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Chapel speaker Blythe says world has 'heart problem'

"...You don't go wrong by treating people right..."

By Scarlett Birge, student news writer
Office of University Communications

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - "I speak about where I have been and where I am now," the Rev. Robert Blythe, pastor of First Baptist Church of Richmond, Ky., said as guest speaker for Campbellsville University's Dialogue on Race observance.

He spoke of attending segregated school in Richmond, Ky., where he grew up, for eight years before integration was legalized and he then attended the city's high school.

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2020-10-27 22:53:11 | Comments | Printable version

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2020-10-27 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Beautiful rolling hills of Adair County are accented with early fall colors.
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Letter: Jerry Antle is a true hometown hero

Steve Coomer writes:
I would like to call attention to a true hometown hero! Jerry Antle of the Adair Road Department goes way beyond his duties of overseeing Adair Jail inmates picking up roadside refuse and litter.

On days of no crew, he can be found cleaning litter from our roads by himself!

Jerry was in a horrific traffic accident while overseeing his crew, but despite lingering pain from his injuries there he was this morning in a misty rain, alone picking up trash on 61 North!

And there was a LOT of trash!


2020-10-27 22:33:58 | Comments | Printable version

We are commanded to love everyone

Harold McKinney's thoughts shared:

"What I took from the online service at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning:

"Love your neighbor, every one of your neighbors.

"Hard to do.

"Hard for me to love the person I heard bragging about never having worn a mask during the pandemic.

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2020-10-27 22:23:54 | Comments | Printable version

Marie Pedigo, 100, Metcalfe County, KY (1920-2020)

Marie Pedigo, age 100, of Edmonton passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Edmonton. She was born September 12, 1920 in Metcalfe County, the daughter of the late Theona and Nellie Martin Pedigo.

As a young adult Marie moved to Indianapolis, Indiana and retired from American Fletcher Bank. Upon returning to Kentucky Marie could be seen at almost any day sporting around in her little Volkswagen of which she was very proud.

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2020-10-27 22:18:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Opal Abell, 99, Casey County, KY (1921-2020)

Opal A. Abell, of Liberty, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, October 25, 2020. She was 99 years of age.

Born on April 22, 1921, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late James W. and Mary A. Mills Taylor. Opal wed Neil Abell on February 4, 1938. She was a homemaker and former co-owner of Neil Abell's Grocery. Opal was a strong woman of God. She was the last surviving charter member of Rheber Church of the Nazarene, where she served as song leader and Sunday School teacher in years past.

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2020-10-27 22:15:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

LWC Men's Golf Wins MSC Fall Tournament

By Christopher Coombs

Bowling Green, KY - The Lindsey Wilson men's golf team put together their best rounds of the season to finish in first place at the Mid-South Conference Fall Tournament. The Blue Raiders carded a 595 (295-300) to capture the team title and pick up their first victory of the season.

Lindsey Wilson entered the final round of the tournament trailing Cumberland (Tenn.) by two strokes. By the day's end, LWC made up three strokes on the Phoenix to take the team championship by just one stroke.

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2020-10-27 18:11:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Red Zones asked to prepare weekly COVID-19 Reduction Plan

Each Thursday's incidence rate map published on kycovid19.ky.gov determines red zone counties for the following week.

By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen

Frankfort, KY - On Tuesday, the Governor said that community, long-term care and school leaders and administrators, as well as Kentucky families in red zone counties, should prepare a weekly COVID-19 reduction plan based on each Thursday's incidence rate map.

Thursday's red zone map, published on kycovid19.ky.gov, provides communities and families time to plan and accommodate the new red zone reduction recommendations and other existing guidance, including for schools, the following week (Monday through Sunday).

The Governor said schools already follow the Thursday map for when a county enters the red zone.

"If you're in a red county, anything you don't need to do, don't. Stay home as much as possible," Gov. Beshear said. "Schools shouldn't be the only ones that are taking these steps. When you coordinate these two responses, the schools and the community together, we can get the best result."

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2020-10-27 18:10:12 | Comments | Printable version

AG, Kosair Charities, KYA announce Child Abuse Prosecution toolkit

By Elizabeth Kuhn

Attorney General Daniel Cameron\0x202Ftoday joined Kentucky Youth Advocates, Kosair Charities, and statewide partners in the Face It (R) Movement to announce the release of a Child Abuse Prosecution Toolkit. Developed by the Attorney General's Criminal Division, the toolkit equips Kentucky prosecutors with best practices and resources to prosecute child abuse cases.

