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Arvil G. Fluty, 83, Cumberland County, KY (1936-2020)

Arvil G. Fluty, age 83 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Cumberland County Hospital.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1pmCT at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in Short's Chapel Cemetery. Family requests visitation on Friday, February 28, 2020 from 3-9.


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2020-02-27 20:02:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Sue Parrott, 82, Taylor County, KY (1937-2020)



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Sue W. Parrott, 82, Taylor County, KY (1937-2020)

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Sue Parrott, 82, Taylor County, KY (1937-2020)

Sue W. Parrott of Campbellsville died Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at age 82.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30amCT/11:30amET Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Dwayne Norman and Dr. James E. Jones. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.


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2020-02-27 19:50:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

State officials announce efforts to prevent COVID-19

No cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in the state; Kentuckians provided with tips on how to stay well

By Crystal Staley/Anya Weber

Frankfort, KY - Governor Andy Beshear was joined by officials from the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), to announce that Kentucky continues to closely monitor the international situation concerning the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Gov. Beshear emphasized that though there are currently no COVID-19 cases in the state, public health officials have been monitoring individuals who meet certain criteria and are also preparing for the possibility of the virus spreading within the Commonwealth.

"It's important for the public to know that even though Kentuckians are at low risk for this virus, our state and local health experts have been working hard to ensure the public is educated and that reports of patients that meet criteria for COVID-19 are being properly tested and treated to reduce potential harm," Gov. Beshear said. "The best advice for Kentuckians to follow is not new advice - get your flu shot, stay home if you are not feeling well and practice good hygiene by washing your hands thoroughly."


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2020-02-27 15:47:10 | Comments | Printable version

Elizabeth Ann Smith, 14, Columbia, KY (2005-2020)

Elizabeth was a member of Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church in Casey County where she enjoyed playing the piano and singing. She was a Treasurer of the Freshman Class at Adair County High School, a member of the Academic Team and, while at Adair County Middle School, a member of Sources of Strength.

Elizabeth Ann Smith of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 4:55 P.M. at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, March 1, 2020 in the Adair County High School Gymnasium, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Rodney Smith, Bro. Clifton Cowan, Bro. Doug Smith and Bro. Matt Cowan officiating. Burial will follow in Bearwallow Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Saturday and from 7amCT until 11:30amCT on Sunday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, and after NoonCT on Sunday at the Gymnasium.


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2020-02-27 15:40:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Country Ham Supper at Picketts Chapel, Sat 29 Feb

The annual Country Ham Supper at Picketts Chapel United Methodist Church will be this Saturday, February 29, 2020, from 5pmCT to 8pmCT.

On the menu will be country ham, potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, fried apples, jams and jellies, biscuits and red eye gravy.

Donations only for all you can eat and all proceeds go to medical needs families.

Phone 270-378-5349 for takeout orders. Everyone is welcome.

The church is located at 3047 Portland Road in the Portland/Milltown section of Adair County, Kentucky.


2020-02-27 15:31:35 | Comments | Printable version

Louisville Health Dept: 50 self-monitoring for coronavirus

By Tessa Duvall, Louisville Courier Journal

About 50 people in Louisville are self-monitoring for the coronavirus, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness confirmed. Spokesman Dave Langdon said those people are at a very low risk to get or spread the COVID-19 strain of the virus, but they've traveled to China recently though "not even close to the infected area."

Meanwhile, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear plan press conferences Thursday afternoon to discuss government preparedness as fears of a coronavirus outbreak spread.

Read more at courier-journal.com


2020-02-27 13:56:45 | Comments | Printable version

KY Afield Outdoors: The spybait technique

By Lee McClellan

Frankfort, KY - New bass fishing techniques or presentations are cast into the marketplace seemingly every year and become the newest rage, pushing established techniques into the prop wash of the next new thing.

The spybaiting presentation is one of those new techniques that made a splash a few years ago and faded a bit with time, but this hasn't impacted its unique ability to catch bass suspended in the water column when the water is still cold.

"When bass are suspended, a spybait gives a great chance to catch them," said Chad Miles, host of the Kentucky Afield television show and an early adopter of the spybait technique. "At this time of year, after the sunlight gets on the water, fish will move out and suspend and get really hard to catch. They may be 10-15 feet deep, but suspended over 30 feet of water. That is a great time to throw the spybait."


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2020-02-27 13:52:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

T. Marzetti Co. to Add 140 Jobs with Horse Cave Expansion

By Crystal Staley/Jack Mazurak

Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear tomorrow will join local officials and executives from T. Marzetti Co., which manufacturers salad dressings, sauces and other food products for the retail and foodservice markets, to celebrate the company's substantial job creation in Central Kentucky. The company plans to expand its Hart County plant with a $92.8 million investment creating up to 140 full-time jobs.

Gov. Beshear will visit the facility on Friday and hold press availability at 12:30pm CT.

