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Governor to lead statewide Moment of Silence Friday

By Crystal/Sebastian Kitchen

Frankfort, KY - Tomorrow, Gov. Andy Beshear will lead Kentuckians in a statewide moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims and honor the survivors of the terror attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001.

The moment of silence will begin at 8:46amET to correspond with the moment American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, the first of four intentional plane crashes by hijackers that day. The Governor will provide brief remarks on Facebook and YouTube beginning at 8:40amET.


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2020-09-10 14:07:11 | Comments | Printable version

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Dog seems to be lost



2020-09-10 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Mark Archey.
This dog has been hanging around our place on 206 for a few weeks. She is not aggressive, but very scared and probably missing her family. We can't get close enough to catch her. The owners can hopefully come to rescue her. Our contact number is 270-250-9610. --Mark Archey

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Stella T. Curry, 95, Greensburg, KY (1925-2020)

Stella T. Curry of Greensburg passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at the Green Hill Rehab and Care Center. She was 95 years old.

The funeral services for Mrs. Stella T. Curry will conducted at 11amCT Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Knight and Bro. Freddy Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Greasy Creek Cemetery.

A walk thru visitation is requested Sunday, from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and after 7amCT on Monday until the time of the service.


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2020-09-10 13:58:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Joyce Ervin Young, 78, Greensburg, KY (1942-2020)

Ms. Joyce Ervin Young of Greensburg passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at TJ Samson Hospital. She was 78 years old.

There will be a private family gathering for Ms. Joyce Young on Sunday with cremation to follow.


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2020-09-10 13:51:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Mary Ella Underwood, 80, Greensburg, KY (1940-2020)

Mary Ella Underwood of Greensburg passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital. She was 80 years old.

A joint funeral service for Mary Underwood will be held at 1pmCT on Friday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY, along side her brother, Delbert Underwood, with Bro. Robert Knight officiating. Burial will follow in the Green County Memory Gardens in Summersville.

There will be joint visitation held after 9amCT on Friday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home until time of the funeral service.


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2020-09-10 13:49:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Dorothy Arlene Kessler, 90, Greensburg, KY (1930-2020)

Mrs. Dorothy Arlene Kessler of Greensburg passed away on Tuesday, September 8,2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 90 years old.

The funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Arlene Kessler will be conducted at 11amCT on Friday, September 11, 2020 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Ricky Arnett and Bro. Garnett Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Cemetery.

A walk through visitation will be from 4pmCT until 8pmCT on Thursday, and after 7amCT on Friday until the time of the funeral service.


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2020-09-10 13:45:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Carol Perkins: Poor me

Previous Column: Nature Talk

By Carol Perkins

In the last five months, Guy has done a lot of building. A bookcase, two workbenches, and a half a dozen flower boxes. He builds and I paint. Busy hands keep idle minds from drifting to the dark side and developing the "poor me" attitude.

Poor me, I can't see my children or grandchildren. Setting up Facetime takes an act of Congress. Poor me, I can't go to stores, even though sometimes I think, by the number of cars in the parking lots, that I'm the only one not going. Poor me, I can't visit my friends, which has been an important part of my life. Poor me, I can't eat out without increasing my chances. Poor me, I can't travel. Poor me, I can't go to the movies or go to a play. That "poor me" attitude is dangerous and selfish, so I kick myself for being so whiney.

Back in July, I had a future project planned with an older cousin in Tennessee and she was ready to roll, setting up a meeting with a third person.


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2020-09-10 13:40:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins

Much Needed Rest

By Phillip Coffey
Warm Hand touching my face
Glimmer of sunshine has enlightened all
Remove the hustle-bustle without a trace
Yesterday(s) fevered pitch can not recall

Standing in the forest, timber so tall
hesitating to leave this treasured chest
Chlorophyl receding,soon will be fall
Glory Of God, much needed rest.


2020-09-10 13:36:24 | Comments | Printable version

General Fund and Road Fund receipts for August 2020

General Fund receipts rose 5.9 percent, Year-to-Date up 6.5 percent, Road Fund receipts fell 1.0 percent, Year-to-Date up 2.9 percent

By John Hicks/Greg Harkenrider

Frankfort, KY - State Budget Director John Hicks reported today that General Fund receipts increased 5.9 percent in August compared to last year. Total revenues for the month were $833.8 million, compared to $787.2 million during August 2019. August receipts have reflected the smallest share of yearly amounts over the last five years. So far this fiscal year (FY21), General Fund receipts have increased 6.5 percent.

