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Daily News for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Adair Co. Ambulance Service awarded $438K Rural Health Grant Adair County Ambulance Service is proud to announce it has been awarded a Rural Health Transformation Crisis to Care: EMS Training Equipment Grant in the amount of $438,418.00. This significant investment will strengthen emergency medical education in south-central Kentucky and position the service to become a regional leader in EMS training. The grant will fund the purchase of advanced EMS training equipment, including high-fidelity patient simulators (mannequins) and high-fidelity patient simulation technology. These systems provide realistic, immersive training experiences that allow EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to practice complex medical emergencies in a safe learning environment before responding to actual patients. Director Chad Wheet said the award represents more than an investment in equipment--it is an investment in the future of rural healthcare. "This grant gives us the opportunity to build something that will benefit not only Adair County but our entire region," said Wheet. "Our vision is to establish Adair County Ambulance Service as a regional EMS training site where first responders and healthcare providers can receive advanced, realistic simulation training close to home. Rural agencies often face challenges accessing this level of education, and we want to help bridge that gap." Wheet also credited the dedication of the agency's employees for helping make the grant award possible. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-07-15 11:12:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Carol Perkins: Vehicles and Mowing the Yard Previous Column: The Celebration By Carol Perkins It was all Guy's fault, and I made sure he knew it. Carla, our daughter, and I had gone to St. Augustine for a few days at the beach and a few more visiting my niece Sarah and her family. I usually park at an off-site lot at the airport, but to save time, we used the airport parking garage. Thankfully, Carla snapped a picture of our location, or we might still be wandering around looking for my car. Her husband was meeting us at a nearby location when we returned, and he was already waiting by the time the "catastrophe" occurred. The longer he waited, the less patient he became, though, to be fair, he was working that day. As I reached my SUV and pressed the unlock button on the fob, nothing happened. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-07-15 11:06:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
T.J. Health Columbia to celebrate 10 years of service A decade ago, access to medical care in Columbia looked uncertain. From January 2011 through early 2016, leaders in Columbia and Adair County realized their community was in jeopardy of losing their only hospital, the hub of medical care for the community, as debt had escalated to unmanageable levels. In October of 2015, officials from Adair County Public Hospital Corporation, Adair County Hospital District and T.J. Regional Health announced the intent of T.J. Regional Health in Glasgow, Kentucky to acquire Westlake Regional Hospital and its clinics. On February 11, 2016, the acquisition was completed, and Westlake Regional Hospital became T.J. Health Columbia. Since then, T.J. Regional Health has continued to invest in and expand health care options in Adair County, including renovations to the laboratory space, earning Level IV Trauma Center designation and Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification, and the recently announced Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program. T.J. Health Columbia will mark a decade of caring for Columbia at a special 10th Birthday Celebration with free lunch, cupcakes, and kids activities from 11amCT to 1pmCT on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 901 Wellness Way, Columbia, KY. More information is available at www.tjregionalhealth.org/events. 2026-07-15 09:58:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Scholarship honors legacy of Lindsey Wilson University Singers By Duane Bonifer Bill Straus '70 did not come to Lindsey Wilson College to sing. But singing became a big part of his Lindsey Wilson experience after he joined the Lindsey Wilson Singers shortly after arriving on campus in the spring 1968 semester. Straus wants future Lindsey Wilson students to enjoy the benefits of being part of the school's selective choral program, so he created the Bill Straus Endowed Scholarship to support members of the Lindsey Wilson Singers. "Being part of the Singers played a very significant part in my life while I was a Lindsey Wilson student," said Straus, who lives in Lexington, Kentucky. "I want the Singers to continue to have an impact on students' lives at Lindsey Wilson." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-07-15 09:55:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Letter: Travel note Phillip Coffey writes: I would recommend that everyone stop by and visit Washington, KY, if they are in the area. Billie and I visited there about ten years ago on a Sunday morning-'Quiet and Peaceful.'Comments re: Travel: Old Washington, Kentucky 2026-07-15 09:52:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Pre-K Pilot Programs expand to Frankfort and Glasgow From Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - On Tuesday, June 14, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the expansion of the Pre-K Pilot Programs to Franklin County Schools and Glasgow Independent Schools, bringing the total school districts served through the program to four. Since May, the Governor and his administration have increased childcare access for nearly 3,000 additional children across the commonwealth through two major announcements. "Kentucky's children deserve the very best start, and Pre-K for All will deliver that and more by also helping parents save money, boosting our workforce and supporting businesses," said Gov. Beshear. "I am proud that, through this program and our Team Kentucky Early Learning Center, we're expanding access for nearly 3,000 children across our state. This is progress we intend to build on, because we know our families and businesses need it." After receiving approval from the local school boards on Monday, Franklin County Schools and Glasgow Independent Schools will join Robertson and Rockcastle counties in the Pre-K Pilot Program. These full-day pilots serve as a first step in a phased, responsible path toward every Kentucky child having access to pre-K, with curricula beginning for the 2026-2027 school year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-07-15 09:29:01 | Comments | Printable version
