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2022 Rogers Scholars application opens November 1

By Allison Cross

The Center for Rural Development is issuing a call for applications for the 2022 Rogers Scholars program, which will open on November 1, 2021.

Rogers Scholars -- The Center's flagship youth program -- is open to rising high school juniors in Southern and Eastern Kentucky who are seeking to build their skills in leadership, career exploration, entrepreneurship, technology, and community service. The program provides valuable leadership skills and exclusive college scholarship opportunities for young people throughout the region. Students apply during their sophomore year.

The Rogers Scholars application will open online on November 1, 2021. The application is available through Google Classroom. To apply, applicants should visit centeryouthprograms.com to retrieve the Google Classroom code.

The deadline to apply for Rogers Scholars is midnight on January 31, 2022. If you have specific questions about the application process or want to know more about The Center's youth leadership programs, contact Allison Cross at across@centertech.com or call 606-677-6019.


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2021-10-21 22:02:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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Dean Minor, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2021)



2021-10-21 - Campbellsville, KY - Photo courtesy Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
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Audrey Casey, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2021)

Audrey Casey of Campbellsville passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, in Evansville, Indiana. She was 85 years old.

A funeral service will be held at 6pmET on Saturday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY.

Local visitation is requested from 4pmET until 6pmET on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

There will be a visitation at NoonET, and funeral at 2pmET, on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Ware Funeral Home, 910 US Highway 27 North, Cynthiana, KY. Burial will follow at Battle Grove Cemetery in Cynthiana.


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2021-10-21 21:58:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Dean Minor, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2021)

Dean Minor of Campbellsville passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in Greensburg. He was 74 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Bro. David Wray. Burial will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 10amET until 1pmET on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2021-10-21 21:51:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

ACPL Story Time with Ms. Aleina: The Little Scarecrow Boy


Ms. Aleina with the Adair County Public Library reads The Little Scarecrow Boy for Story Time.

Previous Story Time: ACPL Story Time with Ms. Aleina: Maisy Goes Camping


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2021-10-21 21:44:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

COVID-19 News Brief & Vaccination Update 10/21/2021

By Sam Price
Lake Cumberland District Health Department

Of today's 80 reported cases, 68 (85%) were unvaccinated and 16 of today's cases (20%) 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: 6.53%.


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2021-10-21 21:40:20 | Comments | Printable version

Gov. Beshear provides Team Kentucky update

By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - On Thursday during his weekly Team Kentucky update, Gov. Andy Beshear welcomed four Hardin County leaders who were instrumental in helping secure a historic $5.8 billion investment from Ford Motor Co. and SK Innovation. He also recognized them as this week's Team Kentucky All-Stars.

"It took a lot of work to get here. It took a lot of work on the state-level, and I've got to tell you, a lot of critical work on relationship-building on the local level," said Gov. Beshear. "This is the commonwealth's largest ever investment - $5.8 billion. It is so big, it's hard to process. We've gotten new calls from potential suppliers to this facility as recent as this morning. These 5,000 jobs and $5.8 billion are just the start."

"I'm pleased to be a part of this. Over the last 20 years, we have worked diligently to make the Glendale site attractive to a project like this," said Hardin County Judge/Executive Harry Berry. "We've done all of the work to bring water and sewer and the utilities to that site, all of the environmental studies that needed to be done. We're very excited in Hardin County about this project."


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2021-10-21 21:39:00 | Comments | Printable version

KY Bicycle and Bikeway Commission annual meeting Oct. 28-29

Free public meeting offers opportunity to learn what's being done to promote bicycling

By Naitore Djigbenou/Chuck Wolfe

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission will hold its annual meeting Oct. 28-29 in Berea featuring bicycle and bikeway leaders and advocates. The meeting is open to members of the public interested in learning what's being done to promote bicycling in the commonwealth.

