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Daily News for Monday, May 3, 2021
Gregory Dale Lynn, age 54, Casey County, KY Gregory Dale Lynn, age 54 of Liberty, KY passed away on Friday April 30th, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Liberty, KY on August 4th, 1966 a son of Ivy Earl "Buddy" Lynn and Myrtle King Lynn both of Liberty. Gregory was a mechanic and welder. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-05-03 22:29:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC Men's Soccer faces familiar foe in NAIA first round By Kyle Jackson The No. 9-seeded Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team continues their NAIA tournament run Tuesday morning when they face No. 8-seeded Cumberlands (KY) in the first round of the NAIA Championship Tournament. Kickoff is set for 10amCT. Live video and live stats will be available for the match. The Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team (11-3-2, 8-1-2 MSC) advanced to the first round after defeating No. 1-seed William Carey (MS) 1-0 on April 24th in the Hattiesburg Opening Round Bracket. David Ibrahimkadic scored the lone goal of the match and helped seal the victory for the Blue Raiders where they outshot the Crusaders 18-13. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-05-03 18:38:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Nancy Gabehart, 76, Adair Co., KY native (1945-2021) Nancy Gabehart of Campbellsville passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. She was 76 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Bro. John Stilts. Burial will follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 10amET until 1pmET on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-05-03 17:15:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Billie Jo Miller Edwards, 91, Columbia, KY (1930-2021) Billie Jo Miller Edwards of Columbia passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2021, at her residence, with her family by her side. She was 91 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with burial to follow in the Columbia Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue on Wednesday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-05-03 17:10:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-7 By Phyllis Curry If you have a teacher you would like to thank for this very unusual year, this would a great time to drop them a note, send them an email, call them or just do some small gesture to show how much you appreciate them. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7, 2021. Thank you teachers one and all! 2021-05-03 17:02:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Bariatric Seminar at TJH-CPC By Stacey Biggs T.J. Regional Health will be offering a bariatric seminar for people who have been thinking about bariatric surgery. The seminar will take place the third Monday of each month at T.J. Health Columbia Primary Care, 810 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. People seeking more information regarding bariatric surgery are encouraged to attend our information seminars to learn more about our program so you can move forward with confidence. During our seminars, you will hear directly from our surgeon and care team about everything it takes to achieve weight loss surgery success. Lifestyle changes, how the procedures work and how you may feel after surgery will be discussed. The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021, starting at 5pmCT. For more information, please contact Megan Asberry at 270.659.5945. 2021-05-03 17:00:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
ACHS SBDM Council Parent Member Election is Wednesday By Jennifer Hardwick The Adair County High School SBDM Council Parent Member Elections are Wednesday, May 5, 2021, from 7:30amCT to 2:30pmCT in the Lobby at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. All parents & guardians of students who will be attending ACHS during the 2021-2022 school year are encouraged to vote. If you have questions, contact the school for further details. 2021-05-03 15:17:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
KSP: Post 15 Monthly Activity Report for April 2021 By Tpr. Nick Hale During the month of April 2021, there were 16 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. During the month of April 2021, there were:
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Blake Martin Memorial Basketball Game By Will Rich Tribe44 Podcast, a free podcast that discusses ACHS sports, is hosting an Alumni basketball game Fundraiser on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Since we began our podcast, Blake Martin, a past Adair County High School athlete and well-known Adair County citizen, died suddenly. Blake left behind not only his wife, who is a teacher at Adair County Primary Center, but two very small children. The community set up an account to help with the future educational needs of these two young boys. Tribe44 would like to assist with this fundraiser by holding a basketball game of former ACHS basketball players. We have two complete rosters of former ACHS basketball players and have combined the players into two "decade" teams the 2001-2010 graduating classes will take on the 2011-2020 graduating classes at 6pmCT on June 5, 2021, at Adair County High School. All proceeds from the event will go to the Asher and Avery Education fund in Blake's honor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-05-03 15:11:50 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Softball: Ramirez tabbed MSC Pitcher of the Week By Kyrin Mayfield Annabelle Ramirez was named the Mid-South Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week, conference officials announced on Monday. Ramirez tossed her third no-hitter of the season against Pikeville (Ky.) in the MSC Tournament opening round last Tuesday. Additionally, she racked up 11 strikeouts in the win and only walked two batters. