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Daily News for Thursday, July 16, 2020
No ACT tests will be given Saturday at LWC From Traci Pooler, Lindsey Wilson College Lindsey Wilson College will not be giving the ACT on Saturday, July 18, 2020. The test was canceled on July 8, but we became concerned this afternoon when we learned that some students have not received a follow-up letter from ACT to date. If people have questions, they should contact ACT. 2020-07-16 19:47:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair Co. Fiscal Court special called meeting By Bridget Compton The Adair County Fiscal Court will have a special called meeting at 4pmCT on Friday, July 17, 2020, in the basement of the Adair county Annex building, 424 Public Sq., Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. All emergency executive orders issued by Governor Beshear will be enforced. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-16 13:26:57 | Comments | Printable version
School Board meeting location change for tonight By Becky Bailey This is official notification that the Adair County Regular School Board Meeting scheduled for tonight, July 16, 2020, at 6pm, has been moved to a different location due to air conditioning issues at the Central Office. The meeting will be held at the Adair County High School library, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY, and is open to the public. See also: Adair School Board will meet Thursday, 16 July 2020-07-16 12:57:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Certified Nursing Assistant classes offered at CU By Ariel C. Emberton, staff writer/photographer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - The Kentucky Career Center - Bluegrass is offering the chance for people who have lost their jobs or been displaced to receive their Certified Nursing Aid (CNA) certification free-of-charge. According to Amy Glasscock, director of workforce services for the Bluegrass Area Development District, the organization received a national dislocated worker grant. In response to COVID-19, they have chosen to use part of these funds to help with CNA training for those who qualify. Their new program focuses on Defeating Emergency Food-Insecurity and Elder Needs During Emergency Response, also known as Project DEFENDER. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-16 11:42:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Lake Cumberland ADD Board meeting is 23 July Judge John Frank, Chairman, and Darryl McGaha, Executive Director, of the Lake Cumberland Area Development District's Board of Directors, announce a meeting of the Board on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 11amCT. The Board meeting will follow all COVID-19 guidelines and will be held at the Lake Cumberland Area Development District offices in Russell Springs. 2020-07-16 11:36:16 | Comments | Printable version
Kelsay's essay featured in KDA video Lane Kelsay's essay about harvesting wheat with his uncle is featured in this new video from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Kelsay was a 5th Grader at Adair County Elementary School when he submitted his entries in the "Kentucky Farmers: Ready, Set, Grow" poster and essay contest. Students from across the Commonwealth created original works of art for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's 2020 Essay and Poster contest, which was themed "Kentucky Farmers: Ready, Set, Grow" to show the importance of agriculture to the Commonwealth's way of life and our future. Statewide poster and essay winners were chosen from each grade, Kindergarten through 12th grade. 2020-07-16 11:32:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Ricky Hughes, 61, Cumberland County, KY Ricky Hughes, age 61 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his home. He was a college graduate from Somerset Community College, Campbellsville University, and Lindsey Wilson College where he obtained his bachelor degree in criminal justice and also a masters degree in mental health counseling and a masters degree in theology. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-16 11:32:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
EWDC releases state unemployment report for June 2020 By Mike Clark/Patrick Harp Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary June 2020 unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC). The preliminary June 2020 jobless rate was down 6.6 percentage points from May 2020 and equaled the 4.3 percent recorded for the state one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for June 2020 was 11.1 percent, down from 13.3 percent in May 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Labor force statistics, including the unemployment rate, are based upon estimates from the Current Population Survey of households. The survey is designed to measure trends in the number of people working, and includes jobs in agriculture and individuals who are self-employed. Kentucky's civilian labor force was 1,920,269 in June 2020, a decrease of 109,064 individuals from May 2020. The number of people employed in June increased by 28,536, while the number unemployed decreased by 137,600. "Although Kentucky's unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent in June, a level similar to rates at the beginning of the year, this does not indicate that Kentucky's economy has returned to normal," said University of Kentucky's Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) Director Mike Clark, Ph.D. "The lower unemployment rate was driven primarily by a large number of unemployed workers who stopped looking for work. Employment did improve in June, but there were still approximately 158,000 fewer people employed in June than in February." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-16 09:39:51 | Comments | Printable version
