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Governor declares State of Emergency ahead of severe weather

From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - On March 31, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of severe weather that is expected to begin this evening in Western Kentucky, especially the Jackson Purchase area, and has a high probability of producing long-track, violent tornadoes.

The Governor noted this is the same area devastated by the December 2021 tornadoes, and according to the National Weather Service, there is a high probability of severe tornadoes moving through this area once again up to I-65. The rest of Kentucky, with the exception of the East, should expect violent thunderstorms followed by significant winds with wind gusts up to 55 miles per hour.

"If you are in Western Kentucky, you need to be in a safe shelter by 5 p.m. Central Time," said Gov. Beshear. "This is the worst forecast I've seen as Governor. I am declaring a state of emergency so that we can be prepared. We are taking this very seriously and we need you to take this seriously, too. Please be prepared. Let's do everything possible to keep everyone safe."

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Severe weather outlook for March 31, 2023



2023-03-31 - Kentucky - Photo courtesy Mike Keltner, Adair Co. Emergency Management.
According to the afternoon update from the National Weather Service, a strong system will move across the Ohio River Valley today into Saturday. A damaging wind and tornado outbreak is expected across western KY late afternoon into evening (level 4 out of 5 threat), and Central Kentucky can expect more scattered instances of damaging wind and tornado threat late evening/overnight (level 3 out of 5 threat)
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Bloomington Chapel Trash for Cash Pickup on Saturday

From Bridget Compton

Please use caution when traveling in the Christine Sano, Snake Creek, and 531 areas on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Bloomington Chapel will be out participating in the Trash for Cash program picking up litter.

2023-03-31 16:17:05 | Comments | Printable version

Annex open for storm shelter tonight

Click headline for update briefing slides from the National Weather Service.

From Mike Keltner, Director
Adair Co. Emergency Management

The Adair County Courthouse Annex will be open for temporary storm shelter, tonight, Friday, March 31, 2023. Access will be from the side main door on the barber shop side.

2023-03-31 16:15:26 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Storms

Ann Pearson writes:
Lately we have had so much bad weather with lots of damage to property. We live out in the Gradyville area and we have no warning siren to let us know to take cover. The last storm dropped 2 trees in my yard, one right by my home. Has anyone ever considered putting a warning siren somewhere in the area of the old Gradyville store for those of us out here?


2023-03-31 13:31:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Letter: Bird nest in front of the post office

Robert Johnson writes:
Maybe they belong to Carrier Pigeons.
Comments re: Numerous Nests

2023-03-31 13:28:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Barry C. Ellison, 73, Casey Co., KY (1949-2023)

Barry C. Ellison of Casey County left this life to go home on March 29, 2023. He was 73 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating. Burial will follow in Fair Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Casey County Veterans Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends from 5pmET until 8pmET on Friday, March 31, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

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2023-03-31 10:46:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Life Celebration planned for Drew Coffey

Shelby Andrew (Drew) Coffey of Jamestown passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. A Life Celebration will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, April 16, 2023,at Jamestown Christian Church, with Jason "Bucky" Walters officiating.

Obituary: Drew Coffey, 74, Jamestown, KY (1948-2022)

2023-03-31 10:40:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Kentucky Color: Poison in the Yard

By Billy Joe Fudge

Garden Star-of-Bethelem is another pretty poison growing in many yards and yes it can make you or your animals sick! The bulb-like corms can even cause breathing difficulties. It is invasive and a prolific spreader. Since it propagates asexually via corms it is very hard to kill and contain. So digging up the bulb-like corms and disposing of them by some method that keeps them from coming into contact with the soil is a must.

Click title for step-by-step instructions for responsible removal of Garden Star-of-Bethelem.

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2023-03-31 10:26:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge

Jeffery Allan Brown, 55, Campbellsville, KY (1967-2023)

Jeffery Allen Brown of Campbellsville departed this life on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 55 years old.

The family has chosen cremation, and all services will be held privately.

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2023-03-31 10:11:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Opinion: Adair County Occupational Tax

By Brian Morrison
An Adair Co. native living in Fort Worth, Texas

I must first preface this by saying that I am an outsider to Adair County, even though having grown up in the county, that is just the way that it is when you leave. My family roots in Adair County stretch back many generations, from the time that my forefathers immigrated from what is now Virginia, prior to Kentucky becoming a state.

I was born and raised in the Mount Carmel area, and spent my youth growing up as a young man should, hunting, fishing and doing what boys do. But there came a point in my early twenties when I realized that if I chose to remain and live in Adair County, that my choices and ambition would be limited by the persistent/perpetual thoughts of those in the community that "we like things the way that they are and we do not want change in any form or fashion". I think that a portion of sentiment in the statement that was left out is that "change is threatening".

That train of thought is the exact reason that Columbia and Adair County continue to barely cling to a subsistence life, for many residents. Change is hard and the management of change is even more daunting, that being said change is not always a bad thing.

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Tony Jon Rush, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2023)

Tony Jon Rush of Columbia departed this life on Monday, March 27, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old.

The family has chosen cremation, and all services will be held privately.

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2023-03-31 10:04:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Emma J. Mast, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2023)

Emma J. Mast of Campbellsville died on March 28, 2023 of ALS, at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, where she was being cared for. She was 76 years old.

There will be a funeral service for Emma J. Mast at 9:30amET on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 1725 Bradfordsville Road, Campbellsville, KY, with Minister Leroy Yoder officiating. Burial will follow in the Mannsville Amish Cemetery.

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2023-03-31 10:01:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Robert (Bobby) Cave, Jr., 77, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2023)

Robert "Bobby" Cave Jr. of Campbellsville, KY departed this life on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was 77 years old.

