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Daily News for Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Popup Driver Licensing at KY State Fair By Naitore Djigbenou/Chuck Wolfe Frankfort, KY - Kentuckians can scratch off a key "to-do" while enjoying all the thrills the Kentucky State Fair has to offer when they visit the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) booth to renew their standard license or upgrade to a REAL ID. KYTC will be offering Popup Driver Licensing daily from 2pmET to 6pmET in the Main Street Kentucky area, South Wing B, Booth B-622 of the Expo Center from Aug. 19- Aug. 29, 2021. Named for its portability, the Popup program consists of mobile issuing stations that replicate any service performed at KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Office. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-17 19:11:04 | Comments | Printable version
Curtis Wayne Clemons, 63, Edmonton, KY (1958-2021) Curtis Wayne Clemons of Edmonton passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at his home. He was 63 years old. Funeral services for Curtis Clemons will be held at 2pmCT on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East St., Edmonton, KY, with burial to follow in the Smith Cemetery at Sulphur Well. Visitation will be held from 4pmCT until 8pmCT on Wednesday, and will continue after 9amCT on Thursday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-17 19:08:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
School Prayer Walk 2021 By Phyllis Burris Trinity United Methodist Church There will be a Prayer Walk at the Adair County schools at 5pmCT on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. The Adair County Ministerial Association asked that you come to the school of your choice as prayers are offered for the parents, students, faculty and staff. We will be praying for wisdom and protection as this school year begins. There will be a minister at each of the schools. Those leading the prayers are:
2021-08-17 19:03:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information 8-16-2021 By Sam Price Lake Cumberland District Health Department As alarming as recent numbers may be, please realize that the real-time situation is likely even worse than what is reflected here. Our hospitals in the region and across the state are nearing capacity. The health department is struggling to keep up with positive case reports. We have not seen numbers like these since January. Please take precautions, including wearing a mask in indoor gatherings, practicing social distancing when possible and considering vaccination if you have not already done so. On a positive note, all of our counties are continuing to inch up in their vaccination rates, although all remain below the state average. Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 12.4%. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-17 17:00:26 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Grand Jury returns indictments August 12 On Thursday, August 12, 2021, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 11 individuals from Columbia, Russell Springs, Burkesville, Edmonton, Elizabethtown, and Fairdale, KY, and Bonne Terre, MO, on charges including possession, criminal abuse, burglary, strangulation, assault, flight, wanton endangerment, reckless driving, and trafficking. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The indicments can be viewed here: 2021-08-12-150958-Adair-County-Indictments (PDF, 7MB) 2021-08-17 16:58:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Flanagan appointed to KAFC board By Sean Southard Frankfort, KY - Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles has appointed a new member to the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC) Board of Directors. Dan Flanagan of Campbellsville will serve on the board representing tobacco farmers. His term will expire June 26, 2023. KAFC addresses the unique financing needs of agriculture in the commonwealth. Its mission is to strengthen Kentucky agriculture by providing access to low-interest loan programs through joint partnerships with local lending institutions. KAFC assists beginning farmers, farm families, and agribusinesses obtain the necessary capital to establish, maintain, or expand their agricultural operation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-17 15:34:05 | Comments | Printable version
Pediatric COVID-19 hospital admissions reach record high By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced record pediatric COVID-19 hospital admissions, and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, announced that a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for immunocompromised Kentuckians at least 28 days after a second dose. "COVID-19 isn't just hitting adults. With the delta variant, your kids are at a greater risk than they have been before," said Gov. Beshear. "In a Southern Indiana school district, 750 students are already in quarantine. Do the right thing: Get vaccinated, mask up in schools and in high-risk indoor settings. Protect our kids." Dr. Stack said Kentuckians with the following conditions should consider receiving a third dose: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-17 15:23:48 | Comments | Printable version
ACSO: Two arrested after traffic stop By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office An Adair County man was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine after a traffic stop over the weekend. At 10:34pmCT on Saturday night, August 15, 2021, a deputy with the Adair County Sheriff's Office initiated a traffic stop 8 miles north of Columbia on KY Highway 55, on a 2000 red Chevrolet passenger car, for traffic violations. Both the operator and a passenger had outstanding warrants for arrest. They were taken into custody and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-17 15:20:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACSO: Columbia man arrested on drug charges after traffic stop By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 11:03pmCT, Adair County Sheriff's Deputy Kenny Perkins initiated a traffic stop on a 2003 Nissan on the Veterans Memorial Bypass. As a result of the roadside investigation, the driver was arrested for:
Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-17 09:57:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Teacher and Mom advises do your own research By Rachel Waggener The gals got vaccinated. I will be able to breathe a little easier when school is back full swing... I was on the fence about it for too long. But four things swayed my choice: 1. Prayer helped me with making a decision. I prayed for clarity and the ability to set emotions aside to make a decision best for the girls. 2. I am vaccinated. It didn't make sense for me to deny that to them. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-17 08:22:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair Co. High School SBDM Council meeting By Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The Adair County High School SBDM Council will hold its regular monthly meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, August 19, 2021, in the Library at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. 2021-08-17 06:39:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Mostly cloudy, high 83F, chance of storms today It's currently 71F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be mostly cloudy today, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a high near 83F. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 66F, and patchy fog after midnight. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Wednesday will be partly sunny, with a 40 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10amCT. The high will be near 86F with light and variable wind. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1amCT. The overnight low will be around 69F, with calm wind. 2021-08-17 06:37:23 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for August 17, 2021 Patrons and backers--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 17 August 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3626 2021-08-17 06:33:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Tue 17 Aug 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at a glance:
2021-08-17 06:32:54 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 17 Happy Anniversary, Barry and Marsha Bennett (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gary and Lareeta Darling | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ronnie and Angie Carter (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anita Matney (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, April Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beth VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chantella Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Golden | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Harmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dawson Allen Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie Curry (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kassidy Roy Huddleston | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Greer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Anna Burns | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Holler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Dulworth Moss (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, twins Gareth and Ellary Turner (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reenie Newsome, Dunnville, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Dale Hutchison, Columbia, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Lane Thomas, Burkesville, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Davis Hadley, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Paul Monday, Casey Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Sue Burton, Adair Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Ann Newby, Adair Co., KY native, (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jo Ann Bridges, Cumberland Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Nelson Harrison, Casey Co., KY (1961 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Roger Overstreet, Casey Co., KY native (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Brown, Burkesville, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Lee Gilpin, Sr., Adair County, KY native (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Timmy Jay Harris , 44, Burkesville, KY (1970-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah Warren Easterly, Pulaski Co, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kevin Taylor 61, Adair Co., KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Kim Allen Smith, Green County, KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Norma Faye Newton, 66, Taylor Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beckham Preston (Bee) Compton, Barren Co., KY; Adair Co. native (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Sapp) Johnson, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvis (Cowboy) Mann, Russell Co., KY (1930-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Blair Smith, 88, Russell Co., KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jo Amos, 67, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah Mann, 68, Jamestown, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby L. McFelia, 89, Greensburg, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clark Hansel, 74, Columbia, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clayton Watson, 75, Burkesville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Cameron Hopper, 93, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gail Shaw, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald L. Mclean, 76, Adair County, KY (1942-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Wilson, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth M. Adamson, 67, Columbia, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Scott Crenshaw, 53, Greensburg, KY (1967-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roderick (Rod) Curry, 54, Adair County, KY (1966-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Sue Burton, Adair Co., KY (1949-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Rector Goodin (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, August 17, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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