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-05-03 15:04:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Jason Wesley Propes, 32, Green Co., KY (1988-2021) Jason Wesley Propes of Green County passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital. He was 32 years old. Funeral services for Jason Propes will be conducted at 1pmCT on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at the Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court St., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Wilburn Bonta and Bro. Joseph Wilcoxson officiating. Burial will follow in the Green County Memorial Gardens in Summersville. Vistation will be from 5pmCT until 8pmCT on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, and will continue after 7amCT on Thursday until the funeral hour at 1pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-05-03 15:03:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Boil Water Advisory for Knifley Road area UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory lifted for Knifley Road area Date Issued: 5/3/2021 Time Issued: 1:15pmCT A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for consumers of Columbia Adair Utilities District for customers from 7993-12069 KNIFLEY RD AND ALL SIDE ROADS IN BETWEEN. The advisory has been issued due to main line leak. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Lennon Stone at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. 2021-05-03 14:56:32 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Sheriff's Department Activity for April, 2021 The Adair Co. Sheriff's Department has released its Monthly Activity Report for April, 2021:
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Stacey Lynn Cook Reynolds, 57, Green County, KY Stacey Lynn Cook Reynolds was born August 3, 1963 to Kenneth Cook, Sr of the Fry Community of Green County and the late Elizabeth Johnston Cook Newman. She departed this life Sunday, May 2, 2021 having attained the age of fifty-seven years, eight months and twenty-nine days. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. Besides her mother, she was preceded in death by her stepmother: Sandra Kay Cook, November 23, 2020. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-05-03 14:26:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Eunice Church of God to serve fundraiser meal By Sharon Payne Eunice Church of God will be at the Adair County Courthouse Annex on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 6pmCt until sold out serving homemade grilled pork sandwiches and drinks. Sandwiches are $5 and Drinks $1. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Agape House PRC and an Outreach Ministry. 2021-05-03 14:24:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Parrish brothers Veterans honored in Burkesville By Chris Lagermann Three Cumberland County Kentucky brothers were honored in Burkesville on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Cumberland County High School. The Parrish brothers - Barney, Taylor and Watson - enlisted in the U. S. Army to serve during World War Two. American Legion Post 119 in Burkesville was chosen to be the permanent "Home of Honor" for the flags and medals the men were awarded. The organization Purple Hearts Reunited contacted Burkesville Mayor Billy Guffey in March and he connected them with Post 119 Commander Wayne "Happy Trails" Spears and worked with him to arrange a ceremony in the Parrish brother's hometown. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-05-03 13:13:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Board of Education special called meeting NOTE: Updated at 1:57pmCT to add additional agenda item By Rita Carter The Adair County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting at 6pmCT on Thursday, May 6, 2021, in the Adair County Board Conference Room, Adair County Board of Education, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Agenda items include SB128 applications and upgrading HVAC to better deal with COVID issues. The meeting will be open to the public, with social distancing guidelines in place. Board Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-05-03 12:49:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Revival at Living by Faith Community Church By Lesa Withers Revival at Living by Faith Community Church will be held at 6:30pmCT nightly from Wednesday, May 19, 2021 through Sunday, May 23, 2021. Different preachers and singing nightly. On Sunday, May 23, at 10:30amCT, the Spirituals will be singing at our Homecoming, and lunch will follow. Living by Faith Community Church is located at 3041 Edmonton Rd., Columbia, KY. Bro Bobby Withers & congregation invite everyone. 2021-05-03 12:41:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Tornado Warning issued until May 3 at 9amCT by NWS UPDATE 10amCT: Emergency Management Director Mike Keltner issued the following statement regarding the waring siren, "In regard to the 8:30am tornado warning, the warning sirens were not sounded due to the warning area not being covered by sirens. Bluegrass cell phone apparently alerts if you are near a warning, we have no control over cell phone warnings or national weather service locations." The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Tornado Warning for Burkesville, Leslie, Waterview, Cundiff, Creelsboro, Grider, Chance, Inroad, Ribbon and Amandaville until 900 AM CDT At 830 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles west of Burkesville, moving northeast at 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-05-03 09:56:56 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky Color: Weather's Artful Dance and More By Billy Joe Fudge I was a wildland firefighter for the Kentucky Division of Forestry for 30 years. There are three components that affect fire behavior:
Having said all that, I have always been fascinated by the complexity of weather while at the same time I am continually fascinated at the simplicity of the artful dance of high pressure and low pressure systems that generate the totality of weather on our planet. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-05-03 09:47:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Leaving Green, Heading West: Grand Canyon West, AZ This story is Part 2 of Robert Ellis and William Lamkin's photography trip to the American West. By Robert Ellis, Robert Ellis Woodworking Grand Canyon West is around 2-1/2 hours from Las Vegas. This portion of the Grand Canyon is not part of the National Park Service but is an Indian Reservation owned by the Hualapai Indian Tribe. It is also home to the famous skybridge that juts out a number of feet over the canyon. If you're brave enough, and pay the additional fee to traipse onto the bridge... they say the view and experience are worth it. All members of the Adair County entourage respectfully declined. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-05-03 09:13:18 | Comments | Printable version
