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Daily News for Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Discuss foster care system at virtual town hall meetings By Jamie Neal Frankfort, KY - The public is invited to virtual town hall meetings in September to discuss improving outcomes for Kentucky children and families involved in the state foster care system. Anyone with an interest in making the foster care system better is encouraged to attend one of the regional meetings that will take place Sept. 14, 17, 22 and 24. Registration is required. Citizen Foster Care Review Boards statewide are hosting the events. The meetings are among the reforms called for in House Bill 1, which was passed in 2018 to address issues with foster care and adoption processes. The legislation requires CFCRBs to offer regional meeting at least twice a year to get public input on the foster care system. At the September meetings, CFCRBs will lead discussions on identifying barriers to getting children in foster care into safe, permanent homes. Due to confidentiality, specific cases will not be discussed. Findings from the meetings will be reported to the Kentucky Citizen Foster Care Review Board and included in the CFCRB's annual recommendations to the Supreme Court of Kentucky, governor and legislature. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-31 14:58:26 | Comments | Printable version
TJRH cancels Bariatric Seminars until further notice By Stacey Biggs T.J. Regional Health will be cancelling Bariatric Seminars with Dr. Patrick Klapheke in Glasgow and Columbia until further notice. The recent surge in COVID-19 cases makes an in-person event impractical at this time. A notice will be sent out when the seminars resume their normal schedule. If you have any questions, please call Megan Asberry at 270.659.5945. 2021-08-31 14:49:13 | Comments | Printable version
Ophelia Vae Coop, 82, Columbia, KY native (1938-2021) Ophelia Vae Coop passed away on August 28, 2021. She was 82 years old. Her funeral service will be celebrated 10amET on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Ratterman and Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY, with burial to follow at Haven Hill Cemetery in Columbia, Kentucky. Visitation will be 2pmET to 8pmET on Tuesday at Ratterman and Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road, Louisville. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-31 10:36:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Marie Kelly George, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2021) Marie Kelly George of Russell Springs passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Russell County Hospital. She was 83 years old. Graveside services will be held at 10amCT on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Rippetoe Cemetery, in Jamestown, with Bro. Richie Curtis officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-31 07:27:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Welby Gibson to celebrate 94th birthday A Card Shower is being held for Welby Gibson's birthday September 2, 2021 when he will be 94 years young. Address cards to PO Box 413, Edmonton, KY 42129. His family says he is doing great and will be excited to get cards for his birthday. - Cathy Nunn, Edmonton 2021-08-31 07:18:03 | Comments | Printable version
Russell County schools virtual through Sept. 3 Russell County Schools superintendent Michael Ford announced that schools will be virtual through September 3, 2021. This is due to having too many employees out with COVID-19 to properly operate the schools, as well as having a large number of COVID-19 positive students and employees. All sports and extracurricular activities have also been suspended through Friday, September 3. Classes are set to resume in person Tuesday, September 7. 2021-08-31 07:13:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Tommy Druen: A dash of family history Previous Column Olympics season By Tommy Druen To say the past 18 months have been different for us could possibly be the biggest understatement ever. While far from unprecedented in history, a pandemic is something no American alive had ever experienced. Everyone has coped in their own way. And, like many people, I have had several pandemic projects. Some people cleaned out closets. Some fell in love with making sourdough bread. I started looking into my genealogy. I had dabbled with genealogy a bit in the past, but nothing more than just the cursory Google search. I had never written anything down and had never really gone far. This time I decided I was going to do it right. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-31 07:06:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Tommy Druen
Record 2,198 Kentuckians hospitalized with COVID-19 By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - On Monday, August 30, Gov. Andy Beshear said a record 2,198 Kentuckians are hospitalized with COVID-19 and 56 new COVID-19 deaths were reported in just three days. Gov. Beshear reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases in one week, from Aug. 23 to 29: 29,456. The Governor thanked Kentuckians who have stepped up to get vaccinated in recent weeks as the delta variant has surged, noting that more than 2.5 million Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. "We continue to be hit harder and harder with this delta variant. We're seeing it all across the United States, now reaching a daily average of more than 100,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations for the first time since the winter peak," said Gov. Beshear. "This isn't just people getting COVID; it's them being sick enough to end up in the hospital." In August 2020, 11.8% of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky were among children and teens under 18; in August 2021, 24.5% of cases have been. As of Aug. 27, there have been 18,909 COVID cases this month in those under 18 compared to 2,352 in August 2020. At least 18 Kentucky school districts have already had at least one closure due to COVID-19 this school year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-31 07:01:16 | Comments | Printable version
Trust For Life announces 2021 Live to Save Lives concert By Adrienne Poole Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks' Trust For Life announces the second annual Live To Save Lives Concert on Friday, October 22, 2021 bringing attention to the mission of organ donation. This year the live concert event will take place at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Kentucky. In 2020, Live To Save Lives was created as the first music event of its kind to inspire hope for the 110,000 Americans waiting on a lifesaving organ transplant. Over 4,000 unique viewers tuned into the live-streamed concert from nine different states. With the vital need to grow the Organ Donor Registry, the 2021 concert will continue the effort as the concert will spark conversations about organ donation and increase donor registrations. "The Live to Save Lives Concert is an exciting and positive way to reach a caring and music-loving audience of all ages with the mission of organ, eye, and tissue donation," said Dennis Loy, Adair County Circuit Court Clerk. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-31 06:53:30 | Comments | Printable version
