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Daily News for Monday, December 21, 2020
Governor: New vaccine dashboard unveiled By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that during the day, several long-term care facilities in the commonwealth began administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. "Again, our goal is to get everyone in long-term care facilities vaccinated by March 1," said Gov. Beshear. "If we do that, we cut off 66% of the deaths that we have been experiencing. We also reduce hospitalizations and we free up more health care capacity. That means patients who do come in to the hospital get more attention and access and we improve their health outcomes." The Governor highlighted a Washington Post report that, currently, an American dies from COVID-19 every 33 seconds. The report emphasized the virus' severity across the United States, but recognized Kentucky's unique success in one aspect of the fight against it: Kentucky is the only state in the nation where fewer intensive care unit beds are in use today than were in use three months ago. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 19:57:09 | Comments | Printable version
Holiday schedules for county offices By Bridget Compton The Adair County Judge Executive's office, The Adair County Road Dept., Green River Animal Shelter, and the Adair County Recycling Center will be closed on the following dates to celebrate Christmas and New Year's. Have a safe and blessed Christmas and hopes for a better New Year!! Closed:
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Pearl M. York, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2020) Pearl M. York of Russell Springs passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at her residence. She was 87 years old. Services will be private. We ask those attending please wear a face covering and follow Covid rules. Interment will follow at Jamestown Cemetery Jamestown, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 19:50:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Davis Hadley, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2020) Davis Hadley of Russell Springs passed away Monday, December 21, 2020, at his residence. He was 80 years old. A private graveside service for family will be held on Wednesday with Bro. David Blair and Bro. Jerry Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Russell Springs City Cemetery Russell Springs, KY. We ask all attending please wear a face covering and follow Covid rules. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 19:46:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
James Patrick Rodgers, 69, Liberty, KY (1951-2020) James Patrick Rodgers of Liberty passed away on Friday December 18, 2020, at Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital. He was 69 years old. Cremation Rites were honored by Bartle Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 19:40:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gregory King, 66, Liberty, KY (1953-2020) Gregory Ray King of Liberty passed away on Monday December 21, 2020, at the Liberty Care and Rehab. He was 66 years old. Cremation Rites were honored by Bartle Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2pmET on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY, with Rev. Reggie Tipton officiating. Visitation will be held at 1pmET on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 19:37:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
William Marvel, Sr., 90, Liberty, KY (1930-2020) William Marvel, Sr., of Liberty, passed away on Sunday evening, December 20, 2020. He was 90 years old. Services will be held in Liberty at 11amET on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at the Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Bobby Tackett-Evans officiating. Visitation will be held at 10amET, followed by the service. A second service will be for immediate family only at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Brownsburg Indiana, officiated by Howdy Bell. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 19:32:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Arnell Hammonds, 88, Casey Co., KY (1932-2020) Arnell Hammonds, formerly of Casey County, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020, in Fairfield Township, Ohio. She was 88 years old. The funeral service will be held privately for family only on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, with Bro. Rick Sallee officiating. Burial will be held at Antioch Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 19:26:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sandra Kruit, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2020) Services will be announced at a later time. Sandra Kruit of Russell Springs passed away Monday, December 21 2020, at Fair Oaks Health Care. She was 79 years old. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 19:24:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KY Afield Video: December 19, 2020 Full Show: Best of 2020 Pt 1 2020 is coming to a close, and that means it's time for the "Best Of" episode! This show is part 1 of 2, and includes coyote hunting, catfishing, and some excellent conservation work. 2020-12-21 17:18:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Letter: Thanks to the Ambulance Service George Kolbenschlag writes: I'd like to add my thanks to the Adair Ambulance Service! They are outstanding group of men and women who continue to risk their lives to save others. A noble cause!Comments re: Adair Ambulance Service board - a thank you 2020-12-21 17:10:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Training School choir Suzanne Rogers writes: I believe these are some of the children in the Training School choir: D is Steve Coomer, Janet Shanklin, Glen Vance, Roy Walker, Barney G, Danny Waggener.Comments re: Happy Holidays! 2020-12-21 17:09:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Long-term care facilities receive first COVID vaccines By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that several long-term care facilities in the commonwealth began administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. On Monday, the Governor showed images from the first long-term care residents in Kentucky to get a shot of the coronavirus vaccine authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Representatives from Walgreens joined the Governor, Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) leaders and long-term care advocates during a virtual news conference. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 13:33:23 | Comments | Printable version