"The Child Abuse Prosecution Toolkit provides prosecutors across the Commonwealth with best practices to assist in the prosecution of child abuse cases," said Attorney General Cameron.

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2020-10-27 18:03:09 | Comments | Printable version

Silent City Virtual Tour 2020: Dr. Rogers


Dr. Ronald 'Butch' Rogers Portrays his Great Great Uncle Eros B 'Cy' Barger (1885-1964).

Silent City 2020:
  1. Silent City Tour, 2020! Monday, October 26th is THE day! Mike Watson
  2. Silent City Virtual Tour 2020: Dr. Rogers
  3. Silent City Virtual Tour 2020: Lee Ann Jessee
  4. Silent City Virtual Tour 2020: Dave Thomas


2020-10-27 17:29:09 | Comments | Printable version

Ludora Feese Perkins, 95, Knifley, KY (1925-2020)

Ludora Feese Perkins of Knifley passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, of natural causes exacerbated by lingering effects of COVID-19. She was 95 years old.

Funeral services will be held privately for family only. Burial will follow in the Dunbar Family Cemetery.

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2020-10-27 16:11:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Quarles wants to expand meat processing with CARES funding

By Sean Southard

Frankfort, KY - Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles sent a letter to Governor Beshear today requesting he allocate $2 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to expand meat processing in Kentucky and reduce reliance upon out-of-state meat processors.

"Early on during the pandemic, our food supply system was tested and we saw some temporary shortages of meat products on grocery shelves," Commissioner Quarles said. "The Kentucky Agriculture Development Board moved quickly to establish a fund to incentivize meat processing expansion in the Commonwealth using dollars set aside to diversify our agriculture industry, nearly all of which has been committed. I have since learned that other states have used CARES Act funding to support agriculture. Today I have requested the Governor allocate $2 million of Kentucky's $1.7 billion in CARES Act funding to help prevent meat shortages in the future."

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2020-10-27 16:08:10 | Comments | Printable version

Legislators consider paid parental leave for state workers

By Jim Hannah, LRC

Frankfort, KY - A legislative panel took testimony today on measures that would grant state employees paid parental leave and annual cost of living raises.

Bill Request 344 would allow state employees a paid leave of absence of 12 weeks for the birth or adoption of a child. Employees would have to work for the state for at least 52 weeks to be eligible for the proposed benefit.

"This is not unique to Kentucky," Rep. Jason Nemes, R-Louisville, said while presenting the prefiled bill to the Interim Joint Committee on State Government. "This is Kentucky getting on board with what Republicans and Democrats are doing across the country and in Washington."

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2020-10-27 16:06:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Green Co. to receive $300K ARC grant, $750K for resurfacing

By Crystal Staley/Megan Armstrong

Frankfort, KY - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $3,000,394 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants for six projects in Central and Eastern Kentucky communities that will improve workforce training, bolster education systems, update critical infrastructure, further economic diversification and build a better Kentucky.

The grant funding is administered by the Department for Local Government (DLG). Communities receiving funds are Green County, McCreary County, Albany, Paintsville, Pikeville and Whitesburg.

Gov. Beshear also announced more than $9 million in funding from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to 11 cities and 19 counties for improvement of local streets and roads.

The Green County Board of Education will use $300,000 in ARC funding to expand the welding program at the Area Technology Center, and Green County will also receive over $750K for resurfacing of Whitewood Road, Black Gnat Road, Sand Lick Road, Sand Ridge Road, Lower Brush Road, and Pleasant Valley Church Road.

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2020-10-27 09:48:52 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: sports note from ACHS Coach Breeze

By Coach Deron Breeze
Adair County High School

To Staff, Students, and Community:

Once again, we are heading toward a new season. This season will be very unique. I am excited about the roster we have in place this season. We have personnel that I am confident will be competitive and improved over last season. They are great young men who are proud to be representing Adair County High School.

The past five seasons have featured 98 wins, two district titles, two regional semi-final appearances, and a regional runner-up. Furthermore, we have had several exciting victories over district and regional opponents.

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2020-10-27 08:26:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

KY Afield Video: October 24, 2020 Full Show


On this week's show: hit the deer stand with a surprising turn of events! Then head to the western part of the state to try out some fall turkey hunting. And finally, take part of your field experience to the water.