The meeting, which is free, will be held at the Historic Boone Tavern in Berea. The theme is "Trailblazing Kentucky's Bike-Friendly Future." The registration deadline is Oct. 26. Registration can be done online here: docs.google.com/forms.


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2021-10-21 21:34:30 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Co. Schools making masks optional

From Adair County Schools
October 22, 2021

Effective Monday October 25, 2021 masks will be OPTIONAL for Adair County Schools, both students and staff, with the exception of the following:
  • Masks are still mandatory on all busses
  • Masks are mandatory for all students attending Vocational classes in Russell County
  • Masks are mandatory for all Welding and Health Science classes at Adair County High School
Beginning tomorrow morning, Friday, October 22, 2021 thru Monday, October 25, 2021 at 12pmCT, the Google form can be found on our school webpage for parents wishing to change their students from Face to Face to Virtual or Virtual to Face to Face.

The changes requested, if approved, will take affect Monday November 1, 2021 which is the first day of the second nine weeks.


2021-10-21 21:30:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Unity in the Community Worship Service on Sunday, Oct. 24

By W. M. Feese, Jr.

Egypt Christian Church, 4855 Knifley Rd., Columbia, KY, announces a Unity in the Community Worship Service at 6pmCT on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

Special music by Sharon Payne and preaching by Rev James Washington. Everyone is invited to attend and participate in this special service.


2021-10-21 21:23:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Swimming: LWC Set to Compete This Weekend

By Christopher Webster

The Lindsey Wilson men and women's swimming teams continue their season this weekend as they compete in a tri-dual against Campbellsville University and Asbury University on Friday and travel to compete against Midway University on Saturday.

The tri-dual swim meet begins tomorrow at 3pmCT at the Powell Athletic Center Pool in Campbellsville, Kentucky.


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2021-10-21 13:04:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Boil Water Advisory lifted for Knifley area

From Columbia Adair Utilities District
10/21/2021

As of 11:46amCT on Thursday, October 21, 2021, the Boil Water Advisory starting at 15835-17121 Knifley Rd, Mt Tussell Rd., Elkhorn Rd, Tucker Woods Rd. has been lifted by the Division of Water Columbia Office. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water.


2021-10-21 13:02:10 | Comments | Printable version

EWDC Releases September 2021 Unemployment Report

By Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary September 2021 unemployment rate was 4.3%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC).

The preliminary September 2021 jobless rate was unchanged from August 2021 and down 1.2 percentage points from the 5.5% recorded for the state one year ago.

The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for September 2021 was 4.8%, down from the 5.2% reported in August 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.


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2021-10-21 11:42:29 | Comments | Printable version

Ruby Hadley, 64, Columbia, KY (1957-2021)

Ruby Hadley of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was 64 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. with burial to follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 11amCT on Friday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2021-10-21 11:39:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Volleyball: LWC set for non-conference clash with Fisk

By Christopher Webster

The No. 21-ranked Lindsey Wilson volleyball team is set to halt conference play for the time being tonight as they head to Nashville, TN to take on Fisk (TN). First serve is set for 6pmCT.

The Blue Raiders (17-4, 10-2 MSC) enter the match on a three-game win streak after downing Bethel (Tenn.) in straight sets Tuesday night. Alexis Smith led the way for the Blue Raiders in the match hitting .375 for nine kills on the evening.


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2021-10-21 10:43:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Wise to hold Town Hall Meeting on Nov 9

By Gale B. Cowan
Adair County Judge Executive

State Senator Max Wise will be holding a Town Hall Meeting in Adair County at 8:30amCT on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the Jim Blair Recreation Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY.

Senator Wise will be discussing the upcoming 2022 Session of the Kentucky General Assembly.


Note: a previous version of this article incorrectly listed the Town Hall time as 8:30pmCT. The meeting will be at 8:30amCT.


