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Daily News for Monday, June 8, 2020
COVID-19 update: Adair County hits 100 total cases Cases are on the rise locally. The chart reported daily shows that Adair County has hit 100 total diagnosed cases since the pandemic began, the highest of all ten counties. The LCDHD believes that COVID-19 can be contained in the general public, without another economic shut-down, if most people will observe the precautions... By Amy Tomlinson, Lake Cumberland District Health Department Monday, June 8, 2020 -- We are happy to report no new deaths, or hospitalizations today. There were eight new cases added today: two in Adair, a 59-year-old female, and a 6-month-old female; five in Russell, a 4-year-old female, a 31-year-old male, a 47-year-old female, a 34-year-old female, and a 12-year-old male. All of these are on home isolation. We also added one additional case to our “Total Cases”, but not to our “Current Cases” (they were added and released on the same day): a 47-year-old male from Taylor who had the anti-body test, whose symptoms were several weeks ago. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-06-08 20:00:17 | Comments | Printable version
Governor's Monday Update By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday updated Kentuckians on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) and address the deep societal problems laid bare by the deadly pandemic. "Already with COVID-19, the world was going to be different afterwards, the United States was going to be different afterwards and Kentucky was going to be different afterwards," said Gov. Beshear. "Our commitment is to make sure it's not just different from a public health perspective, but it is truly different from an equality and a justice perspective." The Governor and top officials in his administration also spoke about racial disparities in health care access in the commonwealth, a review of criminal justice training protocols, changes in our education system, and updates on skilled nursing facilities and pandemic food benefits. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-06-08 17:11:17 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Movie in Larry's picture may be Brubaker I believe that the movie showing at the theater in Larry’s picture with Robert Redford is Brubaker. It was released in June 1980. From the looks of the trucks in front of Bank of Columbia they would have been late 60’s or early 70’s that would not have been very old at that time. Just my guess. - James Roberts. Responding to the photo of the theater corner on the square in Columbia. 2020-06-08 16:37:58 | Comments | Printable version
Two bodies recovered from Lake Cumberland By Mary Ellis Two bodies presumed to be the two men in their 20s who had been missing since Friday, June 5, 2020 from the Low Gap area of Lake Cumberland, were recovered in the early hours of this morning, Monday, June 8, and turned over to the Russell County Coroner for positive identification. According to H.M. Bottoms, sophisticated equipment picked up on images Sunday afternoon and the rescue effort continued until early this morning. Search and rescue teams recovered the bodies around 2:15amCT in the vicinity of Low Gap between Jamestown Marina and Wolf Creek Dam. The tragedy occurred Friday afternoon when the two men, accompanied by two women were swimming and their houseboat started drifting. The men were reportedly trying to retrieve the boat when they went under and did not resurface. The investigation is continuing by the Russell County Coroner's Office and the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife. Volunteers from across the state, as well as numerous members from Christian Aid Ministries assisted with the recovery. 2020-06-08 16:21:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
CU panel discussion tonight By Joan C. McKinney Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville University is holding a talk tonight, Monday, June 8, 2020, from 5pmCT/6pmET to 7pmCT/8pmET discussing the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, policing and social unrest. The event will be streamed live via the Campbellsville University Facebook page. The discussion will consist of a panel discussion featuring university personnel as well as Dr. Lewis Brogdon, professor of preaching and black church studies from Simmons College in Louisville, and Dr. Carey Ruiz, Campbellsville University's associate professor of sociology and justice studies and director of diversity and community. Dr. John Chowning, executive vice president to Campbellsville University's president for government, community and constituent relations, and Susie Trejo Williams, assistant professor of art and design, will be the moderators. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-06-08 15:33:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair County Fiscal Court meeting, Tue 9 Jun 2020 By Bridget Compton The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Tuesday, June 9, 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 restrictions set by Governor Beshear but will be broadcast live on the Adair County Fiscal Court's Facebook Page. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-06-08 15:21:30 | Comments | Printable version
Peaceful demonstration Tuesday evening, 9 June 2020 A second peaceful demonstration will be held on the Public Square in Columbia Tuesday evening, June 9, 2020 at 6pmCT. In order to show support, unity and solidarity in the fight against racism and violence, peaceful demonstrators are invited to join in front of the Courthouse Annex for a march around the square. Please wear a mask and follow social distancing and safety guidelines. Feel free to contact Natalie Vickous, nvickous@gmail.com for more information. 2020-06-08 15:12:45 | Comments | Printable version
Donna Faye Brown, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2020) Donna Faye "Tater" Brown of Russell Springs passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her home. She was 57 years old. The funeral service for Donna Faye "Tater" Brown will be held at 2pmCT on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Darrin Blair officiating. Interment will follow in the Clear Springs Cemetery. Visitation is requested from NoonCT to 2pmCT on Thursday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-06-08 15:08:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
