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Daily News for Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Letter: Questions fee on cell phones for 911 Center Granny Nannie wants to know: Why can't $2 be added to cell phone bills, per phone, for the Adair County 9-1-1 call center? There is a KY E911 fee on cell bills already. 2020-04-21 16:43:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
ACHS 2020 Senior signs handed out with special letter By Andrea Waggener anwaggener@bankcolumbia.com Senior signs were given out at Adair County High School today. I'm attaching a letter I wrote to give to each of the seniors. Adair County High School Senior Class of 2020, "And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their shadows. And the people began to think differently. And the people healed. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-21 16:32:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Thanks to Ed Hadley for maintaining trails at Holmes Bend Dr. Cindy Clark writes: Thanks to Ed Hadley and the local saddle club for maintaining the trails at Holmes Bend Recreational area!Comments re Riding today on the trails at Holmes Bend 2020-04-21 13:44:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
2019-20 Rewind: Lindsey Wilson Football By Christopher Coombs The Lindsey Wilson football team made its fifth appearance in six years at the NAIA Football Championship Series. The Blue Raiders finished the year at 12-1 overall as they advanced to the NAIA FCS Semifinals for the first time in program history. The Blue Raiders started the season winning their first 12 games, marking the best start to a season in program history while collecting the most wins in a single season. Lindsey Wilson won the Mid-South Conference Bluegrass Division after going 7-0 in divisional contests. In the postseason, Lindsey Wilson defeated No. 11 Saint Francis (IN) at home, 30-26 in the first round of the playoffs. The Blue Raiders then went on the road to defeat No. 3 Kansas Wesleyan 35-24 and then capped off its season with a 34-24 loss in the national semifinals to No. 2-ranked Marian (IN). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-21 13:41:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Adair County Fair cancels June events By Greg Thomas The Adair County Fairboard Due to virus conditions across Kentucky and the United State the 2020 Adair County Fair has canceled its Fair events scheduled for the second week of June. We are not able to meet and work together on projects, sell sponsorships, or even know for sure if things will be open for business by our dates. Later in the year we are hoping to have our cattle shows, floral hall, and pageants. Please be watching for these updates in the media. Thank everyone for supporting the Adair County Fair and we hope everyone is staying safe and we will see you soon. 2020-04-21 13:37:57 | Comments | Printable version
Wisdom, Loveless earn MSC Champions of Character honors By Christopher Coombs Chandler Wisdom and Madison Loveless of the Lindsey Wilson Archery team were selected to the Mid-South Conference Archery Champions of Character Teams, conference officials announced on Tuesday. This season the MSC is recognizing a Champions of Character team for each championship sports. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-21 11:45:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
James Edward (Jim) Furkins, 78, Smiths Grove, KY (1942-2020) James Edward "Jim" Furkins of Smiths Grove passed away on April 21, 2020. He was 78 years old. There will be a private service on Thursday at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, with burial in the Fudge Cemetery. Please take a moment to sign the online Guestbook at www.stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-21 11:25:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Supreme Court of KY to hear arguments by videoconference By Jamie Neal Frankfort, KY - The Supreme Court of Kentucky is hearing oral arguments remotely for the first time in its history, as the justices are not meeting in person to observe social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court will hear oral arguments by videoconference at 10amET on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, in a family law case on appeal from Oldham County. The public may watch arguments via a livestream on the KET website. Proceedings are also available to watch later on the site. 2020-04-21 09:11:17 | Comments | Printable version
Adams encourages voters to register online Frankfort, KY - Secretary of State Michael G. Adams announced this week that Kentucky saw a flatline in voter registration for the month of March, with the state holding a total of 3,469,912 registrants as of March 31. This is a 0.01 percent increase since February 29 or only 504 additional voters. Democratic registrants represent just more than 48 percent of the electorate with 1,679,132 registered voters. Democratic registration dropped by 914, since February 29, a 0.05 percent decrease. Republican registrants total 1,484,062, or almost 43 percent of voters, with a small increase of 976 registered voters, a gain of 0.07 percent since February 29. Almost 9 percent of voters are listed under other affiliations, with an additional 442 voters added to their totals, a 0.14 percent increase. "Voter registration has leveled at a time when it's difficult to conduct a voter registration drive," said Secretary Adams. "I've taken action to delay the voter registration deadline for the primary election to May 26. I strongly encourage - and will use the resources of my Office to encourage - Kentuckians to register to vote online, at GoVoteKy.com." Complete registration statistics are available on the State Board of Elections website. 2020-04-21 09:08:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Adair County School update from Dr. Pamela Stephens Adair School Superintendent, Dr. Pamela Stephens, called students and their families Monday evening with an update about the changes being required. After Gov. Beshear asked that there be no more face to face school sessions through the end of the 2019-2020 academic school year, she said she just wanted to reassure seniors that they will have their special events. She said plans are being discussed every day and students voices are being heard so choices can be made by the class for prom and commencement and senior time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-21 08:05:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Arlis Lee Allen, 95, Casey County, KY (1925-2020) Sergeant First Class Arlis Lee Allen, 95, of Liberty, KY passed away peacefully April 20, 2020 at his residence. Born on April 11, 1925 to the late Joseph and Jamima Allen in Liberty, KY. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Rosemary Allen. All funeral services will be performed privately. Burial will be in the Whited Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers are: Jeff Dawson, Justin Dawson, Deven Durham, Nathan Newton, Charles Newton, Jeremy Spagnuolo, Josh Dawson and Hunter Dawson, they will not be in attendance. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-21 08:00:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
COVID-19 Adair - One new case confirmed By Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan Monday evening, April 20, 2020 -- Adair County has one new case of COVID-19 today. This case is an employee at Summit Manor. We have 54 Total Cases with five released from isolation and four deaths. We have 45 Active Cases with 31 in home or SMMH isolation and 14 in area hospitals. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-21 07:17:31 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County 4-H Grab & Go Educational Kits - Week 4 By Tony Rose, Adair County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Adair County Extension Service Adair County 4-H is pleased to announce Week 4's 4-H Grab & Go Educational Kits. These are educational projects that youth can do at home. The kits contain the materials for the kids to do each of the projects. We have included in the kit an information sheet that we would request you return either by mail or drop in the box when you pick up a new kit, so we can track who is using the kits. We would also ask that you share photos of the youth who are using the kits on Facebook or other social media. Please use the tag #AdairCoKY4H. Our office Facebook page is Adair County Cooperative Extension Service. You can also email the pictures to trose@uky.edu Who can get a Grab and Go kit? Anyone who would like to pick up one for youth in the community. We do ask that you only get one kit per youth. When & Where can we get the kits? New kits will be placed out every Thursday. You can pick up the kits at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service located at 409 Fairground Street starting at 10amCT until all kits are picked up. This week we will have two kits to offer: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-21 07:11:24 | Comments | Printable version
