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Daily News for Friday, January 28, 2022
Salt consumption outpacing dietary needs "Salt content in fast food has gone up about 23 percent in 20 years..." If we don't watch salt intake, it might be time to start. According to the Washington Post, American adults consume an average of 3,400 mg of salt per day -- almost 150 percent of the federal government's recommended daily maximum of 2,300 mg per day for people 14 and older. That's about a teaspoon and a half. While some sodium is essential to maintain the proper fluid balance and for nerve and muscle function, too much sodium can lead to major health problems, including kidney and cardiovascular issues. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 22:17:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Harold D. Loy, 72, Columbia, KY (1949-2022) Harold Dwaine Loy of Columbia passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at T. J. Health Columbia. He was 72 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Ronnie Janes officiating. Burial will follow in the Bardin Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday after 10amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 17:10:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lilla Scott, 99, Jamestown, KY (1922-2022) Lilla Scott of Jamestown passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was 99 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N. Main St., Jamestown, KY, with Bro. Larry Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Russell County Memorial Gardens, Russell Springs, KY. Friends may visit on Saturday at 11amCT at H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 17:07:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Arthur Garhartt, 49, Greensburg, KY (1972-2022) Arthur James Garhartt, IV of Greensburg passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at his home. He was 49 years old. Visitation for Arthur James Garhartt will be from 1pmCT until 3pmCT on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, with cremation to follow. Burial and graveside services, with full military honors, will be held at 2pmCT on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the Veteran's Cemetery West, 5817 Ft Campbell Blvd, Hopkinsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 17:02:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ray Milby, 90, Greensburg, KY (1931-2022) Ray Milby of Greensburg passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 90 years old. The funeral services for Ray Milby will be conducted at 1pmCT on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Jonathan Meadows officiating. Burial will follow in the Bennett Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 4:30pmCT until 8pmCT on Saturday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, and will continue after 7amCT on Sunday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 16:59:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gary Bowers, 69, Burkesville, KY (1952-2022) Gary Lee Bowers Burkesville passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at his home. He was 69 years old. The funeral service will be held at 4pmCT on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Burkesville, KY, with cremation to follow. Visitation is requested from 2pmCT to 4pmCT on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 16:55:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Basketball: LWC Women look to continue win streak at home By Kyle Jackson The Lindsey Wilson women's basketball team looks to continue their win streak inside Biggers Sports Center this weekend as they host Bethel (Tenn.) Saturday afternoon. Tipoff is scheduled for 2pmCT. The Blue Raiders (11-7, 6-4 MSC) currently sit third in the conference standings and enter the match on a two-game win streak after defeating (RV) Freed-Hardeman (TN) 69-58 Thursday evening. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 16:51:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Harold W. Weiand, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1948-2022) Harold W. Weiand of Russell Springs passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his residence. He was 73 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Jeffery Hoover officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Springs Cemetery, 1516 Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, KY. Visitation will be 5 PM Saturday, January 29 2022 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 16:49:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair County Republican Party to meet Feb 24 By Gina Baker The next meeting of the Adair County Republican Party will be Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 6pm in the basement of the Annex building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, Kentucky. All Republican Party candidates and voters are invited to attend. 2022-01-28 16:43:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
John Thomas Thompson, 70, Green Co., KY (1951-2021) John Thomas Thompson of Summersville passed away on January 21, 2022, at the Baptist Health Hardin Hospital. He was 70 years old. Funeral services for John Thomas Thompson will be held at 1pmCT on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Jacob Grove Baptist Church in the Summersville Community of Green County. Burial will follow in the Mt. Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5pmCT until 8pmCT on Friday, and from 7amCT until NoonCT on Saturday at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 16:43:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Video: 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Presentation A video presentation earlier this month honored winners of the Student Art, Poetry and Essay Contest. The 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Awards are presented annually by the Kentucky Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission to celebrate Dr. King's life and legacy. 2022-01-28 16:39:39 | Comments | Printable version
