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Daily News for Thursday, March 12, 2020
Shirley Ann England, 83, Columbia, KY (1937-2020) Shirley Ann Robertson England of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the University Of Kentucky Hospice Center in Lexington, KY. She was 83 years old. Funeral services will be held at 10amCT on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with burial to follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT at the funeral home, and will continue on Saturday morning until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-12 19:48:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Tornado Watch remains in effect through MidnightCT A tornado watch remains in effect through MidnightCT for the following local counties, among others:
The Tornado Warning for northern Adair expired as of 7:30pmCT. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning expired at 8:15pmCT for South central Adair County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-12 18:50:01 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Schools to be closed Mar 16 to Apr 10 By Dr. Pamela Stephens Adair County Public Schools Superintendent Adair County Schools will close Monday, March 16th until April 10th which is the last day of Spring Break. Please send your children to school tomorrow so teachers can better prepare your children for the days they will be out of school. After consultation with the Kentucky Department of Education, our local Board of Education, and district administrators, our district is considering filing the paperwork for KDE's offer of temporary emergency instructional days that may be completed at home. This consideration is in direct response to the public health concern known as coronavirus. If approved, these days will only be utilized if schools are closed for coronavirus this spring. We also want to express that there have been no reports of coronavirus in our schools or community. However, our plans call for notification and prompt action in case any cases are confirmed. Our Parent Teacher Conferences that were scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2020, have been cancelled, BUT please be expecting a phone call from one of your child's teachers between the hours of 1pmCT and 7pmCT on Monday afternoon, to discuss your child's progress. 2020-03-12 18:36:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Gov. recommending public, private schools cease in-person classes By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear recommended that all school superintendents consider ceasing in-person classes for an extended period of time beginning Monday, March 16, to help control the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in communities across Kentucky. "With advice from Dr. Steven Stack and others, this coming Monday, we are recommending that Kentucky's public and private schools cease in-person classes for at least the next two weeks," said Gov. Beshear. "This is a big and necessary step and announcing it gives our superintendents, teachers and parents the time to prepare. It is important for children to go to school tomorrow so they can get the resources they need for the next couple of weeks." Gov. Beshear said while children seem to be relatively safe from the virus, they are able to spread it and we are taking the steps necessary to protect all Kentuckians. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-12 18:31:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Kentucky General Assembly postpones session until March 17 By Robert Weber, LRC Frankfort, KY - Legislative leaders announced today that the Kentucky General Assembly's 2020 session will be postponed until March 17, 2020. The Senate and House will not convene, as previously scheduled, on Friday, March 13 or Monday, March 16, 2020. The decision was made in light of efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to a statement released by Senate President Robert Stivers, House Speaker David Osborne, Senate Minority Floor Leader Morgan McGarvey, and House Minority Floor Leader Joni Jenkins. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-12 18:29:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Hamilton 'H C' Milby, 93, Green County, KY native (1926-2020) Hamilton "H.C." Milby departed this life on Friday, February 28, 2020 in Florida. He was 93 years, five months, and nine days of age. Thy funeral services will be conducted at 11amCT Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Hodges Chapel Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation is requested from 5-8pmCT Thursday and after 7amCT Friday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-12 17:21:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Campbellsville University to move classes online for two weeks By Ariel C. Emberton Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville University's president, Dr. Michael V. Carter, announced Thursday, March 12, 2020, that the university has made the decision to suspend face-to-face instruction beginning March 16, 2020, and have classes move to online delivery until March 27, 2020. Face-to-face instruction in academic programs will go on hiatus at end of the business day Friday, March 13, 2020. "While Kentucky is a low risk state and there is no known case of COVID-19 on our campus or regional centers, we believe steps are in order," Carter said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-12 16:36:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
LWC to transition to online instruction format for 2 weeks By Venus Popplewell Lindsey Wilson College is transitioning face-to-face classes to an online course delivery format for two weeks beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, in response to the spread of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. According to LWC President William T. Luckey Jr., the transition that will begin immediately following spring break, is expected to last through Sunday, March 29, 2020. Students are encouraged to remain at their permanent residence and to practice social distancing during this time period. No coronavirus cases have been confirmed at Lindsey Wilson College, in Columbia, KY, or in any of the surrounding communities. "After extensive monitoring of the coronavirus pandemic, it is with an abundance of caution that Lindsey Wilson College has decided to suspend face-to-face instruction on the main campus in Columbia, Ky., as well as at all of our extended campus locations," said Luckey. "Our number one priority is the health and safety of the Lindsey Wilson College family. With the continued increase in confirmed cases globally and the opportunity for communal spreading of the virus, transitioning our classes to an online format is the most prudent course of action. Our focus is on using social distancing to minimize the spread of the virus while continuing to offer a seamless and meaningful instructional experience for our students." