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Daily News for Friday, August 7, 2020
Farmers Market on the Square is Saturday morning By Donna Jones Stop by Farmers Market on the Square tomorrow and shop with your local farmers. Lots of fresh vegetables, cakes, jams and jellies, local honey, cut flowers, goat milk soap, lots of crafts and "The Breadman" will be back. We encourage all senior citizens that received vouchers to come shop while there is a large variety to choose from. 2020-08-07 20:00:24 | Comments | Printable version
Gov. Beshear Provides Update on COVID-19 By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday updated Kentuckians on the continued fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. Yesterday, the Governor extended the state's mandate requiring face coverings in some situations for another 30 days, citing its success and continued importance in flattening the curve of Kentucky's COVID-19 cases. As of 4 p.m. Aug. 7, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 33,796 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 573 of which were newly reported Friday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-07 19:59:14 | Comments | Printable version
Albert Earl Antle, 95, Jamestown, KY Albert Earl Antle of Jamestown passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Russell County Hospital. He was 95 years old. Funeral services for Albert Earl Antle will be held at 2pmCT on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at the Fairview Separate Baptist Church, at the JCT of Hwy 55 and 379, Jamestown, Kentucky 42642. Bro. Randy Brown and Bro. Willard Bryant will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Russell Springs City Cemetery, 1516 Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, Kentucky. Visitation will be Sunday, August 9, 2020, from NoonCT to 2pmCT, at the Fairview Separate Baptist Church. All Covid Regulations will be followed. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-07 19:56:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Two Centuries seperate Robertson Veterans Richard Robertson writes: On this day in history, 1782, George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit, which later evolved into the highly distinguished and greatly deserved Purple Heart Award! Therefore, today is National Purple Heart day!Comments re: Two centuries separate Robertson veterans 2020-08-07 19:51:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Josephine Buis, 81, Argyle, KY (1939-2020) Josephine (Mary) Black Buis of Argyle entered her Heavenly home on Thursday August 6, 2020 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was 81 years old. Funeral Services will be held at 2pmET on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. David Terwilliger will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Rich Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 11amET on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. For the health and respect of the family please follow all rules for social distancing. Masks will be required for the funeral and visitation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-07 14:26:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Public libraries to get free access to Kentucky Virtual Library Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) and the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) announced a partnership today that will provide all state residents with free access to the Kentucky Virtual Library during the upcoming school year. "My administration is education first and this pandemic is demonstrating how we need to further our efforts to provide educational opportunities to all Kentuckians," said Gov. Andy Beshear."I applaud this collaborative effort between CPE and KDLA to provide this opportunity." Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, who also serves as secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, added: "All Kentuckians, regardless of their zip code, have the right to world class education. Equal access to the Kentucky Virtual Library is a big step in that direction." The virtual library - administered by CPE - is a consortium of nearly 300 libraries and institutions across the state, including colleges and universities, public libraries, K-12 schools and hospitals, among others. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-07 14:02:21 | Comments | Printable version
New online form to report Medicaid fraud, patient abuse By Elizabeth Kuhn Frankfort, KY -. (August 7, 2020) Attorney General Daniel Cameron today announced a new tool for reporting suspected Medicaid fraud and patient abuse to his office. Kentuckians can now electronically report abuse, neglect, and exploitation by completing an online complaint form located at ag.ky.gov/medicaidfraud. "Providers who fraudulently bill Medicaid for healthcare goods and services steal taxpayers dollars and can endanger the health and welfare of beneficiaries," said Attorney General Cameron. "We want to ensure our seniors are treated with dignity and respect by making it easier for Kentuckians to report suspected fraud and abuse. This new resource quickly provides us with the information we need to investigate claims and to prosecute those guilty of harming our seniors and Medicaid recipients." The new form allows Kentuckians to submit complaints from electronic devices, including smart phones, computers, and tablets. The fillable form permits users to select complaints related to Medicaid fraud, patient abuse, or both, and prompts them to provide information related to their selected complaint, including the Medicaid facility, the healthcare provider's information, the patient's name, and the suspected abuser's name. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-07 14:01:10 | Comments | Printable version
