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Daily News for Monday, August 24, 2020
Buffie Gail Daniel, 39, Russell County, KY (1981-2020) The family of Buffie Gail Daniel of Russell Springs, Ky is saddened to announce her passing on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the age of 39 years, in New Albany, Indiana at Baptist Floyd Hospital following a lengthy battle with infections. Buffie was an amazing young lady. She will be dearly missed by her family and "many" friends. She will always be remembered by her beautiful smile and most of all her courageous strength and inspiring light to everyone she came in contact. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-24 19:09:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Florence Virginia Secula, 86, Metcalfe County, KY Florence Virginia Secula, age 86, of Edmonton, KY passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. Funeral services for Florence Secula will be held 11amCT Wednesday at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton with burial in the Secula Family Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8pmCT Tuesday and after 9am Wednesday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-24 18:48:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Frances Lucille Kelly, 86, Columbia, KY (1933-2020) Frances Lucille Kelly of Columbia passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital in Russell Spring, KY. She was 86 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Jimmy Bunch officiating. Burial will follow in the Grant Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday after 11amCT at the funeral home. For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and The Healthy at Work Guidelines. Everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-24 16:27:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Governor provides Fall Sports update By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Gov. Beshear on Monday said the decision to allow fall sports to resume in the commonwealth comes with a heavy burden of responsibility from school and athletic officials entrusted with keeping student-athletes and others safe. Last week, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) voted 16-2 to allow practices to begin today for the fall sports of cross county, field hockey, football, soccer and volleyball. Regular season games will begin Sept. 7, with football starting Sept. 11. "Let me start by saying we're not going to overturn that decision, and it's not because I think it's a good decision or a wise decision," the Governor said. "But if we're going to defeat this virus, we need people other than me all over Kentucky taking responsibility to make good and wise decisions." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-24 16:24:37 | Comments | Printable version
Governor provides update on evictions By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Gov. Beshear on Monday issued a new executive order to provide protections and clarity on the issues surrounding evictions during the coronavirus crisis. The Governor suspended evictions as the pandemic took hold. Gov. Beshear said the new executive order protects tenants and provides relief for eligible landlords. "As this battle has taken many months, we now face three major concerns: one, wanting to make sure that people aren't out on the street; two, wanting to make sure that these landlords aren't bankrupted or aren't being treated unfairly; and three, making sure that as people come out of this that they don't have so much debt from their housing situation that they can't ever dig out," the Governor said. "We want a fair system that tries to address all three of these." Under the new order, landlords must give tenants 30 days notice of an intent to evict for nonpayment of rent. During that time, the landlord and tenant must meet and confer on a possible agreement. In addition, no penalties, late fees or interest can be charged related to nonpayment of rent from March 6 through the end of the year. At the same time, Gov. Beshear said his administration is dedicating $15 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act money to create a Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund. The fund will reimburse eligible landlords for missed rent payments and pay some advance rent to keep tenants in their homes. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-24 16:22:24 | Comments | Printable version
First Day for Students in Adair County By Phyllis Curry, Academic Dean Adair County Schools This has certainly been an unusual first day of school for Adair County students, parents and staff. Thank you for your patience as we work through the issues together. If you did not hear from your child's teacher today, please know they will be contacting you this week. Students will not be missing any key assignments this week as this first week is an introductory week whereby teachers reach out to students to help them get started in their Google Classrooms. Please continue to reach out with any questions you may have and someone will get back to you as quickly as possible. Phyllis Curry, Academic Dean, Adair County Schools, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728 (270) 384-2476. 2020-08-24 16:17:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Reminder: Meal pickups for Adair Co. students By Dayna Parnell Assistant Food Service/Finance Director The Adair County Schools Food Service Program will be providing breakfast and lunch meal pick-ups for current enrolled students at seven bus stops throughout the county, beginning August 24, 2020. Meals can be picked up between 10amCT and 11amCT at all spots with the exception of the ACPC location, which will be 10amCT to NoonCT, Monday - Thursday. Friday meals will be included with Thursday meals. All seven buses have WI-FI, giving students the opportunity to have internet access during this time, if they need it to do classroom assignments. Click here for more information and a list of the bus stop locations: Meal pickups for Adair Co. students 2020-08-24 14:35:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Feeding KY sources 28K pounds of ground beef for food banks By Sean Southard Frankfort, KY - Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles has announced Feeding Kentucky has acquired 28,000 pounds of Kentucky Proud ground beef from Marksbury Farms for distribution among Kentucky's food bank network. The purchase is funded by a historic donation Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company made to Feeding Kentucky in April of this year as part of the Kentucky Hunger Initiative started by Commissioner Quarles in 2016. "When we started the Kentucky Hunger Initiative years ago, the goal was to build a network to connect farmers and agribusinesses to Kentucky's food bank system," Commissioner Quarles said. "This donation, bolstered by Kentucky Farm Bureau's amazing donation as part of the Hunger Initiative, is the perfect culmination of this work. Kentucky's workers and families are still struggling to recover from the government-mandated shutdown of our economy during COVID-19. Vulnerable Kentuckians affected by this global pandemic will now have more access to food for their families." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-24 13:41:56 | Comments | Printable version