KSP: Post 15 to conduct safety traffic checkpoints By Tpr. Nick Hale Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Washington, Marion, Taylor, Green, Casey, Russell, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15's highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for violations of Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws relating to motor vehicle equipment safety, licensing of drivers, motor vehicle registration, and operation of motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants. 2021-05-03 09:05:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Agenda for Columbia City Council meeting, Mon 3 May 2021 The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Monday, May 3, 2021, in the basement at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Social distancing is required. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-05-03 07:19:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Stormy weather to start the week, high 79F It's currently 64F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Thunderstorms with brief heavy rainfall are expected this morning, and we'll see a high near 79F today. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Tonight will bring more showers and the continued chance of thunderstorms, with an overnight low around 65F. South wind 7 to 9 mph. On Tuesday, we'll see a high of 79F, with an 80 percent chance of precipitation, and continued risk of strong to severe storms. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tuesday night will bring more rain, and the continued chance of thunderstorms as a cold front moves through the area. The overnight low will be around 52F, with southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. 2021-05-03 07:00:03 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for May 3, 2021 Being talked down to--Robert Stone, Monday, 3 May 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3520 2021-05-03 06:47:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Mon 3 May 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, May 3, 2021, at a glance:
2021-05-03 06:46:47 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 3 Happy Anniversary, Billy & Brenda Helm (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Chris & Amy Melton (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Roger & Bobbie Huckaby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrea Waggener Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ben Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brady Cundiff (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carson Grady Holmes (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jesse Waylon Tucker (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe B. McKinney II | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Todd Butler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Chowning | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Rodgers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Louise Young (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary K. Cassaday | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ople Dial (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Jo Grider Harrilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Theodore Turner (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, W.E. "Sonny" Williams (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wesson Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Carol Marshall, Cumberland Co., KY (1958-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tim London Anderson, Taylor Co., KY (1958-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Rhea Morrison, Adair County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Francis Riddle Garner, Burkesville, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Walter (Chicken) Grider, Cumberland Co. KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Neff, 90, Casey Co., KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Rudolph (Rudy) Campbell, Adair Co., KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joey Curtis, 51, Cumberland Co., KY (1962-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Garriott, Casey County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stella M. Bailey, Russell Springs, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Carl H. Spear, 78, Dubre, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marene Hadley, 90, Russell County, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clyde Edward Dunbar, Green County, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Stotts McClister, 87, Adair County, KY, (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lena Lee Fowler, 84, Indianapolis, IN, (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lemuel (Buck) Robertson, Green Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton Taylor, 76, Cumberland Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Albert Parent, 92, Green County, KY/Maine native (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deanna Davis Loy, 67, Russell Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arnold Ray Pierce, Campbellsville, KY/Columbia, KY native (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gloria Jean Tedder Brown, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Morgan, Green County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Everett Despain, 67, Taylor Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilbur Ray Brown, 54, Casey County, KY/Adair County, KY native (1963-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Dwayne Huckelby, Cumberland Co., KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Allen Compton, 80, Adair Co., KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Smith (1937-2000) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Sullivan | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Joseph Kozak, 87, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Carol Durham, 69, Russell Co., KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Joan Greer, 65, Greensburg, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Chelf, 87, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verlene Flanagan, Russell Co., KY (1928-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, Clara Elizabeth Brockman Chowning (1929-1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, May 3, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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