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Norman Lyle, 81, Metcalfe County, KY

Norman Lyle was called home on May 22, 2020. He was 81 years old. He was born in a farmhouse in Metcalfe County, KY and lived his life there. Services are private.

While there are tears from those who love him most, we rest assured knowing there is laughter in the heavens today as Norman Lyle is making the rounds. He never met a stranger and trusted the world was filled with friends. Norman embodied strength, yet had the softest heart.


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2020-05-26 23:16:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Stephen Keith Edwards, 34, Adair County, KY

Stephen Keith Edwards, 34, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his residence. Born in Cincinnati, OH he was the son of the late Daniel Keith Edwards and Sandra Walsh of Columbia who survives.

Funeral services will be 4pmCT Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with cremation to follow the services. Visitation will be on Saturday from 2-4pm at the funeral home.

For the health and respect of the family please follow all rules for social distancing and The Healthy at Work Guidelines.


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2020-05-26 23:09:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Letter: Prices Creek One-Room School

Todd Reliford writes:
That is my mother (Pauline Reliford) driving the book mobile. It was 1966 or 1967. --Todd
Comments re: Prices Creek One-Room School in early 1960s


2020-05-26 19:39:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Governor condemns tactics used in weekend demonstration

By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen

Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday updated Kentuckians on the fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

"We are going to get through this together because we are strong, we are resilient, and for the most part over this Memorial Day weekend, we showed that we can continue to do the right thing," said Gov. Beshear. "Even with the ability to see more people, we know that COVID-19 is still out there, it's still deadly, it's still dangerous, but if we can take the Healthy at Work precautions and put those in our muscle memory, we can successfully reopen our economy."

Gov. Beshear also offered updates about a weekend protest at the Capitol, the need continued social distancing and efforts to address an outbreak at a Jefferson County facility.


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2020-05-26 19:36:37 | Comments | Printable version

Patsy N. Squires Keltner, 79, Green Co., KY (1940-2020)

Patsy N. Squires Keltner passed away on Monday May 25, 2020. She was 79 years old.

Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy N. Keltner will be conducted at 1pmCT on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at the Summershade United Methodist Church, with burial to follow in the Summershade Cemetery. Bro. Ronnie Dooley and Bro. Bill Davenport will be officiating.

Visitation is requested from 10amCT on Thursday until the funeral hour.


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2020-05-26 15:38:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

100,000 KY voters have applied online for absentee ballot

Request your ballot online at govoteky.com, or see this article from Adair Co. Clerk Lisa Greer for other options. The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the June 23 election is Monday, June 15.

Frankfort, KY - Secretary of State Michael G. Adams announced that, as of 12:30pmET Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 100,000 registered Kentucky voters have taken advantage of govoteky.com to request their absentee ballots for the June 23 election.

"Voting absentee is easy, secure, and wildly popular," Adams said. "I'm grateful to the Kentuckians who understand that we have fewer voting locations available and fewer poll workers available because of COVID-19 - not only are these Kentuckians being good citizens by voting, but by voting absentee they're being good citizens in relieving the pressure on our voting locations and our poll workers."

Upon introducing the absentee ballot request portal on Friday evening, Adams noted that:


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2020-05-26 15:35:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Tom A. Dulworth, 78, Adair Co., KY native (1942-2020)

Tom A. Dulworth of Union, Kentucky, formerly of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home. He was 78 years old.

A graveside service will be held at 10amCT on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, with Father Joseph Thomas officiating. Burial will follow the service. Online condolences may be left at www.grissommartin.com.


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2020-05-26 15:27:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Letter: Dad and Ed in the J3 Cub

Doug Campbell writes:
I so enjoyed Ed's reminiscing about the flight with Dad. The airplane was a J-3 Cub, an iconic airplane that became popular after WW2. I was only a boy but vividly remember my own rides in that plane. I suppose those experiences were as inspirational as they were thrilling as I became a pilot and have flown professionally for over 30 years.

