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Daily News for Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Kentucky Women in Agriculture Day proclaimed Adair County has some of the best farmers in the state and most people are shocked when they find out just how many of those farmers are women. I grew up in a farm family and I'm proud to be raising my daughter and seeing my granddaughter raised as Kentucky Women of Agriculture. By Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan WHEREAS: There is a growing influence of women who serve as leaders and primary decision makers on Kentucky farms; and WHEREAS: Kentucky has over 40,000 female farm operators that make up nearly one-fourth of all farm operations in the state; and Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-20 22:02:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Soccer: LWC Men and Women ranked 11 in latest NAIA poll By Kyle Jackson The Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team moved up a spot to No. 11 in the recent NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 poll, NAIA officials announced on Wednesday. The Blue Raiders received 345 voting points in the poll. The Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team stays put at No. 11 in the recent NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll. The Blue Raiders women's team received 347 voting points in the poll. Both teams return to action on Sunday as they travel to face Cumberland. The women's team plays at NoonCT, and the men's kickoff is slated for 2pmCT. 2021-10-20 16:42:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Delpha Marie Grant, 91, Glens Fork, KY (1930-2021) Delpha Marie (Cape) Grant of Glens Fork passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at her residence. She was 91 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in the Grant Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue on Friday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. The family request everyone attending the services and visitation wear a mask or face covering. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-20 16:37:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rebecca Lyon Colvin, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2021) Rebecca Lyon Colvin of Campbellsville passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was 72 years old. The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Jim Hardy, Bernie Sluder, Max Wise and Bro. Jason Keltner. Burial will follow in Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 5pmET until 8pmET on Thursday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-20 16:33:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Brandon Taylor Reed, 41, Bowling Green, KY (1980-2021) Brandon attended elementary, middle, and high school at Adair County Schools and graduated from Adair County High School in 1998. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Columbia, Kentucky. Brandon Taylor Reed of Bowling Green passed away on October 18, 2021. He was 41 years old. Funeral services will be conducted at 3pmET on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, 328 W. Main St, Richmond, KY, with Reverend Jeremy Atwood officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 11amET on Friday at the funeral home. Face coverings are encouraged. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-20 14:06:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rogers/Pollock race featured in WFPL coverage Democratic candidate Eddie Rogers, who is running for the 51st House District seat in the upcoming special election, was interviewed recently by WFPL's Ryland Barton. Republican candidate Michael "Sarge" Pollock was quoted from Facebook for the story. Read the full article at: wfpl.org. 2021-10-20 13:57:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
LWC International Student Programs hosts End of Fall Break trip By Ms. Anna Peterson Assistant Director of International Student Programs On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, LWC International Student Programs (ISP) hosted an event for the international students at local Heavenly Haven Farm. A group of over 15 students from all over the world closed out LWC's fall break by heading out to zipline, adventure through a corn maze, hang out in a pumpkin patch, and wander through a beautiful nature trail. Heavenly Haven Farm was the perfect place for this outing and greeted the students with smiles and wonderful hospitality. The students' favorite part was getting to choose their own pumpkin to bring home, as going to a pumpkin patch was a first-time experience for most students on the trip! 2021-10-20 13:44:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Public invited to Tebbs Bend Battlefield Night Ride By Betty Gorin Everyone is invited to "Hayride and History!" The event is coming up Friday, Oct 22, 2021 (rain date, Oct 23), presented by the Tebbs Bend Civil War Battlefield Association. It will start at 4:30pmCT/5:30pmET - first wagon will leave from the metal building at the Homeplace on Green River to travel Tebbs Bend Trail. It is a narrated tour. Last wagon departs at 8pmET. The price is $10 per person; under 5 is free. Phone to reserve tickets 270.789.3025. This fundraiser is for preservation of signs and battlefield. Chili plus will be available also at the metal building. 2021-10-20 09:06:28 | Comments | Printable version
Roger Warren Stearman, 66, Green County, KY (1955-2021) Roger Warren Stearman of Green County, Kentucky, son of the late James Thomas Stearman, Sr. and Barbara Jean Larimore Stearman, was born on Thursday, August 25, 1955 in the Gabe Community of Green County and passed away, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at his home in the Marshall Ridge Section of Green County after a long illness. He was 66 years, one month, and 22 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Greensburg Baptist Church at the time of his death. Roger was a lifelong farmer. He loved nothing more than to spend time on the farm raising crops and working cattle. He retired from Nally and Hayden after working there for many years. Roger loved his family dearly and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-20 09:01:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gary Wright, 61, Casey County, KY (1960-2021) Gary Wright, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was 61. Born on February 1, 1960, in Russell Springs, he was the son of Rosezella Luttrell Wright, of Russell Springs, and the late James Tracy Wright. Gary was formerly a laborer at Floyd Gate and Chieftain Steel. He was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. He loved being with his family and especially enjoyed attending family gatherings. He was an avid UK basketball fan. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-20 08:58:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Angel Tree applications open for Adair children By Kara Iqbal, Youth Services Center Coordinator Adair County Middle School Angel Tree applications are now open. We will be accepting applications until November 1, 2021. The link at the end of this story will access the online application. Family must live in Adair County, meet income requirements and have children ages 6 months to 15 years old. Our goal is to provide essential items such as clothing and a few wish list items that are listed. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-20 08:54:36 | Comments | Printable version
