Rep. Amy Neighbors and Sen. Max Wise honored Deputy Sheriffs Emily Wall, Josh Durbin and Josh Brockman during a recent event held at the Trabue-Russell House. The session was hosted by the City of Columbia, Adair County Fiscal Court and the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce.
The three Adair County deputy sheriffs were recognized for their actions during a recent incident in which they were pinned down under gunfire for more than two hours.
Wise and Neighbors spoke about legislation and funding approved during the recent session of the Kentucky General Assembly, with several local projects receiving recognition.
A line item in the state budget was approved for $184,000 for much needed improvements to the historic Trabue-Russell House.
Funding was also designated for several city street and infrastructure projects, including Rice Drive, Watson Street and Burkesville Loop. Drainage improvements for Rice Drive and Watson Street are estimated at approximately $800,000.
Breeding Fire Department and Columbia-Adair County Fire Department received $216,000 for a shared vehicle intended to strengthen emergency response efforts.
Local Assistance Road Program funding for approximately $1.3 million was awarded to the city and county.
Roads slated for resurfacing with these funds include Jay Wheeler Road, Gennie Hill Road, Yellow Hammer Road, Allen Schoolhouse Road, Huntington Way, Burkesville Loop, Dunnville Road, Patricia Trail and South Reed Street.
Neighbors also discussed legislation she sponsored aimed at modernizing and streamlining laws governing Kentucky’s Board of Physical Therapy.
The bill more clearly defines rules for physical therapy professionals and is intended to ensure patients continue receiving quality care.
The legislative update provided local officials and residents an opportunity to hear from Wise and Neighbors about funding, infrastructure improvements and legislation expected to impact Adair County and surrounding communities in the coming year.
