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Letter: Creelsboro Video

Mary Ann Brown writes:
Loved this video. My husband's family were from this area and my in-laws are buried at the Flatt Cemetery at Creelsboro. Thanks for posting this video. --Mary Ann
Comments re: Video: Creelsboro and the Cumberland on KET


2020-03-25 19:21:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

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Birds of Kentucky: House Finch



2020-03-25 - Nelson Co., KY - Photo by Bill Badgett.
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Letter: Saving water when handwashing

Peggy Fudge writes:
In healthcare we are taught to leave the water running while washing (unless you are using an automatic on/off faucet.) Turning the faucet on and off recontaminates your hands. If you need to save water while scrubbing, use a clean paper towel to touch the faucet handle. When you've rinsed, use another paper towel to dry your hands and use that towel to shut off the water. IMO, In a setting where there's a lot of handwashing, automatic faucets will pay for themselves eventually. --Peggy
Comments re: Letter: concerns over water treatment plant capability


2020-03-25 19:19:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Jana Rae Grant Hayes, 65, Adair Co., KY native (1954-2020)

Jana Rae Grant Hayes of Campbellsville passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the University Of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

In accordance with the Governor Beshear's recommendations and in compliance with the CDC, there will be a private service on Friday, March 27, 2020 for the closest family members at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with a private burial to follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery.

Online condolences at stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com.


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2020-03-25 15:47:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Wednesday Message from the Mayor

By Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots

We continue to work to keep each of you informed on the city; and, what we are working on to continue providing the same services.

1. As mentioned earlier, we are changing some shift schedules; and, doing cross-training to provide services in all departments. This is necessary in the situation that an employee may become ill.

2. The lobby continues to remain closed until further notice. If you would like to pay a gas bill, please utilize the drop-off box at the rear of the building; pay your gas statement over the phone, or go to www.cityofcolumbiaky.com. Employees will continue to be on-site during this time to answer the telephone for any questions you may have during this time.

3. After legal consultation to ensure that we could; we have delayed the 2019 City of Columbia Delinquent Property Tax publication at this time. This should provide some relief for our residents.


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2020-03-25 15:41:48 | Comments | Printable version

Library Closing

By Leeann Jessee

The Adair County Public Library will be suspending all curb side services at end of day, Thursday, March 26, 2020.

We ask our patrons to just keep any materials they have until we re-open. Items are being checked out for four weeks right now.

Please check out our Facebook page and website (adaircountypubliclibrary.com) for additional information and resources.


2020-03-25 15:40:03 | Comments | Printable version

Update on NTI Packets

By Phyllis Curry
March 25, 2020

Adair County students, parents and guardians,

Thank you so much for the cooperation you have shown during these extraordinary times as we do school and education a whole lot differently. We understand some of your challenges, but you are being great partners. In order to meet the deadlines given to the district by the Kentucky Department of Education and to submit documentation of your child's work, we are beginning the collection of the work for the first 14 days of non-traditional instruction (March 16-April 3).

Paper copies of work currently in the possession of all Adair County students will be due April 7, 2020. Completed packets may be given to a person delivering food, beginning Thursday, March 26 or be dropped off at the receptacle located outside the central office at 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728. This receptacle will be available Monday-Friday from 8:30-3:30 March 26-April 7, 2020.

Please return work in the original packets so your child will get credit for their work. Please do not take packets directly to schools and do not leave packets in the rack after 3:30pmCT on the designated days. The receptacle is not available on weekends.


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2020-03-25 15:37:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

CU Nursing, Tech Center donate medical supplies to TRH

By Scarlett Birge

Campbellsville, KY - The Campbellsville University School of Nursing and the Virginia Ponser Flanagan Technology Training Center have donated personal protective equipment medical supplies to Taylor Regional Hospital, including 2,088 patient isolation gowns, over 100 paper masks and over 200 pairs of gloves.

