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Daily News for Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Golf Coach opening at ACHS By Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School Adair County High School currently has a Head Golf Coach position open. Interested persons should contact Brent Campbell, Athletic Director, or Chad Parnell, Principal, by email at brent.campbell@adair.kyschools.us or chad.parnell@adair.kyschools.us or by phone at 270-384-2751. 2021-07-14 17:10:32 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky receives $8.1M in Federal AmeriCorps Service Grants Federal funding will help meet critical state and local needs By Susan Dunlap Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) acknowledged today proof of commitment to Kentucky communities from AmeriCorps, a national service program administered by Serve Kentucky, a CHFS agency. Twenty-two AmeriCorps-funded grants will provide more than $8.1 million in federal funding in Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear said, "Through the support of AmeriCorps, Kentucky's commitment to service will be significantly boosted. As we continue to recover from the pandemic, AmeriCorps members and volunteers are even more crucial, and this commitment from AmeriCorps will help us continue to make positive impact in our communities." The grant funding is provided by AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism. Funding will impact efforts in Kentucky ranging from utility assistance, to housing needs, to clothing and food to those in need, to tutoring, mentoring, teaching and other educational services for all grade levels and post-secondary, to helping to address social needs at senior centers, senior living facilities and hospice facilities. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-07-14 16:43:05 | Comments | Printable version
Owen Lee Pollard, 98, Columbia, KY (1922-2021) Owen Lee Pollard of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 1:20pm at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY, surrounded by his family. He was 98 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Rev. Bill Henson, Rev. Dwan Hadley and Rev. Ralph Tennyson officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue on Friday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-07-14 16:38:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Closure at Vester Road planned for Thu 15 July 2021 By Bridget Compton The Bull Run side of Vester Road will be closed for road work from 7:30amCT to late in the afternoon on Thursday, July 15, 2021. 2021-07-14 14:42:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Clothing Giveaway at Columbia Church of Christ By Melissa Stone There will be a Clothing Giveaway in the Columbia Church of Christ basement from 9amCT to 1pmCT on Friday, July 16, 2021, and again on Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 9amCT to NoonCT. Anyone needing gently used clothing is welcome! Columbia Church of Christ is located at 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia KY. 2021-07-14 13:55:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Kalonji signs with Lindsey Wilson Basketball By Kyle Jackson Veron Kalonji is set to join the Lindsey Wilson Men's Basketball team for the upcoming 2021-22 campaign, head coach Chris Starks announced on Wednesday. "Veron will provide us with an athletic, physical presence in the middle on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he can score inside and will be able to knock down that trailing 3 point shot. Defensively, he will give us a physical post presence, while still being able to handle any of our ball screen coverages on the perimeter. Veron is mature beyond his years and will be expected to provide leadership not only on the floor, but off the floor as well." Kalonji joins the Blue Raiders after completing the first two seasons of his career at Lamar Community College and transfers after spending last season with Northwest Oklahoma State. He is a six-foot-eight-inch guard from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-07-14 13:26:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
FAKH to host BackPack Program Fundraiser Funds raised will support BackPack Programs in all participating counties By Jaime Thomas Elizabethtown, KY - From July 19-23, Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland (FAKH) will host a week-long concerted fundraising effort to raise money for children on the BackPack Program in each participating county, the organization announced. For food insecure children on the program, bags of 12-14 easy-to-prepare food items are placed discreetly in their backpacks each Friday school is in session. "Nearly one in five children in our service area face hunger," said Jamie Sizemore, FAKH executive director. "That's why it's so important to support the BackPack Program, which provides food for these kids to hold them over on the weekend when they aren't receiving breakfast and lunch at school." Each participating county will organize an online fundraiser that directly supports their specific BackPack Program. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-07-14 13:25:01 | Comments | Printable version
Lucy K. Cape, 69, Columbia, KY (1952-2021) Lucy K. (Hodges) Cape of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at her residence. She was 69 years old. Funeral services will be held at 10amCT on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Cary Dunbar officiating. Burial will follow in the Moore Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 4pmCT to 8pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-07-14 13:20:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Tyler Solum is new Fire Chief By Linda Waggener Tyler Solum will take the reins as Columbia Adair County Fire Chief with the retirement of Mike Glasgow. The entire family of former and present firefighters came together Saturday afternoon, July 10, 2021 to celebrate Glasgow's 44 years as chief and to welcome Solum to the position. Firefighters present at the retirement event were: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-07-14 09:57:59 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Fiscal Court recap July 13, 2021 By Gale B. Cowan Adair County Judge Executive The Adair County Fiscal Court met in regular session Tuesday night. It felt like we returned Home as we had our first meeting back at the Adair County Annex Building in over a year. We began our meeting as we always do with the Pledge to the American Flag. We were honored to have Jayden Campbell with Boy Scout Troop #185 to lead this for us. The court approved for Judge Cowan to sign a Cooperative Agreement to participate in the Safety Circuit Rider Program. The technology Transfer Program of the Kentucky Transportation Center, University of Kentucky, provides the Safety Circuit Rider Program for the benefit of Kentucky Local governments. