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Daily News for Thursday, October 3, 2019
Letter: Thank God for Green River Reservoir Billy Joe Fudge writes: All I can say is, thank God for Green River Reservoir, the powers that be which impounded it and those who saw fit to use Green River Lake as our water source. From the amount of water going down Russell Creek right now, I would hate to be depending on it for our community's water needs. --BJFComments re photo 85338 Kentucky Drought Map 2019-10-03 19:09:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
The Rev. Al Hardy to speak at CU chapel By Ariel C. Emberton Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville College 1957 alumnus the Rev. J. Alvin Hardy is scheduled to speak at the Heritage Day chapel service Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at 10amET in Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville. Hardy will speak about the 113 years of heritage at Campbellsville University, which he has been a part of for over 60 years. Hardy serves as associate pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church in Taylor County where he also served as senior pastor from 1990 until his retirement in September 2013. Since his retirement, he has served as the interim pastor at Columbia Baptist, Summersville Baptist and Vine Grove Baptist churches. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-10-03 19:04:36 | Comments | Printable version
Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote Initiative By Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - The Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA), within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, is joining schools and cultural institutions nationwide in commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which extended the right to vote to millions of women in 1920. As part of the Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote initiative, KDLA is one of a limited number of places that will exhibit a pop-up display created by the National Archives and presented in part by the National Archives Foundation. The display contains messages exploring the history of the 19th Amendment, women's voting rights before and after the amendment, and its impact today. The Rightfully Hers Pop-up Display can be viewed in the KDLA lobby, 300 Coffee Tree Rd, Frankfort, KY, Monday through Friday from 9amET - 4pmET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-10-03 19:02:37 | Comments | Printable version
KY schools celebrate Farm to School Month By Sean Southard Frankfort, KY - School districts throughout Kentucky will hold special events to celebrate Farm to School Month in October and raise awareness of the advantages of serving local foods to Kentucky school children. "Farm to school helps Kentucky students get access to fresh, nutritious local foods that will help them to grow up strong and healthy," Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said. "At the same time, farm to school enables farmers to tap into a local market for their products. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Farm to School Program is committed to getting fresh, high-quality Kentucky Proud foods into our school systems. Our program is a national leader in the farm to school movement." Among the Farm to School Month celebrations in Kentucky this month: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-10-03 18:54:31 | Comments | Printable version
CU lecture: Ethical-Decision Making in the Era of AI By Scarlett Birge Campbellsville University will present a lecture on "Ethical Decision-Making in the Era of Artificial Intelligence" on Monday, October 7, 2019, from 6pmET until 8pmET in the Badgett Academic Support Center (BASC) Banquet Hall, 110 University Drive, Campbellsville, Ky. The public is invited to this free lecture. Light refreshments will be served. Dr. Thomas R. Jeffrey, associate professor of business, and an interdisciplinary panel of faculty including Dr. Carey Ruiz, assistant professor of sociology; Dr. Shawn Williams, lead/associate professor of political science; and Dr. Vincent Scovetta, associate professor of computer science, will present. Through collaborative and interactive activities, the lecture will cover the navigation of ethical processes in the development of artificial intelligence such as autonomous cars, weaponized drones and more. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-10-03 18:49:15 | Comments | Printable version
KSP Offers Online Access to Civilians for Collision Reporting By Trooper Robert Purdy Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky State Police is now making traffic collision reporting easier through an online form. Funded through the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, the Civilian Traffic Collision Report can be accessed from an online submission tool. Kentucky law requires that any person involved in an accident resulting in property damage in excess of five hundred dollars, file a written report with the Kentucky State Police no later than 10 days of the accident. These forms only need to be completed when an investigation is not conducted by a law enforcement officer. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-10-03 18:46:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
KYTC awards Russell Springs $137K in discretionary funds KYTC previously awarded Russell County $313K in a visit in July. By Amber Hale During a meeting with officials from the City of Russell Springs, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid Commissioner Gray Tomblyn II announced $137,700 in discretionary funds for vital resurfacing work on Dowell Road, Gentry Mill Road and Cade Road. Resurfacing repairs address existing surface cracks, potholes, raveling, and base failures. The investment supports Governor Matt Bevin's commitment to prioritize transportation infrastructure projects and increase economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-10-03 18:43:30 | Comments | Printable version
