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Daily News for Thursday, May 7, 2020
CU will return to face-to-face operations for fall term By Joan C. McKinney Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville University President Michael V. Carter announced on Thursday that the university will begin face-to-face in-classroom instruction for the fall 2020 semester. Carter said this will be done in accordance with national and state health regulations. "Students deserve an opportunity to pursue an education, and we will be ready to meet their needs," Carter said. "Campbellsville University has weathered storms throughout her history and she will persevere during this COVID-19 tempest as well." Carter said the decision was made after much counsel including information gained from the Staged ReOpen Committee (SRC), a university group determining steps in reopening the university. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-07 21:22:46 | Comments | Printable version
Donald Garner Williams, 88, Casey Co., KY (1931-2020) Donald Garner Williams passed away on May 7, 2020. He was 88 years old. All funeral services will be performed privately, with Rev. Greg Powell officiating. Burial will be in the Salyers Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.bartlefuneralhome.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-07 21:18:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Governor announces next phase of reopening economy Updated timeline includes restaurants, movie theaters, gyms, campgrounds, child care and bars By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday released a new timeline for reopening more of the state's industries, but reminded Kentuckians it will not be business as usual anywhere until we have defeated the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). He also updated Kentuckians on expanded testing, utility scams and federal support and funding. "We have been up against big adversaries here in Kentucky. We are going to succeed against this adversary as well," Gov. Beshear said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-07 21:15:15 | Comments | Printable version
KDA Announces New Produce Safety Rules For Kentucky Growers Sign-up deadline Is Saturday, May 9, for first Grower Training Course on June 9 By Sean Southard Frankfort, KY - Under legislation passed by the Kentucky General Assembly earlier this year, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture will begin implementing new produce safety rules across the Commonwealth. "I wish to thank members of the General Assembly for passing House Bill 420, which allows the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) to serve as the primary agency for these rules instead of the Food and Drug Administration in Washington," said Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles. "The new law eliminates the need for federal inspection of our produce farms and places inspectional oversight under KDA field representatives who work in cooperation with the University of Kentucky (UK) and the Kentucky Food Safety Branch. In short, producers will be working with Kentuckians who know them and know Kentucky agriculture." Congress passed the Food Safety Modernization Act, a law that tasked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration with implementing new food safety protocols aimed at increasing food safety across the nation. States are able to enter into a cooperative agreement with the federal government to implement the rule. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-07 13:12:46 | Comments | Printable version
KYTC awarded $22.9M in CARES Funding By Crystal Staley/Naitoire Djigbenou Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has been awarded nearly $22.9 million for relief of public transit agencies that have been hit hard by the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. The funding, part of the CARES Act, is from the Federal Transit Administration. KYTC will distribute it in grants to 17 public transit agencies across Kentucky. Recipients include Blue Grass Community Action Partnership (BGCAP) $4,689,146 (Anderson, Boyle, Casey, Franklin, Garrard, Jessamine, Lincoln, Mercer, Scott, Washington, Woodford Counties); Central KY Community Action Council (CKCAC) $1,642,101 (Breckinridge, Edmondson, Grayson, Hart, Larue, and Marion Counties); and Glasgow Transit System (GTS) $53,056 (Barren County). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-07 13:08:38 | Comments | Printable version
Brad Hyde, 68, Columbia, KY (1951-2020) Brad Hyde of Columbia passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his residence. The family has chosen a private Graveside Service on Saturday at the Dogwood Family Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-07 13:02:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Walmart offers first ever online grocery pick up here By Linda Waggener Walmart Of Columbia announced the first ever online grocery pick up at the Columbia store. Their banner ad will pop in and out of the news on Columbiamagazine.com this week with a handy link jumping directly to the grocery site. I am giving the new service a try, starting by having a family member who knows all about such things to download the Walmart app onto my cell phone. From the app, ordering was a snap. When I finished shopping, I noticed that there was an automatic check mark beside each item on my shopping list indicating that they could make a substitute if it was out of stock. I unchecked a few of the items that I would not want a substitute for. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-07 11:53:06 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Water tank line up Joe Hare writes: If you extend the line of the four water tanks to the northeast you will find that the Hwy 206 tank is not far off the line. --JoeComments re: Letter: final answer about two tower mystery 2020-05-07 11:42:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Two years early, KY hits key target on STEM+H degrees By Sue Patrick Kentucky's public universities chalked up another win for workforce readiness in 2018-19, surpassing a major milestone for bachelor's degrees in high-demand STEM+H fields - science, technology, engineering, math and health care. The state's strategic plan, "Stronger by Degrees," called on universities to produce at least 6,620 STEM+H degrees annually by the 2020-21 academic year. However, campuses have reached that goal two years early. According to the latest progress report from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), public universities awarded 6,685 such degrees last year. That's up 2% over 2017-18 and 31% over the past five years. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-07 08:40:42 | Comments | Printable version