Basketball: LWC Men host Bethel on Saturday By Kyle Jackson The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team returns to Biggers Sports Center Saturday afternoon when they welcome in Bethel (TN). Tipoff is scheduled for 4pmCT. The Blue Raiders (9-12, 2-11 MSC) enter the match after dropping a sixth-straight game against Freed-Hardeman (TN), 59-65 Thursday evening. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 16:33:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Adair County 4-H New Club Registration By Tony Rose, Agent for 4-H Youth Development Adair County Extension Service Adair County 4-H is taking registrations for all our 4-H clubs. You are welcome to sign up for as many as you are interested. We are planning to start in person meetings in March. So if you sign up you will receive an email with the details about the first meeting for each Club or group. The registration deadline to sign up is February 21, 2022, so emails about specific club meeting dates in March will come out after that. The registration deadline is February 21, 2022. Here is the link to the link to the on line registration: uky.az1.qualtrics.com Club Offerings: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 14:34:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Durrett Test Kitchen chooses Columbia for new location By Tiffany Collins The City of Columbia is pleased to announce that Durrett Test Kitchen has chosen our town for their new location. They will be moving their corporate offices to Columbia, Kentucky, and be opening manufacturing operations. The owners, Chef Barry Durrett and his wife, LeAnne, from neighboring Greensburg, are excited about moving their business to Columbia. Their location will be at property owned by Downey Properties LLC on Campbellsville Road. According to Chef Durrett, "Our move to Columbia is largely due to the hard work of Mayor Hoots; and, her team at the City; as well as Dr. Max Downey and his wife, Patricia, owners of Downey Properties LLC." The plants will be manufacturing sandwiches, pot pies, and be in the process of development of further design of meals and packaging. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 12:58:35 | Comments | Printable version
County Clerks Office closed on Saturday The Adair County Clerk's Office will be closed this Saturday, January 29, 2022, due to the majority of employees being sick. We will be doing a complete cleaning/fogging and open back Monday on our regular schedule. Our normal schedule is 8amCT to 11amCT every Saturday, with the exception of a holiday on Friday or Monday. Sorry for any inconvenience Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk 2022-01-28 12:55:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Private Applicator Pesticide Training at Extension Office Adair County Cooperative Extension Service will be offering Private Applicator Pesticide Training on Thursday, Februrary 3, 2022, at 10amCT and again at 5:30pmCT at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. You will only need to attend one of the sessions, as best fits your schedule. The training will provide certification for three years. Please bring your driver's license to complete the necessary forms for certification. As a reminder, anyone applying a restricted use pesticide to an agricultural commodity needs to be certified as a private or commercial applicator. Records for both general use and restricted use pesticides applied to a commodity must be maintained by the applicator. 2022-01-28 11:18:25 | Comments | Printable version
Budget Committee Meeting, Tuesday Feb 1 By Bridget Compton The Adair County Fiscal Court Budget Committee will meet at 8amCT on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. 2022-01-28 10:59:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Camp Casey cancellation for Friday, Jan 28 By Dana Harmon Due to expected inclement weather this afternoon, we have decided to cancel Camp Casey on Friday, January 28, 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please make other afterschool childcare arrangements. If you have questions, please call or email Mrs. Dana. 2022-01-28 10:58:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Norman T. Parrott, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2022) Norman T. Parrott of Campbellsville passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was 82 years old. The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Gerald Murphy and Rev. J. Alvin Hardy. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation is requested from 5pmET until 8pmET on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 10:35:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CPD: Thursday morning heroin arrest By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department responded with Adair Co. EMS to Speedway on Bomar Heights on Thursday evening, January 27, 2022, to a call of an unresponsive male in a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers and Adair EMS were able to wake the party and observed subject was under the influence. After searching the male and a female passenger, officers located several syringes as well as suspected marijuana and heroin. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 10:27:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief 1/27/2022 By Sam Price Lake Cumberland District Health Department 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. Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 31.6%. New Cases: We report that our total case count has increased by 630 since our last report. Our new cases (including suspect cases) are as follows:
It is best, at this time, to rely on state data while we work through our backlog. We will be transitioning to incorporating the current state data into this webpage over the coming days. 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. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 10:15:31 | Comments | Printable version
