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Daily News for Thursday, August 19, 2021
David Wooldridge, 60, Jamestown, KY (1961-2021) David Wooldridge of Jamestown passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Russell County Hospital. He was 60 years old. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11amCT on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Glen Wooldridge and Bro. Brian Fudge officiating. Burial will follow in Jamestown City Cemetery. Visitation will be held after 9:30amCT on Saturday, at Bernard Funeral Home, until time for funeral services. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-19 16:58:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mystery Tree officially identified Retired District Forester Billy Joe Fudge has paid a house call, and confirms that the mystery tree is in fact a hackberry, as Marie Freeman and Mark Bright had earlier suspected from the photo. You can read more about the hackberry at Wikipedia. Earlier on CM: Mystery tree needs identifying 2021-08-19 16:54:06 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Volleyball begins 2021 season with Vette City Classic By Christopher Webster The (RV) Lindsey Wilson Volleyball team kicks off their 2021 season on the road this weekend to participate in the Vette City Classic in Bowling Green, KY. The Blue Raiders return key pieces from the previous season. On the offensive side, Lindsey Wilson retains four players who recorded over 150 kills in Alexis Smith, Madison Bidwell, Radaisy Valdez, and Alix Stoermer. Defensively, the Blue Raiders return the top two dig leaders from the previous campaign with Lauren Larzelere who had 472 digs and Camryn Rich who totaled 319 digs. Rich also guided the Blue Raider offensive attack last season with a team-high 908 assists. Lindsey Wilson will play two matches on Friday and two on Saturday. The Blue Raiders are set to face Loyola (LA) and No. 16-ranked Marian (IN) at 11:30amCT and 4:30pmCT on Friday, respectively. The following day, the Blue Raiders face Indiana University Southeast at 2pmCT and (RV) Reinhardt (GA) at 7pmCT. All matches will take place at Ephram White Gym. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-19 16:48:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Prayer for Harrison Moss James Roberts writes: I spoke to Harrison Moss today by phone. He said he was doing some better but still weak. Let's all continue to keep him and his family in our prayers. Prayer does work! Thanks, --James Roberts 2021-08-19 16:45:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
CPD: Meth arrest on Page Street By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department responded to a residence on Page Street on Thursday, August 19, 2021, on what was a third party call reporting a domestic altercation. Upon arrival, a male subject had left the scene. Less than two hours later officers responded back to the address when a second call was placed stating that the male had returned. Knowing that the party had an active warrant, officers placed the male suspect into custody upon arrival. Once in custody, suspected narcotics were located on subject's person. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-19 16:43:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: Perhaps hackberry Marie Freeman writes: Looks to be maybe a common hackberry. Be nice to know bark height etc. But looking at just that picture I would guess common hackberry. How To Identify Hackberry Tree - Wild Edible Berries at youtube.Comments re: Mystery tree needs identifying 2021-08-19 13:16:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Sam Bingham Holmes, 94, Columbia, KY (1927-2021) Sam Bingham Holmes of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was 94 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery, with military honors provided by VFW Post 6097. Visitation will be on Sunday after 11amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-19 13:13:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Wise considering a run for Governor in 2023 According to reports from various state news outlets, Senator Max Wise is considering a run to be the Republican candiate for Governor in 2023. WLEX says that Wise was singled out as one of a couple of names "you'll be hearing a lot about" by Rep. James Comer at a Fancy Farm event recently. Wise, a Campbellsville native, is currently serving his second term in the Kentucky Senate, representing the 16th District which encompasses Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, Russell, Taylor, and Wayne Counties. He is Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Education; as well as co-chairman of the Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee. 2021-08-19 13:10:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
EWDC releases July 2021 Unemployment Report By Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary July 2021 unemployment rate was 4.4%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC). The preliminary July 2021 jobless rate was unchanged from June 2021 and down 1.2 percentage points from the 5.6% recorded for the state one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for July 2021 was 5.4%, down from the 5.9% reported in June 2021, 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. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-19 10:03:14 | Comments | Printable version
LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information 8-18-2021 By Sam Price Lake Cumberland District Health Department Active (Current) Cases: Since our last report, we added 42 more cases than we had deceased and/or released cases. This leaves us with 891 active cases in our district across all 10 of our district's 10 counties. On 12/10/2020 we were at our peak number of active cases, 1,338. Where Did Cases Visit Prior to Isolation: The most common places cases visited prior to isolation are (in descending order): Businesses, Schools, Medical Facilities, and Family. Of our active cases, 35% can not be tied back to another known case (community-spread cases). New Cases: We report that our total case count has increased by 194 since our last report. Our new cases (including suspect cases) are as follows: Adair: 28; Casey: 11; Clinton: 6; Cumberland: 6; Green: 20; McCreary: 11; Pulaski: 43; Russell: 20; Taylor: 40; and, Wayne: 9. Our current new case growth rate is: 1.00602. This means our total case count is projected to double every 115.48 days. The most new cases we ever added in a single day was on 12/30/2020 when we added 301 cases. Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 12.59%. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-19 10:01:46 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Mystery tree Mark Bright writes: It looks like a wild black cherry tree, or a hackberry tree.Comments re: Mystery tree needs identifying 2021-08-19 09:58:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Kylee Miller is new CU student activities director By Matthew Taylor Campbellsville, KY - Kylee Miller, assistant director of student activities at Campbellsville for four years, has received a promotion to director of student activities and intramurals. Miller was employed as the assistant director since she has moved to Campbellsville when her husband, Mark Miller, was hired as the head coach for men's and women's outdoor/indoor track and field in 2017. "When my family and I moved here, I started working as an assistant director in student activities and immediately fell in love with the role and community," Miller said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-19 07:57:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