KDFW: Most problems involving bears are preventable From Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Frankfort, KY - The arrival of spring means bear activity is on the rise in Kentucky. An increase in activity can also mean an increase in bear complaints. The need for bear awareness extends beyond the mountains of eastern Kentucky as the state's bear population continues to expand. Young male bears instinctively disperse from their home areas and wander widely in the spring and summer. It is possible to see a roaming bear anywhere in the state. For those experiencing problems, it may be easier to make some simple adjustments rather than trying to change the bear's behavior. Most bear problems center around food. To a bear, garbage or an open dumpster can equate to a quick and easy meal. Even food scraps thrown to bears in parks can create a problem. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-07 08:35:16 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: final answer about two tower mystery Re: Where's the second water tower in the picture? The second water tower in the mystery photo is in Sparksville. It turns out that Billy Joe Fudge had answered the question about where the second water tower was back in 2012. He sent his link from Columbia Magazine archives of his "Kentucky Color" feature map ... making the answer clear, when you draw a line from the Lindsey Wilson and Bomar Heights Water Towers, following that line on to the Southwest, it intersects to within a few feet the Walmart and Sparksville Water Towers. The 2020 photo was taken from beside the Bomar Heights Water Tower, looking south and west along Hwy 61, to show the New Columbia tower at Walmart looking like it was sitting in the tree tops. When the photo was processed, it clearly showed another modern tower in the distance, and that created the question. 2020-05-07 08:12:04 | Comments | Printable version
State receipts drop due to coronavirus, delayed tax deadline General Fund receipts decreased 33.6 percent, year-to-date down 1.2 percent. Road Fund receipts decreased 30.1 percent, year-to-datedown 1.4 percent. By Greg Harkenrider Frankfort, KY - The Office of State Budget Director reported today that April's General Fund receipts dropped precipitously due to the impact of the novel coronavirus and the movement of the income tax filing deadline to July 15. Collections fell 33.6 percent, or $432.9 million, compared to April of last year. Nearly 90 percent of the decline was from individual and corporate income taxes. Total revenues for the month were $857.0 million, compared to $1,289.9 million received during April 2019. Receipts have now fallen 1.2 percent for the first ten months of FY20. The Office of State Budget Director recently released an unofficial General Fund revenue estimate for FY20 that called for a revenue shortfall of between $318.7 million and $495.7 million. State Budget Director John Hicks noted that impacts from COVID-19 and delayed income tax filing deadlines have combined to result in much lower state tax revenues for the month of April. "The economy has been hit hard by policies necessary to limit the spread of the virus and to save lives. The decline in individual income tax receipts was also greatly influenced by the movement of the tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15. Withholding income tax receipts and sales tax receipts are most indicative of the effects of the economic conditions, declining by 7.5 percent and 6.4 percent, respectively. April's Road Fund receipts dropped by $43.9 million or 30.1 percent, with the usage tax from vehicle sales falling by 60.1 percent and motor fuels tax by 11.8 percent." "Looking ahead to the last two months of the fiscal year, the economic consequences of job losses, impacts on business, and significant curtailment of consumer activity are expected to continue. The Consensus Forecasting Group will be revising the FY20 official revenue estimates for the General and Road Funds in May. The new estimate will guide the actions of the Governor in balancing the current year's budget." Among the major accounts: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-07 08:11:16 | Comments | Printable version
ACSO: Single Vehicle Accident East 80 By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to a single vehicle accident on East 80. A preliminary investigation determined a West bound 2004 Mitsubishi operated by Paul Rooks, 76, of Columbia. Rooks was determined to have had a medical emergency, causing him to be unable to control his vehicle. The vehicle left the roadway and struck an earth embankment. Rooks was transported by Adair County EMS to T.J. Health Columbia for his injuries. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-07 08:07:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Teacher's Thoughts spring semester 2020 - Sheila Huff By Sheila Huff, Teacher Adair County Elementary School I am so thankful to be teaching at Adair County Elementary School. God put me exactly where I was meant to be. ACES has the most amazing staff and students, and I am truly blessed to be part of this school. This semester has definitely been different and hard. I never thought when we left on March 13th that we wouldn't be together again as a classroom. If I had known I would have hugged them more that day, studied their faces, looked at their smiles, and made sure they knew that I love them. This semester has left me longing for closure with the kids I left that day in mid March. I know they are all doing well and blessed to have this extra time with their family, but I sure do miss them. I do know for sure that God is in control and we will all get through this. (All our teachers and staff are invited to share thoughts about the 2020 spring semester - the time the Coronavirus changed school.) 2020-05-07 07:27:15 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Council to hold May meeting online AGENDA - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING COLUMBIA CITY COUNCIL FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020 CALL TO ORDER -- SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE COLUMBIA CITY COUNCIL - FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020 AT 11:30amCT ONLINE. Per recommendation of the CDC and Social Distancing Requirements, the Columbia City Council Meeting will not be open to the public but will be held as a special video teleconferencing meeting. The Columbia City Council and designated staff will participate by a video teleconferencing system where the meeting will be broadcast to the public. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-07 06:55:28 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Fiscal Court meeting agenda By Bridget Compton The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in Regular called session at 6pmCT on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. This meeting WILL NOT be open to the public due to the COVID19 Executive Order Governor Breshear put in effect unless the order is lifted but will be live streamed on the Adair County Fiscal Court's Facebook Page. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-07 06:10:47 | Comments | Printable version
