On Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, Michael Dewayne Corbin, age 43, was sentenced by Adair Circuit Judge Judy Vance Murphy for several drug-related offenses. Judge Murphy accepted the recommendation of Commonwealth’s Attorney Brian Wright and sentenced Corbin to a total of 21 years in prison for his crimes, which occurred in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Adair County Deputy Sheriff Josh Durbin first charged Corbin with Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, and other crimes in Nov. 2017, following an investigation on L. Hancock Road. Later, on Feb. 2, 2018, Kentucky State Police Trooper Billy Begley and Deputies Brandon Hitch and Derek Padgett with the Adair County Sheriff’s Department arrested Corbin on an indictment warrant related to the Nov. 2017 charges. At the time of the arrest in Feb. 2018, Corbin was found to be in possession of multiple baggies of methamphetamine, a set of digital scales, and other items of drug paraphernalia, and was charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). Corbin later appeared in Adair Circuit Court on March 26, 2019, and pled guilty to the 2017 and 2018 charges and agreed to a recommended sentence of ten (10) years in prison on each case. Following the entry of his guilty plea, Corbin was released on bond pending final sentencing. Adair County Deputy Sheriff Justin Cross arrested Corbin on Apr. 12, 2019, after finding him in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine in Columbia. Cross later presented evidence regarding his investigation to the Adair County Grand Jury, resulting in an indictment charging Corbin with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) and with being a Persistent Felony Offender.
When Corbin appeared in court this past Tuesday, Commonwealth’s Attorney Brian Wright recommended that the sentences on the 2017 and 2018 cases be served consecutively based on Corbin’s conduct while on bond awaiting final sentencing. Wright further recommended an additional year in prison for the 2019 offense. Judge Murphy agreed with Wright’s recommendation and imposed a total sentence of twenty-one years in prison and Judge Murphy denied probation.
Wright commended the Kentucky State Police and the Adair County Sheriff’s Department for their continued efforts to combat the drug epidemic in Adair County. Wright said, “thanks to the joint efforts of officers with these agencies, another drug dealer will be removed from our community for a long time.”

Adair County will host their first game of the 2019 season tomorrow night by hosting Metcalfe County (0-3) with both squads looking for their first win of the season. The teams seem to be evenly matched on paper but the Indians will look to pull out the win.
“We look to capture the first win of the season tomorrow night by defeating Metcalfe County,” Coach Van Isaac said. “They’re big upfront and will fight. We have to be ready to do the same.”

The Hornets of Metcalfe County are scoring 16 points per contest while the Indians are averaging 17. Metcalfe County has allowed 33 points per game and the Indians are allowing 34 per game. The Hornets lost to Barren County in week one and they lost to Russell County this past week, both of whom have defeated Adair County as well.

Metcalfe County averages a more balanced attack rushing and through the air per game. Offensively, Adair County averages 153 rushing yards per game and 28 yards through the air while the Hornets average 162 on the ground and 181 through the air.
For the Indians, they are being led in rushing by Cameron Harmon with 71 yards per game and Jacob Cato’s 53 per contest. Clayton Janes and Brady Cundiff lead the team in tackles with 20 each while Jakobe Payne has 18, Tristan Curry 16, Case Cowan 14, and Isaiah Carter with 10.

Come out and support the Indians as they play their home opener and cheer them on as they look for their first win of the season behind first year Coach Isaac.

By Josh Withers
Sports Writer

The Columbia Police Department executed a search warrant at Carrie Bolin Drive Wednesday night Sept. 11, just after 9 p.m. Once inside the apartment, officers found and seized several forms of narcotics as well as a large some of cash and firearms.

Tyree Lotts, 19, of Columbia was placed in custody and is facing numerous charges including trafficking in marijuana less than five pounds, trafficking in a controlled substance, trafficking in a controlled substance (cocaine), trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine), and trafficking in a controlled substance (heroin); all felonies.

Officer Evan Burton was the investigating Officer. He was assisted on scene by Officer Jamie Cole and Officer Adam Cravens.