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Daily News for Monday, February 17, 2020
Letter: Brown is new favorite color Billy Joe Fudge writes: I'm resisting the temptation to use the adjective "great" to describe this pic. Great is just simply too limited in descriptive juices, so to speak.Billy Joe, thanks much for the kind words! --Pen Comments re: Birds of Kentucky: Song Sparrow 2020-02-17 18:35:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Very well needed Brody Blair writes: Thank goodness this building is having an update (even of small sorts). --BrodyComments re: Chamber building to get updated sign and paint this year 2020-02-17 18:30:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Frances D. (Bo) Price, 86, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2020) Frances D. "Bo" Price of Russell Springs passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Florida Hospital in Orlando. She was 86 years old. The funeral service for Frances D. "Bo" Price will be held at 1pmCT on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Dennis Price officiating. Interment will follow in the Russell Springs City Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 10amCT until 1pmCT on Wednesday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-02-17 15:31:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Original Yellowhammer School location Dave Rosenbaum writes: Interesting information from Mike Watson on the Yellowhammer name. Some may not know that the current Yellowhammer School location is not the original location of the school.Comments re: History Monday: Yellowhammer 2020-02-17 15:27:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Kentucky is nation's leading whiskey exporter By Crystal Staley/Jack Mazurak Frankfort, KY - As Kentucky's signature bourbon industry continues to boom, Gov. Andy Beshear announced today the commonwealth is the nation's leading exporter of whiskey, which includes bourbon and rye, according to 2019 export reports. Gov. Beshear made the announcement while filling the 16th millionth barrel of Jim Beam at Jim Beam American Stillhouse in Clermont Monday. "We are immensely proud of our signature bourbon industry, and thanks to its national and global appeal, Kentucky's exports of whiskey hit an all-time high of $485 million last year," said Gov. Beshear. "Our bourbon is now a multibillion-dollar signature industry, which helps support our families with more than 20,000 jobs and an annual payroll topping $1 billion." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-02-17 15:24:03 | Comments | Printable version
Grant aids Columbia Police Department in drug enforcement By Tiffany Collins, City of Columbia In a release from the City of Columbia today, work continues to progress on expansion of drug enforcement policies in the city. "We have just received a grant from the USDA for a drug enforcement vehicle," said Chief Jason Cross. "This vehicle will be equipped for educational purposes to be utilized in the school system and public activities in our community," he noted. The City of Columbia also implemented a Drug Task Force; and, is continuing to work on enforcement of drug tips to the department. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-02-17 12:18:12 | Comments | Printable version
Mary Ruth Gadberry, 86, part of Russell County, KY family Mary Ruth Gadberry, age 86, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 in Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Asber and Stella McKinley Harris. Friends may call at the Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 10211 Plainfield Road, Cincinnati OH Tuesday, February 18 between 5-8pmET, with Eastern Star services taking place at 7:30pm. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, February 19 at 11am at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-02-17 12:10:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KYAfield Video: February 15th, 2020 Full Show This week on KY Afield, travel to Western Kentucky in pursuit of swamp rabbits and cottontails, learn about ducks and the process of how they are banded. Then watch how amazing wildlife art is created by wood working. 2020-02-17 11:55:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Call for vendors for the 2020 Farm, Home, & Garden Expo By Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources On behalf of the Adair County Extension Council, we would like to announce the date of the upcoming Adair County Farm, Home & Garden Expo: Saturday, March 14, 2020. Local businesses and organizations are invited to participate in the Expo which will be held on Saturday, March 14th from 10amCT to 2pmCT at the Adair County Elementary School. The show features numerous exhibitors including booths in agriculture services, outdoor products, arts and crafts related to the farm, home and/or garden, home improvement, remodeling products and much more. Hot dogs will be served for lunch, and the Adair County Extension Homemakers will be providing desserts. Due to the costs associated with the Farm, Home, and Garden Expo, vendors will be charged a $30 fee to participate in the Expo this year. Non-profit organizations or government entities who cannot afford the fee may receive an exemption upon request; however every attempt will be made to meet the requests of paying vendors first. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-02-17 09:24:06 | Comments | Printable version
ACSO: High speed DUI leads to felony charges By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office At or around 1amCT this morning, Monday, February 17, 2020, Adair County Sheriff's K-9 Deputy Josh Durbin was on patrol when he observed a vehicle heading westbound on the LBN Parkway at a high rate of speed. He confirmed and locked speed by radar at 123mph. Deputy Durbin activated his lights and sirens and attempted to initiate at traffic stop, but the vehicle, later found to be a 2014 Kia, continued on in an attempt to elude the deputy. The vehicle tried to exit the parkway at mile marker 49 at a high rate of speed. The operator was unable to make turn from the parkway at that speed and lost control of the vehicle. Vehicle struck an earth embankment in front of the KY State Police Post and continued on through their fence, stopping approximately 11 feet from the building itself. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-02-17 09:22:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
The Buzz About Honey at Extension Office on Tuesday By Teresa Bright Adair County Cooperative Extension Service Honey is one of our most ancient food sources, but what do you really know about it? This Buzz about Honey program is designed to inform you about Kentucky honey production, its benefits, and ways to use honey in cooking. Additional activities will include honey tasting, and a honey recipe tasting. Betty Knifley, of the Adair County Extension Homemakers, will be presenting the program. The program is Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at NoonCT at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia. To register for the program or for questions call the Extension Office at 270-384-2317. 2020-02-17 09:15:18 | Comments | Printable version
Chamber building to get updated sign and paint this year Among announcements at the February meeting of the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director Ellen Zornes said the front of the building will be getting a facelift this spring. The much needed sign change and painting will be done in the weeks ahead by local painter Doug Janes. Speakers Wynona Padgett, the Lake Cumberland Regional Cancer Control Specialist for the ten-county area, along with Scott Surber and Allison Cross, both representing the Center for Rural Development, shared information at the meeting. Padgett brought free radon test kits and information about the dangers of radon gas which is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the state after smoking. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-02-17 06:50:11 | Comments | Printable version