CPD: Drug Arrest By Officer Adam Cravens On Thursday, October 3, 2019, just before NoonCT, Columbia Police Department officers arrived at a residence on Bomar Heights to attempt to locate an individual with multiple drug-related outstanding warrants from Adair and Russell Counties. The party was located within the premises, hiding in a closet, and taken into custody. After apprehension, party was found to be in possession of narcotics. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-10-03 18:38:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
KY Lawmakers asked to consider fixed-odds wagering Frankfort, KY - A thoroughbred racing think tank has asked Kentucky lawmakers to consider allowing a new type of bet on horse races. Fixed-odds wagering would allow track operators to be competitive against the expansion of legalized sports betting in other states, said Patrick Cummings of the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation of Lexington. He made the remarks during yesterday's meeting of the Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations. This new type of wager would allow bettors to compete against the house, or bet taker. The house would set fixed odds on horses that bettors could choose to lock in with a wager. In general, sports betting on football, basketball and other sports are made under this model. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-10-03 18:33:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Letter: Kudos for Tommy Bailey photo Vicki Miller writes: Just WOW! Beautiful photo of a beautiful sunset. Thanks for sharing. --VickiComments re photo 85339 Scenic Adair County Sunrise on Birch Road 2019-10-03 18:26:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Angel Wing Begonias? D. writes: Aren't these beautiful flowers Angel Wing Begonias? --D.Comments re photo 85335 Red Geraniums lining the walkway 2019-10-03 18:25:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Drought declarations issued throughout Kentucky Adair County has Level 2 declaration. Level 1 and Level 2 Declarations cover the Commonwealth. By John Mura/Robin Hartman Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and the Office of the State Climatologist, in coordination with the Kentucky drought mitigation team, have issued a Level 2 drought declaration for 78 counties and a Level 1 declaration for 42 counties. A Level 2 drought declaration has been issued for areas in eastern, central and parts of western Kentucky and could lead to substantial agricultural losses, diminished stream flows in small streams and rivers and increases in the occurrence of wildfires. If drought conditions persist, it is expected that some water utilities will have difficulties treating water and may begin issuing conservation advisories or implementing water-use restrictions due to limited water supplies. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-10-03 12:44:22 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Lots more positive trends in School Report Cards Comments re article 106535 KDE releases School Report Cards for 2018-2019 By Phyllis Curry, Academic Dean Adair County Schools Thank you very much for the nice article about Adair County's test results that were released this week. As I am sure you noted when doing your research for the article, there is a tremendous amount of data included in the school report card and I encourage parents and community members to explore the information via the link you provided. Adair County High School implemented some very innovative programs for students a few years ago and students are the beneficiaries of those programs and initiatives. That is reflected in the transition readiness numbers as you indicated in your article. The graduation rate remains very high at 97.3% and the number of dual credit classes students are taking at a reduced cost is at an all-time high. One of the things that is quite impressive is that all of Adair County' schools are continuing to trend in a positive direction. Scores at all schools are consistent and within a point or two of each other. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-10-03 12:40:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Jamestown Mary Ford writes: Albino Rainbow Trout at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery in Jamestown, KY. --MaryComments re photo 85321 Mystery what are they and where 2019-10-03 12:35:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Trans Canada Energy statement on pipeline noise By Mike Keltner, Director Adair Co. Emergency Management On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, Sheriff Josh Brockman was notified of a noise coming from the Trans Canada Energy (Columbia Gulf) pipeline in the area of Knifley Road and Robinson Ridge Road. Notification was made to Emergency Management by Sheriff Brockman and the pipeline company emergency contact through Adair E911. Since the initial notification, Sheriff Brockman, County Judge Executive Cowan, and Emergency Management Director Keltner have all met with Trans Canada Energy personnel on several occasions. County Officials have been in constant contact with Trans Canada Energy Government Relations and Community Affairs. We want to ensure accountability of Trans Canada Energy on behalf of our community and will work to keep communications open between agencies involved. Trans Canada Energy has issued this statement to be shared to our community: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-10-03 10:52:25 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Where to catch catfish? Maury Lewis writes: Is there any where around this area that I can purchase or go catch catfish. --Maury Maury, we'll open this up for all readers who might share if they want to divulge their spots. A family member has had good luck in the past fishing on the Cumberland River. 2019-10-03 08:40:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
