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Daily News for Tuesday, March 31, 2020
First case in Adair: It's hard to take in, but not time to panic By Gale Cowan Adair County Judge Executive I received notification a little after 1pmCT today by the Lake Cumberland District Health Department that Adair County now has its first positive case of the Coronavirus or COVID-19. While this is something that we have been anticipating, it's still hard to take in when you get the call. This is not the time to panic. As I said, this is something we have been expecting. Myself, along with the Adair County Emergency Management Director Mike Keltner and his team, the Local and District Health Departments, TJ Health Columbia, Adair Co. EMS, Adair County Sheriff, and many more local officials and organizations have been working tireless hours to make sure Adair County residents are kept as safe as possible. But we can't do it alone. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 18:36:03 | Comments | Printable version
Live Stream of Fiscal Court Meeting Meeting Agenda. The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in Regular called Session at 4pmCT on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. This meeting WILL NOT be open to the public due to the COVID19 Executive Order Governor Breshear put in effect. The meeting is being livestreamed on the Fiscal Court's FaceBook page. Click headline for an embedded feed. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 15:39:23 | Comments | Printable version
KSP: Officer Involved Shooting in Cumberland Co. By Tpr. Nick Hale Burkesville, KY - The Kentucky State Police is investigating an officer- involved-shooting that occurred in Cumberland County following a pursuit by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. The initial investigation indicates that the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a silver cobalt at approximately 10amCT, after receiving complaints that it was driving recklessly on KY-61 just south of Burkesville. The driver failed to stop, and led police on a pursuit that travelled onto KY-90, heading east toward Clinton County. The pursuit ended when the driver crashed into a ditch after losing control of his vehicle. KSP Post 15 Troopers responded to assist the Sheriff's Office with the pursuit, and after arriving at the scene they were confronted in an aggressive manner by the driver who was armed with a knife. As a result of the encounter shots were fired, and the suspect sustained fatal injuries. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Cumberland County Coroner. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 15:26:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Kentucky Color: Country Store Historical Markers and Data Bank By Billy Joe Fudge Phillip Coffey, thanks for that most wonderful story concerning the Keltner Community Store and its connection to the Civil War Battle of Shiloh (Keltnertown Stump Negotiations). After beginning my forestry career in 72, I spent quite a bit of time visiting with Ural and others at the store. During the 70's we Rangers were required to make fire prevention and timber management contacts during the winter and summer and country stores were the best places for multiple, productive contacts. Country stores of the 50s, 60s and 70s were rural contemporaries of the more urban, filling stations. Both were precursors of our modern day gas station/food marts and Dollar General Stores. However, country stores were much more than a gas station and a general store; they were the cultural nerve centers of local, rural communities. They, much like Facebook, were places to garner information, both useful and useless; places to disseminate information, both useful and useless; places to both hone one's storytelling skills and steal, I mean borrow, stories to be retold in locations far removed from the mine from whence they had been dug up. All of us of a certain age group cherish our memories of our community's country stores. At the same time we all lament their loss and the damage their loss has brought to our local communities. I think before it is too late and even the memories of country stores and their important, critical role in the development of our great nation and its communities are lost, we here in Adair County, the geographic center of the Great Wooded South, should: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 14:20:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Postcards from LWC: Faith By Sabine Eastham International Student Program (ISP), Lindsey Wilson College Last semester we started the #postcardsfromLWC blog, introducing our international students. During these trying times, we thought your audience would enjoy reading these posts as well. Everyone meet Faith Kirabo! Faith is from Kampala, Uganda, and will be a sophomore at Lindsey for the 2020-2021 school year! Faith had a lot of great experiences her first year at LWC, but said what she loved most was all the friends she got to make in the lovely LWC community! Next year, she plans to make even more memories with her friends! Faith said the thing she loves most about ISP are the friendly hearts of the people in the program! Thanks, Faith! 2020-03-31 14:12:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Letter: Impressed by visit to Columbia Walmart By Mary Knight After holding off as long as I could, I went to Walmart late Saturday afternoon. What a trip!!! The store was busy, but not crowded--customers were very considerate and careful about social distancing. The employees stocking the shelves were working their tails off, but very pleasant about pointing out product locations. I found everything I needed, with the exception of you-know-what. Checkout was smooth and my cashier, Tammy, was very careful and clever about bagging my order--a large one, after 2 weeks of no grocery shopping. Thanks to all the Walmart employees--you are doing a great job, under very stressful conditions. And your efforts are most appreciated. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 14:10:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Commentary: During Global Pandemic, Buy Local By Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles Frankfort, KY - Last week, Kentucky farm families celebrated "National Agriculture Week," but as you can imagine, our annual celebration was quieter than usual, given our on-going fight against the global COVID-19 pandemic. As I talked to members of the media and neighbors to promote the celebration, they bombarded me with the following questions: Are we going to run out of food? Is our food supply safe? How can I support local farmers and agribusinesses? The good news is that America has the safest, most abundant food supply in the world and all evidence suggests that COVID-19 cannot be transmitted via food or livestock, provided you sanitize and prepare food as you would normally. During this time of national shutdown, individuals and communities ought to support and honor the American farmer even more. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 14:04:50 | Comments | Printable version
More on COVID-19 patient from Adair Co. By Stacey Biggs T.J. Regional Health Earlier today we were notified that a patient from Adair County, who was treated at T.J. Health Columbia and then admitted at T.J. Samson, has tested positive for COVID-19. The positive test result came back after the patient had been discharged to continue recovering at home. While in the hospital, the patient was treated in the designated COVID-19 unit and was discharged under isolation protocol. To protect the privacy of the patient and their family, no further information about the patient will be released. Visitation continues to be highly restricted at both T.J. Health Columbia and at T.J. Samson Community Hospital and the TJ Health Pavilion, with few exceptions. Everyone who enters any of our facilities will continue to be screened upon entry according to CDC guidelines. "Now more than ever, it's important to please call our hotline before seeking treatment if you or someone you know is concerned about symptoms or exposure," said Neil Thornbury, CEO of T.J. Regional Health. "The hotline is staffed by registered nurses, who can help answer any questions and provide clinical direction. The local hotline number is 270-651-4400." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 14:03:01 | Comments | Printable version
Covid-19 Announcement from Adair EM/Fiscal Court At a press conference this afternoon at the Adair County Courthouse Annex, Lake Cumberland District Health Department Director Shawn Crabtree joined local officials to announces confirmation of positive COVID-19 test results in both Adair and Cumberland Counties. The local case, an elderly gentleman, is said to be in self-isolation, and family members are being notified. The hotline for anyone who needs COVID-19 information is 800-722-5725. Click to story for Facebook Live Link, may not work on all browsers: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 13:22:55 | Comments | Printable version
Snake Creek Road now open to traffic By Bridget Compton Adair County Road Foreman Barry Hamlett has stated that Snake Creek Rd. is now open to through traffic. 2020-03-31 13:08:46 | Comments | Printable version
KHEAA essay contest Frankfort, KY - A rising junior at one of Kentucky's public or private high schools will win a $500 scholarship and a photo shoot at his or her school through the "Promote Your School" scholarship contest, sponsored by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). The school must participate in the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) program for a student to be eligible to enter. To be considered for the scholarship, students must submit an essay about one of these two subjects:
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Governor signed 35 bills last week Governor Andy Beshear signed dozens of bills last week, expunging acquittals, making Transportation Cabinet sole issuer of driver's licenses By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - In the midst of leading Kentucky's response to a worldwide pandemic that has infected more than 300 Kentuckians, Gov. Andy Beshear signed more than 35 bills last week. Gov. Beshear signed legislation prohibiting selling tobacco, alternative nicotine and vaping products to people under 21, making the transportation cabinet the sole issuer of driving licenses including REAL IDs, and a bill automatically expunging acquittals. The Governor also vetoed two bills. "While all of us should be focused on responding to the coronavirus as the number of cases grows in Kentucky, I will continue to evaluate the dozens of bills lawmakers are passing and sign those I believe will benefit the people of the commonwealth," Gov. Beshear said. "While all of these issues could be addressed after we defeat the coronavirus, my staff and I will continue to look out for the best interests of all Kentuckians in deciding which bills should become law." Gov. Beshear vetoed two bills: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 11:33:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Commentary: Tough Times Call for Working Together By Congressman James Comer U.S. Representative, 1st District of Kentucky Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, families, businesses and healthcare providers are facing unprecedented tough times. However, during these trying times I'm encouraged to see the strength exemplified by communities across the nation to support each other and heed warnings. On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law, providing significant financial relief for Americans and small businesses, funding to continue to combat the pandemic, and access to care for Americans. While not perfect, this bill is a necessary step forward to safeguard our economy and the well-being of our citizens. Congress and the Administration have been hard at work to implement solutions for businesses, hospitals and individual Americans. My staff and I have worked to remain accessible throughout this time for my constituents. We recently conducted a tele-townhall so I could hear directly from Kentuckians, and I've held calls with hospital leaders and business owners in the 1st District to better understand the challenges they're facing and assistance they need moving forward. