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Campbellsville University remembers Dr. W.R. Davenport

By Joan C. McKinney

Campbellsville, KY - Dr. W.R. Davenport, president of Campbellsville College from 1969 to 1988, died Wednesday, Feb. 10 at his home following an extended illness. He was 95 years old.

Dr. H. Keith Spears, interim president of Campbellsville University, said Davenport was "a stalwart that kept this institution moving during tough times. He was a solid rock that provided a foundation on which the success of CU rests today."

Davenport served Campbellsville College (now Campbellsville University) during one of "the college's most difficult times," according to the university's history book written by the late Dr. J. Chester Badgett.

The history book said: "He inherited a tremendous debt when enrollments were falling, with fewer military personnel attending under the G.I. bill, and fewer students graduating from high school."

"The trustees recognized that he had rendered invaluable service to the college, and that at his retirement the college was a thriving institution in a much-improved financial state," Badgett wrote.

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2021-02-12 15:43:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Birds of Kentucky: Eagle's home



2021-02-12 - Barren County, KY - Photo by Bill Blaydes.
This Eagle looks to be feeding its young in the nest, spotted near Glasgow, KY.
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Regular Fiscal Court Meeting Change of Venue

The Adair County Fiscal Court voted to do a change of venue for the following regular Fiscal Court meetings due to COVID restrictions and public attendance.

The following Fiscal court meetings will be held at the Jim Blair Center located at 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. The following meetings will be open to the public:
  • Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 4pmCT
  • Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 6pmCT
  • Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 4pmCT
  • Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 6pmCT
  • Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 4pmCT
  • Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 6pmCT
  • Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 4pmCT
  • Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 6pmCT
  • Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 4pmCT


2021-02-12 15:40:10 | Comments | Printable version

4-H Photography Contest: Winter Wonderland

By Tony Rose, Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Adair County Extension Service

Get your phones, cameras, ipod, ipad or whatever device you may use to take pictures ready!! We are finally having some winter weather and great opportunities to take some amazing pictures!! We are having a 4-H Photography Contest called "Winter Wonderland."

Prizes will be awarded for first place in each category. The deadline to enter is 4:30pmCT on Monday, March 1, 2021. Include your name, age, and category with each photo entered. Email photos to: trose@uky.edu

Contest Divisions are: Cloverbud- Ages 8 and Under, Juniors- Ages 9-13, Seniors- Ages-14-18 and Adults 19 years old and older. You don't have to be a 4-H member to participate (but hopefully you will become one)!

The categories are:

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2021-02-12 14:23:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Dr. William R. Davenport, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2021)

William Randolph Davenport of Campbellsville passed away on February 10, 2021. He was 95 years old.

Services will be held at 2pmET on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at the Ransdell Chapel on the campus of Campbellsville University. Funeral will be live streamed at https://www.campbellsville.edu/about/media/wlcu-fm-and-tv/ at 2 p.m. ET Sunday, Feb. 14.

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2021-02-12 14:10:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

High Schools in Adair County

Information in response to: Letter: all the schools before consolidation

By Mike Watson
  • Breeding High
  • Bryant High
  • Columbia High
  • Glensfork High
  • Gradyville High
  • Knifley High
  • Jackman High
Breeding High: The school was reorganized in June 1936 as an accredited high school. Closed in 1953 when all the county high schools were consolidated into Adair County High.

Bryant High: In April 1925 the School Board approved erection of a four-room building. It was discontinued at end of the 1933-1934 school year; re-established as two-year high school in May 1936.

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2021-02-12 14:02:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History

Adair Fiscal Court first February 2021 meeting report

Coverage by Vicky Pike

Nine people were in the audience at the first Adair County Fiscal Court meeting in February. Revenue options were on the agenda for the second time. The public had assumed taxes would be added but after hearing from constituents the Magistrates said they'd decided not to do so at this time.

As a way to begin cutting costs, they voted to close the Adair County Recycling Center after reportedly having lost $10,000 this budget year. They will move one of the employees from there to the road department where the road fund is in good shape. The position will be for litter pick up.

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2021-02-12 06:21:00 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: All the schools before consolidation

Ron Gossage writes:
Hoping to find names of all the High Schools in Adair County before consolidation.

