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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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What to expect for the coming flu season

First, the bad news: This flu and respiratory season might be another bad one, according to the AARP.

Influenza activity from the Southern Hemisphere, which can help experts predict flu seasons in North America, was high again this year.


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2023-12-13 22:34:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

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Birds of Kentucky: Belted Kingfisher



2023-12-13 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
A belted kingfisher watching the water from a shoreline tree on a crisp Wednesday afternoon.

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Faye Pitcock, 71, Burkesville, KY (1952-2023)

Faye (Daniels) Pitcock, of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky, having attained the age of 71 years, 2 months, and 28 days.

She was a Christian and was a member of Three Trees Church in Columbia, Kentucky, she was also a nursing assistant for Lifeline and a seamstress for Sutton Shirt Company.


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2023-12-13 21:35:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Cricket County Christmas Carol play at Christie Chapel

From Jennifer Hovious

Please come join us at Christie Chapel Church at 5pmCT/6pmET on Sunday, December 17, 2023, for the play A Cricket County Christmas Carol. We will have snacks and refreshments following the play. Come enjoy a fun evening with us!

Christie Chapel Church is located on Hwy 76 at the Adair/Taylor County line at 8068 Elkhorn Road, Knifley, KY.


2023-12-13 19:41:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

ACSO: Adair man arrested for possession, resisting arrest

From Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 10:59amCT, the Adair County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the FairPlay community in reference to a disturbance.

Upon arrival Deputy Chris Tweedy made contact with a suspect. While being placed under arrest, the man resisted but was taken into custody without injury.


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2023-12-13 19:38:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Drivers reminded to plan safe rides this holiday season

From Naitore Djigbenou

Frankfort, KY - To keep roadways as safe as possible throughout the holidays, law enforcement in Kentucky is joining the nationwide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign December 13, 2023 through January 1, 2024.

To raise awareness and kickoff the campaign, state and national highway safety officials joined together for a press conference today at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC).

"As Kentuckians begin celebrating the holidays with family and friends, we're urging everyone to do so responsibly," said KYTC Office of Highway Safety Executive Director Bill Bell. "Drunken driving-related crashes are 100% preventable. Our ask is simple: plan a sober ride home so your family rings in the new year with joy, not grief."


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Medie Machen, 90, Columbia, KY (1933-2023)

Medie Jo (Wallis) Machen of Columbia, formerly of Sylacauga, AL, died Sunday, December 10, 2023 at her residence. She was 90 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amCT on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, AL. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Sylacagua.

Visitation will start at 10amCT on Friday at Radney-Smith.


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2023-12-13 19:32:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Paul speaks at CU on importance of liberty and virtue

By Gerard Flanagan

Campbellsville, KY - U.S. Senator Rand Paul makes his way across the Commonwealth of Kentucky to speak to believers and speak on university campuses. He has one question he often poses to those audiences: "Are liberty and virtues necessary?"

"Our Founding Fathers really thought you needed both," Paul said at Campbellsville University's The Gheens Recital Hall. "They thought that democracy required virtue."

During his address to members of the Campbellsville University community, Paul quoted from Don Devine, a Raegan administration official, who wrote, "Freedom needs tradition for law and order for inspiration."


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2023-12-13 19:24:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University

Special Called Meeting of Board of Elections

From Lisa Greer
Adair County Clerk

There will be a Special Called Meeting of the Adair County Board of Elections at 9amCT on Friday, December 15, 2023, in the Adair County Clerk's Office, 424 Public Square, Ste. 3, Columbia, KY.

The purpose of the special called meeting is to approve Precinct maps to follow State guidelines after Magisterial Redistricting.

Meeting Agenda:


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2023-12-13 11:32:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Letter: Thank You note from family of Cathy Bledsoe Turner

The family of Cathy Bledsoe Turner would like to thank everyone for their display of compassion during Cathy's illness and death. We want to thank everyone who brought food, sent flowers, donated Bibles, and other items, but especially everyones' prayers.

Also, we want to thank David and Cathy Martin as well as the rest of the staff at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home along with the Reverend Richie Coomer and the Reverend Roger Garner and Jeremy Bunch who provided the beautiful singing.