Sheila Price, 61, Columbia, KY (1958-2020) Sheila Denise Dunbar Price of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence. She was 61 years old. Mrs. Price chose cremation, and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-16 09:33:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Nina Calhoun, 89, Casey County, KY Nina Calhoun, of Dunnville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Liberty Care Center. She was 89 years of age. Funeral services are 2pmET Friday, July 17, 2020 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Brother Gene Sneed officiating. Burial will follow in Trace Fork Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11-2 Friday, July 17, please enter through the front doors (Campbellsville Street side) of the funeral home when you arrive. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings ARE required. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-16 08:14:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Draw for candidates General Election ballot position today By Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk Just a reminder for anyone that is interested in attending the public drawing for ballot positions for the November General Election. It is today at 2pmCT in the deed room of The Clerk's office in the Adair County Courthouse Annex, Public Square, Columbia. 2020-07-16 07:59:59 | Comments | Printable version
Governor's Scholars Program adapts in era of COVID-19 By JT Henderson Frankfort, KY - The 38th annual Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program (GSP), within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC), is underway at two college campuses this summer but with a mixture of virtual and in-person experiences and other modifications to keep students and staff safe from COVID-19. "I personally know how amazing and life-changing this program is for participants," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "Not only am I an alum from 1995, I am the first Governor's Scholar to ever serve as Kentucky's governor. I am excited that we have found a way to continue this excellent program while prioritizing the safety and well-being of the 2020 class of scholars and the staff." In addition, the Governor has spoken via Zoom with every GSP group. The 1,020 high school seniors selected from across Kentucky for GSP are attending shortened one-week residential programs instead five weeks. Class size has been reduced from about 19 students to about nine scholars, to promote social distancing. Instead of 340 scholars at three colleges and universities for five weeks, this year GSP has 85 to 125 students per week at two sites. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-16 07:17:04 | Comments | Printable version
SOS issues SOS for poll workers Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer says, "We can always use precinct workers. They can call our office to volunteer at 270-384-2801. We'd like them to contact us before the end of September so we can have them trained and ready for November." By Miranda Combs Frankfort, KY - Secretary of State Michael Adams is putting out an SOS for poll workers for the November election. "Like most Kentuckians, I want things to get back to normal - and that includes our elections. I want more robust in-person voting options than we had in June, but that is only possible if Kentuckians step up and volunteer to be poll workers." A typical Kentucky election entails approximately 3,700 voting locations and 15,000 poll workers. One of the reasons that June's primary offered so few voting locations is that so few Kentuckians volunteered to be poll workers. By law, each precinct voting location must have four poll workers, evenly split between registered Democrats and Republicans. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-16 06:17:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
KY Afield Video: July 11, 2020 Full Show On this week's episode: catching the elusive musky, visiting with a long time tackle shop owner at Butler Bait Shop, and trolling for catfish with the Little-Oakley sisters. 2020-07-16 06:11:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Noble signs executive order waiving 32 in-service hours By Morgan Hall Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Mary Noble have taken steps to support Kentucky law enforcement officers seeking to complete their mandatory in-service training, despite training delays due to the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Secretary Noble signed an executive order on Thursday waiving 32 hours of law enforcement state-mandated in-service training for officers who have not yet met their 2020 requirement. The executive order will expire on January 1, 2021. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-16 05:56:26 | Comments | Printable version
Carol Perkins: No easy answer for parents Previous Column: Daily routines By Carol Perkins The debate continues about how to manage the coming school year. In some states, parents (along with their children) can decide if their student attends school or enrolls in a virtual classroom. Guy and I were discussing what we would have done if we had had the choice when we were young. I didn't have to guess his decision; he would have stayed at home (back then with no computer), completed workbooks, and taken tests rather than walk up the hill to the Summer Shade Grade School and sit in a desk. Having no interest in attending school even at a young age, he would have been overjoyed not to go. However, his parents might have felt differently. The confinement of a classroom under the authority of a teacher never appealed to him, but he missed the entire reason for attending---socializing. When I mentioned this, he assured me that he and his buddies would have done lots of "socializing" outside of school. They would have roamed the woods, gone squirrel hunting, shot basketball, and played on the school playground after hours. I would have gone to school if my friends had. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-16 05:50:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Haiku by Robert Stone for July 16, 2020 Family graveyard--Robert Stone, Thursday, 16 July 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3229 2020-07-16 05:40:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Thu 16 Jul 2020 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, July 16, 2020, at a glance:
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Showers likely and maybe a thunderstorm late today Thursday, July 16, 2020 - A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Thursday Night - Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-16 02:36:02 | Comments | Printable version
