Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Sunny intervals 77°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Man Found Guilty Of Murder in 2019 Florence Stabbing

Friday, August 20, 2021 at 1:33 PM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

Ishmail Powell is facing up to 50 years behind bars.

Ishmail Tariq Powell. Photo by Boone County Sheriff's Office.

(Florence, Ky.) – A Taylor Mill man has been found guilty of murder.

On Friday, a Boone County jury returned the guilty verdict against Ishmail Powell.

Powell was indicted on Murder, Attempted Murder, and Tampering with Physical Evidence in September of 2019 for his alleged role in a bar fight in Florence.

During the incident, Stephen Dodson, 31, was stabbed and killed. Another person was hospitalized with a stab wound.

The Boone County jury has recommended a 50-year prison sentence for Powell.

A sentencing date is unknown at this time.

RELATED STORIES

Murder Indictment For Fatal Stabbing In Bar Fight

One Killed After Large Fight At Florence Pub

More from Local News

Dearborn County Citizens Submit Alternative Commercial Solar Ordinance Proposal

The citizen-prepared proposal emphasizes protections for neighboring property owners and the county’s rural character.
Get in Line for a Good Time: Rock Back, Cross Step & Swivel with Osgood Line Dancers

The Music Makes You Move, The Fun Makes You Want to Stay
YES Home Hosts Groundbreaking for Historic Expansion Project

The expansion will double the YES Home's ability to care for youth.
Oldenburg Academy Student Named Commended Student in 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program

Approximately 34,000 Commended Students across the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.
St. Lawrence School Accepting Alumni of the Year Award Nominations

The award will be given at the 8th Annual Celebrate St. Lawrence Gala in late January
Local FFA Members Earn Prestigious FFA Degree

The area students were honored at the recent FFA National Convention in Indianapolis.

Law and Order

Deer of the Day

Events

MILAN VFW BINGO
Bingo every Tuesday
Oct 27, 2026 at Milan Vfw Post6234
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Wall Calendar Sale
Reserve your Imagination Library Wall Calendar to Help Dolly's Legacy of Literacy Live On!
Oct 27, 2026
D&D at the Library
Join us on Tuesday evenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons.
Oct 27, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Library

Dearborn County Citizens Submit Alternative Commercial Solar Ordinance Proposal

The citizen-prepared proposal emphasizes protections for neighboring property owners and the county’s rural character.

Get in Line for a Good Time: Rock Back, Cross Step & Swivel with Osgood Line Dancers

The Music Makes You Move, The Fun Makes You Want to Stay

YES Home Hosts Groundbreaking for Historic Expansion Project

The expansion will double the YES Home's ability to care for youth.

Batesville Star to Represent SEI at Cross Country State Finals

See more results from the Cross Country Regionals.

Batesville Wins in Four Sets to Capture Regional Championship

Next up is a Semi-State Semifinal matchup with a top team from Indianapolis.

Oldenburg Academy Punches Ticket to State Championship

The Twisters will play #1 Fort Wayne Blackhawk in the State Finals.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Kip Moore - Learning As I Go

Tyler Childers All Your'n 23:55

Ronnie Milsap My Heart 23:53

Rascal Flatts My Wish 23:49

Dierks Bentley and Hardy Beers On Me 23:45