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Daily News for Friday, April 24, 2020
Gas Pipeline Update By Mike Keltner, Director Adair Co. Emergency Management Update 21:25 4/24/2020 The issue was determined to be a main water line leaking that crosses the gas pipeline, residents that were evacuated have been given the all clear to return to their homes. We want to thank Enbridge for their quick response. Thanks to Columbia - Adair County Fire Department, Adair Sheriff Office, Kentucky State Police, Columbia Gas Department, Judge Cowan, Adair County Water District and Adair 911 for assistance. At approximately 9-12AMCT on Saturday 4/25/2020 there will be another venting "blow down" sound at in the area of Plum Point as they refill the line. Previously: Gas Pipeline Emergency: Expect loud noises 2020-04-24 21:16:50 | Comments | Printable version
Gas Pipeline Emergency: Expect loud noises Latest Info: Gas Pipeline Update By Mike Keltner, Director Adair Co. Emergency Management At 6:16pmCT, Enbridge Inc., operators of the gas transmission pipeline more popularly known as Texas Eastern, contacted the Adair County 911 Center requesting temporary evacuation assistance at a location near North Highway 55. Multiple Agencies responded and assisted with evacuation of residents. Pipeline service stations in Plum Point and Weed Sparksville area are currently being "blown down". Expect a loud noise but no immediate threat in those areas. Enbridge is on the scene and coordinating efforts along with County Officials. 2020-04-24 19:28:50 | Comments | Printable version
Metcalfe gets Disaster Declaration for February flooding Governor announces assistance to impacted counties to repair roads, bridges, other infrastructure By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY -. - Gov. Andy Beshear received notification today that President Donald Trump has authorized assistance for certain Kentucky counties that suffered significant damage as a result of severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides beginning Feb. 3, and continuing through Feb. 29, 2020. "We are thankful to receive this declaration to further assist Kentucky counties impacted by the widespread severe weather and historical flooding earlier this year," said Gov. Beshear. "This declaration comes at a time when we are all fighting against COVID-19, and whether we are working to repair and rebuild from flooding or the impact of this virus, I know as Kentuckians we will get through this and we will get through this together." The President's action grants public assistance to impacted counties to repair roads, bridges and other infrastructure. The declaration will also provide the commonwealth with mitigation funding. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-24 15:08:07 | Comments | Printable version
T.J. Regional Health reopening some services Monday By Stacey Biggs With the Governor's announcement earlier this week that phase one of reopening of healthcare services can begin on Monday, T.J. Regional Health is planning and preparing to resume services using a phased, gradual approach. To ensure everyone's safety, many precautions will continue to be in place, including screening everyone who enters any T.J. facility and restricted visitor policies. In order to strictly limit the number of people in the facility at one time, fewer appointments than normal will be scheduled throughout the day in physician offices and for scheduled tests at the T.J. Health Pavilion. With that in mind, it will take longer than usual to schedule appointments for certain services. Many patients who had non-urgent issues are on a waiting list to be scheduled for tests ordered by their provider. The patient access team will be calling patients as quickly as possible to get them on the schedule. "We are working hard today and over the weekend to re-arrange waiting areas, alter patient schedules, and put additional safety measures in place," according to Jenny Cerwinske, Executive Vice President for Practice Management. "Patients can expect things to look a little different at the T.J. Health Pavilion when they come to see their doctor or for services such as radiology and lab work." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-24 14:59:32 | Comments | Printable version
May 12, 2020 is last school day for Metcalfe students Torrie Osbon, Grant Writer/Public Relations Director Metcalfe County Schools The last day of school for Metcalfe County students will be Tuesday, May 12, 2020. In following Governor Beshear's recommendation, there will be no more in-person classes during the 2019-2020 school year. Students will continue to follow daily NTI lesson plans until May 12. The district is working on finalizing plans for other end-of-year events and activities. In addition, the district is working on a summer feeding schedule. More details will be released in the coming days. 2020-04-24 12:05:08 | Comments | Printable version
Newborns settled in at Marie Freeman's home By Marie Freeman I have a wren that has nested here for the last three years, least I assume it's the same bird. The first year she chose a 5 gallon bucket before I realized it so I let her stay. The following year I chased around trying to prevent a nest the entire spring. Finally giving in and deciding I would create a pail for her to nest on my workbench underneath my family room outside with diatomaceous earth in her nesting box. I was always concerned about parasites so close to the home. So today I was beneath the house, she flew out and I decided to peek in this is what I discovered thinking there's a total of four... it's hard to tell... also saw a red breasted grosbeak today at the bird feeder. First I have ever seen one in my life. However I don't have a really good camera and by the time I got close enough to think about a picture the beautiful male grosbeak was gone. I guess that's an unusual sighting in Kentucky because they're a migratory bird and not a breeder in the state. 2020-04-24 11:52:45 | Comments | Printable version
Folks can adopt a planter in the City of Columbia By Tiffany Collins Would you like to adopt a planter for the summer? There are eleven planters on the public square. The City of Columbia is looking for businesses and individuals to sponsor these planters this summer. This is being coordinated by Mary Ann Loy. If you would like to participate, please call City Hall at 270-384-2501. The City will take your name and contact information and forward it to Mary Ann. 2020-04-24 09:38:56 | Comments | Printable version