Road Fund receipts for August totaled $140.8 million, a decrease of 1.0 percent from August 2019 levels. Through the first two months of the fiscal year, collections in this fund have increased 2.9 percent.

Hicks noted that after some recent months of significantly lower tax collections due to the novel coronavirus, receipts have rebounded. "We saw the worst quarterly declines in General Fund receipts from April through June since the Great Recession. Growth rates in July and August have ticked upward supported by substantial federal relief payments to individuals and businesses. Sales and use, and the individual income taxes have been the main drivers of the improvement in collections. Total General Fund collections have increased $106.1 million in July and August over the prior year with sales and individual income taxes accounting for all of the increase. Currently, the primary revenue concern is keeping up the momentum in economic activity in spite of the expiration of much of the federal fiscal policies designed to help the economy. Without another round of federal fiscal stimulus, it will be difficult to maintain the growth in collections we have seen thus far in FY21."


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2020-09-10 13:34:34 | Comments | Printable version

Michael Ray Taylor, 66, Taylor County, KY (1953-2020)

Michael Ray Taylor of Campbellsville departed this life on Monday, September 7, 2020, being 66 years, 10 months, and 15 days of age. There will be a graveside funeral service on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 11amCT/12noonET in the Brookside Cemetery, Main St, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Brent Gupton will be officiating. The family will receive friends for a walk-through viewing and visitation prior to the service, starting at 10:30 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

Serving as pallbearers will be Robby York, Chris Sexton, Ronnie Sexton, Dave DeBrot, Dwayne York, and James Arnett.


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2020-09-10 10:53:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief 9/9/2020

By Amy Tomlinson
Lake Cumberland District Health Department

Active (Current) Cases: We released 20 more cases today than we added new cases. Taking all things into account, this leaves us with 298 active cases in our district across 9 of our district's 10 counties.

Where are Cases Tied to: The most common areas to which where we are seeing cases tied are (in descending order): Long-term Care/Residential Facilities, Schools, Businesses, and Family.

New Cases: We report that our total case count has increased by 35 today: Adair: 2; Clinton: 2; Green: 7; McCreary: 3; Pulaski: 7; Russell: 6; Taylor: 5; and, Wayne: 3. Our current new case growth rate is: 1.012. This means our total case count is projected to double every 57.51 days. The new cases include:


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2020-09-10 09:19:09 | Comments | Printable version

Virtual Camp Casey at ACPC begins September 14

By Dana Harmon

Virtual Camp Casey at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, begins its Fall Session on Monday, September 14, 2020. Drive through pick up for week one materials will be from NoonCT to 6pmCT on Friday, September 11, 2020. Drive to front of school and someone will bring your materials out to you.

If you haven't reserved a spot yet, please call Mrs. Dana at 270-384-3367. We have limited supplies beyond what has been reserved and those will be first come first served.


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2020-09-10 09:15:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Higher Calling singing at Mt. Zion Church

By Laverne Hadley

Mt. Zion Church, 100 Buell Collins Rd., Glensfork, KY, would like to invite everyone to come at 2pmCT this Sunday, September 13, 2020, for an old time Gospel Singing featuring the Higher Calling group from Taylor County.

All CDC guidelines will be followed to provide you and your family a safe and sanitary environment. We have plenty of seating and room to allow for social distancing. The restrooms and all areas are cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis. We have a sanitizing station for your use.

Mt Zion is approximately 10 miles South of Columbia on Highway 55.


2020-09-10 09:10:10 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Grasshopper

Kathryn Krug writes:
I think I had a kid's book with a grasshopper with an expression like that on his face -- and here he is in real life!
Comments re: Grasshopper


2020-09-10 06:01:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Seeking stories of breast cancer survivors

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Adair County Extension Homemakers president Sharon Harris invites survivors of breast cancer to share their stories.

Sharon can be reached at 270-378-0548.


2020-09-10 05:55:21 | Comments | Printable version

CPD: Officers respond to report of gunfire

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

Officers with The Columbia Police Department and Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to Country Place Apartments on Wednesday night, September 9, 2020, just after 7pmCT for a report of shots fired.

Upon arrival, a male subject was quickly detained and later charged with multiple offenses.

No individual parties or officers were injured or harmed on scene.