CU: Montel Richardson to speak at chapel Feb. 2 By Daisy Rodriguez Campbellsville, KY - The Rev. Montel Richardson Sr., pastor of First Baptist Church of Campbellsville, KY, will speak at Campbellsville University's chapel at 10amET on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville, Ky. Richardson created the H.O.P.E. Project, a multi-service, non-profit organization with the mission of helping people daily through education, empowerment and enrichment practices. Camp H.O.P.E. was brought from the H.O.P.E. Project to provide more focus on the youth to experience summer enrichment. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 10:09:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Basketball: LWC comeback effort falls short By Kyle Jackson The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team fell to Freed-Hardeman (TN) Thursday evening 59-65 in a tight affair at Biggers Sports Center. The loss is the sixth straight for the Blue Raiders. The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team will now turn their attention to Saturday when they return to Biggers Sports Center to face Bethel (TN). Tipoff is set for 4pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-01-28 10:07:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Cloudy Friday, snow and rain possible, high 34F It's currently 30F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Skies will be cloudy today, with a 40 percent of snow, possibly changing over to rain between 2pmCT and 3pmCT. The high will be near 34F, with light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight will be cloudy, with a 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 9pmCT. The overnight low will be around 12F, and wind chill values could be as low as 3F. North wind 6 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Saturday will be sunny, with a high near 30F and wind chill values as low as 4F. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 19F and calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 45F and south wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 21F. 2022-01-28 07:37:34 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for January 28, 2022 When one is shut in,--Robert Stone, Friday, 28 January 2022. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3790 2022-01-28 07:32:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Fri 28 Jan 2022 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, January 28, 2022, at a glance:
2022-01-28 07:32:19 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 28 Happy Anniversary, Merl and Patricia Wiggins (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ronnie and Connie Williams (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Weldon and Regina Herron | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Dale Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Lewis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carly Smith McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Lloyd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dennis Kinnett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dillon Parnell (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Glenn Phillips | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Isaiah Morgan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jared West | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Karnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaydee Williams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kevin Andrew Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Fudge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rita Carter Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Shelton (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry K. Arnold | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tiffany Corbin Janes | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Marcum Harper, 78, Adair County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia C. Burton, 95, Adair County, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall (Petie) Brumley, Jamestown, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, DeLynn Wilson, Frankfort, KY (1969-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Kirtley, Taylor Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Davis, Taylor Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Bertha Nell Blakeman, 101, Green Co., KY (1911) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie C. Baxter, 63, Liberty, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Dean Flanagan, 57, Russell County, KY (1957-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eureka Faye Johnson, Russell Co., KY, (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oscar (B.A.) Bishop Anders, 83, Burkesville, KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ovaline McGowan, 78, Russell Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Vest Cook, Casey Co., KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Reed, Adair Co., KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alex Polston, 35, Russell Co., KY (1979-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary June Richardson, Casey Co. KY (1931-2015 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Frances Lindsey Sparks, Green Co., KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Wayne Shaw, 65, Tompkinsville, KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Elvis Tucker, 73, Russell County, KY (1943-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gertrude Burris, 79, Adair County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Weldon Edwards (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephanie Janice Stephens Helm, Russell Co., KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Walters, age 17, Jamestown, KY (2001-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Lorene Melton Burns, 88, Burkesville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Derek Wade Cowan, 40, Columbia, KY (1982-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gene Judd, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harvey Dean Nash (1896-1968) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James William Sebastion, 83, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard (Joe) Leslie Walker, 80, Greensburg, KY (1936-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marzon Pyles, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melvin Douglas Bruce, 69, Columbia, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Merkel Zimmerman (Russell County) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard J. (Rick) Espey, 64, Columbia, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rita Lee Pendleton, 49, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Neat, 64, Columbia, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Corbin, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, January 28, 2022 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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