COVID-19 News Brief & Vaccination Update 10/19/2021 By Sam Price Lake Cumberland District Health Department Of today's 110 reported cases, 98 (89%) were unvaccinated and 19 of today's cases (17%) 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: 7.17%. Deaths: We regret we must report 7 new deaths since our last report. We have experienced a total of 656 deaths resulting in a 1.65% mortality rate (about 1 in 61) among known cases. This compares with a 1.29% mortality rate at the state level and a 1.61% mortality rate at the national level. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families and friends who have lost loved ones. The deaths we report today include two Adair County residents (one unvaccinated and one vaccination status unknown), a Clinton County resident (unvaccinated), a Green County resident (unvaccinated), McCreary County resident (unvaccinated), two Pulaski County residents (unvaccinated) and a Russell County resident (vaccinated). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-20 06:32:34 | Comments | Printable version
Soccer: LWC Men fall to Tennessee Southern By Christopher Webster The No. 12-ranked Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team have their eight-game win streak snapped as they fall 3-1 to Tennessee Southern Tuesday evening at Walter S. Reuling Stadium. The Blue Raiders (8-2-1, 7-1 MSC) drop their first Mid-South Conference game of the year, while Tennessee Southern (8-7, 5-4 MSC) picked up their fifth win over a conference opponent. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-20 06:30:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
ACHS School-Based Decision Making Council meeting By Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The ACHS School-Based Decision Making Council will have its regular monthly meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, October 21, 2021, in the Library at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. 2021-10-20 06:28:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Sunny today, high 75F It's currently 49F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be sunny, with a high near 75F and southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 58F and south wind 5 to 7 mph. Thursday will be partly sunny, with a 70 percent chance of showers and possibly a midday thunderstorm. The high will be near 72F with south wind 8 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph. Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 46F and west wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. 2021-10-20 06:26:36 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for October 20, 2021 Dreams can seem real--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 20 October 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3690 2021-10-20 06:23:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Wed 20 Oct 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at a glance:
2021-10-20 06:23:12 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 20 Happy Anniversary, John and Jennifer Carter (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wesley and Julie Taylor (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Annette Newby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles Johnson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Wells | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emmylou Miller (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Glinda Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Cowan (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jelaine Harlow | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy May Godbey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Brockman (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayla Burton (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenneth Darnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Litisha Birdwell (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mikki Marshall Flowers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paityn Stotts (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruby Antle | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stefan Brooks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Thomas Buckman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tristian Dale McCarol (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Troy Long | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Janes (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Mann (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wally Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zachary Ray Burton (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barry McKinley Coomer, 72, Russell Co. native (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Eugene Green, Edmonton, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Killis Emerson, Casey County, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Harlow, Columbia, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James B. (Jack) Chansler, Kings Mtn, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Quentin Dunbar, Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Milton Shofner, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby E. Lotter , Finley, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Wade Bernard, Russell Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Iva Marie Franklin Conner, Greensburg, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Bruce Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Velma Wallace Blaydes, Metcalfe Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert (Herb) Evan Branham, Summer Shade, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Thompson, Casey Co., KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Hulse, 84, Burkesville, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robbie Phelps, 34, Georgetown, KY (1981-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delmos Pauline Melton Brewster, Metcalfe Co., KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Essie M. Taylor, Casey County, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christina Johnson, 88, Russell Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Sue Eller, 57, Adair County, KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlie Mae Barber Roy, Casey County, KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Roberts, 89, Adair County, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Edna Burk, Burkesville, KY (1922-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Holland (Paddle) Judd, Green County, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Helen Rodgers, 65, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Erma Robertson, 68, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Shelton Young, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold W. Weiand, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason L. (Worm) Garner (1979-2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Read Smith, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Anderson, 82, Jamestown, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Red White, 76, Taylor County, KY (1943-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Dale Thompson, 61, Green County, KY (1958-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Runyon, 62, Liberty, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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