2021-10-21 07:15:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Letter: R-e-a-l-l-y close

Billy Joe Fudge writes:
The moon is r-e-a-l-l-y close to Downtown Columbia since the lower power line is behind the moon.
Comments re: Hunter's Moon coming up over Public Square


2021-10-21 07:12:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

COVID-19 News Brief & Vaccination Update 10/20/2021

By Sam Price
Lake Cumberland District Health Department

Of today's 101 reported cases, 84 (83%) were unvaccinated and 18 of today's cases (18%) 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: 6.83%.


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2021-10-21 07:10:25 | Comments | Printable version

Partly sunny, chance of storms, high 72F

It's currently 61F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be partly sunny, with a 50 percent chance of mid-day showers and thunderstorms. The high will be near 72F, with south wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Tonight will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 45F and west wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday will be partly sunny, with a high near 62F and calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Friday night will start out mostly cloudy, then gradually become mostly clear, with an overnight low around 44F and calm wind.


2021-10-21 07:08:54 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for October 21, 2021

When prim questioner
hears indelicate reply,
no more inquiries.
--Robert Stone, Thursday, 21 October 2021.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3691


2021-10-21 07:05:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Thu 21 Oct 2021

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, October 21, 2021, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 3 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: 1 event Circuit Court. 34 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: 1 event Circuit Court. 3 events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 20 events Circuit Court. 3 events District Court.
  • Russell County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 5 events Circuit Court. 1 event District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2021-10-21 07:05:19 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 21
Happy Anniversary, David and Melissa Rooks (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Blake Perkins (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandi Popplewell (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carli Burton (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donna Graves | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dorlis Powell (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jacob Herbert | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Judy Turner Roy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kay Haupt (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenneth Perkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Megan Katherine Mercer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nathan Akin (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rose Garvey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roy Ayala | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Scott Johnson (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen Denise Benningfield, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eliza P. Garner, Jamestown, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Estes, Burnside, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathy Jean Gaskins Grant, Adair County, KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Kendall Ennis, 74, Green Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ovelene Eastham, Russell Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Greg Vaughn, Taylor Co., KY (d. May 2, 2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Robert Sobi, Russell Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Schuyler D. McGaha Adair Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Clementine Smith Amos, Green Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Anna V. Burns Ferguson, Hegira, KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Fletcher Coomer, Adair County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nora I. Patton, Taylor Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sue Creason Chaudoin, Green Co. KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Skipworth, Adair County, KY (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daphne Allen, 77, Casey County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leon Willett, 76, Adair County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alma Mae Walker Givens, Green County, KY (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Freddie Thomas Wilson, 68, Columbia, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Jay Jeffries, 54, Green County, KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tabatha Furkin, 39, Adair Co., KY (1977-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gail D. Claywell, 71, Russell Co., KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harley Smith, Cumberland Co., KY/Metcalfe native (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal Loyall Pierce, 88, Taylor County, KY/Green Co., KY native (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annette Mullinix Bell, 58, Cumberland Co., KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Walters, Taylor County, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty I. Burton, Adair & Wayne Co's., KY/Bartholemew Co. IN (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Blanche Fortenberry, 96, Russell County, KY (1922-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Obeginski, 81, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gilbert Knight, 93, Jamestown, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenna Cowan, 56, Adair County, KY (1960-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ina Jean Willis, 89, Columbia, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J.T. Holmes, 26, Campbellsville, KY (1996-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James R. (Ron) Sexton, 80, Gradyville, KY native (1943-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Levi Wesley (L.W.) Hagan, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Allen Shelton, Green Co., KY (1939-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maryetta Ruby, 67, Casey County, KY (1952-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, October 21, 2021
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
2:00pmCTMetcalfe County Extension office contests for fall decorations and pumpkin creations | (ID:62345, Comment)
4:00pmCTACES School-Based Decision Making Council meeting | (ID:62362, Comment)
ACHS School-Based Decision Making Council meeting | (ID:62367, Comment)
6:00pmCTAdair Co. School Board Meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:62281, Comment)
Revival at Knifley Chapel Brethren in Christ Church | (ID:62353, Comment)

 
































 
 
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