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 11:18:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Paige Hackney, 49, Liberty, KY (1970-2020) Paige Hackney of Liberty passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, in Casey County, Kentucky. She was 49 years old. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Online condolences at mckinneybrown.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 11:15:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACSO: Adair Co. man arrested on Methamphetamine charges By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Monday, March 30, 2020, at 4:39pmCT, the Adair County Sheriff's Office received a complaint of suspicious activity on Neat Hollow Road, 11 miles east of Columbia. Upon arrival, Deputy Joey Keith and Deputy Chandler Staten located the suspect vehicle, a blue Chevrolet passenger car. Upon contact, deputies believed operator to be under the influence of intoxicating substance. Upon completion of roadside investigation, it was found that probable cause existed that the operator was under the influence. He was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a suspended operators license. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 11:13:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Statewide Day of Online Giving, May 12 Lexington, KY - Kentucky Gives Day - the statewide 24-hour online giving event - returns for an eighth year on May 12. Nonprofit organizations interested in a tool to raise needed funds for their mission and boost their online fundraising efforts are encouraged to participate. "Last year, Kentucky Gives Day helped nonprofits across Kentucky work together to raise over $383,000 through a single website in only 24 hours," said Danielle Clore, CEO of Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN), the state association of nonprofits and host of the annual event. "The seven-year total is over $2 million raised and given the incredible needs of nonprofits in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we look forward to continuing to help Kentuckians near and far connect with causes they care about in 2020 - there is tremendous need," Clore added. The 24-hour event begins at mMdnightET on May 12, 2020, and continues until 11:59pmET. Kentuckians near and far will go online to www.kygives.org, connect with the Kentucky charities and causes they care about, and make donations. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c) 3 designation operating in Kentucky may register through April 14 at www.kygives.org. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 11:09:45 | Comments | Printable version
Keltnertown Stump Negotiations - peace at the country store Writer Phillip Coffey called to say he thinks we need a bit more in the news than just the virus. While he's cooped up, he is sharing good stories like this one given to him by Columbia's George Keltner. By Phillip Coffey George Keltner (GK) who is a native of perhaps the center of all things that matter - near Mell, KY - regaled a story to me about his ancestor with the same name, George Alford Keltner, who fought bravely with General Hobson at Shiloh and other locales. The elder George Keltner was the younger GK's Great Grandfather. After returning home victoriously with the 13th Ky. Regiment, George the elder built the first Keltner General store. The first store burned and upon being told of the loss he simply moved the store's location about 100 feet or so from the original. There were several different proprietors of Keltner General Store including my Uncle Ural (1944-81) over the 100 plus years of its existence. About July 08,1967 the second store burned after being struck by lightning. Uncle Ural built a third 'Keltner' store which included cement blocks. His son Danny and I carried the blocks for the two masons. (Hod carriers) Soon after the dust had settled from the U.S Civil War, a decade or two later, a 'Johnny Rebel' come traveling through Keltnertown hellbent on whuping any Union soldier. Surely he had enough of the local illegal White Lightning to 'whip' em all'. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 09:36:04 | Comments | Printable version
Eric Daniel Spires, 41, Green Co., KY (1978-2020) Mr. Eric Daniel Spires of the Meadowcreek community in Green County passed from this life on Sunday, March 29, 2020. He was 41 years old. Mr. Spires will be laid to rest in the Loy Cemetery in Fairplay in Adair County. Due to efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 and recent requirements implemented by the Office of Governor Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, all funeral services will be performed privately. Leave online condolences at lrpetty.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 08:11:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACPC SBDM Council will meet 14 Apr 2020 online Debbie Bradshaw, principal Adair County Primary Center The Adair County Primary Center SBDM Council meeting will be held via Google Meet April 14, 2020 at 5pmCT. The link for the meeting is meet.google.com/rzb-bwns-pw. Please be advised, due to the nationally proclaimed state of emergency and under a similar declaration by Governor Andy Beshear, it is not currently feasible for the SBDM to “provide meeting room conditions” in the face of COVID-19. Portions of this meeting may be closed pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f) of the Open Meetings Act. 2020-03-31 08:02:45 | Comments | Printable version