Mike Campbell loved and respected Ed Waggener. They were lifelong friends and I listened to many conversations while a young man as they bantered, matching wits and comical memories of the early years in Adair County. I miss them both dearly and trust they now enjoy one another again in a better place. Respectfully Yours, Doug
Comments re: April 14, 1978 Around Adair with Ed Waggener


2020-05-26 13:33:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Treonna Wethington, 44, Russell Springs, KY (1975-2020)

Treonna Wethington of Russell Springs passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, at her residence. She was 44 years old.

Graveside services will be held at 2pmET on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Bowmer Cemetery with Bro. Stan Milby officiating. Online condolences may be left at mckinneybrown.com.


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2020-05-26 13:25:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Public Defenders concerned about return to open court

By Cara Lane Cape

Frankfort, KY - As a precaution to protect participants from possible exposure and spread of COVID-19, most criminal court proceedings have been suspended since March, but that is about to change and public defender leaders are worried about what they may mean for the health of their attorneys and others in the system.

On May 15, the Supreme Court of Kentucky issued an order that trial courts in June could "resume hearing civil and criminal matters using available telephonic and video technology to conduct all proceedings remotely." In the days since the order was issued, however, some trial courts have announced an intention to resume hearings as early as June 1 with all parties physically present in the courtroom, not appearing through remote means as ordered by the Supreme Court. A few courts have already scheduled dockets for early June with hundreds of cases scheduled to be heard in-person each day.

According to the leaders of the Department of Public Advocacy (DPA), which is responsible for providing hundreds of public defenders to represent clients before every criminal court in the Commonwealth, those trial courts may be going too far too quickly. Public Advocate Damon Preston said, "The Supreme Court announced a careful plan for a temporary transition stage as a bridge from the period of presumptive court closure that has been in place since March and a future period when courts can return to some degree of normal proceedings. We believe all courts should follow this gradual approach, which begins with online remote hearings."

According to Deputy Public Advocate B. Scott West, DPA leaders are concerned about the safety of its employees and clients if in-person court proceedings resume in June.


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2020-05-26 11:36:53 | Comments | Printable version

Raymond J. Vest, 83, Casey Co., KY (1936-2020)

Raymond J. Vest of Lawhorn Hill, passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Casey County Hospital. He was 83 years of age.

Funeral services will be held privately for family only, with Brother Johnny Maupin and Brother Dwight Hatter officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Springs Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5pmET until 9pmET on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY. Please enter through the front doors (Campbellsville Street side) of the funeral home when you arrive for visitation. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance.

Raymond's funeral service will be live streamed on McKinney-Brown Funeral Home's Facebook page at 11amET on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.


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2020-05-26 11:28:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

ACSO: Early morning traffic stop leads to felony drug charges

By Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office

At 12:38amCT on Monday, May 25, 2020, 5-25-20, Adair County Sheriff's K-9 Deputy Josh Durbin initiated a traffic stop on a 1998 Ford passenger car for a traffic violation.

Deputy Durbin suspected illegal narcotics were in vehicle and deployed K-9 Nitro to do a walk-around of the vehicle. Nitro displayed positive hit indicators for the scent of narcotics in the vehicle.

As a result, a search of the vehicle was conducted, and methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located.


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2020-05-26 11:25:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Finding ways to honor on Memorial Day weekend

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By Joe Hare

Due to the situation with COVID-19, our VFW was unable to have our annual Memorial Day program, but other ways were found to honor the memories of those who died while serving.

On Saturday morning, 23 May, 2020, a group of members of Columbia Masonic Lodge, Masonic Demolay, Columbia VFW and VFW Auxiliary met to place flags on the graves deceased veterans. More than 20 volunteers were at Haven Hill Cemetery, and a similiar number volunteered at City Cemetery.

On Monday, Memorial Day, May 25, 2020, some members of VFW Post 6097 and 6097 Auxiliary met at our Memorial Monument to honor our deceased Brothers and Sisters.

Rest in Peace Comrades.


2020-05-26 08:54:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

Partly sunny today, chance of afternoon storms, high 82F

It's currently 65F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be partly sunny today, with a high near 82F. Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and into the early evening hours. Some storms will produce locally heavy downpours and gusty winds.

Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pmCT and a low around 64F. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.

Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, with a 40 percent chance of showers, and p ossible afternoon thunderstorms. Expect a high near 81F, with southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a 40 percent chance of showers and an overnight low around 65F.