"I want to thank T. Marzetti for its commitment to the commonwealth and the workforce in Hart County," Gov. Beshear said. "Our administration aims to spur job growth across the state, and existing companies like T. Marzetti will be at the center of those efforts. This is a significant announcement for Central Kentucky and I am excited about its next steps."

The 184,500-square-foot expansion would allow for additional manufacturing space at the operation as well as the purchase of new equipment for increased dressing and sauce production. The investment will also support eight new processing kitchens and several packaging lines to help meet growing customer demand, with three kitchens and two packaging lines operational within the first year. Company leaders anticipate the project will be completed by summer 2021.


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2020-02-27 13:49:50 | Comments | Printable version

Elizabeth Smith mourned by her school family

From Dr. Pamela Stephens, Adair County Public School Superintendent

Today the Adair County Schools family mourns the loss of Ms. Elizabeth Smith. Elizabeth was a freshman at Adair County High School and passed away yesterday after an extended illness. As a school family we come together to support Elizabeth's family and friends in this time of loss.

Elizabeth's faith was something we could all learn from.


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2020-02-27 11:44:04 | Comments | Printable version

Millerfield BIC Super Sunday

By Kayla Abrell

Millerfield Brethren In Christ Church will be having a Super Sunday service on Sunday, March 15, 2020, starting at 10:30amCT.

The Mylon Hayes Family will be singing and there will be a noon meal to follow the service. Everyone is welcome! Come ready to sing and worship! For more information call Bro. Troy Grider at 270-250-3523.

Millerfield Brethren In Christ Church is located at 1891 Millerfield Road, Columbia, KY.


2020-02-27 11:10:00 | Comments | Printable version

LWC Basketball Travels to Cumberlands for MSC game

By Brady Budke

The Lindsey Wilson men's and women's basketball teams conclude conference play this evening, heading east to Williamsburg, Kentucky to face Cumberlands (KY) beginning at 5pmCT with the women's matchup followed by the men's matchup at 7pmCT.

In the earlier meeting this season on Jan. 18, the LWC women's team grabbed the victory 79-68 in the matchup at Biggers Sports Center. On the men's side, the Patriots walked out with a road victory of 70-65.


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2020-02-27 11:08:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

LWC Softball set to host a weekend of competition

By Grace Blomstedt

The No. 5-ranked Lindsey Wilson softball team returns to Columbia to host Indiana Tech, Huntington (IN) and Saint Mary of the Woods (IN) Thursday, Feb. 27 through Saturday, Feb. 29 at Marilyn D. Sparks Park, Lindsey Wilson Sports Complex, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY.

First pitch between the Blue Raiders and the Warriors of Indiana Tech is set for Thursday at 3pmCT, with game two beginning 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one. Friday Lindsey Wilson meets Huntington in a doubleheader starting at 3pmCT. The Blue Raiders conclude the weekend of competition against the Pomeroys of Saint Mary of the Woods in a single game beginning at 2pmCT on Saturday.

Lindsey Wilson (6-0) returns to action after a perfect opening weekend in Mississippi and Alabama. The Blue Raiders picked up a pair of wins against each opponent.


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2020-02-27 11:06:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Spring forward March 8, 2020

Daylight Savings time will begin on March 8, 2020. In the U.S., daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November, with the time changes taking place at 2:00 a.m. local time.

An entire movement has been organized in support of the legalization of using Daylight Saving Time as the year-round clock option. Bills have been introduced in more than 30 states, including Kentucky to end DST or make it permanent.


2020-02-27 07:32:01 | Comments | Printable version

Kentucky State Park Campgrounds Preparing to Open March 13

By Gil Lawson

Frankfort, KY - The camping season officially opens March 13, 2020, at all 30 Kentucky State Park campgrounds that feature about 2,300 campsites across the state.

"Our state parks are treasured by thousands of Kentucky families, including mine," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "I hope to see Team Kentucky outside and having fun this year - stay safe and keep exploring!"

Several campgrounds will see upgrades during 2020. Electric upgrades are planned at Carr Creek State Park and General Burnside Island State Park is getting electric and sewer upgrades. Some sites at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park's campground are being re-designed to better accommodate campers.


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2020-02-27 07:23:29 | Comments | Printable version

KentuckyWired anchor wire install and traffic protested

By Linda Waggener

Victoria Pike has attended the last two Fiscal Court meetings requesting action be taken on roadway blockage and on the installation of an unauthorized ‘anchor wire’ by KentuckyWired on her property outside of the legal right-of-way.

County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin sent a letter February 17, 2020 to Jamie Link, executive director of KCNA (Kentucky Communications Network Authority).


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2020-02-27 07:03:55 | Comments | Printable version

Clearing skies today after icy start, high 40F

It's currently 29F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will start out mostly cloudy and icy, with gradually clearing skies and a high near 40F. West wind 9 to 15 mph.

