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Daily News for Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Boil Water Advisory lifted for Campus Lane Apartments From Columbia Adair Utilities District October 6, 2021 As of 5:20 p.m. on October 6, 2021 the boil water advisory for customers at Campus Lane Apartments 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. 2021-10-06 19:58:09 | Comments | Printable version
Soccer: LWC Women extend win streak By Christopher Webster Crestview Hills, KY - The No. 11-ranked Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team expand their winning streak to five games with a 4-1 win over Thomas More (KY) Wednesday evening. The Blue Raiders (6-2, 5-0 MSC) remain undefeated in Mid-South Conference action while Thomas More (8-3, 4-1 MSC) suffers their first conference loss of the season and recorded their lowest scoring total of Mid-South Conference play. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-06 19:57:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Alvin D. Giles, 84, Pellyton, KY (1937-2021) Alvin D. Giles of the Pellyton community of Adair County passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was 84 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in the Pellyton Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10amCT on Friday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-06 15:14:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Boil Water Advisory lifted for Hwy 55S area From Columbia Adair Utilities District October 6, 2021 As of 11:40 a.m. on October 6, 2021 the boil water advisory for customers from 1915 Highway 55 South to 2850 Highway 55 South, Marvin Jones Road, Morrison Road and State Park Road 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. 2021-10-06 15:02:10 | Comments | Printable version
Boil Water Advisory lifted for Bomar Heights area From Columbia Adair Utilities District October 6, 2021 As of 11:40amCT on October 6, 2021 the Boil Water Advisory for customers from 601 Burkesville St. to 624 Tutt St., Bomar Heights and all side roads 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. 2021-10-06 15:00:37 | Comments | Printable version
CRD hosts Step-a-Thon for summer youth leadership programs By Allison Cross Supporters of The Center for Rural Development's youth leadership programs can help raise money for the programs one "step" at a time by joining in on The Center's first ever Step-A-Thon fundraiser on October 16, 2021. The proceeds from the fundraiser will go to support The Center's three summer youth programs - Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers, and the Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI), which are provided at no cost to parents or students throughout Southern and Eastern Kentucky. The Step-A-Thon will consist of a 12-hour time period from 8amET to 8pmET where participants can record the steps that they take by using a mobile device or wearable (Apple Watch, FitBit, etc.). Leading up to the event, participants will be reaching out to businesses or individuals who can commit to pledging a certain amount of money per step or give a general donation. Therefore, the number of steps taken will determine the amount of funds raised. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-06 14:37:10 | Comments | Printable version
John Taylor Hubbard, 39, Taylor Co., KY native (1982-2021) John Taylor Hubbard of Lexington passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. He was 39 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3pmET on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. Burial will follow. Visitation is requested from 2pmET on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery in Campbellsville. For everyone's safety, the family requests that social distancing guidelines be observed by those who attend the celebration. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-06 14:34:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rodney L. Thompson, 79, Mt. Washington, KY (1941-2021) Rodney L. Thompson of Mt. Washington passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Baptist Health. He was 79 years old. Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held at 7pmET on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at McFarland-Troutman-Proffitt Funeral Home, 111 N Bardstown Rd., Mt. Washington, KY. Friends may visit from 2pmET on Sunday until time of service at McFarland-Troutman-Proffitt Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-06 14:28:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Quarles: October is Pork Month in Kentucky By Sean Southard Frankfort, KY - Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles celebrated Kentucky's swine industry by proclaiming October as Pork Month in Kentucky. "Pork plays an important role in our state," Commissioner Quarles said. "Our farmers play an equally important role in the hard work they do to raise healthy lean meat for consumers in our state and beyond. While we celebrate Kentucky Pork Month, let's remember the hard work our farmers do every day to raise this nutritious commodity." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-06 12:47:26 | Comments | Printable version
Walter Lee (Waldo) Adamson, 62, Adair Co., KY native (1959-2021) Walter Lee "Waldo" Adamson of Russell Springs passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Russell County Hospital. He was 62 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Michael Carnes officiating. Burial will follow in the Conover Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday after 10amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-06 12:44:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mary Ruth Smith, 59, Adair Co., KY native (1961-2021) Mary Ruth Smith of Greensburg passed away on Friday October 1, 2021, at the Georgetown Community Hospital in Georgetown. She was 59 years old. Funeral Services for Ms. Mary Ruth Smith will be conducted at NoonCT on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court St., Greensburg, KY, with Rev. Tyrone Johnson, Eulogy and Rev. Ryan Hardin, Master of Ceremony. Burial will follow in the Bridgewater-Groves-Caldwell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10amCT until NoonCT on Saturday at the Foster- Toler-Curry Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-06 12:41:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KY Operation Crash Reduction runs Oct. 8-11 By Erin G. Eggen Frankfort, KY - Kentucky is promoting Operation Crash Reduction (OCR) to help drivers and passengers remember the importance of seat belt use and other safe driving practices. Law enforcement will conduct a high-visibility enforcement campaign, emphasizing seat belt use, from Oct. 8 through Oct. 11 to save lives and prevent injuries due to traffic crashes. "While drivers can never control who they share the road with, one thing within everyone's control is the decision to buckle up and put the phone down every time you get in a vehicle to keep yourself safer no matter what," said Gov. Andy Beshear. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-06 12:36:48 | Comments | Printable version