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-12 15:48:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Proud Momma praises enterprising young men By Theresa Ingermann I wanted to share a few photos of two Adair County Middle Schoolers. We live on Walker Street, across from the Board Of Education in town. My son is Tristian Sinclair, and his good friend and neighbor is Nehemiah (Neo) Carpenter. Yesterday after school these two boys decided they needed to make our street cleaner by picking up all the trash people have thrown out of their cars, usually when they are taking their kids to school. I got the pull wagon, gloves and trash bag and started with them. By the time they were finished they had two trash bags full of trash and the bigger trash inside the wagon. These boys worked for two and a half hours, taking pride in their home town. So, if you see them out and about in town let them know what a great job they did. Nehemiah Carpenter is the wonderful son of LaTonya Carpenter. Thank you LaTonya for raising such a wonderful son. Sincerely, one proud momma, Theresa Ingermann 2020-03-12 15:34:54 | Comments | Printable version
Joe Lee Gaskin, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2020) Joe Lee Gaskin of Russell Springs passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown. He was 75 years old. The funeral service for Joe Lee Gaskin will be held at 2:30pmCT on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow in the Blair Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 6pmCT until 8pmCT on Saturday, and after 2pmCT on Sunday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-12 15:17:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Quarles asks Feds for flexibility on school lunches By Sean Southard Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has taken several actions to contain the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles has announced. "As Kentucky and the nation work to contain the spread of coronavirus, I am announcing steps the Kentucky Department of Agriculture has taken to ensure the public health of our employees and their families," Commissioner Quarles said. "Additionally, I am urging the federal government to protect flexibility for school meals during this time and I have communicated with regulated industries to practice good hygiene and disinfect surfaces regularly." The actions taken by the Department include: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-12 15:12:22 | Comments | Printable version
Courthouse Annex basement open as storm shelter Mike Keltner, Director Adair Co. Emergency Management The incoming storm on Thursday, March 12, 2020, has potential to produce supercells that may become severe with little to no notice. The Adair Courthouse Annex basement will remain open through the storm duration this evening. 2020-03-12 13:32:00 | Comments | Printable version
Infant Lonnie James Taylor Jr, 8 days of age, Adair County, KY Master Lonnie James Taylor, Jr. of Columbia, son of Lonnie and Francene Cox Taylor, was born in Taylor County on March 1, 2020. He passed from this life on Monday, March 9, 2020 in Louisville at the Norton Children's Hospital being 8 days of age. Although his days were short, he was loved and cherished by a large family and numerous friends. There will be a funeral service to honor his life will be on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 12noonCT/1pmET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Interment will follow in the Columbia Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday after 10:30amCT/11:30amET until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-12 12:53:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Monday Cattlemen's Association meeting cancelled By Teresa Bright Adair County Cooperative Extension Service In response to public health recommendations, the Adair County Cattlemen's Association has cancelled their meeting that had been scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2020. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Cattlemen's Association, call the Adair County Extension Office at 270-384-2317. 2020-03-12 12:48:12 | Comments | Printable version
EWDC releases January 2020 Unemployment Report By Mike Clark/Patrick Harp Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary January 2020 unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC). The preliminary January 2020 jobless rate was unchanged from December 2019 and up 0.1 percentage point from the 4.2 percent recorded for the state in January 2019. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for January 2020 was 3.6 percent, up from 3.5 percent in December 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-12 12:46:31 | Comments | Printable version
Norman Lee Coomer, 69, Metcalfe County, KY (1950-2020) Norman Lee Coomer, 69, Edmonton, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home with Brother Freddie Froedge officiating. Burial will follow in the Moore Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, March 13, 2020, 3-8pmCT and on Saturday, March 14, 2020 after 8amCT until time of services at 1pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-12 11:02:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Enhanced risk of severe storms this afternoon Mike Keltner, Director of Adair Co. Emergency Management, passes on word from the National Weather Service in Louisville about this afternoon's storm front: Severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening across Kentucky and southern Indiana. At this time, the strongest storms look to impact the region between 2pmCT and 11pmCT. The primary threats are tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail. Heavy rainfall and lightning are also expected. 2020-03-12 08:35:51 | Comments | Printable version
2020 Farm, Home & Garden EXPO cancelled By Teresa Bright Adair County Cooperative Extension Service In response to public health recommendations, the Adair County Extension Council has cancelled the 2020 Farm, Home & Garden EXPO that was scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2020. The Joyful Hearts Quilt Guild show that was scheduled in conjunction with the Expo has also been cancelled. If you have any questions or concerns, call the Adair County Extension Office at 270-384-2317. 2020-03-12 08:21:09 | Comments | Printable version