CU QEP lecture on the Genetic Modification of Humans By Cailet Clark and Scarlett Birge Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville University is holding a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) lecture in the Badgett Academic Support Center (BASC) Banquet Hall, 110 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY, from 6pmET to 7:30pmET on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, as Dr. Ogochukwu Onyiri, assistant professor of biology at the Louisville Education Center, presents "Ethical Decision Making: Genetic modification of humans, what will you do?" Onyiri said advances in biotechnology introduces "many opportunities to treat human diseases" but also contributes to ethical issues. The presentation aligns with the Quality Enhancement Plan of CU and provides facts and evidence that enable "people to make better informed decisions in the area of bioethics." Chapel credit will be offered, as well as refreshments. There will also be drawings for gift cards and T-shirts. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-02-17 05:57:51 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Yellow Hammer Wendy Butler Burt writes: While I don't know the story behind how Yellow Hammer Road got its name, it's worth noting that the beautiful Northern Flicker, one of our largest local woodpeckers, commonly is known in rural Kentucky as the "Yellow Hammer." --WendyComments re photo Daffodil Watch 2020: a bouquet for weekenders Thank you for sharing this, Wendy. The Yellow Hammer woodpecker can be seen and heard at this link while we enjoy continuing details about the road name. 2020-02-17 04:27:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
History Monday: Yellowhammer (Sort of) in response to Linda's beautiful photo on Sunday... By Mike Watson "Yellow Hammer" or "Yellowhammer" School has, perhaps, a one-of-a-kind name. The question has been asked, more than once, how this school received its name. That is another question for the ages, it seems. The rural school, known as Yellowhammer, dates to the latter quarter of the 1800s. It was not known by that name prior to the Civil War, as there is a good list of the districts of the 1850s. At some point in the 1880s or so, this name was given to a new or revised school district located between Fairplay and Glensfork. There are two or three possible origins: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-02-17 04:22:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
Partly sunny and warmer today, high 63F It's currently 35F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be partly sunny today, with a high near 63F and east wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Tonight will bring an 80% chance of showers, mainly after MidnightCT. The overnight low will be around 52F with south wind 9 to 14 mph. Showers will continue on Tuesday, mainly before NoonCT. High near 55F with southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Tuesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 32F and north wind around 7 mph. 2020-02-17 04:18:30 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for February 17, 2020 Talented who want--Robert Stone, Monday, 17 February 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3079 2020-02-17 04:15:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Mon 17 Feb 2020 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, February 17, 2020, at a glance:
2020-02-17 04:15:03 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 17 Happy Birthday, Addison Phillips | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brianna Bertram | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Briar McVay (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooke Harmon (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caitlyn Grace Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Casey Bennett (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Watts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie Phelps | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dakota L Stotts (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dale Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Dunn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deborah Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Delores J. Fletcher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Fran Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gene Robinson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Stotts (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Lee Young | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenny Buck of Browning-Pike (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lester Tallon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Misty Curry (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Slaven | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephen Westmoreland | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willis Benningfield, Elkhorn, KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Grant McCloud (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Randy Simpson, Green Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara J. Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1943-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audrey Pearl McGowan, Russell Co., KY (1923-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jenny Lynn Coffey, Russell Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Overstreet, Taylor Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Casey Adam Bennett, Adair Co., KY (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Leon Hines, Casey County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grethan Wethington, 89, Columbia, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reebie Humphrey, Marrowbone, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Colleen Meece Foley, Russell County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Humphress, Adair County, KY (1962-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Gale Ashbrook, Adair County, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Alva Mae Morrison, 96, Green Co., KY (1919-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Wethington, Taylor Co., KY (1976-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Geraldine (Lawson) Brewer, 72, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Cheatham, 59, Adair Co., KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Lee Stapp, 70, Russell County, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bettie Marie Black, Russell County, KY (1957-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Genia Fay Sherrill, Taylor Co., KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Daniel Peavley, 74, Hustonville, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norene Klein, 90, Knifley, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Connie Ann Humphrey, Adair Co., KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Melvin Broussard, Jr., Taylor Co., KY/Calcasieu Parish, LA native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Woody Gosser , 74, Russell County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edwin Murphy, Casey County, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Anna Bell Denson Emerson, Casey Co. KY (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William T. (Buddy) Cooper, Putnam Co. IN/Adair Co., KY native (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Louis (Buck) Veatch, Taylor County, KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cleo Underwood, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwight Douglas Miller, Jamestown, KY (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earle P. Clark, 59, Greensburg, KY (1962-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Harmon Pendleton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Atwell, Green County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Thomas Greer, 63, Greensburg, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelma (Sue) Stargel Loy, 79, Adair Co., KY native (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, February 17, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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