Voting by mail approved for June elections By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - Today, Governor Andy Beshear and Secretary of State Michael Adams said they have reached an agreement on how the state's primary elections, special elections and local option elections scheduled for June 23, 2020, will be conducted given the global health pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Secretary Adams sent Governor Beshear a formal letter of recommendation Thursday, and Friday the Governor issued an Executive Order that outlines the election procedures that will be in place in June. "Today's Executive Order and regulations that will be created by the Kentucky State Board of Elections will allow all Kentuckians who are registered to vote for the upcoming primary to vote by mail through an absentee ballot," said Governor Beshear. "While there will be significant education and work required, we are committed to making sure this election will be held in a safe manner while we are in this worldwide health pandemic." "Voters across the political spectrum will be pleased with this plan to protect both democracy and public health," said Secretary Adams. "I'm grateful to Governor Beshear for his leadership, and his working in good faith with me toward ensuring a successful and safe election." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-24 09:30:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Green Co. Schools announce graduation plans Larry Smith sends word that this year Green County Class Night will be held at the historic Skyline Drive In Theatre in Summersville. Green County Schools have announced plans to honor their Class of 2020, with a Virtual Graduation video to be released on May 22, 2020, and traditional graduation ceremonies to be held on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Class Night will be held at two duplicate services at the Skyline Drive-In on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, and Thursday, May 21, 2020. Ceremonies will begin at dark each night. 2020-04-24 08:46:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
CU Nursing/Wiley provide meals to nursing staff By Joan C. McKinney Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville University's School of Nursing and the Wiley Enrollment Services have delivered lunch and a meal twice to nursing staff working at Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford and Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital in Harrodsburg. "It is an honor to be able to support our frontline workers as they work tirelessly each day to care for patients," Dr. Michele Dickens, interim dean of the Campbellsville University School of Nursing, said. "Campbellsville University School of Nursing and Wiley Enrollment Services want to say thank you for the care that you are providing each and every day to patients and others," she said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-24 08:39:06 | Comments | Printable version
Betty's is OPEN! Betty's Country Cooking is opening back up today, Friday, April 24, 2020. New hours for now will be Monday through Saturday from 10amCT to 5pmCT, and closed on Sundays. You can check What's Cooking for the menu and specials. Little Bit says, "Call 270-384-5664, we'll have your order ready in 10-15 minutes!" 2020-04-24 08:28:23 | Comments | Printable version
Carol Perkins: Maybe it's not lack of sleep Previous column: How hard can it be? By Carol Perkins When I look in the mirror, I see tired eyes. The eyes of someone who has been up for days or who is plagued with allergies. My eyes, however, are tired from lack of sleep. Night after night, I am up and down. To the recliner and back to bed. Reading, thinking, or looking at the muted TV. The therapeutic mattress cover I thought would lead to a more restful sleep shows the effect of tossing and turning. It is ripped-coming a part where I flipped and flopped, fighting against chronic insomnia. If only I could turn off my mind! Stop the drama and the storylines that dash across like a ticker tape. Never good drama. I'm always looking for something. Can't find my work clothes. Looking for my keys. My glasses. A child that I can't identify. A way to get the car to go forward instead of backing all the way to town. I'm dodging drivers as I look in the rearview mirror, trying to keep from being hit. No wonder I'm tired. No wonder my eyes show it. Sleep once came easily. Crank up the car and I was asleep before we reached the county line. Then in my forties, all that changed. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-24 07:06:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Oris Marvin Bingham, 87, Green Co., KY (1932-2020) Oris Marvin Bingham of Green County passed away on April 21, 2020. He was 87 years old. A private graveside service was held for Mr. Bingham at the Davenport Cemetery in Greensburg. Online condolences may be left at cowherdandparrott.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-24 07:00:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Annabelle Milby Henderson, 92, Gabe, KY (1927-2020) Annabelle Milby Henderson of the Gabe Community in Green County passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. She was 92 years old. There will be private funeral services held for Mrs. Annabelle Milby Henderson, with burial to follow in the Wilson Cemetery. Bro. Robert Knight and Bro. Dennis Pennick will be officiating. Online condolences may be left at cowherdandparrott.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-24 06:57:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Larry Hall, 65, Greensburg, KY (1954-2020) Larry Hall of Greensburg passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was 65 years old. There will be private graveside services held for Larry Hall, with burial in the Hall Cemetery. Bro. Dennis Penick will be officiating. Online condolences may be left at cowherdandparrott.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-24 06:52:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Friday April 24 is Kentucky Writers' Day online Mike Watson reminds everyone that The Kentucky Arts Council is inviting all Kentuckians to celebrate Kentucky Writers' Day on Friday, April 24, 2020! In order to practice appropriate social distancing and honor people's desire to self-isolate, Kentucky Writers' Day will be an online event held on the Kentucky Arts Council's Kentucky Writers' Day Facebook event page. A Writers' Day video program, featuring Kentucky Poet Laureate Jeff Worley and past poets laureate Richard Taylor, Sena Jeter Naslund, Maureen Morehead and George Ella Lyon, will be uploaded to the event page at 9amCT/10amET, April 24 and will be available all day. It will also be uploaded to the arts council's YouTube channel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-24 06:49:07 | Comments | Printable version
