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Spencer County Middle School’s cheerleading coach was charged Monday with a felony for theft by failure to make required disposition of property.

April D. Moore, 36, has been accused of allegedly refusing to turn in an estimated $5,000 to $8,000 in funds to the school’s athletic account. She was taken to Shelby County Detention Center Monday and released later that day on her own recognizance.

Strong winds destroyed an Elk Creek livestock barn Wednesday night, scattering planks and debris more than 100 yards from the site of the century-old structure.

Nathan Lawson–whose family has owned the barn since the 1950s–said it was used daily to feed cattle. It also stored hay and equipment.

“It was in good shape,” he said. Repairs had been done to the foundation and posts just last year.  

Lawson initially believed a tornado caused the damage.

Thirty-four-year-old Damon Jewell is the newest face on the Spencer County Sheriff’s Department staff.

Jewell was hired by Spencer County Fiscal Court April 6 and sworn in by Hon. Charles Hickman the following Wednesday afternoon.

Jewell will be taking the spot vacated by former deputy Russell Cranmer, who retired earlier this year.

Jewell is a native to Spencer County and a 1994 graduate of Spencer County High School. He has worked for the past year and a half as a public safety officer at Louisville International Airport.

Proponents of a Spencer County community center say it could cost as much as $500,000 to construct the 4,500 square-feet pool and splash park, they envision as the crown jewels of a new recreational facility. The pool could feature a shallow-entry design to accommodate children and seniors, according to preliminary plans. A lap section could be utilized by more competitive swimmers.

Costs could escalate into the millions to add other programs and services for the center.