Columbia, Knifley, Breeding, and ?? Was there one in Gradyville or elsewhere?


2021-02-12 05:53:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Poetry by Robert Stone: Recreated from what seen

A sonnet for the birthday of Clara Elizabeth Ellis
There was a time I might have seen your face
but on that day you were not feeling well,
so left still hoping for some meeting place
but soon unmet life’s final curtain fell.

I have the messages that we exchanged
too few but strands as strong as tempered steel
that undergird the stories now arranged
in memories perhaps more faux than real.

What nature lovers see beneath the sun
is recreated from what seen that morn
in drawings, photographs, and paintings done
by talented within your lineage born.

Time passing lessens opportunity,
what almost was becomes what cannot be.
- Robert Stone, 11 February 2021

Clara Elizabeth Ellis (11 February 1932 - 15 March 2015)

2021-02-12 05:21:25 | Comments | Printable version

LWC Cheerleading competes at MSC Championships on Saturday

By Kyle Jackson

The Lindsey Wilson cheerleading team travels to Bowling Green, Kentucky for the Mid-South Conference Cheerleading Championships this weekend, set to begin at 10amCT at Bowling Green High School.

A limited number of spectators are permitted to attend the event. Each team was given a certain number of tickets along with a team passcode to purchase the tickets online. There will not be any ticket sales available at the venue.

The event schedule is split into three total sessions which are cheer preliminaries, dance, and cheer finals. In between each session, there will be performances from local high school and middle school cheer programs.

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2021-02-12 05:14:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Quarles praises Hunger Initiative legislation

By Sean Southard

Frankfort, KY - Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles praised the Kentucky House of Representatives for passing legislation yesterday aimed at expanding eligibility for game meat donations.

House Bill 209, sponsored by Representative Jonathan Dixon, R-Henderson, would allow the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Agency, the Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife to receive and donate game meat for the purpose of food distribution and cooking demonstrations for those in need.

The bill came about after the University of Kentucky's Nutrition Education Program identified concerns about lawsuits associated with distributing meals with donated wild game at educational cooking classes for food bank clients.

"Our laws already allow game meat donation to non-profits so they can redistribute meat to families in need," Dixon said. "This bill simply allows the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Agency, the Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife to take part in efforts to fight hunger. In addition, many of our extension agencies offer cooking classes and do tremendous work in educating needy families about ways they can make cost-effective healthy meals at home. It's important we give these entities the support they need in that effort."

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2021-02-12 04:31:50 | Comments | Printable version

Eviction Relief Fund can provide rent, utility assistance

By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen

Frankfort, KY - In partnership with the Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC), Gov. Andy Beshear relaunched the Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund on Thursday, with an additional $264 million to keep Kentuckians safe and housed throughout the pandemic.

Starting February 15, 2021, tenants who qualify can apply for rent and utility assistance to cover their past-due and future bills. If approved, lump sum, direct payments will be made to landlords and utility providers.

All of the funds will offer the same benefits to approved applicants - 100% of past-due rent, dating back to April 2020 - and up to three months of future payments.

Those applying through the Team Kentucky portal also can receive help with past-due and future utility bills. More information is available at teamkyhherf.ky.gov.

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2021-02-12 04:28:36 | Comments | Printable version

CPD: Vandalism complaint leads to trafficking charge

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO

Columbia Police Department

The Columbia Police Department responded to a vandalism complaint on West Frazier Avenue on Thursday afternoon, February 11, 2021. While on scene, officers observed a vehicle parked in the area which had a very strong odor of marijuana emanating from inside.

After making contact with two males, both were found to be in possession narcotics and paraphernalia, with one male additionally in possession of a large sum of cash and scales, resulting in trafficking charges.

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2021-02-12 04:13:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

LCDHD: TJ Health Columbia announced as regional vaccine site

LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief 2/11/2021

By Amy Tomlinson
Lake Cumberland District Health Department

We added fewer cases today than last Thursday, so our 7-day average incidence rate lowered slightly. Cumberland remains our only county in the "orange-critical" range of community-spread. The remaining 9 counties are in the "red-critical" range of community spread.

