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Daily News for Wednesday, January 19, 2022
2021 was groundbreaking year for organ donation in KY For more information about organ, tissue and cornea donation or to register as a donor, please visit www.donatelifeky.org. From Dennis Loy, Adair Circuit Clerk Even in a global pandemic, kindness and generosity persists. Kentucky has once again broken records for saving and healing lives with over 1,000 heroic organ, tissue and cornea donors in 2021. "During this time of significant change, we celebrate the work of our dedicated staff, partners, and the incredible families touched by this Donate Life mission. When the Circuit Clerks began asking Kentuckians about organ donation 30 years ago, it was not a common topic. Today, the majority of Kentuckians are registered donors. We embrace this mission and conversation as one of hope, kindness, and love. As a result, more lives are saved by transplantation than ever before," shares Dennis Loy, Adair Circuit Clerk. In 2021, 189 organ donors resulted in 536 organs being transplanted, which translates to over 500 lives saved, according to Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA). This marks another year of consecutive increase in organ donation and transplantation in Kentucky. Over the past four years, there has been a 75% increase in the number of organ donors in our donation service area. Despite the increase, there are still not enough organs available for transplant. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 17:18:29 | Comments | Printable version
Paulette Bray, 67, Columbia, KY native (1954-2022) Paulette Bray of Russell Springs passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. She was 67 years old. Funeral Services will be held at 10amCT on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Randy Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Clear Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5pmCT until 8pmCT on Friday, January 21, 2022, and will continue on Saturday from 8amCT until time of services, at Bernard Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 17:13:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Turkey Neck Bend Ferry in Monroe Co. reopened By Wes Watt Bowling Green, KY - The Turkey Neck Bend Ferry on KY 214 in Monroe County has reopened. The ferry had been closed for multiple weeks for repairs. Repairs for one of the tugboats have been completed and inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard. The second tugboat is out of service for repairs and is undergoing further evaluation to determine what repairs need to be made to return it to operation. Two new tugboats have been funded. The contracted was awarded to Grandview Welding & Equipment Sales of Tompkinsville for fabrication of both tugboats to be delivered later this year. 2022-01-19 17:01:20 | Comments | Printable version
KYTC District 8 crews ready for next winter event By Amber Hale Somerset, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 snowfighters are ready for the next round of winter weather expected across the area tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for all ten counties in District 8--Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Lincoln, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell and Wayne. Weather forecasts are calling for rain to transition to snow this evening through tonight. A brief wintry mix in between the transition is possible. Temperatures are expected to drop which will cause roads to quickly become icy and snow covered tonight. Motorists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel. If you must travel, motorists should expect hazardous travel conditions. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 16:55:03 | Comments | Printable version
James Charles Kelsay, 77, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2022) James Charles Kelsay of Russell Springs passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Russell County Hospital. He was 77 years old. The funeral service will be held at NoonCT on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Elbert Hadley officiating. Burial will follow in Freedom Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Thursday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 16:51:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
C G Scott, 77, Adair Co., KY (1944-2022) C G Scott, of the Bennett Ridge community in Adair County, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Green Hill Manor in Greensburg. He was 77 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Danny Wayne Sexton officiating. Burial will follow in Moore Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 10amCT on Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 16:47:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Larry (Two) Dixon, 72, Columbia, KY (1949-2022) Larry "Two" Dixon of Columbia passe away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was 72 years old. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 11amET until 1pmET at Ratterman and Sons Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY, with funeral services to follow at 1pmET time at the funeral home, with Father Pat Dolan officiating. Burial will follow at the Pennsylvania Run Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 from 1pmCT to 3pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 16:42:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sheldon Ray Barrett, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2022) Sheldon Ray Barrett of Russell Springs passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. He was 79 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Darrin Blair officiating. Interment will be in Martin Cemetery at Petersburg, Indiana Visitation will be held at NoonCT on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 15:14:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
TRJH Winter Weather Update for Thurs, January 20 By Stacey Biggs To allow for safe travel for our patients, team members, and providers, most T.J. Regional Health facilities will open on a delayed scheduled on Thursday morning, January 20, 2022. T.J. Samson and T.J. Health Columbia, along with the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home remain open 24/7. Delayed Opening:
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Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 6pmCT to 7amCT Mike Keltner, Director of Adair County Emergency Management, sends updated information from this afternoons briefing on the next wave of winter weather. The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of Central Kentucky, including Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties, from 6pmCT on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, until 7amCT on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Widespread rain is expected to develop ahead of a cold front today. As the front passes through the region, colder air behind the front will transition the rain over to snow and possibly a wintry mix. Minor snow accumulations will be possible tonight into early Thursday morning, and could make travel difficult at times. Untreated roads may be icy and snow covered on Thursday morning across much of southern Indiana and central Kentucky. Use caution if traveling. 2022-01-19 15:03:43 | Comments | Printable version