New load limits on KY90 Cumberland River Bridge By Amber Hale The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has announced an increase in the load limit on the KY 90 Cumberland River Bridge in Cumberland County effective today, June 8, 2020. The increased load limits result from a recent bridge rehabilitation project where necessary structural repairs were made. The new load limits on the bridge are:
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Adair County Elementary School SBDM Council meeting By Sommer Brown, Principal Adair County Elementary School The Adair County Elementary School's Site-based Decision Making Council will convene at 4pmCT on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed through Google Meet. You may join the meeting via the following link: meet.google.com/qew-uqtb-mwu. 2020-06-08 14:38:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
KSP: Sunday collision results in one fatality By Tpr. Nick Hale Campbellsville, KY - Trooper Dexter Colvin is investigating a collision that occurred on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 9:28amET on KY 210 4 miles north of Campbellsville. Kentucky State Police Post 15 received a complaint of a reckless driver on KY 210. Troopers were able to locate the vehicle matching the description on KY 210 and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Thomas Hunt, age 76 of Campbellsville, was operating a 2007 Chevy pickup westbound on KY 210 when he ran off the roadway multiple times, before leaving the left side of the roadway and striking a culvert. Hunt was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital and later transported to University of Louisville Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Jefferson County Coroners office. Hunt was not belted and is suspected to have had a medical emergency at the time of the collision. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-06-08 14:29:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Russell Co. Public Library reopening today The Russell County Public Library, 535 N Main St, Jamestown, KY begins their reopening today, Monday, June 8, 2020. Their hours will be 9amCT to 4pmCT. For more information call 270-343-READ. 2020-06-08 14:25:47 | Comments | Printable version
CU: Students completing work in spite of COVID By Matthew Taylor Campbelsville, KY - Many of Campbellsville University's programs such as the School of Education's student teaching and the School of Music's senior recitals adjusted to follow COVID-19 protocols in the spring. All education majors at Campbellsville University are required to complete the School of Education's student teaching program their last semester of their senior year to graduate. "The student teacher assumes the same responsibilities as the cooperating teacher," Dr. Chuck Hamilton, student teacher coordinator, said. "This includes planning and delivering instruction, assessing student work, communicating with families, participating in the professional learning community and any other activity that a teacher would be responsible for in their contract," Hamilton said. The student teaching program was highly affected by COVID-19, and all schools were converted to online or all schoolwork was sent home with students to be completed. Due to the sudden change, all students involved with the student teaching program were no longer able to provide in-person instruction. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-06-08 14:22:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
KSP: Saturday collision results in one fatality By Tpr. Nick Hale Lebanon, KY - On Saturday, June 6, 2020 at approximately 9amET, Kentucky State Police Post 15 was notified of a two vehicle fatal collision involving a Taylor County Ambulance on U.S. 68 five miles west of Lebanon. Preliminary investigations indicate that 43 year old George Mars of Campbellsville, KY, was operating a 2018 Chevy Ambulance west bound when he approached a 2011 Ford F150 that was slowing down attempting to make a left hand turn onto Elk Run Rd. The driver of the Ford pickup, 47 year old Justin Grace of Gravel Switch, turned left crossing the east bound lane at the same time the ambulance had entered that lane attempting to avoid the rear end collision. The Ford pickup was struck in the driver side by the ambulance. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-06-08 14:17:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Don Bruce, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2020) Don Bruce of Campbellsville passed away on Sunday June 7, 2020. He was 86 years old. A private funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Jason Hood. The family has requested a walk-through visitation from 4pmET to 5:30pmET on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-06-08 14:12:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Event organized by the Peterson family Mary Knight writes: Thank you to the Petersons for the event staged Sunday morning. Eric, and one of his sons, demonstrated graphically that 9 minutes is a long time!!! 2020-06-08 14:07:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Nicholas Scott transitions from Columbia UMC to Antioch Transition leaves position of Youth Pastor open at Columbia United Methodist Church. Nicholas Scott will be moving from Youth Ministries Director at Columbia United Methodist Church to the position of Pastor of Antioch United Methodist Church in the Sparksville community of Adair County. He said of his work at Columbia UMC, “I’ve learned more from the kids than they’ve learned from me. Sure, my job was to teach them, share the gospel, and love them, but it was never really a job. “Those kids are easy to love,” he said, “and they’re incredibly bright. We’ve had a lot of laughter and good times that I’ll always cherish.” Nick is a Wesley Scholar at Lindsey Wilson College, studying for a degree in Christian Ministry as well as psychology. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-06-08 11:22:02 | Comments | Printable version
Voting in the Primary begins today, Monday, 8 June By Vicky Pike, Adair County Board of Elections Voting in person in the Primary Election starts today, Monday June 8, 2020 and continues though Monday June 22, 2020, Monday-Friday 8am-4pmCT, and on the Saturdays of June 13 and 20th from 8am-11amCT. If you choose to vote in person, no appointments are necessary, just walk in and vote in the basement of the Adair County Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia KY 42728. 2020-06-08 06:56:08 | Comments | Printable version
Wanted: fresh Rhubarb By Mitzi Bault I am looking to buy several pounds of fresh Rhubarb. If anyone has it available, please call 270-634-0659. If it is coming to Farmers Market, please let us know. 2020-06-08 06:29:15 | Comments | Printable version
