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Daily News for Friday, September 3, 2021
Jane Allen Perkins, 74, Columbia, KY (1946-2021) Jane Allen (McLean) Perkins of Columbia passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at her home. She was 74 years old. A graveside service will be held at 2pmCT on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Haven Hill Cemetery, with Bro. John Davis and Bro. Terry White officiating. Burial will follow. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 17:17:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
County offices closed Monday for Labor Day By Bridget Compton The Adair County Judge Executive's office, Adair County Road Dept., and the Green River Animal Shelter will be closed Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of Labor Day! Many wishes for a safe and blessed Holiday!!! 2021-09-03 15:52:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Virginia D. Shelton, 89, Summersville, KY (1932-2021) Virginia D. Shelton of Summersville passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home. She was 89 years old. The funeral services for Virginia D. Shelton will be conducted at 10amCT on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Dennis Penick officiating. Burial will follow in the Aetna Grove Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 4pmCT until 8pmCT on Thursday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, and will continue after 7amCT on Friday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 14:39:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mary Zimmerman Johnson, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2021) Mary Zimmerman Johnson of Russell Springs passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Russell County Hospital Emergency Room. She was 84 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Bobby Conner officiating. Interment will be in Square Oak Cemetery, Russell Springs, KY. Visitation will be at NoonCT on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 14:35:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC Football dominates in home opener against Webber Intl By Christopher Coombs The No. 1-ranked Lindsey Wilson football team defeated Webber International (FL) 58-7 on Thursday night at Blue Raider Stadium. The victory improves the Blue Raider's to 9-3 all-time in season openers. The Blue Raiders (1-0, 0-0 MSC) finished with 550 yards of total offense, 221 came through the air and 329 on the ground. Webber International (0-1, 0-0 MSC) ended the night with 150 yards of total offense, 70 yards through the air and 80 yards on the ground. Cameron Dukes led the way for the Blue Raiders as he passed for 134 yards, along with two touchdowns. Dukes also showcased his scrambling ability as he picked up 55 yards on the ground with another score. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 14:30:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Whitney Nicole Brown, 30, Greensburg, KY (1991-2021) Whitney Nicole Brown of Greensburg passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in Green County due to an automobile accident. She was 30 years old. The funeral services for Whitney Nicole Brown will be conducted at 11amCT on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Joey Bunch officiating. Burial will follow in the Tarters Chapel Cemetery in Adair County. Visitation is requested from 4pmCT until 8pmCT on Friday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, and will continue after 7amCT on Saturday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 14:28:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC Returns to the Classroom New Campus Renovations for the Start of Fall 2021 By Venus Popplewell Lindsey Wilson College began the semester on Monday, August 30, 2021, with classroom seating at full capacity. For some incoming students, this was the first time in nearly 18 months they have been in an in-person instructional setting. "You are beginning college in a very unique time" said LWC Vice President for Academic Affairs Trish Parrish during Saturday's kick off ceremony held in Biggers Sports Center. "For many of you this may be the first time you have returned to a true physical classroom in over a year." Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management Dean Adams says that in order for the academic year to progress with any normalcy, everyone must work together to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and it's variants. "As of Wednesday morning, we have nearly 51 percent of our on-campus students vaccinated," said Adams. "Everyone that has arrived on campus has provided either proof of vaccination, a negative COVID test, or a doctor's note stating they have been released from care after a coronavirus infection." LWC has partnered with the Adair County Health Department, Adair Drug and North Century Pharmacy to provide vaccination clinics for students interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 14:10:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Revisit Knifley Tractor Show The Revisit Knifley Tractor Show will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021, starting at 8amCT. Admission is free. The show will feature an 8-mile tractor ride at 2pmCT, starting in Knifley, KY. For more information, contact Larry Davis at 270-849-4467 or Paul Dixon at 270-465-3617. 2021-09-03 13:15:18 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Baseball welcomes Logan Dalton as Assistant Coach By Christopher Coombs Logan Dalton has been hired as the Lindsey Wilson baseball assistant coach, head coach Ethan Utley announced on Friday. "I am excited we were able to hire Logan to the Lindsey Wilson baseball coaching staff," Utley said. "Logan brings a wealth of knowledge of the game after working at nearly every level of collegiate baseball and having played for the likes of Bill Berry at Tennessee Wesleyan University and Mark Purvis of Mt. Juliet High School." Dalton has spent seven years coaching baseball with five different stints at differing collegiate baseball programs. Most recently he served as the recruiting director and head baseball coach at Zoned Sports Academy in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 13:11:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Jeary Arnold Withers, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2021) Jeary Arnold Withers of Russell Springspassed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 77 years old. Cremation rites were honored by Bernard Funeral Home. A private family service will be held at a later date. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 13:10:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rose Luttrell Baldock, 74, Casey Co., KY native (1947-2021) Rose Luttrell Baldock, of Harrodsburg, formerly of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the Liberty Care Center. She was 74 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2pmET on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Hershel Lawhorn officiating. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6pmET until 9pmET on Friday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 13:08:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC Volleyball announces change to upcoming schedule By Kyle Jackson Lindsey Wilson volleyball's game scheduled for Friday at 7pmCT versus Asbury (KY) has been canceled. No make-up date has been announced at this time. The Blue Raiders will open conference play when they travel to Portsmouth, OH, on Monday, September 6, 2021, at 3pmCT. 2021-09-03 13:05:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Dicy Coffey, 99, Russell Springs, KY (1921-2021) Dicy Coffey of Russell Springspassed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown. She was 99 years old. Funeral services are scheduled for 1pmCT on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Brother Troy Coffey officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11amCT until service time on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Bernard Funeral Home. The Coffey family requests that everyone in attendance wear a facial covering and practice social distancing. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 13:02:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Check for recalls in preparation for Labor Day Travel By Naitore Djigbenou/Chuck Wolfe Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) encourages every Kentucky vehicle owner to check their recall status ahead of the Labor Day weekend when motorists may be planning a late-summer trip. Any vehicle owner can learn whether they have an open recall by visiting CheckToProtect.org and entering their license plate or their 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN. The VIN can be found on the driver's side dash, inside the driver's door, on your registration documents or on your insurance card. Another option for vehicle owners is to text "RECALL" to 99724 - or, for Spanish speakers, text "REVISA" to 99724 - and snap a picture of the license plate when prompted. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 12:58:24 | Comments | Printable version
Adoption and what it meant to Missy September is the time United Methodist Churches focus on donations for the Children's Home. Following is a personal experience with the Kentucky United Methodist Children's Home which puts a face on how much it can mean to a child left behind. By Missy Renfro Wondering if I should share this story because I am so blessed with faith, a wonderful loving family, an amazing husband, children that make me proud beyond anything I could ever hope for them and a thriving business with amazing clients! My wake up call this morning was from a funeral home in Crab Orchard, KY telling me my biological Mother had passed. I continued to get calls throughout the day asking me to approve the cremation of her remains. Mind you, this is a woman I have seen maybe 5 times in the last 40 years. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 11:49:51 | Comments | Printable version
Homeland Security Director to speak at CU By Alexandria D. Dalton, communications and projects manager Office of University Communications Campbellsville, KY - - Josh Keats, director of Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, will be presenting at Campbellsville University's Kentucky Heartland Institute on Public Policy (KHIPP) event at 5:30pmET, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. The hour-long event will be live-streamed on Facebook at https://fb.me/e/2qumNiDjl. His presentation is titled "A 20-Year Retrospective: The Effect of 9/11 on U.S. Policy." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 09:28:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Taylor Chamber cancels September luncheon The Campbellsville Taylor County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced it will cancel the 2021 September Luncheon which had been scheduled Thursday, September 9, 2021 due to indoor restrictions and rising local infection rates related to Covid-19. The October Luncheon is still on for Oct 14, 2021 at the Green River Homeplace with Ryan Quarles, Agriculture Commissioner, as guest speaker. 2021-09-03 09:21:00 | Comments | Printable version
Emergency preparedness a focus in September Emory Kidd, Director of Metcalfe County Emergency Management, is helping everyone focus on September being National Preparedness Month (NPM) by sharing a daily tip. He will be sending out through the Chamber of Commerce and posting a preparedness topic each day. He writes, "By the end of the Month you will be a little better prepared. This program is borrowed from Jefferson County Emergency Management." National Preparedness Month (NPM) Day 1: Emergency Management, formerly Civil Defense, is one of the public safety disciplines recognized by the Kentucky Government. Education and preparation are a major part of the role emergency management plays. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 08:53:51 | Comments | Printable version
Sixth annual book fair planned in Columbia By Mayor Pamela Hoots The 6th annual book fair is being planned for Columbia. This year it will be held in conjunction with the evening shopping date for "To The Nines". The date is November 5, 2021 and will be held at the Fellowship Hall of the Columbia Baptist Church from 12noon until 6pmCT. Authors scheduled to bring books and include: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 08:38:16 | Comments | Printable version
COVID-19 Update: don't wait, isolate By Sam Price Lake Cumberland District Health Department IMPORTANT - Due to the continued increase in positive cases it may be several days before you are contacted by the health department. If you've tested positive for COVID19 please isolate yourself immediately, do NOT wait on a call from the health department. Please notify anyone you may have been in contact with so they can begin quarantine. Visit www.lcdhd.org for more specific COVID-19 guidance. Of today's 392 reported cases, 352 (90%) were unvaccinated and 119 of today's cases (30%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones. Consider getting the vaccine if you are eligible and haven't, and wear a mask when in indoor settings where there are large crowds. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 08:23:45 | Comments | Printable version