2020-05-26 06:30:56 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for May 26, 2020

No caring heart says
now try and be sensible
as death approaches.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 26 May 2020.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3178


2020-05-26 06:26:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Tue 26 May 2020

NOTE: Most in-person hearings have been cancelled or rescheduled between Monday, March 16, and Friday, May 31, 2020. Instructions if you have a pending court date.

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 1 event Circuit Court. 1 event District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. 2 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: 19 events Circuit Court. 8 events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 33 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2020-05-26 06:25:41 | Comments | Printable version

Lori Eubank receives Challenger Award at CU

By Ariel C. Emberton, staff writer/photographer,
Office of University Communications


CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Lori Eubank, adjunct instructor in the School of Education, was named the recipient of the Challenger Award from the Student Government Association (SGA) during Campbellsville University's Honors and Awards Day video May 2.

Rebekah Mobley, president of SGA, announced the award during the Honors and Awards Day video produced to honor award recipients in place of the typical chapel service that could not be held due to COVID-19.


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2020-05-26 05:21:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Thad Allen, 93, Casey County, KY (1927-2020)

Thad Allen, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at his residence. He was 93.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.


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2020-05-26 05:16:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 26
Happy Anniversary, Eugene and Sharon Wheeler (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Floyd and Flora Claywell (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jarrett and Kathryn Miller (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Lane and Bonnie Barnes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mark and Angela Stotts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday Suzanne Nixon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Agnes Taylor Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alex and Andrew Loy (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Anthony Ballou | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cindy Hardy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Debbie McClister | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eric Butler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Evelyn Phelps | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jagger Kemp | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeffrey Cameron TreHarvard Barnett (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathleen Curtsinger | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katlyn Jaid Lacy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenady Gabehart | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, LeNesa Kolody (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lily Posey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Melissa Karnes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nancy Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ranel Curry (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Bledsoe | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. John Lloyd Zeno, Adair Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Florence M. Campbell, Russell Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garland Boyd Rigney, Casey Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Ford, Green Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eric Warren Butler, Adair Co., KY (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennis Kevin Corbin, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. William Howard Brewer, Green Co., KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Jenkins Kerr, Russell County, KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Gaskins, Russell County, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard E. Cole, 86, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Anderson Smallwood, 82, Casey Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Herbert L. Wright, Summersville, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Goodman, Yosemite, KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue Carol Cutrell Reynold, 62, Summer Shade, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zack McCrary, 28, Russell Co., KY (1987-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Albert Cross, 82, Taylor County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chris Grant, 38, Adair County, KY (1979-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue Coe, 78, Jamestown, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lewell Dwayne (Beager) Oakes, 72 Russell Co., KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Lee Alstott, 81, Casey Co., KY native (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Thomas Orton, 82, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Crystal Gayle Clements, 40, Taylor County, KY (1978-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anita Upchurch (1955-1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Butler | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Rose Wilson, 69, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carles Ray Lloyd, 77, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Ray Antle, 69, Columbia, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer C. Wilhelm, 94, Liberty, KY (1925-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Johnson, 54, Burkesville, KY (1966-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grace Marie Bailey Sparks, Adair Co., KY native (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Clay Echols, Campbellsville, KY (1969-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James E. Long, 84, Burkesville, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mabrie Harrison, 83, Liberty, KY (1934-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Louise Evans, Casey County, KY (1937-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Max Heath, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Wayne Tucker, 53, Columbia, KY (1968-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Goodin (1916-1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ranel Curry, 78, Adair County, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Woods, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue Dowell, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2020
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTToday is the last day to register to vote in the June 23 Primary Election
Office of Adair County Clerk, 424 Public Square, Columbia KY | (ID:60599, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair County Adult Education office opens | (ID:60636, Comment)
Free meals available to students this summer - sign up online this week | (ID:60639, Comment)
4:00pmCTRegular Scheduled Fiscal Court meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:60635, Comment)
ACES SBDM Council meeting | (ID:60645, Comment)
5:00pmCTAdair County Kindergarten "Drive-By" Graduation at Adair County Primary Center | (ID:60643, Comment)

 

































 
 
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