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Daily News for Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Accident investigation continues, eastbound lane remains closed By Mike Keltner, Director of Adair Co. Emergency Management Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection Emergency Response Team, EM, State Highway, Adair Sheriff and KSP along with many other responders remain on scene of a commercial vehicle accident on the Cumberland Expressway (Formerly Cumberland Parkway). The eastbound lane remains closed between Edmonton and Columbia Exit 46. This accident caused a release of milk into Big Creek in the Gradyville Community. While the release of milk poses no harm to livestock or persons it can cause harm to aquatic species living in the streams. More information regarding the accident will follow from KSP. 2022-05-03 22:50:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
LBN Cumberland Parkway reopened The Louie B Nunn, Cumberland Parkway has been reopened according to Miss Vicky Pike who lives at the entrance heading west. It was closed for what seemed like five hours while the wreck was dealt with and traffic rerouted. 2022-05-03 22:00:42 | Comments | Printable version
Odell Corbin, 90, Columbia, KY (1931-2022) Mr. Odell Corbin of Columbia passed away on May 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 90 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Rev. David Kemp officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue on Friday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-05-03 17:41:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Update: Parkway closed in both directions By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The westbound lane of The Cumberland Parkway is currently closed due to a multiple vehicle accident between Adair and Metcalfe counties. Units are currently on scene from multiple agencies. Plan to detour and use caution until the scene is clear. Update from Kentucky State Police Post 15: KSP is currently on the scene of a two vehicle injury collision on the Cumberland Parkway east bound at the 41mile marker The roadway is currently closed while Troopers are on scene conducting the investigation. The east bound lane will be closed for approximately 6-8 hours. The west bound lane will be closed for approximately 2 hours. Motorists travelling east or west between Columbia and Edmonton should take Hwy 80. 2022-05-03 16:44:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
CU selected for DOE energy action plan development By Linda Waggener Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville University, in partnership with Lycan Geological, LLC of Williamson, W.Va., has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as one of 22 recipients for grants to help communities develop a local energy action plan creating pathways to reduce air pollution, increase energy resilience, lower utility costs, grow the economy and create good-paying jobs. "This $250,000 technical assistance is funded by the DOE's 'Communities LEAP' pilot program," said Holly Trowbridge, Campbellsville University's director of corporate and foundation relations, who said this is a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to help energy-overburdened communities take direct control of their clean energy future. The collaboration is seeking projects that can lead to new Campbellsville University programs that will educate future leaders in the sustainable energy industry. "We are constantly looking for new ways to perform research and educate our students," said Dr. Donna Hedgepath, CU's provost and vice president for academic affairs. "Bringing professionals together with university scientists can uncover new educational opportunities for future generations." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-05-03 15:23:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Transfer Station closing early on Tuesday By Bridget Compton The Adair County Transfer Station will close at 2:30pmCT today, Tuesday, May 3, 2022. 2022-05-03 15:21:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Richard Thomas (Rick) Herren, 51, Liberty, KY (1970-2022) Richard Thomas "Rick" Herren of Liberty passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at his home. He was 51 years old. Funeral services are scheduled for 2pmET on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Scott Cochran officiating. Interment will be in Hiter Cemetery. Military Honors will be performed by the Casey County Honor Guard. The Patriot Guard of Kentucky will lead the funeral procession. Visitation will be held after 10amET on Sunday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-05-03 15:19:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Fish Fry at Christie's Chapel United Methodist Church on May 14 Christie's Chapel United Methodist Church will be having a Fish Fry fundraiser from 5pmET until 8pmET on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Fish, hushpuppies, slaw, green beans, dessert and drink for just $5. Proceeds will benefit the church youth fund. Christie's Chapel United Methodist Church is located on Hwy 76, at the Adair/Taylor Co. line at 8068 Elkhorn Road, Knifley, KY. 2022-05-03 15:16:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Tornado April 27, 1971: Numbed citizenry, communications, power, dead Coverage of the April 1971 outbreak:
Correction, April 27, 2023: A previous version of this article incorrectly listed the date as April 29, which was the publication date of many news items about the event. The tornado outbreak occurred on April 27, 1971. Coverage of the tornado of April 29, 1971 from the Columbia Statesman archives; six people lost their lives and a path of destruction was left behind. Click for the previous installment of these stories. Tempest's aftermath leaves numbed citizenry, communications, power dead By Pete Walker In the storm's aftermath, power lines and telephone communications were down. In the eerie darkness punctuated with floodlights and warning signals from rescue vehicles, searchers looked for the storm victims. Relatives from outside the tornado's erratic pattern frantically hunted for the families. Kentucky State Police, the Adair County Sheriff's Office, and city officers, through their radio network coordinated rescue work throughout the night. Adair County Jailer Hailey Neagle, grasping the magnitude of the disaster when the first reports of the tornado came in, immediately summoned ambulances from surrounding counties. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-05-03 15:03:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Barbara Jean Eads, 69, Dunnville, KY (1952-2022) Barbara Jean (Lane) Eads of Dunnville passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center, in Danville. She was 69 years old. Funeral services are scheduled for 4pmET on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Salem Cemetery, with Bro. Phillip Smallwood officiating. Visitation will be held from 2pmET until 3:30pmET on Thursday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-05-03 13:04:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
National Day of Prayer is Thursday The Adair County Ministerial Association is participating in the National Day of Prayer at NoonCT on Thursday, May 5, 2022. The gathering will be on the steps of the Annex Building on the Columbia square, and everyone is invited to come and pray for our nation. The 2022 National Day of Prayer theme is: "EXALT THE LORD WHO HAS ESTABLISED US". The scripture for the theme verse is, Colossians 2:6-7, "As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving." These are the seven centers of influence that will be prayed for:
2022-05-03 13:00:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Election School Training By Bridget Compton Election School Training will be at 5pmCT today, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the Adair County Extension Office, at 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. 2022-05-03 12:57:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
KY Afield Video: April 30, 2022 Full Show This week on KY Afield: hitting the woods on the opening morning of spring turkey season, and then heading to a pond to catch (and cook) bluegill and crappie! 2022-05-03 09:58:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Renewable energy milestone William Feese spotted a wire report in the Courier-Journal's print edition this morning that noted a milestone in California's efforts at energy sustainability. According to the article, "Renewable electricity met 100% of California's electricity demand for the first time ever on Saturday" April 30, 2022. Environmentalists have been pushing for ever tougher standards on renewable energy in the state for over 20 years. We couldn't track down a link to the CJ article online, but you can read a version of it at news.yahoo.com. 2022-05-03 09:55:52 | Comments | Printable version
CU School of Education and CKEC to offer certification programs By Gerard Flanagan Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville University's School of Education has partnered with Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative (CKEC) to provide a Master of Arts in Educational Administration with principal certification program. The program, which will be offered beginning this fall, is open to certified teachers who want to earn a master's degree and a principal certification. The program will be offered as a Grow Your Own (GYO) program and will be administrated at CKEC in Lexington. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-05-03 09:41:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Kentucky Avian Influenza sites given the all-clear By Kirk Hilbrecht Frankfort, KY - Federal and state authorities have released two Western Kentucky poultry sites from quarantine restrictions after tests reveal both premises are now clear of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus. Both sites had been under quarantine restrictions since February. Kentucky State Veterinarian Dr. Katie Flynn said the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the environmental samples for both premises were negative indicating no avian influenza virus was detected on the commercial broiler chicken operation in Fulton County and the commercial turkey operation in Webster County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-05-03 09:35:18 | Comments | Printable version
Happy Birthday to Margaret Vibbert - number 104! Margaret Vibbert of Summer Shade will be celebrating her 104th birthday today, Tuesday, May 10, 2022! To our knowledge she is most likely the oldest person in Metcalfe County. If there is someone older, let the office know! Mail cards to 1573 Pitcock Road, Summer Shade, KY 42166. Let us fill her mailbox with well wishes! - From the Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce 2022-05-03 07:59:14 | Comments | Printable version
Mayor's Report to City Council on April activities Mayor Pam Hoots gives a report of activity highlights to the City Council at each first Monday meeting on the previous month. April items follow: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-05-03 07:56:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Dwight (Smiley) Richards, 79, Russell County, KY Dwight (Smiley) Richards, 79, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs. Smiley was born in Jamestown, KY on January 29, 1943, a son of the late Bessie (Hoskins) and Orvis Richards. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-05-03 07:24:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Winners of Duck Derby 2022 prizes announced Saturday's winners in the Duck Derby Race on Russell Creek have been announced. The list follows: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-05-03 07:22:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Steven (Half-pint) Mitchell, 35, Taylor Co., KY (1987-2022) Steven "Half-pint" Mitchell of Taylor County passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022. He was 35 years old. Funeral services for Steven "Half-pint " Mitchell will be conducted at 1pmCT on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court St., Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Green County Memory Gardens. Visitation is requested from 11amCT until 1pmCT on Thursday, May 5, 2022 until the funeral hour. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-05-03 06:34:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Elmer Ray Brown, 91, Liberty, KY (1931-2022) Elmer Ray Brown of Bowman Trail in Liberty passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Liberty Care Center. He was 91 years old. Funeral services will be held at NoonET on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Clifton Cowan officiating. Burial will follow in the Casey County Memorial Gardens with military rites by the Casey County Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 11amET until time of services on Thursday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-05-03 06:30:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Barnett's Creek Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser By Bill Aldridge Barnett's Creek Community Church will hold a Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser at 5pmCT on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Each meal includes green salad, green beans, garlic bread, dessert & drink. Pay with a donation. Stay for the Cake & Pie Auction. Barnett's Creek Community Church is located at 1338 Barnett's Creek Road, Columbia, KY. 2022-05-03 06:26:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Severe weather possible this afternoon and evening The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following Hazardous Weather Outlook for an area that includes Adair and all surrounding counties: Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. While locally damaging winds will be the main threat, isolated hail and an isolated tornado or two can not be ruled out. 2022-05-03 06:26:05 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for May 3, 2022 What if we could choose--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 3 May 2022. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3885 2022-05-03 06:19:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Tue 3 May 2022 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at a glance:
2022-05-03 06:18:26 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 3 Happy Anniversary, Billy & Brenda Helm (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Chris & Amy Melton (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Roger & Bobbie Huckaby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrea Waggener Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ben Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brady Cundiff (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carson Grady Holmes (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jesse Waylon Tucker (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe B. McKinney II | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Todd Butler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Chowning | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Rodgers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Louise Young (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary K. Cassaday | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ople Dial (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Jo Grider Harrilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Theodore Turner (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, W.E. "Sonny" Williams (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wesson Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Carol Marshall, Cumberland Co., KY (1958-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tim London Anderson, Taylor Co., KY (1958-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Rhea Morrison, Adair County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Francis Riddle Garner, Burkesville, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Walter (Chicken) Grider, Cumberland Co. KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Neff, 90, Casey Co., KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Rudolph (Rudy) Campbell, Adair Co., KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joey Curtis, 51, Cumberland Co., KY (1962-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Garriott, Casey County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stella M. Bailey, Russell Springs, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Carl H. Spear, 78, Dubre, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marene Hadley, 90, Russell County, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clyde Edward Dunbar, Green County, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Stotts McClister, 87, Adair County, KY, (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lena Lee Fowler, 84, Indianapolis, IN, (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lemuel (Buck) Robertson, Green Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton Taylor, 76, Cumberland Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Albert Parent, 92, Green County, KY/Maine native (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deanna Davis Loy, 67, Russell Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arnold Ray Pierce, Campbellsville, KY/Columbia, KY native (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gloria Jean Tedder Brown, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Morgan, Green County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Everett Despain, 67, Taylor Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilbur Ray Brown, 54, Casey County, KY/Adair County, KY native (1963-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Dwayne Huckelby, Cumberland Co., KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Allen Compton, 80, Adair Co., KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Smith (1937-2000) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Sullivan | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Joseph Kozak, 87, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Carol Durham, 69, Russell Co., KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Joan Greer, 65, Greensburg, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Chelf, 87, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verlene Flanagan, Russell Co., KY (1928-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, Clara Elizabeth Brockman Chowning (1929-1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2022 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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