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2020-09-10 05:44:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Crafters invited to Farmers Market on the Square

Crafters are invited to have booths at Farmers Market on the Square during October free of charge.

Donna Jones, codirector, extends this invitation to locals who make their own crafts (no bought items and no food items) to join farmers and sell their creations at the Market to get the Christmas sales started.

There is no cost for booth space, but pre-registration is required by calling Donna at 270-634-2125.


2020-09-10 05:37:27 | Comments | Printable version

Patchy fog, then sunny today, high 87F

It's currently 64F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Watch out for patchy fog before 9amCT. Otherwise, it will be sunny today, with a high near 87F. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 66F and light north wind.

Friday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 85F and northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

Friday night should be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 66F. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.


2020-09-10 05:35:34 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for September 10, 2020

Being paid for work
is not a rewarding thing
when spending is cramped.
--Robert Stone, Thursday, 10 September 2020.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3285


2020-09-10 05:32:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Thu 10 Sep 2020

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, September 10, 2020, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. 43 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: 1 event Circuit Court. 4 events District Court.
  • Russell County: 15 events Circuit Court. 17 events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 2 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2020-09-10 05:31:47 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 10
Happy Anniversary, Bobby and Michelle Mann (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Robert and Margaret Polson (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Barbara Redmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carolee Robertson Lloyd | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cindy Carney Williams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Diane Ford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Evelyn Bunch | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Harrison Moss (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Holly Harvey Rice | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jane Allen McLean Perkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Biggs | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Bright (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, John David Bean | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jorge Valadez | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joshua Bruce Payne (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kate-lyn Vice (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kay Pendleton (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lily Neat (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lois Kolo | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lori Edwards Gabbert | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Martha Wheeler (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matthew Miller Corbin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Renee Corbin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sallie Lowe Ballou (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vicki Jo Kemp | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Whitney Maurath | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Lou Watson, 66, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxie Twyman Matney, 68, Greensburg, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Lawhorn Bunch, Columbia, KY native (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cleta Milby Cook, Greensburg, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Goff, Green Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Omia L. Bottoms, Liberty, KY - Adair Co., KY native (1916 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lawrence P. Emberton, M.D., Edmonton, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zelphar Smith, Portland Community, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George E. Wolford, Casey County, KY, Adair Co. native (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Meece, Russell Co., KY (1922-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal Willis Feese, Adair County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Sweeney Martin, 76, Casey Co., KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Lynn Priddy, 66, Russell Co., KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Hill Alexander Smith, 94, Cumberland Co., KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rhodem E. Skaggs, Taylor Co., KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Kay Bolen, 58, Russell Co., KY 1955-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Alan Lawhorn, Somerset, KY (1953-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lura Mae Robertson, 89, Casey County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lennie V. Pike, Taylor County, KY (1923-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Livers, Campbellsville, KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Thomas Ketcham, 66, Powell, TN (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra Kaye Johnson, 68, Russell County, KY; Adair native (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wayne (Buddy) Thacker, 68, Cumberland Co., KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Reeves (Phil) Aaron, M.D., 70, Adair Co., KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Benton Harvey, 83, Adair Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Wayne Raisor, Jr., 20, Taylor County, KY (1996-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dallas Edward (Billy) Richards, 79, Adair Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Withers, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenda McQueary Wesley, Liberty, Casey County, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Nell Smith, 72, Columbia, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Elbert Penick, 83, Greensburg, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane Allen Perkins, 74, Columbia, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jason (Fish) Fisher, 50, Campbellsville, KY (1972-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John David (J.D.) King, Burkesville, KY (1926-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josh Richard Gaskins, 28, Green Co., KY native (1991-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lena Bell Harmon Dial, 101, Green Co., KY (1919-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leon Underwood, 88, Green Co., KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Miss Paityn Rose Johnson, four months, Green Co, KY (2014-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Wayne (Bob) Huff, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Barnett, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tammy Renee Boston, 58, Campbellsville, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Martin, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2020
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTLast day to register for Grow with Me at ACPC free program for parents of preschoolers | (ID:60926, Comment)
9:00amCTColumbia City Council Special Called Meeting | (ID:60969, Comment)
1:30pmCTServices for Sondra K. Ebenschweiger, 64, Columbia, KY (1956-2020) | (ID:60961, Comment)
4:30pmCTCAUD September board meeting is Thursday, 10 Sept 2020 | (ID:60970, Comment)

 

































 
 
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