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LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief 1/20/2021

By Amy Tomlinson
Lake Cumberland District Health Department

We are happy to report that Cumberland Family Medical was able to give 150 doses of the vaccine targeted to the faculty and staff at Casey County Schools today. As stated in our briefs of late, the state plans to use most of its available vaccine over the coming 3 to 4 weeks to vaccinate Phase 1b: school staff. Following this, the push will be to vaccinate Phase 1b: those 70 and older.

Until the vaccine is widely available, let's all do our part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by wearing our face coverings, avoiding crowds (especially in confined spaces), social distancing when around others, increasing our hand hygiene, increasing our general sanitation, and by avoiding touching our faces.


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2021-01-20 21:06:09 | Comments | Printable version

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LCDHD Daily COVID-19 Case Summary for Jan 20, 2021



2021-01-20 - Russell County, KY - Photo courtesy Lake Cumberland District Health Department.
This chart shows our ten counties by the numbers of Coronavirus active cases, hospitalizations, self isolations, deaths and totals in the Lake Cumberland Health District. It does not track Metcalfe County, the other of Adair's surrounding counties, which is in the Barren River Health District.

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Sharon Denise (Capps) Burns, 60, Burkesville, KY (1960-2021)

Ms. Sharon Denise Capps Burns of Burkesville passed away Monday, January 18, 2021, at her residence. She was 60 years old.

The funeral will be conducted at 11:30amCT on Friday, January 22, 2021, in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main St, Burkesville, KY, with Pastor Dana Coverstone officiating.

The family will receive friends after 3pmCT on Thursday, January 21, 2021, until the funeral hour on Friday.


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2021-01-20 21:02:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Gov. Beshear: Positivity rate below 12% for 5th day

By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen

Frankfort, KY - On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear said the state's COVID-19 positivity rate has stayed below 12% for the fifth day in a row.

"While there is still so much pain and darkness in our commonwealth due to this pandemic, we are beginning to see the light ahead of us," said Gov. Beshear. "This plateauing positivity rate is great news for Kentucky, especially as we continue to bring more of these live-saving vaccines to our people each week."


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2021-01-20 21:00:07 | Comments | Printable version

Cressie Marie Antle, 90, Russell County, KY (1930-2021)

Cressie Marie Antle, of Jamestown, KY passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Russell County Hospital. She was 90 years of age.

Funeral services are 11amCT Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Bernard Funeral Home with Brother Kenny Kimbler officiating. Burial will follow in the Helm Family Cemetery.

Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings are required.


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2021-01-20 19:30:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

LCADD Board of Directors virtual meeting, Thu 20 Jan 2021

The Lake Cumberland Area Development District's Board of Directors Meeting will be held at 11amCT on Thursday, January 28, 2021, via Zoom (video conferencing).

A link to join the meeting will be posted on the LCADD website, www.lcadd.org.


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Beshear to co-chair national task force on Economic Recovery

By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen

Frankfort, KY - Today, the National Governors Association (NGA) announced that Gov. Andy Beshear will lead a bipartisan task force to guide states in their economic recovery and revitalization efforts amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Beshear will co-chair the NGA's Economic Recovery and Revitalization task force along with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. The NGA created two other panels - Pandemic and Disaster Response and Community Renewal - which also are chaired by two governors from differing political parties.

The Economic Recovery and Revitalization panel Gov. Beshear will lead is tasked with guiding states on issues including energy, environment, infrastructure, land management, state stabilization and taxes.


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2021-01-20 08:29:40 | Comments | Printable version

City of Columbia flag sponsorships announced

Update June 29, 2021: City of Columbia flag sponsorships (updated)

The City of Columbia recently held a drive for local residents to sponsor flags in recognition of local veterans in our community.

If you would like to honor someone, please call City Hall at 270-384-2501. The cost of the flag, bracket, and holder is $30.00, and the first 50 names will be taken. The flags are being ordered for spring. If you would like a flag they must be ordered by February 28, 2021.

The list of current sponsors is as follows:


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2021-01-20 08:27:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

Shirley Henderson, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2021)

Shirley Henderson of Campbellsville passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Louisville. She was 85 years old.

A private service will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2021, with Rev. Paul J. Dicken officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery.


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2021-01-20 06:52:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Naomi Cox, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2021)

Naomi Cox of Campbellsville passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. She was 88 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Bro. Colin McDaniel. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Visitation is requested from 5pmET until 8pmET on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2021-01-20 06:49:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Winfred (Wimp) Simpson, 80, Greensburg, KY (1940-2021)

Winfred "Wimp" Simpson of Greensburg passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home. He was 80 years old.

The funeral arrangements for Winfred Simpson are incomplete at this time, but will be announced later by the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in Greensburg. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church of the Nolynn Association Cemetery. Bro. Ronda Arnett, Bro. Charlie Houk, and Bro. Jerry Lynn Scott will officiate.