Dr. John Charles Hedrick, Jr., 79, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Dr. Charles Hedrick, Jr. of Campbellsville passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. He was 79 years old. As mandated by Governor Andy Beshear, all services will be private. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences at parrottramsey.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-31 06:29:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Millers of Fairplay Dave Rosenbaum writes: Thanks CM for printing Mike Watson's piece on grocery prices in 1956. Twenty five pounds of flour for $1.55 at Kroger on the square. For some strange reason I recall that Dad sold two brands of flour at Fairplay. The biggest seller was Sunrise Flour which sold for $1.65 for twenty five pounds. Also sold Robin Hood Flour for $2.10 for the twenty five pound bag.Comments re: Shopping for groceries in Columbia, 1956 2020-03-31 06:23:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Rainy and cooler today, high 49F It's currently 45F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be rainy and cooler today, with a high near 49F and north wind 5 to 10 mph. Rains should taper off tonight by around 10pmCT, leaving mostly cloudy skies and an overnight low of 37F. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Wednesday will be partly sunny, with a high near 54F. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 37F and calm wind. 2020-03-31 06:17:24 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for March 31, 2020 One need not become--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 31 March 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3122 2020-03-31 05:14:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Tue 31 Mar 2020 NOTE: Most in-person hearings have been cancelled or rescheduled between Monday, March 16, to Friday, April 24, 2020. Instructions if you have a pending court date. Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at a glance:
2020-03-31 05:13:29 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 31 Happy Birthday, Aaran Maurice Taylor (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Smith Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bill Gill (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chance Scholl (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elisabeth Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Harper Kayne Bennett (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Holly Kate Ballou (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Coffey Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Norris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ron Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarai Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shawntae Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wilma Bean | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine "Jerry" Loveless, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Hoskins (R.H.) Weatherford, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie M. Anderson, Russell Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruthie M. Weddle Russell Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul A. Campbell, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Scott Newby, Cumberland Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aaron Brenner, Taylor Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thurston Ferguson, Burkesville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karalee Caldwell Jones, Adair Co., KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Franklin Thomas Allen, Liberty, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Carroll Lavigne, Taylor County, KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary G.(Gerry) Long Grant, 80, Casey Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Cheryl Skaggs, 60, Taylor County, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Eveland, 68, Green Co., KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Belcher, 58, Taylor Co., KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Whitehouse, Green County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aunt Margie Burton (1937-2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chelsea Nicole Brown, 23, Liberty, KY (2000-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Pepper, 85, Green Co., KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Hamlett Nunn | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loretta Sharp, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret (Maggie) McMahan, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Odell Keith Dotson, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Janes French, 88, Columbia, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Lynn Murray, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Baker, 54, Kings Mountain, KY (1964-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Cape, 62, Russell Co., KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Edward Davis, 93, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wyona Benningfield Mitchell,Taylor Co., KY (1938-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday,Bro. Walter Keen (W. K.) Norris, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Bithday Ronnie Lee (Bubby) Wilson, 68, Russell County, KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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