Joseph Luckett, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) Joseph Luckett of Campbellsville passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. He was 89 years old. All services will be held privately, with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be left at parrottramsey.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-21 07:09:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Haiku by Robert Stone for April 21, 2020 You may take advice,--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 21 April 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3143 2020-04-21 06:56:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Partly sunny today and windy, high 63F It's currently 55F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be partly sunny today, with gradually clearing skies, and a high near 63F. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Tonight will be clear, with a low around 35F and areas of frost developing after 3amCT. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. On Wednesday, frost should clear by 8amCT. Otherwise, we'll see increasing clouds, with a high near 67F. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Wednesday Night will bring showers, mainly after 2amCT. The overnight low will be around 50F. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. 2020-04-21 06:56:14 | Comments | Printable version
7-County Area Courts for Tue 21 Apr 2020 NOTE: Most in-person hearings have been cancelled or rescheduled between Monday, March 16, and Friday, May 31, 2020. Instructions if you have a pending court date. Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at a glance:
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Geneva Vaughn Creason, 83, Green County, KY native Geneva Vaughn Creason of Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Robert Vaughn and Hazel Marr Vaughn, was born on Sunday, May 10, 1936 in Green County, and departed this life on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Yorktown Senior House in Louisville. She was 83 years, 11 months, and 10 days of age. There will be private graveside services held for Geneva Vaughn Creason. Burial in the Aetna Grove Cemetery. Bro. Kelvin Edwards officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-21 05:19:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Melissa Brockman, 46, Adair County, KY (1973-2020) Melissa Brockman, 46, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 15, 1973, in New Albany, Indiana and served two tours in Iraq in the U.S. Army. The family has chosen cremation and no services are planned. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-21 05:01:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
400 Mile Yard Sale moved to October 2020 New dates have been announced by the Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce for the annual 400 Mile Yard Sale. Due to the Coronavirus the event is moved to Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 2, 3 and 4, 2020. 2020-04-21 04:53:19 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 21 Happy Anniversary, David and Teresa Giles (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Larry and Tammy Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Darnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris G. Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Graham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Carole Neagle Boils | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Froedge (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelci Marie Ramsey (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Malory Feese Burton. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Olivia Grace Lynn (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rebecca Ann Grant (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Taylor BreAnn Burton and Tristan Rose Burton (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memoriam, Valerie Wheeler Morris (d. April 21, 2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Burton, 85, Adair County, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Pyles, 81, Adair County, KY (1939-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth P. Thomas Adair Co., KY (1910) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inez Burton Bernard Roden, Adair County, KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Compton , 81, Adair County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, April Ann Rooks (1984-2002) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lou Ryder Blair, 83, Greensburg, KY (1933-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Walton, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray Bradley, 71, Green County, KY (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray Walton, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Eads, 68, Liberty, KY (1947-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Eugene Thomas, 90, Casey Co., KY native (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lewis Watson, 92, Adair County, KY (1927-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Howard Garmon, 75, Cumberland County, KY (1939-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell K. Thurman, Burkesville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Rexroat, Russell Co., KY (1947-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwight Cave, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Fern Polston, 73, Russell County, KY (1941-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elvie R. Wall, Casey Co., KY (1926-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George D. Garrett, 60, Dunnville, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Salem Jones, 83, Green Co., KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glendo Popplewell, 90, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry L. Cummings, 90, Burkesville, KY (1927-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacqueline Stacy Ellis Chavez, 46, Taylor County, KY (1971-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Edward Shirley, 65, Green Co., KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior Davenport, 79, Casey Co., KY (1936-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Dubree Cary, 89, Marrowbone, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Andrew, 85, Russell County, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mamie (Wright) Beard, 85, Green Co., KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jane Bryant, 87, Bradfordsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Louise Coffey Franklin, 90, Adair Co., KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxie Howard Smith, 86, Burkesville, KY (1930-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Lee (Shaky Mike) Wright, Taylor County, KY (1961-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Patricia Louise Tucker Nunn, 61, Green Co., KY (1955-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul A. Foley, 83, Russell Co., KY (1932-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Helm, Jr., 73, Jamestown, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald (Abe) Russell, 86, Jamestown, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom Curry, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Walters, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winston Kelly Burton, Sr., 72 Russell County, KY (1943-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Yvonne Diane Cappelli, 64, Casey County, KY (1952-2016 Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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