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Daily News for
Friday, March 3, 2023
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Adair County KY damage reports request

From Mike Keltner, Director
Adair Co. Emergency Management

If you have damage to your home or business that you believe is worthy of reporting please email a photo along with location to adairkyem@gmail.com.

If you are unable to email your damage information, please call Adair E-911 via 270-384-4760 after 8amCT on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

2023-03-03 20:13:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

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Campbellsville Bypass to be designated in honor of Bam Carney



2023-03-03 - Frankfort, KY - Photo courtesy LRC.
Lawmakers erupt in applause after a resolution to designate the Campbellsville Bypass in Taylor County after the late Rep. John "Bam" Carney won approval on the House floor Friday. Rep. Michael Sarge Pollock, R-Campbellsville, left, sponsored the measure.
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CPD Activity Report for February 2023

From Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

The Columbia Police Department's Activity Report for February 2023:
  • Calls for Service: 548
  • Citations: 51
  • Motorist Assists: 11
  • Escorts: 14
  • Accidents Investigated: 24
  • Injury Accidents: 3
  • Incident Reports: 10
  • Cases Opened: 16
CPD Activity Report for January 2023

2023-03-03 15:28:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Prepare for outages before they happen

Weather like today's makes us aware of the need to be prepared to be without normal conveniences like power. A list of items to be gathering is available at this link -- important considerations to help us get ready for the predicted storms. The long-standing FEMA recommendation is to be self-sufficient for 72 hours.

2023-03-03 14:33:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

CAUD closing at 12:30pmCT on Friday

From Mrs. Ashley Bennett

Columbia Adair Utilities District will be closing at 12:30pmCT on Friday, March 3, 2023, due to inclement weather conditions. Please stay safe.

2023-03-03 13:38:07 | Comments | Printable version

Ambulance Board meeting postponed to March 6

From Daryl Flatt

The regular monthly Adair County Ambulance Board meeting that had been scheduled for this afternoon has been canceled due to weather.

The meeting will now take place at 2pmCT on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 906 Westlake Drive in Columbia.

2023-03-03 12:21:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

City Hall closing at 11:30amCT on Friday

From Mayor Hoots:

City Hall will be closing at 11:30amCT on Friday, March 3, 2023, due to inclement weather conditions. The City Gas Department, City Police, and the City Maintenance will be available for any emergency situation that occur.

The City Hall basement will be open for emergency shelter. If you need shelter, please call the emergency dispatch number at 270-384-6464.

Please stay safe. Don't be traveling unless necessary. Everyone's safety is our primary concern.

2023-03-03 12:19:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

State of Emergency declared ahead of severe storms

From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - On March 3, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear briefed Kentuckians ahead of severe storms that are expected to produce damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and excessive rainfall across much of the state and declared a state of emergency.

According to the National Weather Service, strong to severe storms are possible between NoonET and 5pmET, ahead of and along a cold front. Damaging winds, in addition to severe storms, are expected today, and the strongest winds are expected during the afternoon and early evening. The heaviest rainfall totals are expected north of the Western Kentucky and Bluegrass parkways. A tornado watch is in effect for most of Western Kentucky. Isolated hail up to the size of a quarter is possible. A flood watch is in effect across Southern Indiana and portions of Central Kentucky.

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2023-03-03 11:56:05 | Comments | Printable version

Annex offices to close at 11amCT, Annex open for shelter

From Bridget Compton

Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant has issued an Executive Order to close the Adair County Annex building offices only at 11amCT, to use the building as a storm shelter due to expected severe weather.

All offices within the Annex will be closed due to this Executive Order, along with the Green River Animal Shelter, and The Adair County Recycling Center.

The Adair County Annex basement will be open for anyone who needs shelter from the storms. Please stay tuned to your local radio station and media outlets and take necessary precautions as needed to remain safe!

2023-03-03 11:53:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Outdoor Warning Sirens and CodeRED Alerts

From Mike Keltner, Director
Adair Co. Emergency Management

We currently have two outdoor warning sirens that have failed the recent siren test (Lindsey Wilson College and Wal-Mart Area). The estimated time to repair is unknown at this time. We want to remind the public that the outdoor warning sirens are meant for persons outside. During a severe weather event, they will probably not be heard in a household or business.

The Adair County Fiscal Court provides CodeRED Weather Warnings and Alerts to all citizens of Adair County. If you have not enrolled for CodeRED, please follow this link and sign up to receive alerts: Community Notification Enrollment for Adair Co.

2023-03-03 11:12:09 | Comments | Printable version

Extension Office to close at 10am Friday

From Dylan Gentry, County Extension Agent
Adair County Extension Office

The extension office will close at 10amCT today, Friday, March 3, 2023, due to the impending bad weather. We will reopen on Monday at 8amCT.

2023-03-03 11:07:03 | Comments | Printable version

Annex basement open for storm shelter

From Bridget Compton

The Adair County Annex basement located at 424 Public Square, Columbia KY, will be open to serve as a storm shelter on Friday, March 3, 2023.

2023-03-03 10:46:35 | Comments | Printable version

Doyle Ray Bush, 92, Greensburg, KY (1930-2023)

Doyle Ray Bush of Greensburg departed this life on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the Green Hill Rehab and Care Center in Greensburg. He was 92 years old.

