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Daily News for Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Christine Cravens, 88, Casey County, KY (1933-2021) Christine Cravens, age 88 of Liberty, KY passed away on Tuesday November 9, 2021 at the Liberty Care Center. She was born June 29, 1933, in Gilpin, KY, a daughter of the late Ray B. and Lola Eastham Patterson. She was a former employee for Proctor & Gamble, a Retired Social Worker in Casey County and a member of the Trace Fork Separate Baptist Church where she was the former Treasurer. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-10 19:59:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Libby Maddox Patton, 82, Taylor County, KY (1939-2021) Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Maddox Allen Patton was born July 31, 1939, in Taylor County, Kentucky to the late Wesley Maddox Sr. and Minnie Vaughn Maddox. She departed this life Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Taylor Regional Hospital, having attained the age of 82 years, 3 months, and 6 days. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Pleasant Run Baptist Church. She worked as a Bus Driver for the Campbellsville Independent School District and was a Police Dispatcher for the Campbellsville Police Department. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-10 19:42:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co. Cattlemen's Association meeting, Mon 15 Nov By Teresa Bright Adair County Cooperative Extension Service The Adair County Cattlemen's Association will be hosting its next regular meeting at 6pmCT on Monday, November 15, 2021, at the Adair County FFA barn as a drive-in meeting. A catered meal will be provided to all members who attend. The evening's program will include an update of Association activities, interviews with fellow members on their farm sites, some interesting projects developed at the Eden Shale Farm, and some useful information provided by the UK Cooperative Extension Service. All Adair County Cattlemen's Association members and prospective members are invited to attend. Please RSVP for the meeting by calling the Adair County Extension Office at (270) 384-2317. 2021-11-10 17:07:31 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. PVA Office closed on Thursday By Landon Edwards, Adair County PVA The Adair County PVA Office will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in observance of Veterans Day. We would like to extend a "thank you" to all military members/families. We truly appreciate your service and sacrifice. 2021-11-10 17:05:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Wreath-making using natural greenery By Teresa Bright Adair County Cooperative Extension Service Want to learn how to make a holiday wreath using natural greenery that will stay beautiful throughout the holiday season? There will be a wreath-making workshop on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the Adair County Extension Office located at 409 Fairground Street in Columbia. There will be a 10amCT session and a 5:30pmCT session. You may choose one session, and class size is limited. There is no fee, but you are asked to bring some items that might already have at or around your home. A list of items will be provided to you at the time of registration. You must pre-register by calling the Adair County Extension Office at 270-384-2317. 2021-11-10 17:03:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Coleman host booster clinic at Capitol By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman hosted a COVID-19 vaccination booster clinic at the Capitol where more than 200 people received a booster. The Governor said hospitalizations among vaccinated Kentuckians are increasing over time as immunity likely wanes. Boosters help individuals protect themselves and others better as immunity from the initial vaccine dose(s) can decrease. All eligible vaccinated Kentucky adults can now get any of the three COVID-19 vaccination boosters: Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-10 16:56:25 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia/Adair Utilities District office closed on Thursday By Jennifer Carter Columbia/Adair Utilities District office will be closed Thursday, November 11, 2021 in observance of Veterans Day. We salute our veterans and thank them for their service. 2021-11-10 13:11:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
2022 KDA internship application period now open By Sean Southard Frankfort, KY - Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles encourages Kentucky college students seeking a career in agriculture or government to apply for positions in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's (KDA's) internship program for the 2022 summer. "Our KDA interns gain the unique opportunity to work alongside department employees and serve the citizens of the commonwealth," Commissioner Quarles said. "Our past interns used their experiences at the department to launch careers in agriculture or an ag-related field. If you are a college student with an interest in an agricultural career, we encourage you to apply." For more information, go to kyagr.com/marketing/internship-program.html or contact Mark White at (502) 782-0291 or Mark.White@ky.gov. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-10 13:09:20 | Comments | Printable version
KY General Fund and Road Fund receipts for October 2021 General Fund receipts rose 10.5 percent, 17.6 percent year-to-date Road Fund receipts rose 0.1 percent, 2.7 percent year-to-date By John Hicks/Greg Harkenrider Frankfort, KY - State Budget Director John Hicks reported today that October's General Fund receipts rose 10.5 percent, or $99.7 million over last year's total. Revenues for the month were $1,048.2 million compared to $948.4 million collected in October 2020. Receipts have increased 17.6 percent for the first four months of the fiscal year, significantly higher than budgeted estimates and would need to grow 0.7 percent over the final eight months of FY22 to reach the unofficial, preliminary revenue estimate issued by the Consensus Forecasting Group of $13.72 billion. The FY22 General Fund estimate will be revised officially in December. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-10 13:06:07 | Comments | Printable version
Berneda Faye Bloyd Wright, 80, Green County, KY Berneda Faye Bloyd Wright was born October 17, 1941, in Green County, Kentucky to the late Grady Edward Bloyd and Nona Ruth Parsons. She departed this life Monday, November 8, 2021, at the T.J. Sampson Community Hospital in Glasgow, having attained the age of 80 years and 22 days. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Christian Church. She worked as a Administrative Assistant at Taylor County EMS. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-10 11:30:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Brandon Nunn Dicken, 46, Campbellsville, KY (1975-2021) Brandon Nunn Dicken of Campbellsville passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was 46 years old. The funeral service will be held at 2pmET on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville, officiated by Rev. Ryan Boatwright. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 10amET until 2pmET on Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-10 10:19:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ISP student thoughts on the emergency in Ethiopia By Anna Peterson, Assistant Director of ISP Ethiopia, the second most populated country in Africa, is struggling after more than a year of civil war. The conflict has left thousands dead and forced more than two million people from their homes. In recent days, the war has shifted heavily in favor of the rebel forces. The Federal Government of Ethiopia has now called for a nationwide state of emergency and the officials in the capital, Addis Ababa, have begun preparing the residents of the city for the rebels' attacks. A few days ago, LWC International Student Programs received a message from a couple of local host parents regarding the current state of affairs in Ethiopia and the impact it is having on an organization, Embracing Hope Ethiopia. We have included some information below, but would also like to share some personal comments from a local student from Ethiopia. While she wishes to stay anonymous, she is passionate about speaking for her country and wishes to share her thoughts with the local community here in Kentucky: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-10 10:08:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Sources of Strength at Adair County High School By Brody Blair Sources of Strength is a peer leadership group created to provide a network of kindness, suicide prevention and support throughout middle and high schools in the United States. ACHS Sources of Strength provides many activities and events to boost student morale and better the environment of the school. Some events so far include pumpkin painting contests, SOS student training, and a WHAS 11 News interview. Click here for more information about Sources of Strength: https://sourcesofstrength.org WHAS Interview: www.whas11.com. 2021-11-10 10:04:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Dorothy Mae Edrington, 93, Taylor County, KY (1928-2021) Dorothy Mae Edrington, 93, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Sam Nelson and Ida Stearman Nelson was born February 18th, 1928, in Taylor County and departed this life on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at Grandview Nursing Home. She was married to Joe Edrington in 1967 and he preceded her in death on April 4th, 2001. She professed her faith in Christ and was of Presbyterian faith. She retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after 30 years. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-10 06:54:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Basketball: Jordan Drops 18 against Simmons College By Kyle Jackson The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team picked up their third-straight win at home on Tuesday evening, defeating Simmons College of Kentucky 101-53. Elijah Jordan led the Blue Raiders (5-1, 0-0 MSC) in scoring with 18 points while shooting six for 11 from the floor and five for six from the free-throw line. Along with his scoring, Jordan also added three rebounds and five assists. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-10 06:50:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
COVID-19 News Brief & Vaccination Update 11/09/2021 By Sam Price Lake Cumberland District Health Department Of today's 105 reported cases, 74 (70%) were unvaccinated and 34 of today's cases (32%) 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: 5.7%. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-10 06:48:55 | Comments | Printable version
Sunny today, high 71F It's currently 44F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be sunny, with a high near 71F and south wind 3 to 6 mph. Tonight will bring increasing clouds, with an overnight low around 50F and south wind 3 to 8 mph. Veterans Day will be cloudy, with a 90 percent chance of showers and a high near 68F. South wind 9 to 17 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with isolated showers before MidnightCT. The overnight low will be around 37F, with southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. 2021-11-10 06:46:57 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for November 10, 2021 Aspects of first love--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 10 November 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3711 2021-11-10 06:43:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Wed 10 Nov 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at a glance:
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William Malcolm Humphress, 80, Taylor County, KY (1941-2021) William Malcolm Humphress of Elk Horn, age 80, passed from this life on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Son of the late William G. and Maude Lee (Chappell) Humphress, he was born in Taylor County on November 2, 1941. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Christie Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a former employee of Parker-Kalon, and the caretaker of the Harden Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-10 06:35:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 10 Anniversary, founding of U.S. Marine Corps Happy Anniversary, Lynda and Ken Wilkerson (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Finn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cady Grace Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John C. Rucker (1969 | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Juanita Denton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyle Duffy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Megan Adams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Newton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wesley Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Whitney Hayes | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Sidebottom, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, R. B. George, Windsor, KY (1938-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orn Thompson, Casey Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Kenneth "Peedlum" Wright, Green Co., KY (1936-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger J. Bright, Taylor Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Wayne Smith, formerly of Russell Co., KY (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Clara Pearl Creason, Green County, KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Weldon (Jack) Richards, Russell Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Lee Baugh, Casey County, KY (1975-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Noel Thomas, Casey County, KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Jane Wilcoxson, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Ray Ferguson, Knifley, KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Curtis Randal Long, 80, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ina Maurine Martin Browning, Casey Co. native (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Keltner Gilvin Peters, 87, Clarksville, IN/Adair Co., KY native (1929-2017 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nadine Popplewell, 51, Russell County, KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lyda Anne Blakeman Gaunce, Green Co. KY, (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry Lauber, Jr. 71, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Trulock Blaydes, 75, Metcalfe Co., KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Wheat, 86, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arthur Lee Garrett, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1966-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah Fay Guffey, 87, Russell County, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Sullivan, 81, Russell County, KY/Leslie Co., KY native (1936-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel White, 97, Campbellsville, KY (1923-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneal K. Warf, 77, Edmonton, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Grace Andrew, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Grace Andrew, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Ray King, 92, Liberty, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lowell T. Lee, 71, Casey County, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Squires Bagby, Green County, KY (1928-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Sparks, 82, Russell County, KY (1937-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Nadean Antle, 86, Taylor County, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Earl Grimsley, Green Co., KY (1930-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Wayne Bunch, 63, Edmonton, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Valarie Dunbar, 75, Greensburg, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wesley King Clater, Sr., 76, Elkhorn, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard Pritchard, 78, Glens Fork, KY (1939-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) William Bruce Bell, 57, Metcalfe County, KY (1962-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. 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