As I listened to the Governor's update today, I noted at least 3 new vaccination sites for our area:
  • TJ Health Columbia as a regional hub
  • Campbellsville Kroger as a pharmacy site
  • Campbellsville Wal-mart as a pharmacy site
I am in the process of verifying this, along with the contact information and the weekly supply. I'll update the "vaccine" section of our Daily Brief once all of the needed information is obtained.

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2021-02-12 04:05:41 | Comments | Printable version

Mostly cloudy today, high 37F

It's currently 26F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 37F and north wind around 7 mph.

Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of freezing rain and a low around 27F. North wind around 7 mph.

Saturday will be mostly cloudy again, with a slight chance of freezing rain before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain after 5pm. Expect a high near 34F, with north wind around 6 mph.

Saturday night will be Cloudy, with an overnight low around 22F and north wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of sleet after noon. Sunday's high will be near 31F, with north wind 8 to 10 mph.

Sunday night will be mostly cloudy and colder, with sleet likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The overnight low will be around 16F. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.

2021-02-12 03:59:29 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for February 12, 2021

Imploring action,
one pleads, you are very hard
but you never lie.
--Robert Stone, Friday, 12 February 2021.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3440

2021-02-12 03:53:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Fri 12 Feb 2021

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, February 12, 2021, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 2 events Circuit Court. 19 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties

2021-02-12 03:52:25 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 12
Happy Anniversary, Aaron and Nikki Rainwater (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Nick and Rita Jones | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allen Green | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley Reliford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashlyn Elizabeth Brown | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, B.J. Huff | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Becky Curry (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Braylee Wilkerson (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Candy Northrup | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cassie Rowlett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charlie Riter | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chloe Grider (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Colton Harris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gabriel Kirksey (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gerry Lacy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hannah Stotts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kemmye Graves | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Foster (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Miller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Madison Rose Irvin (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Noah Bishop (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Paula Garrison (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Rebecca Curry (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rebecca Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robin Spoon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shaye Moss | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stella Frances Grider Cross | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve McKinney | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Taylor Harvey (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Carol Dickson Wilson, Prices Creek, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James (Buddy) Bernard, Adair Co., KY native (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelia Ann Cook, Adair Co., KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Meader, Campbellsville, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Sterling (Speedy) Simpson, Russell Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paula Denise Hudgins Kessler, Green Co., KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Boyd Richardson, Russell Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Jane Burchett Russell County, KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Samuel Elroy Pepper, Green Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Lay, Casey County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Darlene Gabehart, 68, Taylor County, KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Maxie Riley Key, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jim (Hammer) Vaughn, 68, Green County, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Grant, Adair County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Morgan, 73, Casey County, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue McQueary, 66, Russell County, KY native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Newcomb Moore, Taylor County, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Dale Brown, Casey County, KY/Lincoln County native (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Floyd G. Hash, 94, Taylor County, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jalisa Shanee Lavee Smith, 29, Louisville, KY (1988-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Sharon Wethington Davis, Liberty, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eloise Stalcup, 79, Burkesville, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Calvin Ray Honaker, 63, Jamestown, Russell Co., KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine (Rice) Carney, 91, Adair County, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allyene Underwood, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alonzo Isaacs, 84, formerly from Russell County, KY (1934-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anice Patricia Bobe, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Burchell (Bird) Couch, 80, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Allen, 82, Burkesville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Rakes, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fontella Ann Tucker, Taylor Co., KY (1944-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, JC VanArsdale, 88, Columbia, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Wilcoxson, 76, Green Co., KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Sue Smith, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Pedigo Coleman, 97 Metcalfe Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard L. Elam, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby England, 87, Adair County native (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Scottie Hadley, 75, Adair County, KY (1940-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Jean Simpson Blackwood, 74, Green Co. native (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Mae Bush Giles, 82, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tim Alexander, Bowling Green, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Venetta Barnett, 96 Taylor County, KY (1913-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
Memorial Birthday, Abraham Lincoln (1809) | (Updates/Corrections)
Memorial Birthday, Charles Darwin | (Updates/Corrections)

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