The funeral services for Doyle Ray Bush will be conducted at 1pmCT on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY. Burial will follow in the Pierce Community Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Glasgow D.A.V. Honor Guard.

Visitation is requested from 10amCT until time of the funeral service on Sunday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home.

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2023-03-03 09:37:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

7-County Area Courts for Fri 3 Mar 2023

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, March 3, 2023, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. No 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. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 1 event Circuit Court. 11 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties

2023-03-03 09:31:47 | Comments | Printable version

KSP: CA man arrested for Breeding Road murder

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

Edmonton, KY - On August 11, 2022, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15, received a call from Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office requesting assistance investigating a missing person from a residence on Breeding Road in Metcalfe County.

KSP Troopers and Detectives responded to the area and learned Corey Nathan Hart, age 35, of Greenfield, Wisconsin, had been reported missing. KSP launched an investigation into Mr. Hart's disappearance.

On February 22, 2023 at approximately 9:30 A.M. CST, KSP received information that an individual had located possible human remains on Betty Sparkman Road in Metcalfe County.

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2023-03-03 09:29:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Whitehurst Diaries: Working With Willis the Cat

By Sharon Whitehurst

A Sunday afternoon of sunshine and blue skies, a welcome change from the slanting cold rain and gusty winds which became overly familiar during February. The recently created sun room lures me with thoughts of a mug of tea, the current book, the cushioned chair.

No, better to go outside and as a friend used to say, 'Air myself out.' I anticipate trudging around the perimeter of the property, looping around the east meadow, along the edge of the north ravine, around the narrow curve of the west boundary.

I get as far as the retaining wall on the south/west end of the house.

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2023-03-03 09:22:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sharon Whitehurst - Whitehurst Diaries

Haiku by Robert Stone for March 3, 2023

Wish to learn to sew,
look for one whose face is old
but whose eyes are young.
--Robert Stone, Friday, 3 March 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4189

2023-03-03 08:27:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 3
Happy Birthday, Adam "Bubba T" Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Baylie Somerville (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Bentley Jace Redmon (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carolyn Burris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charlie Childers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Corey Melton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Crystal Compton Kingrey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Darlene Brock | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Mann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathy Johnson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kevin Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pat Hopper | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peggy Redmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Ralph Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Taylor Dawn Smith (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Harvey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tianna Smith (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zachary Grider | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmy W. Polston, Russell Springs, KY (1967-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Vernon JeRue, Columbia, KY (1942-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zelda Murriel Robinson, 90, Casey Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emily Cain Edwards Sargent, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Buford Tungate, Taylor Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josie Ann Brockman McKinley, Adair Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert Janes, Adair Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Shearer, Russell Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paula Vanderpool, Casey County, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Ralph Dean, Casey Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marcella Williams, 86, Casey County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delton Keith Williams, Burkesville, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Rhonda Gail Matney, 53, Green Co., KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mossie Lee Stafford, Casey County, KY (1915-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gaynell Rodgers, Adair Co., KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Lee Warriner, Russell Co., KY (1962-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tommy Roberts, Liberty, KY, (1957-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Angela Renee Milby, 44, Taylor Co., KY (1970-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Dykes , 66, Russell County, KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernetta Lee (Net) Hendrickson, 85, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ina Louise Hughes, 78, Russell County, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Ray Tomes , Taylor County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alonzo A. Harris, 89, Russell Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Froedge, Edmonton, KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joann Morgan, 80, Russell County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eula Mae Cravens Watson, 66, Casey County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gwendolyn Kelly Whitley, formerly of Taylor Co., KY; Green Co. native (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Samuel Eric Buckman, 44, Taylor County, KY (1973-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maria M. Brubacker, 8, Casey County, KY (2009-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James A. (Jim) Hatcher, 73 , Taylor Co., KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James W. 'Jack' Garnett, 86, Taylor County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Pepper, 75, Burkesville, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Juanita Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1935-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Edward (Hoss) Compton, 93, Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Jo Keltner, 74, Frankfort, KY (1949-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delilah Sue Stilts, Metcalfe County, KY (1953-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flonnie Maxine Emerson Marple, 91, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flora VanArsdale, 77, Grab community, Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Hogue, 78, Burnside, KY (1941-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hobert Coffey (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Imo Jane (Rodgers) Douglas, 83, Liberty, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Henry Burris, Jr., (1926-1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Robert Coe, 79, Cumberland Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josie McKinley (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lonice Richards, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, M. Lynwood Goff, 92, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Burris Martin, Columbia, KY (1931-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Deskins, 98, Casey Co., KY native (1921-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Beard, 86, Columbia, KY (1939-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Frances (Pearl) Holliman, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Little Perkins, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth W. Phillips, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelley Lynn Nowak, 58, Burkesville, KY (1964-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Mae Byrd Luster, 83, Casey Co., KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sidney Grant (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Akin Estes, Green Co., KY (1948-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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8:00amCTColumbia Church of God Annual Rummage and Bake Sale | (ID:64596, Comment)
Read Across Adair - Dr. Seuss' The Sleep Book Day | (ID:64645, Comment)
NoonCTAdair Courthouse Annex basement open for storm shelter | (ID:64649, Comment)

  

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