Annex Building closing early on Friday By Gale B. Cowan Adair County Judge Executive All offices in the Adair County Annex Building will be closing to the public at 1pmCT on Friday October 8, 2021. The square will be blocked off to traffic at NoonCT per Chief Junior Murphy, with the Columbia Police Department, to begin set up for the Downtown Days Festival. We encourage everyone to come out and support the festival and support our local business and vendors. 2021-10-06 10:34:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Soccer: LWC Men looking to remain perfect in conference play By Kyle Jackson The No. 16-ranked Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team looks to continue their unbeaten run of play in the Mid-South Conference when they travel to Thomas More (KY) tonight, Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Kickoff is set for 6pmCT at Republic Bank Field. The Blue Raiders (5-1-1, 4-0 MSC) enter tonight's game after defeating No. 24-ranked Cumberlands (KY) 4-0 in commanding fashion last Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-06 10:32:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Lawmakers hear testimony on student mental health crisis By Jordan Hensley, LRC Frankfort, KY - Children of all ages across the Commonwealth are facing a major mental health crisis. Student mental health professionals testified before the Interim Joint Committee on Education today on what the Kentucky legislature can do to help students suffering from mental illness and suicidal ideation. The speakers proposed legislative solutions that include more mental health first aid training for teachers at all grade levels and more social-emotional learning programs to prevent mental health issues before they begin. A workforce shortage in the mental health field is also a concern along with a dearth of funds to hire professionals in schools. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-06 06:53:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
CPD: Trafficking arrest By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department Early Wednesday morning, the Columbia Police Department responded to FiveStar on Burksville Street after being dispatched to check on an individual who had passed out at a gas pump. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a female in a vehicle and determined she was under the influence. Drug paraphernalia was also located inside the vehicle. Prior to being transported to Adair County Regional Jail, the party was asked if she had any substances on her person. She was advised she would be searched upon booking. Female advised officers she did not. However, during booking search, jail staff located narcotics that the female was attempting to conceal on her person. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-06 06:50:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
COVID-19 News Brief & Vaccination Update 10/05/2021 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 237 reported cases, 198 (84%) were unvaccinated and 45 of today's cases (19%) 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. Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 9.13%. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-06 06:44:06 | Comments | Printable version
Mostly cloudy, chance of storms today, high 78F It's currently 67F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be mostly cloudy today, with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. The high will be near 78F with southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Tonight will be cloudy, with an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a low around 62F. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Thursday will be cloudy, with an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a high near 76F. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, and an overnight low around 60F. Calm wind. 2021-10-06 06:42:25 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for October 6, 2021 Friends not visiting--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 6 October 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3676 2021-10-06 06:38:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Wed 6 Oct 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at a glance:
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Barbara Virginia Eastridge Moore, 81, Taylor County, KY (1939-2021) Barbara Virginia Eastridge Moore, 81, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late John Sanders Eastridge and Effie Eula (Light) Sanders was born in Taylor County, on October 21st, 1939, and departed this life peacefully at University of Louisville Hospital on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021. She professed her faith in Christ and was a member of St. Marks Methodist Church in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Barbara was a self-employed beautician for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-06 06:08:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 6 Happy Anniversary, Bobby Collins and Iva Dean Collins (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tisha and Gary Crawford (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alan Leischner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alexandria Dawn "Lexi" Campbell (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Pearl Loy Murphy (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Wayne Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bruce Thompson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gregory Claywell, October 6, 2009 | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janet Antle | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Ann Lewis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lance Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Miller Wade Young | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zane McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earlene Holtzclaw Robertson, Russell County, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Elizabeth Long, Columbia, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Sells, Burkesville, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brad Oliver Maddox, Gabe, KY (1975-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lou Vera Wright, Greensburg, KY (1919-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garland Wilson Harris, Magnolia, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Edward Whitlock, Jr., Taylor Co., KY (1956-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Ann Young Abell, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Buddy R. Norman, Liberty, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Burris, Adair County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendell Y. Curry, Green County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelley Ray Smith, Cumberland Co., KY (1922-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Turner, Cumberland Co., KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Parsons, Taylor County, KY (1918-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Dale Cochran Gabhart Casey County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul William Clark, 62, Summer Shade, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Murray, 77, Adair County, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherry Shearer, 45, Adair County, KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma Abell Tungate, Taylor County, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Thomas Burchet, Russell Co., KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arthur G. (Art) Shields, Taylor Co., KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Dean (Billie) Clark Bagby, Green Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marty Crabtree, 61, Russell County, KY (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Dorris II, Louisville/formerly of Campbellsville, KY (1985-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Boyce Clinton (Bill) Whitlow, 88, Green Co., KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dixie Milby Marcum, 102, Green County, KY (1917-May 2, 2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Greg Nolley, 55, Campbellsville, KY (1966-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gregory (Greg) D. Claywell, 56, Loves Park, IL (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Howard Young, Edmonton, KY (1922-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Thomas Robertson, 83, Burkesville, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Howard Eugene (Butch) Garrett, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Ray Norman, 71, Liberty, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy VanArsdale: (October 6, 1955-March 21, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne M. Beebe, Sr., 78, Liberty, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winifred D. (Winnie) Crump, Greensburg, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, October 6, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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