TJRH launches Educational Scholarship Program By Stacey Biggs Glasgow, KY - T.J. Regional Health is excited to launch a new scholarship opportunity for area high school seniors who are planning to pursue degrees and careers in healthcare or healthcare related fields. Through the new T.J. Educational Scholarship Program, three $2,000 scholarships will be awarded this March. The application process is fully online at tjregionalhealth.org/scholarship, and the deadline for submissions is 4pmCT on Monday, March 14, 2022. Students who reside and attend any high school or homeschool in the healthcare organization's service area are encouraged to apply, including in Adair, Allen, Barren, Green, Hart, Metcalfe, Monroe and Russell Counties. "If you live in any of the communities where we have a physical location and you have a desire to obtain a degree in healthcare or a healthcare related field, then you are in a unique and special position to qualify for one of our scholarships," according to Neil Thornbury, CEO of T.J. Regional Health. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 14:56:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Gary Keith Hughes, 70, Elkhorn, KY (1951-2022) Gary Keith Hughes of Elkhorn passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 70 years old. The funeral will be held at 1pmET on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Auberry Funeral Home, 503 East Main Street, Campbellsville. Bro. Alan Todd and Bro. Terry Wilder will be officiating the service. Burial will follow in Elliot Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 5pmET until 8pmET on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 12:50:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Frederick Carl Kuchenbecker, 79, Greensburg, KY (1942-2022) Frederick Carl "Fred" Kuchenbecker of Greensburg passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his home. He was 79 years old. In accordance with the family's wishes, there will be no formal services at this time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 12:26:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Shannon West, 40, Columbia, KY native (1981-2022) Shannon Lea West of Versailles passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at U.K. Hospital. Funeral services will be 2pmCT on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Chris Fields officiating. Interment will follow in Bernard Cemetery, Russell Springs, KY. Visitation will be 10amCT until 2pmCT on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 12:21:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Richard William Bryant, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2022) Richard William Bryant of Russell Springs passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was 88 years old. Funeral services are scheduled for 1pmCT on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Brother Kenny Kimbler officiating. Burial will follow in Richards Cemetery, with military honors performed by the Russell County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 11amCT until time of services on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Bernard Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 12:17:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Wise appointed to leadership role on NSCL Standing Committee By Dustin Isaacs, LRC Frankfort, KY - The National Conference of State Legislatures has approved the nominations of Sen. Max Wise (R-Campbellsville), Sen. Ralph Alvarado (R-Winchester), Sen. Whitney Westerfield (R-Crofton) to leadership positions on NSCL Standing Committees. Each senator brings his respective area of expertise and proven leadership as professionals and members of the Kentucky General Assembly to this prestigious leadership position. Alvarado, Westerfield and Wise's terms for their respective committees begins immediately and will conclude at the 2023 NCSL Legislative Summit in August 2023. Sen. Wise, an adjunct professor at the University of Kentucky Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce will serve as vice-chair of NCSL's Standing Committee on Education. He serves as chair of the Senate Education Committee and is co-chair of the Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 12:15:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Debbie Ramsey, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2022) Debbie Ramsey of Campbellsville passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. She was 61 years old. Cremation was chosen by the family, and no public services are planned at this time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 10:45:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
HAM Radio: Amateur Radio used daily locally Part I of HAM Radio in our area appeared earlier at this link. This is part two of three parts to update readers on this important part of local emergency communications. By Mike Keltner, Director, Adair Co. Emergency Management As the Adair County Emergency Management Director, I am fortunate to be involved with and be a part of the Central Kentucky Amateur Radio Club (CKARC). An interest in amateur radio was sparked when I became Director in 2015. As I was reading the County Emergency Operations Plan I noticed amateur radio or HAM radio being mentioned over 30 times in the 300 plus page document. If it was this important I felt I should gain knowledge. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 10:05:34 | Comments | Printable version
Free at-home COVID-19 tests via USPS Thanks to Jackie Montgomery for the heads up on free test kits from USPS: Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from the Unites States Postal Service at USPS.com. Here's what you need to know about your order:
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Story Time with Ms. Aleina: Dragons Love Tacos Ms. Aleina with the Adair County Public Library reads Dragons Love Tacos for Story Time. Previous Story Time: Story Time with Ms. Aleina: Sergio Makes A Splash Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 08:04:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief Jan 18, 2022 By Sam Price Lake Cumberland District Health Department Of today's 282 reported cases, 236 (84%) were unvaccinated and 122 of today's cases (43%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 30.25%. Due to the surge of COVID cases, LCDHD numbers are incomplete. Each day for the past couple of weeks, there have been many more cases reported than we are able to contact and work. The numbers you are seeing in the report are the ones who were contacted/worked, but it represents a fraction of the true illness present in our communities. Please bear with us as we continue to work our hardest to contact as many positive cases as we are able to reach. We have prioritized our efforts to attempt to reach the most at-risk populations. If you are positive and have not been contacted, please follow the guidance from your provider or check our webpage for current recommendations. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-19 07:59:40 | Comments | Printable version
