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Friday, May 21, 2021
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ACHS Class of 2021: Departmental Awards

At Thursday's Senior Awards Night, teachers and administrators at Adair County High School honored graduating seniors for outstanding work in each Department. Click headline for photos of the students and their awards.

You can also read profiles of the all the seniors graduating in 2021 on Columbia Magazine's special
ACHS Class of 2021 Graduation Page.


2021-05-21 20:05:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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Smoky the Bear at the Metcalfe County Farmers Market



2021-05-21 - Edmonton, KY - Photo by Chris Lagermann.
Bill Lagermann and his Great Pyrenees, Achilles, made a new friend at the Metcalfe County Farmers Market Ribbon Cutting on Friday, May 21, 2021.

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Adair Co. Schools: New staff announcements

From the Office of Dr. Pamela A. Stephens, Superintendent
Adair County Schools

Adair County Schools congratulates the following people to new positions:
  • Robin Loy, ACHS Counselor
  • Chad Parnell, ACHS Principal
  • Anthony Darnell, ACHS Assistant Prinicpal
  • Shanna Darnell, College Career Readiness Counselor
  • Jordan Humphress, Band Director
  • Cameron Johnson, Assistant Band Director


2021-05-21 19:55:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Video: Adair Co. Middle School Promotion Ceremony



The 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony for Adair County Middle School was held at 1pmCT on Friday, May 21, 2021, in the gym. The live stream is available on youtube from the Adair County Board of Education.


2021-05-21 19:51:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Memorial service for Betty Jean Cash

A memorial service for Betty Jean Cash will be held at 3pmCT on Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Milltown Cemetery with a reception following.

Betty Jean passed away on April 22, 2021. Obituary: Betty Jean Cash, 72, Adair Co., KY native (1949-2021).


2021-05-21 19:45:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Helen Nethery Cade, 97, Russell Springs, KY (1923-2021)

Helen Nethery Cade, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at her home. She was 97 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 10amCT on Monday, May 24, 2021, at Russell Springs First Baptist Church, with Bro. Ryan Coffey and Bro. Jeff Griffin officiating. Helen will be laid to rest in Resthaven Memorial Park, in Louisville.

The family will receive friends from 3pmCT until 8pmCT on Sunday, May 23,2021, at Russell Springs First Baptist Church.


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2021-05-21 19:40:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief 5/21/2021

By Amy Tomlinson
Lake Cumberland District Health Department

We added 133 new cases this week compared to 196 last week through Friday. This caused our 7-day-average incidence rate of new cases per 100,000 to decline. We experienced 2 COVID-19 related deaths this week. We have 12 cases hospitalized today compared to 12 last Friday. We have 122 active cases today compared to 170 last Friday. Our 7-day-average incidence per 100,000 is 9.075 today compared to 13.374 last Friday. So, all in all, very good news across the board.

Today, our 7-day average incidence rate chart is showing 2 counties in the "green-on-track range", Cumberland, and Wayne; 6 counties in the "yellow-community-spread" category, Casey, Clinton, Green, McCreary, Pulaski, and Russell; 1 county in the "orange-accelerated" range of community-spread: Taylor; and 1 county in the "red-critical" range, Adair.

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.62%.


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2021-05-21 19:38:20 | Comments | Printable version

LWC Men's Tennis falls to Keiser in NAIA Semifinals

By Chris Wells

Mobile, AL - Lindsey Wilson men's tennis' Cinderella run ended today with a 4-0 loss to No. 2-ranked Keiser (FL) in the NAIA National Championships semifinals at the Mobile Tennis Center.

The semifinal appearance ties the best-ever finish for the Blue Raider men -- who conclude their season with a 19-2 record. Before today's setback, Lindsey Wilson upset No. 6-ranked Indiana Wesleyan in the second round on Wednesday and No. 3-ranked Middle Georgia in the quarterfinals on Thursday.

No. 11-seed Lindsey Wilson faced a daunting task today against Keiser. Five of the top-six Seahawks were ranked in the NAIA's top-26 singles players while two of the three doubles teams were nationally ranked.


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2021-05-21 19:36:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

KADB approves more than $4.9M for projects across Kentucky

Among the announcements are $172,675 in CAIP funds for Adair County and $30,000 for youth programs in Adair County.

By Kara Keeton

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $4,939,773 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the commonwealth at its monthly board meeting.

"Today's announcement shows how diverse the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board's mission truly is," said Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles. "These investments in capital projects for a farmers' market, greenhouses for our schools, meat processing facilities to reduce the backlog of cattle processing across our state, and others are positioning Kentucky farm families well as we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic."


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2021-05-21 17:30:28 | Comments | Printable version

VFW will raise flag Monday at Roadside Park

Veterans from Columbia Post 6097, along with members of the Columbia City Council, will be at the Roadside Park on Hwy 55 South Monday, May 24, 2021 at 11amCT to install the Flag. Mayor Pam Hoots invites everyone to attend the ceremony.

Joe Hare said, "We at VFW Post 6097 were pleased to have the opportunity to work with the Mayor, City Council and the Parks and Recreation Department to have the Roadside Park to be named a Veterans Park. We approached the City with the idea and an offer that we would purchase a new flag pole and maintain the flag if the park could be named a Veterans Park."

He said, "The flag pole was installed 20 May 2021 and the new flag will be raised on Monday. Thanks to Parks and Recreation for installing the base and to the VFW members that installed the flag pole. We hope that the new name will be such that all Veterans feel it is in honor of them, not just VFW members, or any other veterans organization."