LWC Football battles No. 14-ranked Bethel on the road tonight By Brady Budke The No. 10-ranked Lindsey Wilson football team hits the road tonight to face No. 14-ranked Bethel (Tenn.) in a top 25 Mid-South Conference matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 6pmCT at Wildcat Stadium, 150 Wildcat Ln, McKenzie, TN. Live video and stats will be available for the game. The Blue Raiders and the Wildcats meet for the sixth time in the history of the series, with Lindsey Wilson leading the all-time series 3-2. Bethel won the last meeting between the two programs 56-30 at Blue Raider Stadium during the 2018 season. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-10-03 08:39:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
KDE releases School Report Cards for 2018-2019 By Pen Waggener Distilling the year-long work of hundreds of adults and thousands of schoolchildren into a single 5-star score, the Kentucky Department of Education has released school report cards this week for the 2018-2019 school year. Adair County schools managed a 3-star rating for elementary, middle, and high schools. The combined 2019 rating for all the schools in the state was also 3 stars for elementary, middle, and high schools. Of course, those star ratings are derived from hundreds of data points for each school. Among the graphs and charts, one metric stands out for Adair County Schools, Transition Readiness at ACHS. Transition Readiness measures, in part, whether students who graduate are prepared for college and/or a career. For the 2018-2019 school year, Adair County High School scored an 87.9 out of 125 on this metric, compared to a statewide score of 66.8 out of 125. Asked about the score, Adair County High School Principal Troy Young said, "it is a concentrated effort on everyone's part to raise our accountability and grow our students. Our end game is to prepare students for a career." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-10-03 07:08:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Abby Gail Scott, 72, Russell County, KY (1947-2918) Abby Gail Scott, 72, of Jamestown, KY died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow. Funeral services will be 2pmCT Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-10-03 06:46:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Register now for Treats on the Town To register and secure your spot, call Chairman Debbie Selby at 270-384-6433, ext. 7224, or 270-250-1046, as soon as possible. Treats on the Town is scheduled for Halloween Night, Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 4pmCT to 7pmCT. Promoted by the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce, Treats on the Town is open to everyone -- businesses, churches, civic groups, elected officials, families, individuals, young or old -- to dress in costume, set up and decorate a treats table or car trunk and hand out individually wrapped treats to the kids. Traffic around the square will be closed down before 4pmCT on Halloween, so that all children of Adair County can have a fun and safe Halloweeen. 2019-10-03 06:27:30 | Comments | Printable version
Carol Perkins: Hunting the Headhunters Previous column: Deep relaxation By Carol Perkins Mary Billeck (my daughter-in-law's mother) from Belton, Texas called last spring to say that she and some of her friends were coming through Kentucky in a few months on their way to Niagara Falls on a girls' trip and wanted to visit. I'm always glad to see them. Then she said, "We want to meet the Headhunters." I didn't remember she said that, but she did! Keep in mind, I don't have the guys on speed dial, nor do I show up at their houses for coffee and cake. At six o'clock at night, what was I going to do? I had to spring into action because they were anxious to meet them, and so I set out to stalk the Kentucky Headhunters! I didn't even know if the boys were in town. First, I sent a message to Marla (Fred's wife) via Facebook, but before I heard from her, I told the ladies to "load up" and I could at least show them where the guys lived. Off we went to Wisdom. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-10-03 06:18:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Big Windy was on Hwy 61 North out of Columbia Jeff Johnson called in a reply to the question, "Where is Big Windy, KY?" He said his Grandpa cautioned him that two of the meanest places in Adair County at one time were Big Windy (on Hwy 61 North), and Hardscratch (on Hwy 55 South). Perhaps more Columbiamagazine.com readers might have had family stories passed down that either fit with or challenge this information. 2019-10-03 06:05:48 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Official word from the GWSU Dept. of Duckology Billy Joe Fudge writes: Either a Magpie or an Ancona according to the Great Wooded South University researchers with which I consulted. Both are domesticated breeds with the Ancona being a little heavier. The oddsmakers at GWSU are giving 4-1 on Ancona. Oh and by the way, one staff comedian said he was putting his money on them being Holsteins! --BJFComments re photo 85316 Birds of Kentucky Ducks at Long Run 2019-10-03 05:51:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Egypt-Shiloh Men's Prayer Breakfast, Sat 5 Oct 2019 By W M Feese Jr The Egypt-Shiloh Men's Prayer Breakfast will be held at 8amCT on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Patty's Liberty Road Grocery and Deli, 5097 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. All men and boys are invited. 2019-10-03 05:48:55 | Comments | Printable version