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-07-14 08:08:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Destination Dig VBS at Egypt Christian Church By W. M. Feese, Jr. Destination Dig (Unearthing the truth about Jesus) is the theme for Vacation Bible School 2021 at Egypt Christian Church, beginning July 14 through 18, 2021, from 6pmCT until 8pmCT nightly. Egypt Christian Church is located at 4855 Knifley Rd., Columbia, KY. If transportation is needed please call Will Rich at 270-378-1148. 2021-07-14 07:02:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Mostly sunny today, high 85F, chance of afternoon storms It's currently 68F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be mostly sunny today, with a high near 85F and a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 68F and calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Thursday will be sunny, with a high near 88F and southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 69F and light south wind. 2021-07-14 07:00:05 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for July 14, 2021 Prestige of your host--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 14 July 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3592 2021-07-14 06:57:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Wed 14 Jul 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at a glance:
2021-07-14 06:56:50 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 14 Happy Anniversary, Chasity and Jamie Yarberry (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Daryl and Candi Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Don and Carol Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jimmy and Sally Kemp (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, P. J. and Andrea Burris (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ricky and Diane Gaskin, (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ryan and Trista Moss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob Higgins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Wright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Briley Aaron Cox (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chase Allen Hutcheson (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnel Walker, (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth McGaha | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Everly Klaire Royse | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Tyler Scott (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jadie Elizabeth Smith (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Rector (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jayden Chass Isabelle | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaylee Brooke Sneed (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Margaret Wright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pam Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Reese Bardin (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Regina Price Herron | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheena Kelsay (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sias Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Timothy Franklin (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birtrhday, Gary Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura Farmer, 88, Casey Co., KY native (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronny Gene Milby, Taylor County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garland Brinkley Russell, Green Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Adams, Taylor Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollie Moore, Edmonton, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Michael O'Banion, Taylor Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Decatur Owens, Russell County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Gloria Jean Milby, Green County, KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosa Lee Combs Wright Johnson, Green County, KY (1920-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Harold (Phil) Hicks, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgina E. Smith, Breeding, KY (1963-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teri Genakos, Adair County, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank Hayes Gregory, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne White, Metcalfe County, KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Roberts, 70, Casey County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. David Thomas Patterson, Summersville, KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Read, 56, Taylor County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Shelley Collins Webb, Adair Co., KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Bailey, 79, Taylor County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Delmar L. Jones, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Freddy Scott (Scotty) Jennings, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnel Walker, 71, Adair County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Loyall Price, Green County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Burel Page, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Janes, Columbia, KY (1945-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall (Buck) Melton, Cumberland Co., KY (1939-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Blue) Harris, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Columbus (R.C.) Gabehart, 75, Knifley, KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra L. Kane, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Silas Grant | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Hooten, 44, Campbellsville, KY (1977-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verna Doris Paige, 79, Munfordville, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia D. Shelton, 89, Summersville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Young Loy (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, July 14, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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