ACMS SBDM Council meeting, Tue 11 Aug 2020 By Rodney Morgeson, Principal Adair County Middle School Adair County Middle School's Site-Based Decision Making Council will be having a special called meeting at 4pmCT on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, in the cafeteria at Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Dr, Columbia, KY. 2020-08-07 13:48:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts invites input Op-ED from Nick Covault, GSA Director Frankfort, KY - The Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) is a unique treasure. Very few states offer a program that convenes young artists for college-level instruction and community building with peers who share their passion for creativity. In fact, GSA is arguably the only program of its kind in the country that is offered tuition-free to Kentucky students. Alumni of the program receive access to lifelong mentorships, a supportive alumni network, and college scholarships that break down barriers to higher education. Without a doubt, GSA exists in an intricate ecosystem of arts education that is interconnected with systemic challenges, such as income disparity, institutionalized racism, varying degrees of investment in education and marginalization of communities, both urban and rural. We may not have all the answers, but we are committed to using our resources to be a part of the solution. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the immensity of these layered and nuanced issues. Amidst the complexity of this challenge, we believe in going to the places where our future students live, to meet with their advocates - parents, educators, counselors, community members - and learn how we can collaborate on resourcing young people who represent the future of connection, innovation and equity in our society. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-07 13:46:40 | Comments | Printable version
Ferrel Hudson, 95, Russell County, KY Ferrel Hudson, 95, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Graveside Services will be held at Fairview Church Cemetery, Russell Springs, KY, at 2:30pmCT on Sunday, August 9th, with Bro. Phillip Miller officiating. Walk through visitation Sunday 12noon-2pm at H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel. Burial will follow services in the Fairview Church Cemetery Russell Springs, KY. We ask that everyone please wear a mask. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-07 13:12:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
The new three-light system for Adair Co. Schools Adair County Schools will be utilizing a three light (green, yellow, red) system for this school year, as approved at the August 6, 2020 Adair County School Board Meeting. This system is meant to help quickly and efficiently communicate with stakeholders during the COVID-19 Pandemic. A full copy of the plan is available for download at this link: Adair County Schools-Reopen Plan 2020 (PDF, 1.1MB) Green Light Green Light Rationale: If the community has cases but there are zero cases within the school, the school can proceed with classes while following the recommendations in the Green Light tier. School cases, community cases and contract tracing will be closely monitored. School Buildings: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-07 08:27:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
New flood mapping tool helps officials, residents manage risk By John Mura/Robin Hartman Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman today announced an online mapping tool that will provide important information to local officials and first responders for developing emergency response plans for high-hazard dams. "It's critical that we plan and prepare for emergencies, in addition to taking every step we can to prevent them from happening in the first place," said Gov. Beshear. "This new tool will help our local officials and heroic first responders better serve and protect Kentucky families and businesses." The interactive map on the Kentucky Water Maps Portal identifies the approximate area, or inundation zone, at each of the dams assessed that is expected to be impacted in the event of a dam failure. The online tool uses satellite imagery which identifies properties, roads and geographic areas that could potentially be impacted in relation to the established FEMA flood zone. The assessment identified nearly 3,000 business structures and almost 14,000 residences within the Commonwealth's high-hazard dam inundation zones. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-07 07:39:30 | Comments | Printable version
LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief 8/6/2020 By Amy Tomlinson Lake Cumberland District Health Department We are glad our hospitalizations lowered by one. Today we added six more new cases than we released recovered cases. Our growth rate still suggests that our total cumulative case count will double about every 23 days. The top three categories of what our active cases are tied to, in descending order, are business, recreation, and travel. Until there is a vaccine, we will continue the common-sense suggestions of encouraging everyone to continue to wear their face coverings, the avoidance of crowds as much as possible, social distancing, washing their hands frequently, increasing sanitation, and the avoidance of touching their faces. New Cases: We report that our total case count has increased by 25 today: Adair: 8; Casey: 1; Green: 1; McCreary: 2; Pulaski: 7; Russell: 1; Taylor: 3; and, Wayne: 2. Our current new case growth rate is: 1.03. This means our total case count is projected to double every 23.44 days. The new cases include: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-07 07:34:50 | Comments | Printable version
Reopening plan approved for Adair Co Schools NOTE: The district approved an official reopening plan at the August 6, 2020 School Board Meeting. A copy of the plan is available for download at this link: Adair County Schools-Reopen Plan 2020 (PDF, 1.1MB). First day of school is Monday, August 24, 2020, so far two thirds of families have chosen in-person student attendance, and one third will attend school virtually. From Dr. Pamela Stephens, Superintendent Adair County Schools Dear Adair County parents, guardians and community, Thank you for your patience and all your support during this unprecedented time as Adair County schools continue to work on a safe reopening plan for all students and staff. Please know this is not a decision anybody takes lightly and I feel sure you have put much thought into what is best for your child and I respect and understand the choice you have made for your child. By now, you are aware that the local board of education changed the original start date and moved the date to Monday, August 24, 2020. This calendar change has allowed ample time for surveys of parents regarding their preferences and time for teachers to prepare classrooms and undergo training to improve the quality of instruction your child receives no matter the delivery method. I greatly appreciate the sacrifices our families have already made. A reopening plan will be presented to the local board of education August 6. We continue to monitor the ever-changing guidelines put forth by Governor Beshear, the local and state departments, and the Center for Disease Control and other stakeholders. As of today, about two-thirds of our parents and guardians have requested in-person classes. We all know in person classes are the most effective form of educating kids. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-07 07:31:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Boyce Clinton (Bill) Whitlow, 88, Green Co., KY (1931-2020) Boyce Clinton "Bill" Whitlow of the Gabe Community passed away on August 6, 2020. He was 88 years old. The funeral services for Bill Whitlow will be conducted at 2pmCT on Friday, August 7, 2020, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Jamie McCormick officiating. Burial will follow in Green County Memorial Gardens. A walk-through visitation is requested from NoonCT until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-07 06:10:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