Southern Heirs to perform twice on Sun 30 Aug 2020 By Charles Shepherd The Southern Heirs Quartet will be at Wall Town Christian Church, Hwy 837, Liberty KY, at 10amCT on Sunday morning, August 30, 2020, for their Homecoming service. The Southern Heirs Quartet will be at Mount Olive Baptist Church, in Russell Springs, KY, at 6:30pmCT on Sunday evening, August 30, 2020. Everyone is welcome. 2020-08-24 13:39:05 | Comments | Printable version
Comer to host online Roundtable on Broadband Access By Matt Smith Washington, D.C. - Congressman James Comer has announced plans to host a virtual roundtable discussion on the important of ensuring broadband access at 10amCT/11amET on Thursday, August 27, 2020. The discussion will take place online over Zoom and can be viewed by the public on Congressman Comer's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CongressmanComer. The roundtable will provide an update to constituents from Congressman Comer on the need to expand broadband access, followed by a panel discussion with stakeholders to gather input and ideas on achieving those goals. The need to ensure digital access for all corners of Kentucky has only grown during the pandemic, at a time when many individuals have been forced to work and learn from home. Panelists include industry-wide broadband leaders, along with leaders within the agriculture, education and healthcare sectors. 2020-08-24 13:36:19 | Comments | Printable version
Becky Lynn Loy, 63, Sparksville, KY (1957-2020) Becky Lynn Loy of Sparksville passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 12:30pmCT on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at the Stone Cemetery. Bro. Robert Adkins will be officiating. For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and The Healthy at Work Guidelines. Everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-24 13:33:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Online Absentee Request for the 2020 General Election There are three ways for Kentucky voters to cast their ballot in the upcoming November election:
NOTE: The online Portal has been opened early so that you can pre-apply. The ballots are currently being printed, and will be mailed when ready. Mailing will begin in mid to late September. Click here to request an absentee ballot at the state's online portal: vrsws.sos.ky.gov/abrweb. 2020-08-24 11:22:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Friday is last day for Agriculture Cost-Share Program sign-ups By Teresa Bright Adair County Cooperative Extension Service The deadline for submitting applications for agriculture cost-share programs in Adair County is Friday, August 28, 2020. The Kentucky Agriculture Development Board has approved $191,000 for the Adair County Ag Investment Program and $30,000 for the Youth Ag Incentives Program. For more information or an application, stop by the Extension Office at 409 Fairground Street in Columbia or call 270-384-2317. 2020-08-24 11:14:40 | Comments | Printable version
ACSO: Two arrested on felony drug charges after traffic stop By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Friday, August 21, 2020, at 11:47pmCT, Sheriff's Deputy Joey Keith initiated a traffic stop on a 2005 Dodge car for speeding on KY 55 north. During the traffic stop and roadside interview, Deputy Keith began to suspect that there were illegal substances in the vehicle. A roadside search was conducted and methamphetamine along with marijuana were located in the vehicle and on the occupants. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-24 10:59:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: Armadillos making their way east Steve Coomer writes: Armadillos are in western Kentucky and making their way east. I saw one that had been run over in curve at Downey Sawmill on 61 North earlier in August.Comments re: A mystery: How on earth? 2020-08-24 10:55:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Caution about armadillos Marie Freeman writes: After a brief research they've obviously been in Kentucky for over a decade. Especially western Kentucky. During the research I also read where they're having a problem with leprosy in the south from the armadillo. So I would advise nobody touching that and perhaps using some common sense to clean that dead armadillo. Do a brief research and you'll see what I'm saying. It's not really a creature that I am excited to have habitat. The risk may not be real high but it definitely is a possibility.Comments re: A mystery: How on earth? 2020-08-24 10:54:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Loss of Hurt house a tragedy Martha Berry writes: Such a tragedy. The Hurt house has always been such a beautiful home and landmark. I always loved seeing it when walking past it on my way to school.Comments re: Historic Hurt / Foust House burns down overnight 2020-08-24 10:51:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Historic Hurt / Foust House burns down overnight Read more about the history of the Hurt/Foust House: MIKE WATSON: The Fight at Columbia in Which Capt. Jesse Carter was killed Historian Mike Watson reports that the treasured Hurt House/Foust House on Burkesville Street in Columbia burned to the ground overnight Sunday, August 23, 2020. The historic structure was home to former Attorney Ralph Hurt and later his daughter, Pamela Hurt Foust, and her family. Her children sold the property to the Brockman family and they sold it to the City of Columbia to be utilized as a future park. Grant searches have been ongoing for development. The landmark home was known for its Civil War significance. A much talked about battle took place between men from the 1st and 2nd Kentucky Calvary and John Hunt Morgan’s Calvary back in 1863. Some had hoped the home could have been saved as a museum, however, last night's fire resolved that issue for all time. 2020-08-24 08:09:53 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Armadillo picture Linda Lewis writes: Carson and a saw a dead armadillo, about eight years ago, at Land Between the Lakes. One if the park rangers said that they had moved into the area about three years before that. We also saw multiple dead armadillos, that had been hit by traffic, on Interstate 65 south of Nashville This was about four years ago. We made a joke about then heading for Columbia. Apparently, one of them did get this far.Comments re: A mystery: How on earth? 2020-08-24 08:09:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
