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Daily News for Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Special called School Board meeting August 6 By Rita Carter Administrative Asst. Superintendent The Adair County School Board will hold a special called School Board meeting at 5:30pmCT on Friday, August 6, 2021, in the Board Conference Room at the Adair County Board of Education, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Board Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-04 21:04:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
August Chamber of Commerce meeting cancelled From the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Many in Adair County are not well as our COVID cases are rising daily. Because of this rise, we are cancelling the Chamber of Commerce meeting that had been scheduled for Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Stay well and we hope to see you in September! 2021-08-04 20:57:08 | Comments | Printable version
Praise for Chief Murphy and Councilmen Flower and Harris Ben Burris writes: I wish to commend Chief of Police Jr. Murphy and city council members Robert Flowers and Mark Harris for posing together in a photo that encourages people to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Too many public office holders are remaining silent in the war against this deadly disease. They have put public health first and displayed a profile in courage.Comments re: Recommending it - get the vaccine 2021-08-04 20:30:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Mike Ollery, 55, Adair County, KY (1965-2021) Michael Lynn "Mike" Ollery, 55, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at TJ Health/Columbia Emergency Room. He was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas Turner "Skeezix" Ollery. Mike was an avid University of Kentucky Wildcat fan, formerly worked for Hancock Furniture and Classic Cabinets, a member of Mt. Carmel Church and had attended Kellyville Community Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-04 16:32:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CAUD: Boil Water Advisory lifted Greensburg Rd. area From Columbia/Adair Utilities District 8/4/2021 As of 9:15amCT on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, the Boil Water Advisory starting at 6168-8520 Greensburg Rd, Milltown Church Rd., Milltown Rd and Portland Rd and all side roads in between has been lifted by the Division of Water Columbia Office. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. 2021-08-04 10:57:19 | Comments | Printable version
Author Mel Hankla to appear in Columbia By Tiffany Collins Mel Hankla, founder of American Historic Services LLC, will be appearing in Columbia on September 17, 2021. He will be signing his book, Into The Bluegrass, from 10amCT to 2pmCT at the Trabue Russell House, an event being held in conjunction with the 200th anniversary of the historic house. Hankla is a noted collector, researcher, lecturer, and writer of Kentucky heritage. He is an active member of the Kentucky Rifle Association, is a past president of the Contemporary Longrifle Association, and editor-in-chief of American Tradition Magazine. He grew up in Jamestown, Kentucky and attended Western Kentucky University. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-04 08:40:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
LWC Men's Track & Field 2020-21 Rewind By Kyle Jackson The Lindsey Wilson men's outdoor track & field team secured the Mid-South Conference championship in a year where they racked up eight top 10 finishes in the outdoor competitions. Due to varying concerns with the pandemic, the men's indoor track & field team only competed in one event where no team score was given. Four Blue Raiders competed in the 2021 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships with Elias Foor, Levi Owens, Jaylun Wallace and Ahumad Williams all earning a spot in the qualifiers. The men finished 69th in the national competition with Wallace finishing sixth in the 400-meter dash, earning him NAIA All-American honors. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-04 07:29:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Friday, August 6 will be a special day downtown By Tiffany Collins The 2nd annual Truck It Up will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021, in Columbia in the parking lot across from City Hall. Several food trucks will be present from throughout the area. There will be a school supplies giveaway and the popular 'Paint the Town' sidewalk art contest. All during the week groups, organizations, churches, and residents will create chalk drawings downtown. Approximately forty places have already been reserved. To The Nines will be held from 6pmCT until 9pmCT for late shopping at businesses on and around the square. For more information please call City Hall, 270-384-2501. Please make sure to practice social distancing. 2021-08-04 07:23:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
CPD: Wanton endangerment arrest on Edna Drive By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department responded to Edna Drive on Tuesday night, August 3, 2021, after report of an altercation between a male subject and two females. Male subject was reported to have pointed a firearm at victims and prevented them from leaving the area. Upon arrival, officers located and detained the subject. After a brief on-scene investigation, he was taken into custody. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-04 07:17:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Back-to-School Clothing Giveaway By Melissa Stone There will be a Back-to-School Clothing Giveaway from 9amCT to NoonCT on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in the basement of the Columbia Church of Christ located at 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. Anyone in need of clothing is welcome to attend. 2021-08-04 07:14:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information 8/3/2021 By Amy Tomlinson Lake Cumberland District Health Department Hospitalizations: We presently have 27 cases in the hospital. This is 4 less than what we reported in our last report. We have had a total of 1,334 hospitalizations resulting in a 5.57% hospitalization rate (about 1 in 18) among known cases. The state hospitalization rate is 5%. The latest data shows that 86.67% of Lake Cumberland's ICU beds are filled, and 11.94% of ventilator capacity is being utilized. Again, we encourage our citizens to take the COVID-19 vaccine, which is safe and very effective. Of our 9,885 new cases since the vaccine started becoming available, almost 97.23% were unvaccinated. Below are our area's COVID-19 vaccination uptake rates compared to the state average.
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Sunny today, high 82F, chance of storms It's currently 56F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be sunny, with a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, and a high near 82F. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and an overnight low around 60F. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Thursday will be sunny, with a high near 85F and light and variable wind. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 64F and calm wind. 2021-08-04 07:09:05 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for August 4, 2021 Excellent writers--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 4 August 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3613 2021-08-04 07:06:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Wed 4 Aug 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at a glance:
2021-08-04 07:05:51 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 4 Happy Anniversary, Kathy and Keith Greer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Richard and Sharon Hamlett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ronnie and Jane Grant (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barack Obama (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Lynn Graves | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Burkhardt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Appleby King | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Felicia VanArsdale (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jack Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Tupman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lori Brandon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Makenna Wheeler (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Keen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rita Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rosyln Sue Edwards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sierra Blackistone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tennille Hughes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trenton Keene | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Treyton Gist (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dollie Pauline Grant, Glensfork, Adair Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Lankford, Adair County, KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Thomas Jim Tom Milby, Summersville, KY (1957-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie D. Salyers, Liberty, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dellie Burton, Adair Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shannon Anderson, Cumberland Co., KY (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Bybee Appleby Dobbs, Burkesville, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Karnes, Taylor Co., KY (1915 - 2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackson Lowe, Taylor County, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sallie Elizabeth Lowe Whitfield, Adair Co., KY native (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry A. Reeder, 69, Russell Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lynn Tyree, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethelene Zachary, Casey County KY, age 100 (1915-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillian Agnes Jeffries, Savoyard, KY (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvus Eugene Kearns, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hylen Norris, 88, Cumberland Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luis Fernando Medrano Alcaraz, 21, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James R. Caulk, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debbie Bowles Walker, 57, Sulphur Well, KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Adam (Jack) Wooldridge, 87, Russell Co. KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rickey Lynn Cooper, 68, Casey Co, KY/Russell Co., KY native (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Ploss, 70, Breeding, KY/Niskayuna, NY native (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Eileen Wall, 82, Casey County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Wallace Lobb, Green County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Jennings Stines, 40, Green County, KY (1977-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W. Lee Burton, Columbia, KY native (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton Wayne Burton, 83, Columbia KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. James C. Salato, (August 4, 1917 - August 31, 1990) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eldridge Cooper, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene (Cookie) Curtis, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James R. Propes, 77, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Ray Godsey, 74, Columbia, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis Ollie Ash, Adair Co., KY (1947) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie (Smith) Curry, 92, Columbia, KY (1929-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, August 4, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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