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Monday, January 3, 2022
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Dorothy Marie Branham, 80, Burkesville, KY (1941-2022)

Mrs. Dorothy Marie (Anderson) Branham of Burkesville passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville. She was 80 years old.

The funeral service for Mrs. Branham will be conducted at 11amCT on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, graveside, in the Freedom Cemetery #2 in Monroe County with Bro. Terry Ford officiating.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, after 5pmCT, until 9amCT on Wednesday morning.

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2022-01-03 20:27:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Holiday meal for the animals



2022-01-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
An anonymous feeder left two plates of food for the stray cats that live near the Columbia Post Office over the holiday weekend.
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Deborah Sue Conner, 65, Jamestown, KY (1956-2021)

Deborah Sue Conner of Jamestown passed from this life on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at her home. She was 65 years old.

A memorial service will be held at 1pmCT on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Brother P.J. Miller and Brother Phillip Miller officiating. Internment will take place in Land's Chapel Cemetery in Albany.

The family will receive friends from 10amCT until service time on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Bernard Funeral Home.

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2022-01-03 20:22:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Samuel Clark Vaught, 56, Liberty, KY (1965-2021)

Samuel Clark Vaught of Liberty passed away on Saturday January 1, 2022, at his residence. He was 56 yeras old.

Funeral Services will be held at 1pmET on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Tim Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at 11amET on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.

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2022-01-03 20:01:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Marshall Taylor, 79, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2021)

Marshall Taylor of Taylor County passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at his home. He was 79 years old.

There will be no funeral service.

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2022-01-03 19:52:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Gov. Beshear reports highest ever COVID-19 case numbers

By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the COVID-19 omicron variant and the storms affecting Western, South Central and Eastern Kentucky on New Year's Day.

On Dec. 30, 6,441 cases were reported in Kentucky, the highest ever in a single day. The previous highest number was 5,742 cases reported Jan. 6, 2021. Today's test positivity rate, 20.72%, is the highest ever.

"The most important thing for everyone to hear today is that omicron has not only come to the commonwealth, it has hit us harder, in terms of escalation of cases, than anything we have seen to date," said Gov. Beshear. "We have gone from the plateau to the second highest week of reported cases since the start of the pandemic."

During the week ending Jan. 2, Kentucky reported 29,955 new COVID-19 cases and an average positivity rate of 20.38%. This is approximately twice the number of cases as were reported the week prior (15,255). This is also the second highest week of reported cases since the start of the pandemic, surpassed only by the week of Aug. 30, 2021 during the delta variant wave.

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2022-01-03 18:40:57 | Comments | Printable version

Nine tornadoes now confirmed from New Year's Day storms

Kentucky Emergency Management is reporting nine tornadoes from New Year's Day have been confirmed, including:
  • Christian County, EF-2
  • Warren County, EF-0
  • Logan and Todd counties, EF-0
  • Hart County, EF-0
  • Barren County, EF-1
  • Taylor County, EF-1
  • Marion County, EF-1
  • Madison County, EF-1
  • Estill County, EF-0


2022-01-03 18:38:42 | Comments | Printable version

Dylan Gentry is new Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences

Welcome reception planned for Tue, January 18, 2022.

By Teresa Bright
Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

The University of Kentucky has filled the vacant position of the Adair County Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent. Dylan Gentry will assume the position effective January 10, 2022.

Dylan's first week on the job will be spent on the campus of the University of Kentucky in mandatory trainings. His first day in the office will be on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

A welcome reception will be held from 2pmCT to 4pmCT on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Extension Office, 409 Fairground St., Columbia, KY. Formal introductions will begin at 2:30pmCT. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to stop by and meet Dylan.

For more information, contact the Extension Office at 270-384-2317.

2022-01-03 18:34:36 | Comments | Printable version

Parrott finishes 37th in Patriot All-America

From Campbellsville University

Litchfield Park, AZ - Gracie Parrott, a CU Junior from Greesnburg, finished 37th in the prestigious 2021 Patriot All-America Invitational. 2021 was the first year the event has included a women's field.

The 54-hole amateur stroke-play Championship was held December 27-31, 2021, at The Wigwam Resort.

The annual Patriot All-America Invitational frequently features the top fields in amateur golf. Major champions Justin Thomas, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, and Collin Morikawa are all past participants in the event. In the ten years since its inception, alumni from the invitational have collected more than 50 victories on the PGA Tour and European Tour.

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2022-01-03 18:28:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Louise Peyton, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2021)

Louise Iona Duncan Peyton passed away on January 1, 2022 at her home in Campbellsville, Kentucky. She was 91 years old.

The funeral service will be held at NoonET at Pleasant View Church, 2976 KY-3106, Monticello, KY.

The first visitation will be held from 6pmET to 8pmET on Wednesday January 5, 2022, at New Life Church of God of Holiness, 623 East Broadway St., Campbellsville, KY.

The second visitation will be held from 10amET to NoonET on Thursday January 6, 2022, at Pleasant View Church, 2976 KY-3106, Monticello, KY.

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2022-01-03 17:39:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

JOY Ministries lists needed items

J.O.Y Ministries is in need of a filing cabinet that locks if anyone has one they would like to get rid of. They are also ready to start taking the following items for the new shelter:
- Cleaning supplies
- Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, body wash, soap and toothbrushes)
- Feminine hygiene products (pads, tampons and pantyliners)
- Paper/plastic products for kitchen (plates, cups, paper towels, utensils)
- Diapers (any size)
- Baby Wipes
- Totes with lids
J.O.Y. is open 11-5 Monday through Thursday at 411 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.

2022-01-03 14:31:41 | Comments | Printable version

Basketball: LWC Men To Host Cumberland

By Kyle Jackson

The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team looks to open 2022 with a win later today as they welcome Cumberland (TN). Tipoff is scheduled for 5pmCT, Monday, January 3, 2022 at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY.