CES preschool teachers visit students at Easter By Calen McKinney Campbellsville Elementary School preschool teachers visited their students - at a distance - and gave them a special Easter egg hunt. They rode on a school bus and drove by each students’ home. When arriving, teachers tossed their students some Easter eggs filled with treats and waved hello. While school isn’t in session, teachers enjoyed seeing their students – from a safe distance – to say hello and celebrate the Easter holiday. CES preschool teachers are Suzanna Streeval, Shannon Richardson and Jennifer Spangler. Assistants are Denise Wilder, Kristen Scalf and Lily Delgado. 2020-04-24 06:24:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Mostly cloudy today, high 67F It's currently 55F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be mostly cloudy today, with a high near 67F. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 51F and calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph after midnight. Saturday will bring a 90% chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pmCT. High near 66F with southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph. Saturday night will be cloudy, with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Expect an overnight low around 47F, with west wind 7 to 10 mph. Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with a 50 percent chance of showers and a high near 58F. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 40F. 2020-04-24 06:12:59 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for April 24, 2020 Let charity be--Robert Stone, Friday, 24 April 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3146 2020-04-24 06:09:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Fri 24 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 Friday, April 24, 2020, at a glance:
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COVID-19 Adair Update -- another diagnosed, another dies By ACJE Gale Cowan Thursday evening, April 23, 2020 -- According to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, Adair County has 1 new positive COVID-19 Case to report tonight, a resident of SMNH. They are also reporting 1 new death tonight, also a resident of SMNH. This brings our total cases to 65 with 6 being released from isolation and 6 deaths. We have 53 Active Cases with 38 in home or SMNH Isolation and 15 in area hospitals. Continue to pray for our community, our nursing home residents, staff, and family members of all those affected. 2020-04-24 05:43:01 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 24 Happy Anniversary, Billy and Patricia Hadley (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Bro. Ralph And Bobbie Sue Hadley (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Owen and Evelyn Pollard (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Sheena Kelsay (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allison Burton (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deven Stone (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelsi Walker (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kevin L. Bault | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kevin VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lee Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lillian Collins (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda (Bell) Forbis (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Coomer (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Jo Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, McKinlee Danielle Stone (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Richard Paul Baldwin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephen Parnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell A. Vassallo, Esq, Casey County, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Waggener, Adair County, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nona Bess Curry Bennett, Adair Co., KY (1938-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgia Flatt, 85, Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Spurling, 77, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Allen Cox, Casey Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Nash, Taylor Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sophia Burton, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma C. Dalton, Casey Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John C. (J.C.) Bryant, Adair County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Iva Dean Pittman, Casey County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendell Gleason Pyles, Adair Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Gene Anderson, 67, Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Graves Shively, Taylor Co., KY (1916 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carrie Helen Lester Garrett, Beaumont, Metcalfe Co. KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Muriel Gene Tedder, Knifley, KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dean Miller Alexander, 62, Cumberland Co., KY (1952-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty D. Boone Russell County, KY, (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenton Lyle Pierce, 56, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Renee Marie Weddle, 44, Russell County, KY (1971-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Getha West, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Paul McCubbin, Taylor Co., (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lawrence E. Bryant, 76, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas Mills, 68, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Helen (Garmon) Parks, Austin, IN (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, June Etta Cornell, 93, formerly of Breeding, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma Sue Stocton, 61, Taylor Co., KY/Russell Co., KY native (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Risen Dile, 73, Taylor Co., KY/Green County, KY native (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale (Peewee) Johnson, 76, Russell Co., KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank C. Ramsey, Adair County, KY (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Grace Ann Jones , Taylor Co., KY (1963-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ancil Curtis Vanoy, 90, Liberty, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Ann Powell, 63, Columbia, KY (1961-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Newcomb, 80, Cub Run, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Bell, 62, Jamestown, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Finis Foster, 77, Adair Co. native (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeary Arnold Withers, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessica N. Passmore, 31, Loretto, KY (1991-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kermit Eugene (Gene) Johnson, 93, Liberty, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Wayne Burton, 65, Liberty, KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Velma Bond, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Paul (Pookie) Baldwin, 32, Columbia, KY (1990-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Cravens, 91, Liberty, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William W. (Pooch) Poynter, 78, Knob Lick, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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