Win a kayak prize package by mentoring eligible new anglers From Lisa Jackson Frankfort, KY - Experienced anglers can "Mentor to Win" a kayak prize package each time they take a new, eligible angler fishing this summer. Hosted by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, the contest is free to enter and open to anyone licensed to fish in Kentucky for the 2026-2027 license year. The contest winner will receive a new kayak, paddle, personal flotation device and two spinning rod and reel combos. Complete contest details are available on the department's website (fw.ky.gov). Anglers 16-years-old and older can mentor a new angler, also age 16 or older, at least once this summer through Aug. 31 to be eligible for the prize package. Both mentor and mentee must possess a valid Kentucky fishing license for their outing. The new angler must have never purchased a Kentucky fishing license or must have not purchased an annual Kentucky fishing license in the last three years. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-07-15 09:26:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 15 Happy Anniversary, Tony and Janet Harmon (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Abbie Lynae Sprague (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aiden Edwards (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Altha Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angie Burris Harris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Audrey Young! (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Sue Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brady Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bruce McCloud | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Greer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dimple Yates | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Evie Burton (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Frankie Gosa (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenny Chelf-Devenney | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jera Kessler (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jim Russell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paul Morris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sara Coop | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Lewis Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Smith Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Byrd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Wood (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trey Stephens | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Joseph Cary, Burkesville, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harriet Ashbrook Blair, Russell Springs, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dimple Rebecca Howell, Columbia, KY (1923-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Jones, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Emmett Thompson, Greensburg, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Poore, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Florence Dorothy Russell, Green Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Lou McGowan, Russell Co., KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Pritchard, Taylor Co., KY (1939 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delores Sharp, Taylor Co, KY, Adair native (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Carl "Mike" Davis, Burkesville, KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Clark Harris, Adair County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Perry Wade Scott, Cumberland Co., KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley B. Parrish, 75, Adair Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Whitney Cecil, 92, Green County, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlton (Bull Moose) Noel, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frankie Gosa, 96, Adair County, KY (1920-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Cecil Hunt, 68, Taylor County, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvin Thomas Micho, 64, Metcalfe County, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Kilpatrick Williams, Russell County, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Philip Thompson, 63, Taylor County, KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Dianne Johnson Russell County, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Julius Middleton "J.M." Stephenson, 97 1/2, Burkesville, KY, oldest practicing dentist in Kentucky (1920-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Irene Stayton, 97, Taylor County, KY (1922-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Thomas Smith, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Powell, 72, Columbia, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Maxine Withers, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louis Randell Jones, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Elizabeth Burris, Green County, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Faye Wethington, 84, Taylor County, KY (1934-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Carol G. Perkins, 79, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Versie Mae Antle, 59, Columbia, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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