Governor prepares for primaries, revises travel restrictions By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday prepared voters to take part safely in the upcoming primary elections and revised travel restrictions as we continue to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Today, the Governor also provided updates on coronavirus statistics and expanding testing efforts. He offered new details about primary elections that were moved to late June and issued a new executive order on travel restrictions. "As long as we continue to be good neighbors, we can write our chapter in the history books about how to defeat this pandemic," Gov. Beshear said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-07 05:59:59 | Comments | Printable version
Mostly sunny today, high 65F It's currently 36F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Patchy frost should be gone by 8amCT. Otherwise, it will be mostly sunny today, with a high near 65F. Light and variable wind becoming west 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Tonight will bring increasing clouds, with a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4amCT. The overnight low will be around 49F, with southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. On Friday, there's a 100% chance of showers. The high should be near 54F, with south wind 7 to 16 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Showers remain likely until about 8pm Friday, when skies should start gradually clearing. Friday's overnight low will be 28F, and widespread frost is likely after 3amCT. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. 2020-05-07 05:57:05 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for May 7, 2020 One cannot describe--Robert Stone, Thursday, 7 May 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3159 2020-05-07 05:51:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Thu 7 May 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 Thursday, May 7, 2020, at a glance:
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COVID-19 Adair - 2 employees, 1 resident new cases By Adair Judge Executive Gale Cowan It seems our good luck streak took a curve today. According to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, we have 3 new cases of COVID-19 to report today. Two employees and one resident at SMNH. This makes us 84 total cases with 54 being released from isolation ad 13 deaths. We have 17 active cases, 13 in home or SMNH Isolation and 4 are in area hospitals. Our thoughts and prayers are continuing for our SMNH family and our community. 2020-05-07 00:45:00 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 7 Happy Anniversary, Jiminy and Jeremy Hale (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Billy and Lisa Huddleston (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Dean Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brendon Dierks Cowan (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenton Shepherd (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cindy Hancock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Brian | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyron Todd Burton (May 7, 2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Gilpin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephen Burris (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Biirthday, Richard Edwards Hord, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rebecca Ann Fister, Green County, KY (1971-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Bradshaw Vance Young, Greensburg, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vaughan Schuler, Adair County, KY native (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy R. Twyford, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Luttrell (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Bell Burbridge, Adair Co., KY (1921-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Leora Bass Pickett, Greensburg, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois (Arlene) Miller, Adair Co., KY native (1942-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Don T. Ledford, Casey County, KY (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin Price, Green County, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Ann Willis, Cumberland Co., KY, (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith (Kelly) Lee Shipp, Taylor County, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Wayne Grider, Adair County, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Judith A. Hosier, Cumberland Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martana Groce, Cumberland County, KY (1934-2013 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Buford Hadley, Adair County, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Agent, Adair Co., KY (1959-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ernest Paul Melton, Cumberland Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garry Dale Wilson, 58, Casey Co., KY (1957-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Millard Reid Brewington, 70, Cumberland Co., KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Princess Aubrey LaMay Hale, stillborn, Summersville, KY. (7 May - 7 May 2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grayson Wayne Hurt, stillborn, Metcalfe Co., KY (7 May 2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clevious (Clebo) Curry, 71, Columbia, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Grider, 91, Russell Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Dunn, 85, Adair County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Watson, Adair Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Leroy Payne, 73, Glasgow, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah Catherine Campbell, Campbellsville, KY (1916-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bridget Lyn Wesley, 44, Bethelridge, KY (1972-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Gaby, 91, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deanne Haggerty, 47, Taylor County, KY/Warren Co., NJ native (1970-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Jean Helm, 59, Adair County, KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Van Lewis Shaw, 63, Metcalfe County, KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velmar Lee Cogar, Summer Shade, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Triplett (Tootsie) Loy, Russell Co./Adair Co., KY native (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Mae Feese White, 84, Adair Co., KY native (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Candace Richardson Crowe, 40, Liberty, KY (1980-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Lee Corbin, Adair County, KY (1945-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Drew Elizabeth Cross, Columbia, KY (2020-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Chambers, 88, Burkesville, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morris K. Roy, 72, Russell Springs, KY (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Katherine Wise, 76, formerly of Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Pearl Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Coffey, 50, Casey Co., KY (1972-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William E. (Tiny) Cowan, 76, Columbia, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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