2021-05-21 15:21:29 | Comments | Printable version

J&J COVID-19 Vaccine is free Monday, 24 May

By Rhonda Akin, Nursing Supervisor, Adair County Health Department

A mobile vaccine clinic will be held at Columbia's Little League Park Monday, May 24, 2021 from 5-7pmCT.

The Adair County Health Department is offering a mobile Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinic in partnership with WAIN Radio for ages 18 years and older.


2021-05-21 08:27:57 | Comments | Printable version

Sunny skies through the weekend, highs in mid 80s

It's currently 57F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be sunny, with a high near 85F and light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Tonight will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 59F and southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 87F and light and variable wind.

Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 60F and calm wind.

Sunday will be sunny again, with a high near 88F and calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday night will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 61.


2021-05-21 07:16:31 | Comments | Printable version

LCDHD: Adair still in red-critical range

By Amy Tomlinson
Lake Cumberland District Health Department

We had fewer new cases today compared to the same time period last week which caused our 7-day-average incidence rate of new cases per 100,000 to decline. Today, our 7-day average incidence rate chart is showing 2 counties in the "green-on-track range", Cumberland, and Wayne; 5 counties in the "yellow-community-spread" category, Clinton, Green, McCreary, Pulaski, and Russell; 2 counties in the "orange-accelerated" range of community-spread: Casey, and Taylor; and 1 county in the "red-critical" range, Adair.

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.7%.


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2021-05-21 07:12:56 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for May 21, 2021

One with no one near
is alone but not lonely
when mind is active.
--Robert Stone, Friday, 21 May 2021.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3538


2021-05-21 07:10:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Fri 21 May 2021

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, May 21, 2021, 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. 15 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2021-05-21 07:09:41 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 21
Happy Anniversary Zack and Mandy Bailey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Bob and Alissa Barnes (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Chance and Elizabeth Scholl | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Danny and Sandy Wilkinson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Gary and Shea Wiley (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alexandra and Lacey Morgan. | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bradley Bell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon McClintock (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brenda McQueary | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charles Tarter | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Danna Burton (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Della Woodrum | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Derrick Murphy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Doris Carter | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, George Johnson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jansen Helm | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenny Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, La Dawn Perkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michael Parson (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rebecca Edwards Pedigo | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Susan Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tina Pyles (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vicki Brock | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Bobby Mardis, Taylor Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Diane Bright Clark, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Travis Corbin, Knifley, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Womack, Russell Springs, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina Grace Carter Piercy, Columbia, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nellie Bland Campbell, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Janes, Edmonton, KY (1957-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timothy Dale (Timmy) Green, Columbia, KY (1970-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Verina Laverne England Lile, Green Co., KY (1932-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Milsap, 71, Taylor Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Callie Mae Smith Davis (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Zachary T. Lile, 84, Green Co., KY (1926-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lee Wilson, Casey County, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David J. Peyton, Casey Co., KY, native (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Christine Dalton, Casey Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leon Rodgers, Taylor Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leola Moss, Taylor County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
in Memory Birthday, Mary Alice Spears, Casey Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Colvin, Campbellsville, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Allen, Taylor County, KY (1950-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lina Skaggs, 89, Russell County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tessie Alexander, Cumberland Co., KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Stephens, 57, Russell County, KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall Lawrence Coffey, Russell County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Price, 95, Casey Co., KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles Samuel Brady, Taylor Co., KY (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Riley, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Earl Evans, 76, Casey Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dwight Rich, 54, Adair County, KY (1963-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jordan LaFavers, 31, Russell County, KY/Adair Co., KY native (1986-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall L. Bunch, 66, Chance, Adair Co., KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keith Bagby, 61, Green County, KY (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Albert Cundiff, 72, Cane Valley, KY (1952-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arnold Sallee, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Spencer, Adair Co., KY (1947-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chris Gray, Taylor County, KY (1962-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennis Wayne Nunn, 77, Greensburg, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Diane Bright Clark, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Lee Thrasher, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dora Froedge, 88, Columbia, KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Wolford, 98, Adair Co., KY native (1924-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George (Bobby) Robert Harmon, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeannie Wheeler, 47, Columbia, KY (1976-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Marsh, 90, Knifley, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keith Appleby, 63, Jamestown, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Lee Wheatley, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Dixon, 94, Knifley, KY (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nicholas Kerns, Russell Springs, KY (1981-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randy Corbin, 62, Columbia, KY (1960-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Steven Kean Jr, 45, Russell County, KY (1973-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rosie Nell Matney Meadows, 81, Greensburg, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby P. Graham, 85, Green County, KY (1932-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue Cundiff, 76, Columbia, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tina Louise Dial, 52, Columbia, KY (1969-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Walker McQueary (1915). | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, May 21, 2021
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
5:30amCTACHS Senior Sunrise, on the football field | (ID:61513, Comment)
8:00amCTLast day for Adair Co. students | (ID:61514, Comment)
1:00pmCTACMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony | (ID:61553, Comment)
5:00pmCTACHS Baseball vs. Wayne Co. | (ID:61649, Comment)
6:30pmCTRevival at Living by Faith Community Church | (ID:61630, Comment)
7:00pmCTGraduation for Adair County High School seniors, ACHS gym | (ID:61515, Comment)
8:30pmCTHelp needed at Project Graduation after the commencement | (ID:61719, Comment)

 






























 
 
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