History Monday: Henry Giles to Speak, 1962 By Mike Watson "The Adair County Historical Society will meet Sunday, May 20, [1962] at 2:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Meadow Hill Inn. Mr. Henry Giles, author of the weekly feature Spout Springs Splashes in the Adair County News, will be the speaker. Mr. Giles' subject, for which he has been doing research among old documents in the courthouse, will be the Northern Part of Adair County." --Adair County News, 16 May 1962. This issue of the News carried Mr. Giles' weekly column in which he spoke of his research for the upcoming presentation: "...[R]ecently I spent a few days in the County Clerk's office seeing what I could dig up...deed books...and marriage books... In one such [marriage book] I found a note written by my grandfather , Wash Giles, in 1894:An advertisement elsewhere in the News of this date stated the new book, Spout Springs Splashes, would soon be available for one dollar, postpaid.'Mr M.H. Marcum you will pleas[e] ishure lisons for Willey Carney to maire my daughter this is rought by mi hand, Wash Giles; wife--Mary E. Giles, witness Joseph Blair.'..." 2020-06-08 05:46:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
Letter: Larry Smith's Downtown photo Wayne Baxter writes: I believe the Robert Redford movie advertised is "The Natural" which came out in 1984. It appears to be a three letter word and a seven letter word , and all the vehicles shown in the photo might well have been there in 1984. --WayneComments re: Downtown Columbia 2020-06-08 05:33:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Increasing clouds today, high near 90F It's currently 61F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Expect increasing clouds today, with a high near 90F. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 72F and southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Tuesday will be partly sunny, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 87F. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and an overnight low around 71F. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. 2020-06-08 05:30:55 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for June 8, 2020 Beyond endurance,--Robert Stone, Monday, 8 June 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3191 2020-06-08 05:26:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Mon 8 Jun 2020 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, June 8, 2020, at a glance:
2020-06-08 05:26:30 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 8 Happy Anniversary, Cody and Natalie Dobbs | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jeff and Kristie Johnson (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles Barnes and Barbara Barnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David August Lepiarczyk | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, George Kolbenschlag | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Vance | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julita Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lana Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norma Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ridge David Long (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robin Hancock | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Glen Canada, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Jones, Edmonton, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Lynn McClister, Russell Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Shofner, Campbellsville, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Garrett Gregory, Columbia, KY(1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Bennett Wray, Taylor Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James B. (J.B.) Day, Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Thomas, Cumberland Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollin Reed Scott, Green Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Kendall, Campbellsville, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Lester, Caseu Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Ballard, Cumberland Co., KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodney L. Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ervin Junior Blythe, 53, Beaumont, KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip William Sears, Liberty, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Oldeda Curry, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jo Ann Coffey, 78, Russell Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Atwood, 88, Casey County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fredia Roy, 56, Adair County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell Ray Compton, 48, Green Co., KY/Adair native (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Jessie, 60, Edmonton, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ada Jones Antle, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1920-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Theresa Smith, 66, Adair County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Walter Leach, 55, Jamestown, KY (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard D. McIntyre, 83, Cumberland County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Coomer, 89, Columbia, KY (1921-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Joy Chaffin, 88, Columbia, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christopher Wayne Cowan, 45, Columbia, KY (1975-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clara Flowers, 87, Columbia, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delphus (Jummy) Bardin, 79, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Nolena Bryant, 74, Adair Co., KY native (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Alan Brown, Jr., 21, Prospect, KY (2001-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J. R. Haggard, 90, Casey County, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeff Wilson, 59, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, McIvor Newcomb, 89, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Lee Coomer, 69, Metcalfe County, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy R. Bryant, 70, Taylor County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Cravens Stivers, 86, Columbia, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Murray, 98, Green County, KY (1921-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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