CAUD: Boil Water Advisory issued Date Issued 8/24/2020 Time Issued 5:45 A.M. A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for consumers on Little Cake Road, Tree Top Lane, Avery Rooks Road, and Neat Hollow Road. The advisory has been issued due to main line leak. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Lennon Stone at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. 2020-08-24 07:05:18 | Comments | Printable version
History Monday: Adair County Church Notes, 1897-1898- By Mike Watson "Stating what was known is often a blessing to those of a later year." Researching, or ferreting out, bits and bites of local and family history is what makes me who I am. It has helped preserve my sanity for many years, and those around me, of course. The recent stay-at-home months have only fed my appetite for more pieces of the puzzles that make us what we are. Here are a few items on local churches from a specific era, as recorded in the pages of the old Adair County News. The Neatsburg church is now in course of erection. The work is being done by Hopkins Bros., who recently built a new church at 'Breedings'. A fine church is being erected here. --10 November & 8 December 1897, Neatsburg letter. Mr. Joel 'Darnold' (Darnell) had singing at Concord Church last Sunday evening. --24 November 1897, Fairplay letter. The church at this place is getting along nicely just now. We have a good Sunday School and Brother Williams to preach for us this year. --19 January 1898, Shilo(h) letter. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-08-24 06:43:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
Letter: Have never seen an armadillo in Adair Robby Morrison writes: Although I have seen one live armadillo and two dead ones here in Texas this weekend, I never saw one in Adair County. However, while they are common around the Gulf Coast as they are actually migrants from South and Central America, where I also saw the frequently, apparently they have been found as far north as Nebraska.Comments re: A mystery: How on earth? 2020-08-24 06:41:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Mostly sunny today, high 87F It's currently 67F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be mostly sunny today, with a high near 87F. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tonight should be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 67F and light and variable wind. Tuesday will bring a chance of patchy fog before 10amCT. Otherwise, it should be sunny, with a high near 89F and light and variable wind. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 67F and calm wind. 2020-08-24 06:39:10 | Comments | Printable version
7-County Area Courts for Mon 24 Aug 2020 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, August 24, 2020, at a glance:
2020-08-24 06:33:41 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 24 Happy Birthday, Beth Roach | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles Robinson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hayley McQueary (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jada Johnson Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaylen Ray Wesley Holmes (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy Phillips | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marshall Judd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patsy Fudge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Absher (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Harmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Knifley Rich | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton R. Conner, Jamestown, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gaylon Delano Yarberry, Columbia, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Louise Griffin, native of Adair County, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nell Page Noble, native of Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Imogene Evans Holt, Casey Co., KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Harden Siler, Columbia, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Homer Goodin (Aug. 24, 1939 - Nov. 9, 2003) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Jessee Collins Young Wade, 74, Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeremy Wayne Perkins Taylor Co., KY (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sister Dorothy McMannon, formerly of Columbia, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Bryant, Knifley, KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Duerson Holman, formerly of Burkesville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, L.C. Kessler, Adair County, KY (1922-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Lucas, Casey Co., KY (1924-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Thomas, Dunnville, KY (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Whitney Barnes, Adair Co., KY (1928 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Courter, Russell Co., KY (1923-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Akin Morrison, 29, Adair County, KY (1984-2013)> | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Mosby Cook, 58, Metcalfe County, KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gene Brown, 79, Casey County, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell Pierce, Russell Co., KY (1918-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Kaye Pedigo Cilyok, 71, Barren Co., KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Ann Sims, Russell Co., KY native (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fausteen Chumbley, Casey County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffery Wayne (Jed) York, 53, Albany, KY/formerly Adair Co., KY (1963-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillian Lewis, Edmonton, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dallas Graybeal, Taylor County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles W. Spurling, Taylor County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Michael Lassourreille, Nashville, TN/formerly of Edmonton (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lida Jones Smith, 75, Cumberland Co., KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Robinson, 77, Adair Co., KY native (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Allen (Bud) Liming, 83, Liberty, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darla Faye Davis Asbury, 63, Green Co., KY (1958-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delta Bland Hamm, 98, Casey County, KY (1921-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Frank Robb, Adair Co., KY (1933-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Sharpe, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Homer Ray Goodin (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Turner, 74, Columbia, KY native (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leland Grant (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Leroy Nicholes Jr., 57, Brodhead, KY (1964-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearl Hadley (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Bryant (1913) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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