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2021-01-20 06:43:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

KSP: Troopers detailed to Presidential Inauguration

By Sgt. Billy Gregory

Frankfort, KY - A unit of 44 Kentucky State Police Troopers will join local, state and federal law enforcement agencies from across the country to provide security at the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC on January 20. The troopers will be temporarily sworn in as local officers giving them arrest powers during their duties, which will include traffic and crowd control, security at events and other assignments.

KSP troopers made their first appearance at the Presidential Inauguration of George W. Bush in 2005 and have been honored to participate since that time.

All expenses and salaries incurred for this detail are to be reimbursed by the Washington, DC Metro Police Department.


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2021-01-20 06:40:11 | Comments | Printable version

Clearing skies today, high 40F

It's currently 30F at the Adair County Mesonet station. We'll start out partly sunny today, and skies will gradually clear. We'll see a high near 40F, with west wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tonight will bring a 50 percent chance of rain and snow showers, with increasing clouds and a low around 33F. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Little or no accumulation is expected.

Thursday will be partly sunny, with a 30 percent chance of morning showers, and a high near 49F. West wind around 8 mph.

Thursday night will be mostly cloudy, with an overnight low around 28F and west wind 3 to 6 mph.


2021-01-20 06:27:39 | Comments | Printable version

Gracie Cain, 57, Russell County, KY (1963-2020)

Gracie L. Cain, of Windsor, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs. She was 57 years of age.

Gracie worked in housekeeping for many years at Fair Oaks and enjoyed working on the farm with her husband. She loved her family and spending time spoiling her granddaughters.


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2021-01-20 06:20:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Haiku by Robert Stone for January 20, 2021

Explosive temper
if no biting words are used
will cause no grudges.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 20 January 2021.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3417


2021-01-20 06:18:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Wed 20 Jan 2021

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. 97 events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. 26 events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. 103 events District Court.
  • Russell County: 1 event Circuit Court. 115 events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 2 events Circuit Court. 155 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2021-01-20 06:13:54 | Comments | Printable version

LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief 1/19/2021

By Amy Tomlinson
Lake Cumberland District Health Department

While our new case rate does continue to slow relative to last week, all our counties are still in the "red-critical" range of community spread. With that much spread, if we are not all vigilant with following the guidance, the disease can quickly ramp back up. Please do not become complacent. Please, let's all do our part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by wearing our face coverings, avoiding crowds (especially in confined spaces), social distancing when around others, increasing our hand hygiene, increasing our general sanitation, and by avoiding the touching of our faces.

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 11.55%.


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2021-01-20 06:11:05 | Comments | Printable version

Faye Grider, 64, Russell County, KY (1956-2021)

Faye Grider, 64, of Jamestown, KY passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at her residence.

Faye was born in Somerset, KY on August 29, 1956, a daughter of the late Eliza Pearl (Chapman) and Jesse Garner.


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2021-01-20 05:43:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 20
Happy Anniversary, CJ and Shirley Holt | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Lester and Charlene Brock | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Jo Burris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby Serafino | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christopher Burton (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jim Sproles (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Fudge (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michelle Petty | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nancy Ann Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Randy Page | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sabrina Stapp (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Suzanne Grant Hobbs | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tim Phillips | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wanda Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amber Godbey, 17, Casey County, KY (1999-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arleen Latimer, 80, Taylor County, KY (1938-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Garner, 61, Russell Co., KY (1956-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bryan Kevin Davis, 54, Green Co., KY (1965-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Camillia Fay Blaydes, 75, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis Cravens, Waynesburg, KY (1952-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curvan Smith, 92, Amelia, OH (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dollie Opal Caudill, 85, Casey County, KY native (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna Faye (Tater) Brown, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elaine Krizan, 88, Louisville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Ann Kirtley, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Essie Lee Scott Allen, 87, Taylor Co., KY native (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Francine Moore, 78 Columbia, KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Strange, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Clay Faulkner, Green County, KY (1929-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert Turner, 74, Columbia, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Whitlock Sr, 85, Taylor County, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keith (Skeeter) Helm, Casey County, KY (1962-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Estel Harden, 79, Taylor County, KY (1934-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Marie Robertson, Russell Co., KY (1924-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marla Warriner Liddy, 52, Columbia, KY (1971-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marty K. Walsh, 46, Russell Springs, KY (1972-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marvin R. Clements, Casey County, KY (1931-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Phillips Wilson, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nathan Alan Bell, 36, Liberty, KY (1983-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Neva Nell (Thomas) Keeton, 93, Burkesville, KY native (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal Mae Foley, 73, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robin Smith, Adair County, KY, (1956-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Lee (Swede) Dyer, 63, Green County, KY (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Alice Wilson, 87, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teddy Rogers Ray, Edmonton, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tony Tucker, 75, Green County, KY (1944-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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