One more day of high temps, sunny and 94F It's currently 64F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be sunny and hot again today, with a high near 94F. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 56F and north wind 7 to 9 mph. Friday will be mostly sunny should finally bring a break from hot weather, with a high near 78F. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Friday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 51F and northeast wind around 6 mph. 2019-10-03 05:46:06 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Technically Correct John Davis writes: They are fish. You can go to any decent-sized body of water. --JohnComments re photo 85321 Mystery what are they and where John, you are of course right, they are simply fish. Reminds me of the Hunter Durham School of Letters - m r pigs, o no m r not pigs, o s a r. - LW 2019-10-03 05:42:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Today - THURSDAY with CM - 3 Oct 2019 Haiku by Robert Stone for October 3, 2019: Though only written--Robert Stone, Thursday, 3 October 2019. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2942 2019-10-03 05:38:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Thu 3 Oct 2019 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, October 3, 2019, at a glance:
2019-10-03 05:37:15 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 3 Happy Anniversary, Erik and Ashley Burton (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, James and Pattie McClister (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Joseph and Marjorie Payne (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Josh and Diana Withers (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Sherry and Zachary Sapp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angie Rodgers Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Wade (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bruce White | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Evie James Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaicee Beth Reynolds (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lilly Faith Myers (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lydia Tiller (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, McKenzie Grace Janes (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Alleine Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wendy Carol Gousha | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Dale Morrison, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Gaddis, 88, Berkley Lake, GA/formerly of Columbia, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Sue Clark, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Dee Thompson, Green County, KY (1957-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kay Shearer, Russell County, KY (1950-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba Maxine Higginbotham, Jamestown, KY (1932-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dewey Lee Polston, 59, Cumberland Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucian (L.O.) Kinnett Russell Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vicki Leah Wooten Redmon, Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jamie C. Thomas, Taylor Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Lee Johnson, Adair Co., KY (1829) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, LeVere Wade Black, Russell Springs, KY (1922-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie Lou Miller Ashbrook, Russell Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leona C. Propes, Yosemite, a native of Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Durrett Hodges, Green Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Stapleton, Speck Ridge Road (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Corda Burress, Taylor County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell May Wilham, Casey County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Violet Adams, Casey County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Grant B. Young, Cumberland Co., KY (1954-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Shirley Bell, 74, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Yvonne (Granny) Bell, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dessie Mae Shepard, Russell County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Mary Williams, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Louise Fenoglio , Campbellsville, KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel Blades Handy, Adair Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Eldon Fox, 57, Russell County, KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr Dewey Dale (Bud) Brim, 45, Taylor Co., KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dewell West, Russell County, KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cornelia Olive Pogue, 88, Metcalfe Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Arms Hodges, Cumberland County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Derrell (Willie D) Willoughby, Jr., 57 Taylor County, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lyla Geneva Pyles, Adair Co., KY/Taylor Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freda L. Mays, Warren County resident/Green County, KY native (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma -Pinkie- Clark, 81, Greensburg, Green Co., KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Wayne Davis, Sr., 79, Edmonton, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flossie Roution Bailey, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Daisy Smith, 82, Cumberland Co., KY native (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Dowell Blankenship, 86, Columbia, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Webb, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Penny Pierce, 66, Columbia, KY (1957-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, October 3, 2019 All events are listed in Central Time. 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