There will be a funeral service for Robert "Bobby" Cave Jr. at 2pmET on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, 1765 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville, KY, with Bro. John Nguyen officiating. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

The family requests visitation on Sunday, April 2, 2023, 2023 from NoonET until 2pmET at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

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2023-03-31 09:57:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

High winds, possible storms Friday night

Mike Keltner, Director of Adair Co. Emergency Management, sends word that the National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Wind Advisory for Friday evening beginning at 7pmCT on Friday and continuing through 4pmCT on Saturday, for portions of Central Kentucky that include Adair and all surrounding counties.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Friday night as a cold front moves through the region. The highest risk of severe weather will be in areas mainly west of I-65 where damaging winds and an isolated tornado or two will be possible. If the sun comes out this afternoon, severe storms are more likely, whereas more cloud cover means the threat is diminished somewhat.

Expect a period of prefrontal gradient wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph tonight.

After the cold front passes through, gusty gradient winds are expected for Saturday. Wind gusts of 40-50 mph will be possible and a few gusts of 50 mph or greater will be possible, especially across the Bluegrass region of central Kentucky.

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2023-03-31 07:33:42 | Comments | Printable version

Baseball: LWC splits double-header with Cambpellsville

The Battle of Highway 55 took to the diamond on Thursday afternoon as the Lindsey Wilson baseball team hosted Campbellsville University in a series-opening twin bill. Under the blue sky and sunshine of Columbia, the two rivals split their meeting with the home side taking the first contest, 4-3, and the visitors stealing the second outing, 8-1.

On the day, Sam Gage and Matthew Schultz paced the Blue Raider offense with four and three hits, respectively, while Chance Stayton and Austin Rayno each contributed a pair of hits to help make up the local's two-game total of 15.

Lindsey Wilson and Campbellsville are currently scheduled to play the third game of their series on Sunday afternoon at Egnew Park.

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2023-03-31 07:27:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Letter: Fiscal Court response to the occupational tax

Della Hare writes:
I totally agree with Mary Bardin on her letter. No one really wants new taxes but in order to have this county in better shape this is sorely needed! What Mary wrote about the Sheriff's department and the jail is so true. We have a good sheriff and a good jailer but how can they do their jobs without the money to work with? I used to go to the jail to lead a Bible study before Covid came along and believe me those employees deserve much more than they earn.

There is so much this county needs and cannot be provided with. It's so difficult to believe Adair County is 1 of 10 counties out of 120 counties in the state of Kentucky to not have this tax! Thank you Terry Hadley for voting yes! What is the problem with the rest of the Fiscal Court for voting this down?

Comments re: Letter: I feel it is time for a change

2023-03-31 07:19:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Tennis: Blue Raiders topple Saints of Thomas More

At the Henry Baughman Tennis Complex, the Lindsey Wilson men's tennis team ran its season-long win-streak up to six matches with a 6-1 handling of Thomas More University (KY) on Thursday, while the women's tennis team soundly upended the Thomas More women's tennis team 7-0. The victory pushes the women's win-streak to seven matches, and caps off a perfect slate for the month of March.

The Blue Raiders are back on the courts on Saturday afternoon to host Shawnee State University at 1pmCT. The match will also serve as the team's "Senior Day" celebration. The men will be recognizing their two senior members of the team, Santiago Diaz and Almeida, and the women's team will recognize its lone senior, Rachdanone, prior to the match.

2023-03-31 07:17:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

7-County Area Courts for Fri 31 Mar 2023

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, March 31, 2023, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 7 events Circuit Court. 1 event 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: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 9 events Circuit Court. 39 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties

2023-03-31 07:12:46 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for March 31, 2023

Present house not home
if home is where your heart is
and you must leave there.
--Robert Stone, Friday, 31 March 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4217

2023-03-31 07:10:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 31
Happy Birthday, Aaran Maurice Taylor (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amy Smith Waggener | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bill Gill (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chance Scholl (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elisabeth Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Harper Kayne Bennett (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Holly Kate Ballou (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Coffey Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nancy Norris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ron Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarai Collins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shawntae Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wilma Bean | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geraldine "Jerry" Loveless, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Hoskins (R.H.) Weatherford, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bessie M. Anderson, Russell Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruthie M. Weddle Russell Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul A. Campbell, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Scott Newby, Cumberland Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aaron Brenner, Taylor Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thurston Ferguson, Burkesville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karalee Caldwell Jones, Adair Co., KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Franklin Thomas Allen, Liberty, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alta Carroll Lavigne, Taylor County, KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary G.(Gerry) Long Grant, 80, Casey Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathy Cheryl Skaggs, 60, Taylor County, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Eveland, 68, Green Co., KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Belcher, 58, Taylor Co., KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Whitehouse, Green County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aunt Margie Burton (1937-2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chelsea Nicole Brown, 23, Liberty, KY (2000-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Pepper, 85, Green Co., KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Hamlett Nunn | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loretta Sharp, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret (Maggie) McMahan, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Odell Keith Dotson, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Regina Janes French, 88, Columbia, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Lynn Murray, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve Baker, 54, Kings Mountain, KY (1964-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wayne Cape, 62, Russell Co., KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Edward Davis, 93, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wyona Benningfield Mitchell,Taylor Co., KY (1938-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday,Bro. Walter Keen (W. K.) Norris, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Bithday Ronnie Lee (Bubby) Wilson, 68, Russell County, KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, March 31, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTDiscover how your colon works from the inside out
Free inflatable colon cancer educational exhibit at the T.J. Health Pavilion, 310 N L Rogers Wells Blvd, Glasgow, KY. | (ID:64697, Comment)
NoonCTSMART Recovery meeting at Russell Co. Health Dept | (ID:64751, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for George C. Todd, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) | (ID:64756, Comment)
6:00pmCTRevival at Pleasant Hill Church | (ID:64727, Comment)

  

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