"We are very blessed and willing to be able to assist in any way to meet the needs of our community and healthcare providers in the wake of COVID-19," Dr. Michele Dickens, interim dean of the School of Nursing and associate professor of nursing at Campbellsville University, said.

In addition to the items donated, Dickens said the School of Nursing also provided a list of volunteer faculty and students who are willing to help should the need arise. Also, several nursing students have registered online to volunteer for an emergency response effort that was shared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department for Public Health yesterday.


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2020-03-25 13:08:06 | Comments | Printable version

2019-20 Rewind: Lindsey Wilson Men's Soccer

By Christopher Coombs

The Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team finished with a 16-4-1 overall record in 2019 including a 7-1 record in the Mid-South Conference.

Lindsey Wilson won the programs 14th MSC Men's Soccer Tournament Championship this season after avenging their only MSC regular-season loss to Life (GA) in the tournament finals with a 1-0 result.

The Blue Raiders earned an automatic bid into the NAIA National Championship where they advanced to the semifinals for the first time since 2013. Lindsey Wilson's season came to a close when they fell to eventual champion Central Methodist (MO) 2-0.


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2020-03-25 11:25:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Letter: One heck of a deer stand

Charles Marshburn writes:
That is one heck of a deer stand! --Charles
Comments re: A bit of sky therapy from Dividing Ridge


2020-03-25 09:58:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

ACSO: Millerfield collision critically injures two

By Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at 11:42amCT, the Adair County Sheriffs Office was dispatched to a head-on collision with possible entrapment on KY 76, 15 miles east of Columbia.

Sheriff Brockman arrived on scene to find that two occupants had been ejected from their vehicles, and one female was pinned underneath a van where it had landed on her after she was ejected from the vehicle.

When Adair County EMS and the Columbia Adair County Fire Department arrived on scene, the Fire Department was able to dig the ditch line out manually with shovels before lifting devices arrived on scene, making it possible to remove the trapped female from underneath the vehicle.


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2020-03-25 09:54:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Kentucky Color: A Winter Riddle Unsolved

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By Billy Joe Fudge

In Kentucky Color Sweet peace,
There is a riddle found;
Unsolved the riddle remains,
Standing proud and profound.

Redundancy is the clue,
One you must surely know.
This county line urb is there
To the wise who say no!
See also: Kentucky Color: Sweet peace


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2020-03-25 09:40:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge

Letter: Hemp toilet paper

Marie Freeman writes:
Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be much toilet paper of any source. United States has now ranked number three in hemp production. However there's been little advancement in using the processed plant.

During World War II the plant was very valuable to the country perhaps that's returning. It is a valuable resource. The use of hemp are endless. As building material known as hempcrete, food for livestock and ourselves. Even plastic can be derived and made from hemp. As well as oil. And it doesn't even have to be refined like crude oil. Henry Ford actually designed his cars to run with hemp oil. He even designed part of the body of the car from hemp. Just do a search Henry Ford hemp car. Hopefully life will return as we know it, and so will the toilet paper. Wishing everybody toilet paper soon :-) --Marie
Comments re: Letter: Hemp T Paper


2020-03-25 09:35:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Letter: concerns over water treatment plant capability

Joyce Coomer writes:

It may have appeared somewhere, but I've not seen anything about the need to conserve water. Yes, Kentucky has had plenty of rain the past few months and the water table is high. I am more concerned with the people who work at water treatment plants. What if they get sick? What is the minimum number of employees needed to efficiently operate water treatment plants?

Not only is water needed for day to day life, but at times like these, it must be kept flowing to our homes and -- very important -- the hospitals. We need to be as aware of water conservation now as we are during times of drought.