Budget Committee Meeting By Bridget Compton The Adair County Budget Committee will meet at 8:30amCT on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square Columbia, KY. This meeting will NOT be open to the public due to the Governor's restrictions. However, the meeting will be broadcast on the Adair County Fiscal Court's Facebook Page live for the public to view. 2020-12-21 13:30:51 | Comments | Printable version
Lois Hord Carter, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2020) Lois Hord Carter of Campbellsville passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. She was 86 years old. A funeral service will be held at 11amET on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, officiated by Rev. Jerry Carter and Rev. Paul J. Dicken. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. A walk-thru visitation will be held from 5pmET to 8pmET on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 13:28:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lula Mae Dooley, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Lula Mae Dooley of Campbellsville passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Louisville. She was 82 years old. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1pmET on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Paul J. Dicken. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. A walk-thru visitation will be held from 11amET to 1pmET on Monday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 13:24:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Don Smith, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2020) Don Smith of Campbellsville passed away on Friday December 18, 2020 in Glasgow. He was 81 years old. A funeral service will be held at 11amET on Monday, December 21, 2020, at Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville, officiated by Pastor Bob Cutler. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation is requested after 10amET on Monday at Bible Baptist Tabernacle. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 13:20:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Audrey Sluder Eastridge, 99, Campbellsville, KY (1921-2020) Audrey Sluder Eastridge of Campbellsville passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. She was 99 years old. A private service will be held at 2pmET on Sunday December 20, 2020, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Pastor Evan Tedder and Rev. Mark Price. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 13:16:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Ambulance Service board - a thank you The year 2020 has been a challenging year for service-delivery groups, especially those serving on the front lines in the healthcare field. One such group is Adair County Emergency Medical Services. The Board charged with oversight of this Staff would like to publicly commend the outstanding service they have rendered during this COVID-19 Pandemic. They have continuously exposed themselves time and time again on calls/runs where the virus was readily present. Not once has any staff member attempted to shed their responsibilities even knowing the health risk he/she would encounter. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 10:46:49 | Comments | Printable version
History Monday: A Tale of Christmas Long-Ago By Mike Watson There was a time, not so long ago, when we would gather in large groups, kith and kin, check to jowl, and celebrate the season in jolly fashion. Such is not the case this year, but in time we will commune once more. We do not all celebrate in the same way, nor did our ancestors. Here is a little offering of... A Christmas Fox Chase--A few days before Christmas, in the year 1869, I was notified that there would be a red fox turned loose near Gradyville, this county, on Christmas day, and that everybody was invited to attend and bring with them all the dogs they could muster. I accordingly mounted my horse at 8 o'clock on the appointed morning, and started for the grand rally. I rode rapidly, for fear of being too late, until I arrived within about two miles of the appointed place; when upon a high hill I stopped and was notified by blasts from at least one hundred horns, trumpets, conchs, and bugles of every size and note that everybody, with his friend, was making one grand rally for the appointed place. I gave them one answering blast from my bugle, put spurs to my horse, and was soon landed, safe and sound, amidst the assembled throng. I must say in truth, that I was not prepared to meet such a crowd as I there met. I may be a mild guesser at the number of human being there, but I do think there must have been from three to five hundred persons present, besides almost as many dogs consisting of "mongrel, puppy, whelp and hound, and cur of low degree." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 07:44:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
CPD: Woman arrested after reported stabbing By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department responded to a residence just off of Bomar Heights on Sunday night, after a 911 call of an active physical altercation. Upon arrival and gaining control of the scene, one female at the residence was taken into custody and is facing multiple charges. A female victim who sustained a puncture wound was transported by EMS to TJ Health Columbia for treatment. A male victim on scene did not seek medical attention, and a child at the residence was not harmed. Shaniqua Woolridge, 29, of Columbia has been charged with three counts of wanton endangerment 1st degree, assault 4th degree with minor injury, assault 2nd degree, and possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine. Officer Adam Cravens was the arresting Officer. He was assisted on scene by Officer Jordan Dean and Deputy Justin Cross. 2020-12-21 07:32:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
7-County Area Courts for Mon 21 Dec 2020 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, December 21, 2020, at a glance:
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Sad word of passing of Blake Martin By Gale Burris Cowan, Adair County Judge Executive As I scrolled through Facebook last night and this morning it is evident what kind of person Blake was. He was a friend to EVERYONE! He was always helping someone. I still can’t wrap my head around it and even though I know we are not supposed to, I still want to ask God Why? Why someone so young and full of life? Why leave those babies without a father? But I, along with the rest of our close knit community, have to trust in Him and His plan. We have to step up and be there for the family. I changed Blake’s diapers about as much as I did my own kids and I can’t imagine life without him here, but if we look to God and let him comfort us He will see us through. Prayers for Blake’s family and friends. 2020-12-21 07:03:10 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for December 21, 2020 Some forget nothing--Robert Stone, Monday, 21 December 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3387 2020-12-21 07:00:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Watch for early morning fog when driving Monday, December 21, 2020 - first day of winter season - watch for patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Tonight clear, with a low around 30. West wind 6 to 13 mph. TuesdaySunny, with a high near 48. 2020-12-21 06:57:37 | Comments | Printable version
Jared Bowman (J.B.) Hurt, 85, Metcalfe County, KY Jared Bowman "J.B." Hurt, 85, of Edmonton passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 in Bowling Green after an illness. Born May 31, 1935 he was the son of the late Prentice and Anice Howell Hurt. J.B. was a farmer and had for over 60 years cared for the Reed Farm in Metcalfe County. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and can be remembered also, when CB radios where popular using the handle 99 and BW. On August 11, 1954 he married the love of his life Geneva Piercy Hurt. They where married for 66 years at the time of his death. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 06:30:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jarvis Lynn Higginbotham, Russell County, KY (1940-2020) Jarvis Lynn Higginbotham, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was 80 years of age. Born on April 4, 1940, in Russell County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Addis and Gustava Bennett Higginbotham. Jarvis was a retired construction superintendent for Gray Construction and a member of Russell Springs Christian Church. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and riding his gator. Jarvis also served in the National Guard. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 01:02:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Louise Hambrick Roy, 76, Casey County, KY (1944-2020) Louise Hambrick Roy, of the Teddy Hill community, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was 76. Born on May 20, 1944, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Lillian McDonald Byrd. Louise was a CNA. She was a member of Thomas Ridge Christian Church. She enjoyed reading, quilting, canning, cooking, working, and watching western movies. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-12-21 00:45:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 21 Happy Anniversary, Greg and Laura Murrell (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ricky and Linda Bennett (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Sneed (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandi Prichard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Coffey (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Talley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ella Jane Cundiff (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Brooke Ellis (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Holly Edwards Grimsley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Luttrell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jo Ann Feese Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Molly Rae Hadley (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ray Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ryan Bauer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shawn Bardin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tina Kessinger (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Valerie Loy (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zoey Everidge | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Stephens, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nettie Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitchell Rodgers, Taylor County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelia June Willis Stearns, 54, Cumberland Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Reliford, Adair County, KY (1950-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jannis Jewel Phelps, 87, Liberty, KY, (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willodene Bernard, 81, Russell County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edora Bradley Tucker, 83, Russell County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Jean Cochran, Casey County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirlene Bragg Shaw, Metcalfe Co., KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kimberly McAllister Downs, Adair County, KY (1973-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorene Spoon, Adair Co., KY native (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Brown Probus, 60, Weed community, Adair County, KY (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Bernice Jarboe Farmer, Taylor County, KY (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Claudia Froedge, 56, Columbia, KY (1968-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dianne Loy, Russell Co., KY (Dec. 21, 1944-Nov. 21, 2005) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelson Jeffries, 73, Greensburg, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollie Pearl England Branstetter, 92, Summer Shade, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul D. Carter, 71, Green Co., KY native (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel R. Bowling, 44, Liberty, KY (1975-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Murrell Ford, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Services, Cumberland County, KY, for Mrs. Robbie Gay Wells Allen, 100, Burkesville, KY (1917-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, December 21, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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