Mostly sunny Friday, high 82F It's currently 55F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 82F and calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 60F and light and variable wind. Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers, and a high near 83F. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Saturday Night will be mostly cloudy, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a low around 65F. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Sunday will be partly sunny, with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a high near 78F. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Sunday Night will be mostly cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and a low around 60F. Labor Day should be sunny, with a high near 82F. 2021-09-03 07:08:13 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for September 3, 2021 What gets into us--Robert Stone, Friday, 3 September 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3643 2021-09-03 07:04:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Fri 3 Sep 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, September 3, 2021, at a glance:
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Literacy Grant awarded to Metcalfe Schools EDMONTON, Ky. - The Kentucky Department of Education has awarded Metcalfe County Schools a $665,726 Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy (KyCL) grant. KyCL is a federally funded program that focuses on strengthening teacher practice in reading and writing. It also provides family training and funding for literacy assessments and interventions. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-09-03 02:10:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 3 Happy Anniversary, Amos and Carolyn Gaskins (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Bob and Diane Benningfield (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Chester and Betty Smith Bennett (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Doug and Kathy DeRossett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gerhard Lepiarczyk and Katherine Louise Grider Lepiarczyk (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, James and Tricia Cole (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Larry and Diana Russo (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alexandra Brockman (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allan Bennett (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda England | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amber Bledsoe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenda Huckaby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany Sasha Abbot | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deloris Curry (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gracie Baker (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jackie Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenny Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jodi Akers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jonathan Hutcheson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jynelle Murphy (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kasey Leann Abrell Wilkerson (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayleigh Martin (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Louis McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melinda Wright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mendel Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nikki Underwood | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tiffany Young | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Heather Jo Peckinpaugh, Columbia, KY (1972-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary W. Woodrum, Liberty, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Allen Rock, Taylor Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chad Bryant Brown, Greensburg, KY (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carthel Porter, Russell Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Edward (Eddie) Judd, Russell Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernie Wise, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Woodrum Watson, Casey Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara June Martin, Casey County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Olive Crabtree, Taylor County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Daniel Yates, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary M. Godby, Casey Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clevella Renee Coffey, Adair County, KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Stearns, 74, Russell Co., KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold D. Flatt, 79, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Wilson, 71, Russell Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Huddleston Grider Russell County, KY (1969-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lewis Lynn, Casey Co., KY (1962-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delbert Wesley Morgan, 89, Liberty, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Icy Bloyd, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Marie Edelen, Taylor Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Morfey, 72, Somerset, KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Derl Raines, 82, Casey Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Berman Dale Withers, 67, Russell Co., KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenny B. Goode, 61, Casey Co., KY(1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rita Pearl Cooksie, 87, Cumberland Co. KY native/formerly of Adair Co. (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Gene Buck, Jr., 57, Adair Co., KY/Anderson Co. KY native (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie Bonnie Wells, Cumberland Co., KY (1920-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby M. Grider, Casey County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Mae Grider, Casey County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Hite (Skaggs) Brown, 98, Taylor County, KY (1919-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sylva Faith McBeath Hopper, 103, Russell Co., KY (1914-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reva Nell Kessler Marcum, Green Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Gunter, 75, Ninevah, IN (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Lee Hunt, 58, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. James E. (Jimmy) Powell, 80, Burkesville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cynthia Lynn Hamon, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dallas Green Owens, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garvey Stephens, 81, native of Russell Co., KY (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Golda Crawford, 77, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lena Cordelia Forrest Brockman, 91, Adair County, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Hovious England, 92, Adair Co., KY native (1931-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia H. (Pat) Brendel, 85, Burkesville, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip R. Parrish, 77, Burkesville, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah E. Kirkpatrick Pace, 79, Burkesville, KY (1932-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, September 3, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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