Billy Salmon is new KUNA Secretary General By Candice Flatt On March 8-10, 2020, Mrs. Candice Flatt's ACCEL Academy class went to Louisville to compete in the Kentucky United Nations Assembly or KUNA conference. KUNA is a United Nations simulation competition where students represent a country and debate global issues as that country. This year Adair County represented Brazil, and brought home numerous awards, including:
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Adair Regional Jail visitation suspended as of today Adair County Jailer Joey White was in a call conference meeting at 10:30amCT Wednesday, March 11, 2020 with Governor Andy Beshear, Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of Kentucky Department of Public Health, Secretary of State Noble and all Kentucky jailers. The jailers were given recommendations re the COVID - 19 virus that in person visitation would be prohibitive and canceled until the recommendations are lifted at the state level. Jailer White is carrying out the recommendations - effective today, March 12, 2020, all visitation is suspended. The visitation suspension includes all visitors to inmates, all volunteer programs by churches, life programs, GED courses, etc. Phone visits and teleconferencing visitation will continue as always. However the only persons allowed into the jail will be employees, law-enforcement and legal representation. This also cancels the Class D inmate free labor program until further notice. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-12 05:59:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Showers today, chance of storms, high 70F It's currently 50F at the Adair County Mesonet station. We'll have showers today, with the possibility of a thunderstorm developing. Today's high should hit 70F, with light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Showers will continue tonight, with the possibility of a thunderstorm before 2amCT, and an overnight low around 49F. South wind 13 to 17 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Friday should be partly sunny, with a high near 57F and northwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 40F. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 6 mph after midnight. 2020-03-12 05:17:17 | Comments | Printable version
7-County Area Courts for Thu 12 Mar 2020 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, March 12, 2020, at a glance:
2020-03-12 05:13:39 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 12 Happy Anniversary, Lester and Peggy Tallon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Steve and Sarah Meredith (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alice Keen Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allison Roy, (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amos Gaskins (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ben Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brayden Dallas Paige Benham (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chester Newport (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Destiny Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Edward Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ellie and Emma Willis (Twins, 2017) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Garnett Dean Luttrell, Jr (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grant Wilson (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Harold Burton (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jane Aaron | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Grant McLean | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katherine Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kennedy Bryant Neat (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mitzi Rodgers Cundiff (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Neva Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherry Phillips | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sylvia Gowen Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Lewis "Lew" Edwards, Greensburg, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lana Carol Brown, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, V.D. Tucker, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Dean Burton, Columbia, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Huff, Russell Springs, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Perry Allen Ferguson, Cumberland Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Furkin, Adair County, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George L. Grider, Casey County, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Owens, Russell County, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Warren O'Neal Hayes, West, KY, (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommie Burton, Adair County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Ford, Adair County, KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Franklin Ellis, 82, Russell Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Burton, Adair County, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Rozier Burke, 87, Casey Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Marion Froedge, Metcalfe Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pastor Joseph B. Payne, 64, Adair Co., KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell W. Smith, Russell Co., KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Eva Gilbert, 67, Metcalfe County, KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlie Roy, 79, Ono, Russell Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Bryant, 86, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vick Wells Rogers, Russell Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Agnes Davis Judd, Green County, KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Cochran, 71, Casey Co., KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph D. Roy, 75, Russell County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue Hudgins, 66, Taylor County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Tom Booher, 87, Burkesville, Cumberland Co., KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chris Hicks, Jr., 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deanie Bryant, 79, Adair Co., KY native (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Erwin Heinrich Lepiarczyk (1943-1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Carman, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Bell, 76, Columbia, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sgt. Dallas Leonard Badger, Knifley, KY, KIA (1918-1944) (information) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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