COVID-19: Gov. Beshear's mid-week update FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 15, 2020) - Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday updated Kentuckians on the state's ongoing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as cases continue to rise in the commonwealth. "I think about this journey that we've been on, going back to our first case reported on March the 6th. I remember us taking very aggressive action, and while our actions were working watching what happened in New York, with devastating loss and hospitals overrun. I remember how our story wasn't that story, because we bought in, we accepted the actions that I had to take - not that I wanted to take - but that we had to take to protect human life. And together, we flattened that curve," the Governor said. "But now what we see is that same thing that was happening in New York happening in areas like Florida and Arizona, with ICUs filled up, and Arizona is ordering freezer trucks because their morgues are full. And here in Kentucky we are in a new time of escalating cases." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-16 02:32:11 | Comments | Printable version
Laura Ann Lynch, 70, Russell County, KY (1949-2020) Laura Ann Lynch, age 70, of Russell Springs, passed away July 14, 2020 at her home. She was a member of the Russell Springs United Methodist Church & served many years in the ministry of Celebrate Recovery and also in jail ministry. She was a faithful servant for Christ & a devoted mother, wife & friend. There will be a private Celebration of Life with close family & friends to come in the following weeks. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-07-16 02:16:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 16 Happy Anniversary, McDonald's of Columbia (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, William G. Hobaugh, II, and Leila A. Hobaugh (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angela McVay | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anna Nicole Curry (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Austin Day (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charlie Furkins (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Diane Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emma | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Burton (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jim Richards (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Hare | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Knifley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Goodin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayla Chambers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lauren Grant (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Noah David Keltner (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Payne | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherica Karnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Mings | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tori Kimbler (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zayne Tyler Grant, 2011 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Monica K. Turner Heitz , 56, Greensburg, KY (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles H. Caudill, Russell County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Letha Marie DeWitt, Green County, KY (1934-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Kay Irvin Gardner, Adair Co., KY (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Graham Lemmon, Green Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jane B. Hutchison, Adair Co., KY (1933 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas J. (Bean) Price, Green Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James T. Stearman, Green County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Milton Stephens, Adair Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Arnett, Salyersville, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul E. Ladebauche, Adair County, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Ray Noel, 88, Casey Co., KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis Hartford, 64, Burkesville, KY (1950-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry M. Dabney, Taylor Co., KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Sylvester Ingram, 54, Green Co., KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Carolyn Franklin Jones, Green County, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vineta Roy, 89, Nancy, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Paul Morris, 46, Edmonton, KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Darrell Jeffries, 68, Savoyard, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ineze Loy Mills, 85, Taylor Co., KY/Russell County, KY native (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph K. Anderson, Jr., 70, Cumberland Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny (Wheelman) Wheeler, 54, Taylor County, KY (1963-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Seaborne Brown, 62, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Cravens (1957-1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Austyn Tylar Deel, 22, Russell Springs, KY (1998-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billie Derringer, 79, Casey Co., KY native (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Barnett, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Sue Wilson, 78, Columbia, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cheryle Darlene Stockton, 40, Greensburg, KY (1982-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Cranston (Crank) Farmer, Marion Co., KY (1933-2018)] | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Hodge, 88, Casey Co., KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jordan Isaiah Caven, 24, Green Co., KY (1996-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Ann (Becky) Hamm, 67, Ozark, MO (1947-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Leon Jewell, 79, Green Co., KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Leon Jewell, 79, Greensburg, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. 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