charges on outstanding warrants, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office. Officials said that Edmonson County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Chesnut Drive in Mammoth Cave to the report of a possible disturbance. Deputies were informed that one of the residents was wanted on active warrants. Upon law enforcement arrival, the female resident was identified as Tracy J. Hornback (38), and she was arrested on the active warrants, the Sheriff's Office said. While Hornback was the detained, the deputy reportedly saw suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the area where Hornback had been sitting, according to the Sheriff's Office. Hornback was served the two outstanding warrants: one from Edmonson County for Flagrant Non-Support and the other for Barren County for felony drug charges. She was also charged by Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office for:
Hornback was lodged in Hart County Jail. The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by the District 5 Constable. Edmonson County Schools will see a new addition, thanks to the swearing-in of a new school resource officer. On Wednesday, September 1st, Deputy Josh Langlois was sworn in by District Judge JB Hines. According to a statement from the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Langlois will begin next week as an additional school resource officer for our county. He began his career as a Nashville Metro Policeman, and moved with his family to Edmonson County a few years ago.
“We are very excited to have Deputy Langlois join our office," said Sheriff Shane Doyle. "Experienced officers are hard to find, and we consider ourselves very blessed to have found Josh. I know he will be an asset to our agency, our schools, and our community.” |
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