Rain today, high 44, possible snow overnight It's currently 44F at the Adair County Mesonet station. There's a 100 percent chance of rain today, mainly after 10amCT. Expect a high near 45, with south wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Rain will continue tonight, switching over to snow before 3amCT, before tapering off around 4amCT. The overnight low will be around 21F. North wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches is possible. Thursday will be partly sunny, with a high near 30F. North wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 13F. Wind chill values could be as low as 6F. Northeast wind around 6 mph. 2022-01-19 07:19:05 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for January 19, 2022 Eager for money,--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 19 January 2022. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3781 2022-01-19 07:13:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Wed 19 Jan 2022 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at a glance:
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New plant preparing to put first employees in place Mayor Pam Hoots shared at the Economic Development Authority meeting Tuesday, January 18, 2022, that Synergy Food Group has begun moving into the former Majestic Yachts property on the corner of Burkesville Street and the Veterans Memorial Bypass. The new plant, headquartered in Murfreesboro, TN, produces and sells shelf stable meals. They started the first of this year, as planned, building coolers and freezers in the kitchen area of the building and interviewing for the initial jobs. For more information, contact Mayor Hoots at 270-384-2501. 2022-01-19 00:22:56 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 19 Happy Anniversary, Rodney and Janet Huckaby (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrea Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andy Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anne-Marie Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beth Bates | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bradley Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol A. Coomer Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carson Deon Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Catherine Green (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Colton Parnell (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ed Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gordon Willis Feese (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Haylee Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyle Young | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Libby Keltner Beard (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tobias (Toby) Walker Harvey (2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Marie Cox Humes, 43, Taylor Co., KY (1975-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Pearl Norris Garmon, 91, Marrowbone, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara McGaha, 95, Columbia, KY (1928-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Berel Nation, 78, Cumberland Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joe Dile, 57, Greensburg, KY (1961-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cass Baker, Cumberland Co. KY native (1928-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlene George Sobi, 83, Russell County, KY (1936-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles H. Quinn (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chuck Hinman, Bartlesville, OK, (1922-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarice Rogers Campbell, Gradyville, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Thomas, Casey County, KY (1939-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Glen (Ed) Harvey, Adair County, KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Arnold, 86, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Hogue, 71, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Farrow, 95, Columbia, KY (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Evelyne Brown, Casey County, KY (1917-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Bud) Benningfield, Taylor County, KY (1931-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Lee White, 78, Summer Shade, KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Ronald (Brownie) Abston, Adair Co., KY (1947-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lynn Russell, 71, Center, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Patrick Crimmons, 85, Columbia, KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillian Cathleen Trowbridge Sloan, 91, Greensburg, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Davidson Graves, Cumberland County, KY (1943-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lowell Harris, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jewell Graves, 88, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Pansy Jones Clark, 91, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie Livesay, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Wesley Cox, 79, Adair Co., KY native (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Douglas (Doug) Hatcher, 62, Columbia, KY (1960-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Cheatham, 99, Garlin, KY (1922-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip J. Russell, 54, Jamestown, KY (1967-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Quentin (Carlos) Allen, Jr., Casey County, KY (1952-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel Whitney Edwards, 23, Adair Co., KY (1990-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Jessee, Metcalfe County, KY (1928-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Thomas Rankin, former Columbia, KY pastor (1926-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruel Melton, 81, Burkesville, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vanessa Ann Rush, 45, Burkesville, KY (1972-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia (Sue) Bailey, 75, Columbia, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wallace A. Feese, 70, Adair Co., KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wauneda Pittman age 93, Middleburg, KY native (1925-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendell Earnest Guinn, Burkesville KY (1934-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard Nokes | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Decker, Russell County, KY (1957-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Woodruff Vaughn, Green Co., KY (1918-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, January 19, 2022 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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