FBI investigating 2015 Bardstown disappearance According to an article on WDRB, the FBI acted on multiple warrants in Bardstown on Thursday related to the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. Reports indicated that federal agents were searching a house and pond on a farm in Nelson County. Read the full story here: WDRB: FBI takes over investigation into disappearance of Crystal Rogers. 2020-08-07 05:47:34 | Comments | Printable version
Mostly sunny today, high 85F It's currently 63F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Watch out for patchy fog before 7amCT. Otherwise, it will be mostly sunny today, with a high near 85F and calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning. Tonight will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 59F. Patchy fog may develop again after 3amCT, and should be gone again by around 7amCT on Saturday. Saturday should be sunny, with a high near 88F. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Saturday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 63F and calm wind. Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 91F and light and variable wind. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 68F. 2020-08-07 05:35:41 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for August 7, 2020 Write out your problems--Robert Stone, Friday, 7 August 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3251 2020-08-07 05:29:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Fri 7 Aug 2020 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, August 7, 2020, at a glance:
2020-08-07 05:28:23 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 7 Happy Anniversary, Lonnie and Arlene McAllister (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cara Gibson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chass "C.J." Isabelle Jr. (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David M. Bunch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Harlan Jessie (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jean Beard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Edwards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Irvin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patricia Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samuel Willis (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stacey Burton Biggs | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Dean Gardner, Green County, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth A. Garner, Burkesville, KY (1925-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Florine Pierce Caulk, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Esther Cox Gabehart, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Florence Montgomery Loveall, Green Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Groce, Cumberland Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvist Lee "Stick" Harmon, Glens Fork, KY (19310 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kermit Roscoe Tucker, Adair Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louie Kensey Beard, Adair County, KY (1945-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lloyd Matthew French, Jr., Adair County, KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Anderson, Russell County, KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred Russell, Russell County, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Suzanne Lee Poindexter Kolinski, Burkesville, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Gentry Rush<, 69, Burkesville, KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Durham, 84, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. David Bennett, Adair County, KY (1964-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clelland Hubbard, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wendell Gene Janes, 54. Greensburg, KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kirby Carman, 75, Casey County, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Crad Jaggers, former Campbellsville University student athlete (1977-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Ruth Melton Young, 72, Cumberland Co., KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Rachel Derringer, 74, Casey County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marion Louise Heck, Green County, KY/Native of New Jersey (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Marvin Lee Overby, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Davis, 60, Taylor County, KY (1958-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Denton, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Ann Brown, 82, Jamestown, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah Netherland, 99, Campbellsville, KY (1922-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Lee Brown, 73, Columbia, KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles (Charlie) Collins, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Flatt Coomer, 99, Adair Co., KY (1916-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Lynn Martin, 53, Edmonton, KY (1969-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell Wayne Turner, 46, Columbia, KY native (1976-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gayle Louise Burris, 67, Greensburg, KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn Reeves, 80, Adair Co., KY native (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeanie Rowe Shofner, 59, Adair County, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Cery (J.C.) Fannin, 73, Columbia, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall D. Popplewell, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip J. Martin, Taylor County, KY (1993-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Leon Black, 72, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne L. Gaskins, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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