Again, thank you and God Bless you all. --Larry, the children, and families


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Basketball: LWC falls to No. 1 Grace (IN)

The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team fell to No. 1 Grace (IN) on Tuesday evening with a score of 79-65.

After a very close first half, the Lancers were leading with a score of 40-37 by halftime. Grace shot 13-30, while the Blue Raiders were shooting 12-27. Freshman Kenyata Carbon was leading the team in points at the half with 11, followed closely by Rodney Lewis with 10. Carbon and Lewis were also leading in rebounds with three and two apiece, and Carbon led in rebounds with five. For Gace, Cade Gibbs led the team in points with 16 and Jake Wadding led in rebounds with four. Brycen Graber and Jakob Gibbs led in assists with two each.

The Blue Raiders are set to travel to Southeast Missouri State for an exhibition matchup at 3pmCT on Sunday, December 17, 2023.


2023-12-13 08:51:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Thought for today


If you don’t like something, change it.

If you can’t change it, change your attitude.
— Maya Angelou


2023-12-13 06:54:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Health insurance perks you may be missing

Your health insurance might cover more than just clinic visits and medical procedures. Many health insurance plans offer a variety of convenient virtual care options and additional wellness benefits that can save you money and help you establish healthy habits for a lifetime.

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2023-12-13 06:44:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

Irene Knight, 97, Russell County, KY (1926-2023)

Irene Shearer Knight, 97, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023.

She was born in Jamestown, KY on December 9, 1926, a daughter of the late Bertie (Hadley) and Lawrence Blakey.


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2023-12-13 06:42:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 13
Happy Birthday, Braxton Jessie (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bryan Rich (1967) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Clestine Neat | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Deana Coffey Parrott | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donnie R. Coffey (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kellen Lobb | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenneth Neat | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Logan Robertson (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lucretia Begley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Martina Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mercedes Hensley (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, River Scott Curry (2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandy Wilkinson (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dorothy (Reece) Sharp Cook, Breeding, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward C. Powell, Russell County, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Louise Hilliard Mott, Burkesville, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell Dale Bardin, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Faye Allen Reed, Liberty, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Charles Victor Henry, Jamestown, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Peterson, Taylor Co. KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Trixie C. McCandless Lane, formerly of Metcalfe Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Arlo Withers , Russell Co., KY (1950 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis Price, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Dale Randolph, Casey Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Morris Cundiff, Campbellsville, KY, Adair Co. native (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Besse Jean Luttrell Vanover, Casey Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Gary Lee Akin, Green Co., KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Long Stone, 57, Burkesville, KY, (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Buis, Casey County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Keltner Simpson, Green Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles E. Atwell, Buffalo, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Jones Shirley, Knob Lick, Metcalfe Co., KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, JoNell Hadley, 85, Russell County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Witt, Russell County, KY/Casey Co. native (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alan Hamilton Humphress, 87, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Harper, 70, Metcalfe County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Young Scott, 75, Cumberland County, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelby M. "Shad" Wooldridge, 86, Russell County, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adam Dyson, 35, Jamestown, KY (1985-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Irwin Page, 86, Knob Lick, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennis (Wayne) Fudge, 69, Columbia, KY (1954-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Coomer, 84, Columbia, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flora (Sissy) Fudge, 63, Columbia, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Hughes Miller, 82, Columbia, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J. C. Rector, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Dean Flinchum, 93, Adair Co., KY native (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Dean Lemmon Reynolds, 78, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kimberly D. Foster, 55, Russell Springs, KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Luther Tucker (1900 - 1974) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Oaklie Douglas, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Creed Jeffries, 81, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Stargle, 55, Russell Springs, KY (1965-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelby Brown, 87, Liberty, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
11:00amCTJessica Wilkinson will speak at adair County Caregivers Lunch meeting | (ID:66278, Comment)
NoonCTSMART Recovery meeting at Adair Co. Health Dept | (ID:66286, Comment)
6:00pmCTACHS Freshman Basketball at Taylor County | (ID:66095, Comment)
7:00pmCTACHS JV Basketball at Taylor County | (ID:66096, Comment)

 


































 
 
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