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Daily News for Friday, August 28, 2020
Webb Family singers to be at Freedom Separate By Mary Rooks There will be a singing Sunday night, August 30, 2020 by the Webb Family from Berea. It starts at 6:30pmCT at Freedom Separate Baptist Church. Brother Darrin Blair, pastor, and congregation invite everyone to attend. 2020-08-28 21:09:26 | Comments | Printable version
Kidnapped child home in Colorado; local law prevails Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross was pleased to announce that the kidnap victim is back home in Colorado where she will go through counseling. He asked for prayers for her and advised all parents to stay close to the contacts their children are making on the Internet. One week ago today on August 21, 2020, Columbia Police Department officers Jamie Cole and Jordan Dean, assisted by Adair Deputy Joey Keith, took on a challenge at the ends of their shifts, kept working, and helped save a 13-year-old girl who was allegedly kidnapped in Colorado. In her home community, the Colorado Police worked from the victim's phone, found the last number she was communicating with and they turned out to be online predators. The officers obtained the proper paperwork to track the child from one cellular tower to another until they communicated their belief that she was in the Adair County area. Cumberland County Sheriff Scott Daniels worked with CPD officers. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-28 19:45:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Flags to Half-Staff In Honor of Kentucky Soldier By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear ordered flags to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, Aug. 29, in honor of a Corbin soldier, Cpl. Billie Joe Hash, who died in the Korean War, but whose remains were only recently identified. "We are all glad to have our Kentucky soldier home again, and closure for his family," said Gov. Beshear. "Lowering the flag to honor his service and sacrifice is a tangible symbol of our respect and compassion for all veterans and their families." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-28 15:25:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Governor's Friday update: Green Co. infant among new cases By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday updated Kentuckians on the state's continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. "We still have a whole lot of cases in Kentucky which means a number of people get sick and we lose a number of people, too," said Gov. Beshear. "The good news is our positivity rate continues to decline. If we keep wearing these masks and we keep doing the work, we can get this to a manageable level to get our kids back in school and get back to more of our old lives." Case Information As of 4 p.m. Aug. 28, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 46,757 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 792 of which were newly reported Friday. One hundred and fourteen of the newly reported cases were from children ages 18 and younger, of which 27 were children ages 5 and under. The youngest was a 1-month-old from Green County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-28 15:15:51 | Comments | Printable version
Merial Jean Sanders Greer, 87, Liberty, KY (1932-2020) Merial Jean Sanders Greer, of Liberty, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020, at Casey County Hospital. She was 87 years of age. Funeral services are scheduled for 1pmET on Sunday, August 30, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Brother Kenny Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in Cold Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held from NoonET to 1pmET on Sunday, August 30, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. 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. Facial coverings ARE required. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-28 13:31:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
WKU to go test-optional for admission Bowling Green, KY - Beginning with the spring 2021 semester, WKU will no longer require standardized test scores, such as the ACT or SAT, for most applicants for admission. "WKU is excited to be among the first of Kentucky's public four-year universities to become test optional," Vice President for Enrollment and Student Experience Ethan Logan said. The University began considering the move to test optional last year, and in the process various internal constituencies endorsed the change. Logan said that a number of factors led to this decision. "Numerous national studies have indicated that a student's high school GPA is the better predictor of college success than performance on a standardized test." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-28 13:28:19 | Comments | Printable version
Betty Lucille Grider, 70, Columbia, KY (1950-2020) Betty Lucille Yarberry Grider of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at the Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church with Pastor Troy Grider officiating. Burial will follow in the Grider Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4pmCT to 8pmCT at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, and will continue on Saturday after 10amCT at the Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church. For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and The Healthy at Work Guidelines. Everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-28 11:03:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adams/Beshear: Bipartisan Election Agreement OP-ED from Gov. Andy Beshear and Secretary of State Michael Adams Frankfort, KY - In the midst of a global health pandemic caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), as a Democratic Governor and a Republican Secretary of State we have proven that we can put partisanship aside to make our elections safer for our people. We know that working across the aisle to reach a bipartisan agreement, regardless of where you live from Washington, D.C. to Frankfort, Kentucky, during any year, certainly an election year, is all too rare. We don't always agree, but we have no disagreement when it comes to protecting the health of Kentuckians during this pandemic, while making sure they are able to exercise their patriotic duty to vote. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-28 10:59:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Aug 29 Golf Scramble hosted by ACHS Football is cancelled By Nancy Taylor Due to the incoming rain and other weather related issues, the Golf Scramble at The Pines of LWC, hosted by the Adair County Football Team, scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, August 29, 2020, is cancelled, but is already rescheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2020. If you have any questions or need more details, please contact Football Booster President, Ricky Roy, at (270) 378-0369. 2020-08-28 10:44:16 | Comments | Printable version
Brenda Rae Emerson, 72, Taylor County, KY Brenda Rae Emerson, daughter of the late Lewis W. and Elsie Rae (Tungate) Whitley, was born on December 9, 1947. She departed this life on Thursday, August 27, 2020 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 72 years, 8 months, and 18 days of age. She was known as a giving person; she loved helping others in any way she could. She was a retiree of Fruit of the Loom, having worked there over thirty years. She had an ever-present faith in God, and was a beloved mother and grandmother. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of God's Grace Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-28 09:14:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Prayer parade scheduled for Metcalfe school start There will be a back to school prayer parade sponsored by Center United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 30, 2020. The prayer parade will begin at 2:45pmCT and the community prayer will be at 3:16 PM CT. Participants will Meet at the Metcalfe County High School front parking lot at 2:45pm. The parade route will wrap around all three schools. Parade participants will stop to pray at 3:16pmCT. Everyone is invited to participate, including all area churches, city/county leaders, community members, parents, students, teachers, administrators and staff. Center community is located in northern Metcalfe County, Kentucky. 2020-08-28 07:44:11 | Comments | Printable version