Governor orders flags to half-staff for overdose victims By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in observation of Overdose Awareness Day in Kentucky. Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on Aug. 31 each year to raise awareness of drug overdoses, to reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths and to acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends as they remember those who have died or have a permanent injury as a result of a drug overdose. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth to join in this tribute. 2021-08-31 06:50:32 | Comments | Printable version
LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief 8-30-2021 By Sam Price Lake Cumberland District Health Department Important: Due to the continued increase in positive cases it may be several days before you are contacted by the health department. If you've tested positive for COVID19 please isolate yourself immediately, do NOT wait on a call from the health department. Please notify anyone you may have been in contact with so they can begin quarantine. Visit www.lcdhd.org for more specific COVID-19 guidance. We are now at the highest transmission rate for this virus that our region has seen during this pandemic, with more active cases now than at any other time. Of today's 614 reported cases, 534 (87%) were unvaccinated and 199 of today's cases (32%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones. Consider getting the vaccine if you are eligible and haven't, and wear a mask when in indoor settings where there are large crowds. Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 13.45%. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-08-31 06:49:12 | Comments | Printable version
Showers today and cooler, high 71F It's currently 69F at the Adair County Mesonet station. There's a 100 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm today. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain, and a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect from 7amCT this morning through Wendesday morning. Patchy fog after 7am. The high is only expected to be near 71F, with East wind 8 to 11 mph. Tonight will bring a 90 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Expect an overnight low around 67F, with North wind 7 to 9 mph. Wednesday will be cloudy through mid-morning, and then gradually clear, with a 30 percent chance of showers and a high near 80F. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Wednesday Night will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 56F and North wind 5 to 7 mph. 2021-08-31 06:46:42 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for August 31, 2021 We must not hinder--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 31 August 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3640 2021-08-31 06:40:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Tue 31 Aug 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at a glance:
2021-08-31 06:39:32 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 31 Happy Anniversary, Billy and Hanna Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Darryl and Judy Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandie Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caleb | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Wesley Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Evan Davis (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Fay McKinley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Isabella Gonzalaz (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Matthew "Jimmy" Johnson (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerald Dwight Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Gossage | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lee Barker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Norris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Maxie Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patti Page | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paula Pyles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ryan Quinn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Travis Williams (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, twins Anslie Kate Spoon and Addison Kate Spoon (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Jean Luttrell, 78, Russell Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sara Pike, Adair Co., KY, native (1912) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Bercie Ellen Wray Fletcher, Burkesville, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Ruth Bright Arnett, Green Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmer (Dude) Smith, Adair County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara J. Lamb, Taylor County, KY(1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Grider, Russell County (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Darnell, Adair County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Roe Stephens, Russell County, KY, (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rada Earlene Johnson, 78, Russell Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Wayne (Birdlegs) Derringer, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Calvin Berry, 76, Green Co, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Baker Taylor, 90, Adair County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Titus Jessie, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony (Big Daddy) Stubbs, 78, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Louise Cary, 88, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wesley Thomas Spears, 24, Casey Co., KY (1992-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Isiah (Shorty) Rodgers, 87, Adair County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Louise (Betty Lou) Marple, Casey Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Ellen Bowmer Hammonds, 88, Casey Co., KY native (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis Dayton VanFossen, 69, Green Co., KY/Rushville, Ohio native (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Callie Tobbert Bryant (1869-1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Burton, 76, Adair Co., KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lane Arnett, 76, Green Co., KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Arthur Royse, 77, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maggie Ruth Anderson, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lyndel Murrell, 90, Middlesboro, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Noel Harvey, 95, Adair County, KY (1924-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Hubert Hadley, 87, Adair Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sammy June Hancock Cundiff, 83, Versailles, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stevie W. York, 60, Jamestown, KY (1959-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, August 31, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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