I remember singing this little ditty when I was a kid -- "The toe bone's connected to the foot bone, the foot bone's connected to the leg bone . . ." Everything is connected, some way, some how. - JC

Thank you for your questions, Joyce. I've also been concerned about water waste where videos, even on educational television, demonstrate hand washing but they leave the water running for 20 seconds while they lather up, rinse off and towel dry. As much as we've expanded proper hand washing in this season of the Coronavirus, it could amount to a lot of water. I hope everyone who can will turn off the water while lathering their hands, then again after rinsing. - LW


2020-03-25 09:18:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Video: Creelsboro and the Cumberland on KET



Creelsboro and the Cumberland: A Living History chronicles the history and culture of a rural valley along the Cumberland River in Russell County, Kentucky. (Length 49:40, Premiere: 1.6.20)


2020-03-25 06:40:39 | Comments | Printable version

Partly sunny today, high 63F

It's currently 46F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be partly sunny today, with a high near 63F and northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 46F. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Thursday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 75F. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Thursday night will bring a 20 percent chance of showers after 1amCT. Otherwise it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 60F. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.


2020-03-25 06:33:31 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for March 25, 2020

With no heart to write,
one must write for the pleasure
of those near and dear.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 25 March 2020.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3116


2020-03-25 06:31:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Wed 25 Mar 2020

NOTE: Most in-person hearings have been cancelled or rescheduled between Monday, March 16, to Friday, April 10, 2020. Instructions if you have a pending court date.

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. 12 events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. 4 events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. 8 events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. 1 event District Court.
  • Taylor County: No events Circuit Court. 116 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2020-03-25 06:30:47 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 25
Happy Anniversary, Barry and Jennifer Biggs Burton (2023) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Corey and Crystel Stephens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Joey And Jennifer Owens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Rodney and Rhonda Redmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Sonny and Mary Jane Williams (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Breanna Bolin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ellen McQueary McQuaide (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Haley Luttrell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Jeff Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joshua Taylor (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Richard Mayse | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ruby Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shandi Motta Stephens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley Jones | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Troy Elmore | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthdy, Emma & Ellie Willis (2017, twins) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Nadine Overstreet Caddell, Liberty, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Miller, Russell Springs, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cameron Lee Shuffett, Campbellsville, KY (1977-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Ray Hart, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janet Abernathy Lawless, Russell Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Nell Kinser, Taylor Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Hughes Wilkinson, Adair Co., KY (1927-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine (Kay) Luttrell, Burkesville, KY (1934-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dorothy Lewis Radford, Cumberland County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martin Thrasher, Cumberland Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pernie Kingrey McCoy, 92, Summer Shade, KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leslie Tucker, Russell Co., KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gracie Jane Richardson, 79, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. George Lee Porter of Greensburg, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Anthony Godbey, Casey County, KY (1966-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ellen McQuaide, 96, Adair County, KY (1918-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dixie Hagan, Green County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Roach Garnes, Adair County, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillie Mae Dobson, 99, Green Co., KY (1915-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jannella F. Luttrell, Russell County, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mallie Wright, 102, Russell County, KY (1913-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Philip Ray Barton, 73, Metcalfe Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, C. V George, 80, Russell Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Richard, 69, Adair County, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lutha Cooper, Russell County, KY (1927-20170 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Grider Moore, Burkesville, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Anderson, 93, Taylor Co., KY/White Plains, NY native (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Coy Dean Colvin, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Isbell, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eva (Bebe) McCubbin, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Franklin Elmer Whitson, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Conrad, 76, Richmond, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Richerson Hayes, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Gabehart, 76, Adair Co., KY native (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal Watson, 89, Columbia, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah Elizabeth Roy, Columbia, KY (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Velda Stevenson, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Whitney Nicole Brown, 30, Greensburg, KY (1991-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2020
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTPrivate services today for Mildred Coffey, 95, Casey County, KY (1925-2020) | (ID:60493, Comment)
1:00pmCTBlood Drive at T. J. Health Pavilion
310 N L Rogers Wells Blvd, Glasgow, KY | (ID:60491, Comment)

 

































 
 
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