2020-10-27 06:40:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

Mostly cloudy today, high 65F

It's currently 50F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be mostly cloudy, with patchy drizzle between 7amCT and 11amCT. Expect a high near 65F, with north wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with an overnight low around 48F. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday will be cloudyk with showers likely in the afternoon. Wednedsay's high will be near 67F, with calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday night will bring an 80 percent chance of showers, with an overnight low around 59F and southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

2020-10-27 06:35:37 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for October 27, 2020

A pleasant visit
should end with a bite to eat
and inviting words.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 27 October 2020.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3332

2020-10-27 06:30:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Tue 27 Oct 2020

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 8 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. 16 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. 3 events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 29 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 4 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties

2020-10-27 06:29:42 | Comments | Printable version

LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief 10/26/2020

By Amy Tomlinson
Lake Cumberland District Health Department

Today some new recommendations came out from the Governor's Office for counties in the "red-critical" range of community-spread. These include:
  • Employers allow employees to work from home when possible
  • Non-critical government offices to operate virtually
  • Reduce in-person shopping; order online or curbside pickup
  • Order take-out; avoid dining in restaurants or bars
  • Prioritize businesses that follow and enforce mask mandate and other guidelines
  • Reschedule, postpone, or cancel public and private events
  • Do not host or attend gatherings of any size
  • Avoid non-essential activities outside your home
  • Reduce overall activity and contacts, and follow existing guidance, including 10 steps to defeat COVID-19.
Seven of our counties are in the "red-critical" range: Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Russell, Taylor, and Wayne. The other 3 are in the "orange-accelerated" range of community-spread, Casey, McCreary, and Pulaski.

The most common areas where we are seeing cases spread are (in descending order): Businesses, Schools, Places of Worship, and Family.

New Cases: We report that our total case count has increased by 55 today: Adair: 13; Casey: 3; Clinton: 6; Cumberland: 6; Green: 3; McCreary: 3; Pulaski: 7; Russell: 2; Taylor: 5; and, Wayne: 7. Our current new case growth rate is: 1.016. This means our total case count is projected to double every 44.67 days. The most new cases we ever added in a single day was on 10/22/2020 when we added 80 cases. Today's new cases include:

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2020-10-27 06:27:35 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 27
Happy Anniversary, Bobby and Betty Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Don and Elaine Cravens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ada Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Darrell Karnes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Deborah Morrow | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Devin Larimore | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Greg McQueary | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hallie Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Holly Jessie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jesse Perry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lee Ann Bottom | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda Byrd | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Natalie Marie Fudge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pam Bragg Compton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patricia Potter | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Richard Beard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirline VanArsdale (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Todd Smith (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday John Henry Groves Jr, Green County, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Peggy JoAnn Steis, 62 (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Jean Rattliff Rhinehart, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Allen, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Edna Bean, Glensfork, KY (1941-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Talton Mercer, 71, Adair Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tim Huff, Cumberland Co., KY (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Penny Lawless, Russell Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joel Gustin Franzen, Burkesville, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marguerite Macie Douglas, Casey Co., KY (1919-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, McClelland Tarter, Jr., Adair Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cindy Lou Brown, Russell Co., KY (1971) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Genettia Loy, Adair County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Audeen Fox, Russell Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, G.T. (Tom) Rice, Adair County, KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Yates Greer, Lincoln Co., KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Davis Finn, Cumberland Co., KY native (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James DeWayne (Garfield) Pelly, 42, (1972-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annie Mae Hendrickson Turner, 89, Taylor County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, James Leon Tweedy Adair Co. (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Nicholas (Nick) Autrey, Russell Co., KY(1977-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Sallee, 82, Taylor Co., KY, (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Cash Compton, Edmonton, Metcalfe Co., KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert (Rico) Burbridge, 68, Burkesville, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Bobby Lee Burden, 75, Centertown, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Gaither Atkinson, Taylor County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stella Sims McClure, 81, Russell County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Lee Gilbert, 48, Glens Fork, KY (1970-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerlene Hall, Adair Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Ricky Edmonds, Summersville, KY (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna June Turner, 39, Edmonton, KY (1982-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Edwards, 90, Liberty, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Hawkins Back, 63, Campbellsville, KY (1958-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Niles H. Lawlor, 66, Metcalfe Co., KY (1948-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stewart Estes, 72, Columbia, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas O. Matthews, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2020
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTEarly in-person Voting at Adair Annex on the Public Square, Columbia, KY | (ID:61109, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 | (ID:61059, Comment)
Cleaning up Adair County: E-Scrap event today through Friday | (ID:61079, Comment)
4:00pmCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY Open 4pmCT-7pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 | (ID:61060, Comment)

  

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