Mostly cloudy today, chance of storms, high 86F It's currently 75F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be mostly cloudy today, with a high near 86F, and a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Tonight will bring a 90 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with an overnight low around 69F. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Weekend Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with a 40 percent chance of showers, and a high near 83F. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1amCT, and an overnight low around 64F. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Sunday will be mostly cloudy again, with a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms and a high near 79F. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Sunday night will be mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and an overnight low around 64F. 2020-08-28 06:10:09 | Comments | Printable version
7-County Area Courts for Fri 28 Aug 2020 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, August 28, 2020, at a glance:
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Gov. Beshear Provides Update on COVID-19 By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on the state's continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. "I know, at this point in our battle against COVID, the weeks can be really long. What I'd ask is, keep it up. Keep wearing the masks," said Gov. Beshear. "All the experts say it's working, not just in general, they say it's working here in Kentucky." Rocky Adkins' Father Back Home after Battling COVID-19 Today, Rocky Adkins, senior advisor to Gov. Beshear and a former state representative, shared that his father, Jess Adkins, 84, is home after contracting COVID-19 and spending two weeks in the hospital and one week at Cardinal Hill for rehabilitation. "I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the front line workers in Kentucky. I'm happy to report that yesterday, my dad was able to return home," said Adkins. "My son Brandon, who tested positive also, is doing great and has not had any serious side effects. I'm proud of both of these fellows. They remind us we need to check on our neighbors. I'm thoroughly convinced that if not for my son watching out for him, my dad probably would have lost his life." Case Information As of 4 p.m. Aug. 27, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 45,978 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 775 of which were newly reported Thursday. One hundred thirty of the newly reported cases were from children ages 18 and younger, of which 14 were children ages 5 and under. The youngest was a two month old from Jefferson County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-28 05:59:00 | Comments | Printable version
LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief 08/27/2020 By Amy Tomlinson Lake Cumberland District Health Department We added 50 new cases today. We are on track for this to be our largest week of growth since the onset of the outbreak. Currently, our new case rate of 10.17 per 10,000 is considerably higher than the state growth rate at 6.62 per 10,000. Our total cases are projected to double at just over every 28.7 days. We currently have 22 cases in the hospital, which is 5 less than yesterday. Currently, most of our new cases are tied back to long-term care and residential facilities, followed by businesses. Places of worship and schools are now tied for third place. Thirty-eight of our active cases are school age (18 or younger). Imagine how much spread could have occurred in the schools if they had been meeting face-to-face and/or these children were not in isolation. Then imagine all those exposed children bringing the virus home, and then the family members taking it to work and church. Please help us slow the spread of COVID-19 by wearing your face covering, avoiding crowds (especially in confined spaces), social distancing when around others, increasing your hand hygiene, increasing your general sanitation, and by avoiding the touching of your face. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-28 05:55:28 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for August 28, 2020 One writes, one recites,--Robert Stone, Friday, 28 August 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3272 2020-08-28 05:52:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 28 Happy Anniversary, John and Cathy Chowning | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Johnny and Shirley Jones, (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alexis Claywell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrea Bault | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angel Nashae Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brady Allen Cowan (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, George Pollard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Grider Benham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenny Scott Guffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Krislee Johnson (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Weston | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tanner Dale Johnson (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Virigina Nix | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Grider, Adair County, KY native (1941-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmo Franklin, Columbia, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Alan Moore, Russell Springs, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Ann (Loy) Nix, Adair Co. native (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Lois Butler, Columbia, KY (1962-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rural Houston Compton, Metcalfe native (1942-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Marie Cox, Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Timothy Wayne Parson Taylor Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Heloise Neat, Adair Co., KY native (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille (Mickey) Cogbill, 80, Burkesvillle, KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby E. Shelton, Albany, KY (1958-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fay Cowan, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Calvin Eugene Price, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Capt. Marion V. Bowman USMC Ret., Taylor Co., KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy (Peanut) Hatfield, Casey Co., KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jocelyn Kay Jackson, Taylor Co. KY, infant (2014-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carmel Anderson, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myra Jean Meece, 90, Russell Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Carl Streeter, Liberty, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maudye Anne Feese Hovious, Taylor Co., KY; Adair Co. native (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ina Cochran, 47, Greensburg, KY (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Atwood (Wood) Corbin, Green Co./Adair Co., KY native (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Doris Leslie Rattliff Rodgers, 83, Taylor Co. KY/Green Co. native (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mistey Ann Jackson, 38, Summersville, KY (1978-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth (Kenny) Wilson, 73, Russell County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ree Hannah Shuffett Larimore, Green County, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hobert Bell, 82, Russell County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Burton, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Robison, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Dalton Cox, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Shearer, 55, Columbia, KY (1968-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacquelyn (Jackie) Marie Brendel-Kean, Columbia, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Wayne Spears, 62, Summer Shade, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Allen (Junk Man) Mattingly, 55, Columbia, KY (1967-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike (Monkey) Reynolds, 61, Columbia, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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