2021 Bryant and Shepherd Reunions cancelled By Charles Shepherd The Bryant Reunion that was scheduled for Saturday, September 4, 2021, will be cancelled due to the coronavirus. We will move the date to September 3, 2022. The Shepherd Reunion that was scheduled for Sunday, September 5, 2021, has been also been cancelled due to the coronavirus. We will reschedule for September 4, 2022. Any questions call 270-507-6205. 2021-08-19 07:54:26 | Comments | Printable version
Robin Alan Bryan, 69, Summer Shade, KY (1952-2021) Robin Alan Bryan of Summer Shade passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at T J Samson Hospital. He was 69 years old. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Friday, August 20, 2021, at Summer Shade Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-19 07:51:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Showers likely today, high 83F It's currently 70F at the Adair County Mesonet station. We'll have showers today, mainly before NoonCT, with a high near 83F. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tonight will bring increasing clouds, with patchy fog after midnight and a 20 percent chance of showers. The overnight low will be around 67F, with light and variable wind. Friday will bring patchy fog before 8amCT. It will be mostly sunny the rest of the day, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a high near 86F. Calm wind. Friday night will be partly cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and patchy fog after 1amCT. The overnight low will be around 67F, with calm wind. 2021-08-19 06:53:43 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for August 19, 2021 Opportunity--Robert Stone, Thursday, 19 August 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3628 2021-08-19 06:47:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Thu 19 Aug 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, August 19, 2021, at a glance:
2021-08-19 06:46:23 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 19 Happy Anniversary, Jennie and Chad Snider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, 42nd U.S. President William Jefferson Clinton (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Annette Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cecil Beard (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charlie Barker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Curtsinger | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kristy Keene | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Krystal Barker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Margaret Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nick Tupman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paul Davidson (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shea Martin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Bryant (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Etta Mae Hazard, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Estes Crew, Russell Springs, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Robert Lee Johnson, Columbia, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Russell Brown, Adair Co., KY native (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alie Baker "A.B." Pharis, Cumberland Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Hunt, Taylor Co., KY; Casey Co., KY native (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Davidson, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Samuel Drye, 72, Taylor Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Julie Ann Crockett Costello, Adair Co. KY (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Taylor, 91, Adair County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom McCubbin, Green County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jada Rose Rutheford Chumbley, Adair Co., KY (1977-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Albert Mann, Adair County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Foley, 83, Russell Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia (Jenny) Colyer Frost, Adair Co., KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred Roalston Cravens, Casey County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pina Francis Ballard , Casey County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Valta Cox Bland, 84, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tyler L. Brower, 27, Columbia, KY (1987-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David L. McWhorter, Adair County, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Dencil Ray Montgomery, Green Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Grady Lewis Polston, 73, Burkesville, KY (!942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Richard Moore, 77, Green County, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christopher Long, 43, Burkesville, KY (1972-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. L.C. Reliford, Green Co., KY; Adair native (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vickie Phelps, 53, Adair Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Butler Coleman, 71, Edmonton, KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elroy James Wilson, 67, Russell County, KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Chambers, 76, Metcalfe Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Joann Abston Buckner, 70, Greensburg, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Swears, 74, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cora Money Faulkner, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dannie M. Kelley, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva White, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (J.C.) McFarland, 62, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Russell McInteer, 87, Columbia, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Giles, 77, Columbia, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Hayden Robertson, 22, Russell Springs, KY (1999-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Kay Harrison, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leona Crain, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lottie B. Mumphrey, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Micah Weddle, 83, Dunnville, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Barbara Kaye Neal, 53, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Gail Stephens, 62, Edmonton, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Mann Creasman, 62, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tina Annissia Johnson, 49, Columbia, KY (1971-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vontrice J. Brown, 90, Russell Co., KY native (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, August 19, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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