The Blue Raiders (8-6, 1-5 MSC) enter the game after picking up their first conference win over rival Campbellsville University before the holiday break. Mark Edmond's game-leading 20 rebounds helped the Blue Raiders to a 90-68 win.

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2022-01-03 10:41:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

KY Afield Video: Best of 2021 Part 2


On this week's episode: A look back at a few of KY Afield's favorite trips of 2021.

2022-01-03 10:40:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

Adair Genealogical Society change in meeting date

By Mike Watson

Richard Phelps will speak to the Adair County Genealogical Society and present a slide show of Historic Boston at 5pmCT on Monday, January 10, 2022.

This is not our regular meeting date, but a change to accommodate the presenter and attendees. We will meet at the Research Center Conference Room on the 10th, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY; adairgenealogy@gmail.com or 270-380-1024.

Everyone is welcome to come early to research.

2022-01-03 10:16:29 | Comments | Printable version

KSP: Post 15 to conduct safety traffic checkpoints

By Tpr. Nick Hale

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Washington, Marion, Taylor, Green, Casey, Russell, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties.

These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15's highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for violations of Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws relating to motor vehicle equipment safety, licensing of drivers, motor vehicle registration, and operation of motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants.

2022-01-03 10:15:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Letter: Recycling Center needs to be reopened

James Roberts writes to Fiscal Court:
I would like to know when we as a community can expect our recycling center to open back up for not only the needs of our citizens, but to keep in check how much recyclable waste is going into our landfills every week.

This issue was to be addressed after June, 2021 from what I understand.

Pulaski County has a very unique recycling system that includes not only cardboard, paper and plastics, but they also take glass and styrofoam products to.

They're making it work. So can we. I know that they are a larger county with more tax base. That should not be an excuse for us not to be doing the same thing also. Sometimes having a service for your citizens and community can mean that you have to break even or occasionally lose money.

I know that there are other areas in city and county services that don't always do well. That's just part of it. If things are budgeted right then the ones that are profitable can help offset the ones that are not.

You can start with using jail inmates, community volunteers and elected officials to sacrifice their time to make things work. That's what elected officials are supposed to to do. Serve not only the ones who voted for you, but all citizens! Just my opinion on this matter. - James Roberts


2022-01-03 08:10:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Clearing skies today, high 36F

It's 29F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clear, with a high near 36F. North wind 5 to 13 mph.

Tonight will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 20F and northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday will be sunny, with a high near 49F and light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 34F and south wind 7 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 23 mph.

2022-01-03 07:05:04 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for January 3, 2022

Lonely will slip out
even when we are trying
not to acknowledge.
--Robert Stone, Monday, 3 January 2022.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3765

2022-01-03 07:02:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Mon 3 Jan 2022

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, January 3, 2022, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. 47 events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. 47 events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 3 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: 3 events Circuit Court. 201 events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 3 events Circuit Court. 70 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties

2022-01-03 07:02:02 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 3
Happy Anniversary, Dwayne & Debbie Martin (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Shawn and Kasey Bardin (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday Kelly Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ann Giles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chase Gilbert (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christy Murphy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hailey Taylor Staten (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jared Wheat (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julie Wilson (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kayla Riter (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Liana Critz | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Keltner (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Theda Stone Morgan, Burkesville, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Sidebottom Madson, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lottie Stalcup Watson, 87, Cumberland Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Floyd W. Wise, Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Wesley Adkins, Green Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, B. Jeanne Layer, Taylor Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lloyd Jones, Taylor Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eva Mae Roberts, Casey Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flossie Garmon, Adair Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Margaret Hindman, Cumberland Co. native, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Midkiff, Taylor County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grace Beatrice Landis, Green Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanford Jessie (Stan) Baker, Adair County, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Clifford Ray Sherrill, Celina, TN (1957-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Sherrill Randall Baldwin, Taylor County, KY (1963-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Luttrell, 89, Casey County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clayton Hunt, Taylor County, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Ernest Hutton, Edmonton, KY (1953-2015)> | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Wray, 58, Burkesville, KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wendell Jackson Hitch, 54, Taylor Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Faye Lohden Staples, Barren Co. KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Louise Ennis Bertram, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Barbara Jean Marr, 79, Green Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James H. (Jimmy) Heathman, II, Russell Co., KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ina Ivadean Cox, Taylor Co., KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carlotta Sue Sanders Davis-Mayes, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennis Ray 'Chopper' Hall, Green Co. KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joe Agostini, 42, Columbia, Adair County, KY (1975-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marybelle (McQueary) Flanagan, Russell Co., KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Rooks, 74, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beverly Elaine Gray Chesser, 46, Taylor County, KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beverly Ann Petty, 68, Columbia, KY (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Catheline Raffety, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cleda C. Hadley, 90, Jamestown, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Coy Froedge, 76, Columbia, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Della Ann Smith, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Dooley Chappel, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Harrison, 86, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J. David Williams, 65, Washington, Kansas (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lizzie Mae Harmon Veatch, 75, Adair County, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray Webb, 94, Columbia, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sammantha Danielle McCarol, 20, Knifley, KY (2000-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, January 3, 2022
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
2:00pmCTServices for James Bolin (Jim) Beard, 79, Columbia, KY native (1942-2021) | (ID:62682, Comment)
5:30pmCTACHS Basketball Girls Varsity 2A Semi vs Russell Co.
John Burr Memorial Gymnasium (link for tickets) | (ID:62607, Comment)
7:00pmCTACHS Basketball 2A Sectional Semi Final vs Warren East
John Burr Memorial Gymnasium (link for tickets) | (ID:62608, Comment)

  

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