Tonight will bring increasing clouds, with a 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2amCT. The overnight low will be around 30F, with southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

On Friday morning, there's a 30 percent chance of snow/wintry mix, transitioning to rain by around 9amCT. Otherwise, it will be cloudy, with a high near 46F. West wind 6 to 11 mph.

Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a 30 percent chance of rain or snow through about MidnightCT, and a low around 23F. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.


2020-02-27 05:22:39 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for February 27, 2020

Self-forgetfulness
makes the humblest among us
the most remembered.
--Robert Stone, Thursday, 27 February 2020.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3089


2020-02-27 05:19:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Bam Carney prayer day organized for Friday, 6 Mar 2020

Friends from Adair and Taylor counties and across the commonwealth are joining together on Friday, March 6, 2020 for "A Day of Prayer and Encouragement for Bam Carney." Click here for the latest report on his progress from family.

Carney, who represents the 51st District in the Kentucky House of Representatives and is a teacher in Taylor County, has been hospitalized since December 22, 2019 after suffering from a life-threatening battle against pancreatitis and an infection. He is constantly improving but still has a long journey ahead.

Friends are encouraged to show support for Bam Carney in their own way but especially encouraged to take time at 11amCT/12noonET on March 6 to join others in prayer for Carney's health.


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2020-02-27 05:14:13 | Comments | Printable version

7-County Area Courts for Thu 27 Feb 2020

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, February 27, 2020, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. 34 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: 91 events Circuit Court. 4 events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 5 events Circuit Court. 2 events District Court.
  • Russell County: 36 events Circuit Court. 11 events District Court.
  • Taylor County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2020-02-27 05:14:04 | Comments | Printable version

School closed in Adair, also Russell, Casey, Cumberland

5:08amCT - Superintendent Pamela Stephens shared a call to all students, faculty, staff and media that Adair County Schools are closed today, and to stay safe.

We're hearing reports from other schools coming in and will report as confirmed - Larry Smith is reporting that Russell, Cumberland and Casey have announced closures today, however Taylor and Green schools are open on regular schedules.


2020-02-27 04:44:46 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 27
Happy Anniversary, Joey and Desiree Keith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Austin Long (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Billy Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Thompson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Callum Darnell (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Danny Wayne Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Della Shaw Hare | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Diana Powell (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jaxton Chase Burton (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Krystal Redmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marvin Phelps | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mitchell McKinley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rita Partin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roger Dean Smith (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sherry Cook | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sulayne Ann Grider | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Susie McAlpine | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Sherrell Stephens, Liberty, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, LaTonya Popplewell Scaggs, Russell Springs, KY (1976-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gusta Brown Garrett, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Henry Hill, Jamestown, KY (1938-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Esther Dudley Adair County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George C. Williams, Adair Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lloyd Means, Casey County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, L.T. Bradshaw, Adair Co., KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ion Wade Lacy, 97, Russell Springs, KY (1917-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Geneva Thrasher Thacker, 82, Cumberland County, KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Beatrice Lee Dobson Stearman, Summersville, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Dean (Wooley) Smith, 46, Columbia, KY (1969-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marvin Lee Phelps, 72, Metcalfe County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Diane Powell, 68, Adair County, KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty L. Holman Crawford , TN, Celina, TN/Bow, KY native (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro Clifford DeHart, 85, Casey County, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edna Lois Roy, Russell Springs, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wm. E. (Pete) Perkins, 81, Taylor Co./Green Co., KY native (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald 'Jerry' Davis, Taylor County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Sue Price, 77, Green Co., KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cathy Murray, 50, Greensburg, KY (1972-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eva "Bird" Tucker (1893-1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Franklin Noe Sierra, 27, Liberty, KY (1993-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Sneed, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jay Brown, 63, Columbia, KY (1961-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeff Feese, 56, Adair County, KY (1967-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Pinto | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leon Davis, 85, Glens Fork, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leoner Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lowell Graham, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patsy Ann Matney, 62, Green Co., KY (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond J. Skaggs, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sadie Wilson, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Robertson England, Columbia, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthdday, Georgia Hathaway, 75, Russell Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory, Aubrey Clayton Young, Cumberland Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTSchool closed in Adair, Russell, Cumberland and Casey Counties | (ID:60314, Comment)
8:30amCTAdair Co. Public Library Sparksville/Glensfork Bookmobile Run | (ID:60151, Comment)
8:45amCTAdair Co. Fiscal Court Budget Committee meeting | (ID:60308, Comment)
1:00pmCTBirding Program Open to the Public at the Extension Office, Columbia | (ID:60033, Comment)
Adair County Garden Club meeting | (ID:60242, Comment)
Services for Terry Jewell McKinney, 67, Edmonton, KY (1953-2020) | (ID:60304, Comment)
4:00pmCTACHS SBDM Council Meeting | (ID:60309, Comment)
6:30pmCTPerrys singing at South Kentucky Separate Baptist Campgrounds | (ID:60251, Comment)

 

































 
 
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