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Daily News for Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Basketball: LWC Women open season with road victory By Kyle Jackson New Albany, IN - The No. 16-ranked Lindsey Wilson women's basketball team got their 2021-22 season underway Wednesday evening with an 83-67 road victory over IU Southeast (IN). This is the second straight season the Blue Raiders have defeated the Grenadiers to open the season. The Blue Raiders finished the contest shooting 42.3 percent to the Grenadiers 40.3 percent while hitting 17 of 23 free throws. Lindsey Wilson also outrebounded the hosts 50-36 and collected 12 steals in the match. Bree Glover led the Blue Raiders on the night scoring 18 points and recording 10 rebounds for her first double-double of the season. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-03 21:03:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Scarlett Iris Graves, 5 weeks, Columbia, KY (2021-2021) Scarlett Iris Graves, five-week-old daughter of Quentin and Kimberlynn Carter Graves, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington. A graveside service will be held at 10amCT on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Bearwallow Cemetery. Burial will follow. There will be no visitation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-03 17:04:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Calvin Lee Brown, 73, Columbia, KY (1948-2021) Calvin Lee Brown of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his home. He was 73 years old. The family has chosen cremation, and services will be held at a later date. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-03 17:00:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC Swimming tackles worldwide hunger By Kyle Jackson Members of the Lindsey Wilson College men and women's swimming teams are taking time from their fall schedules on Thursday to raise money for a good cause. The Blue Raiders plan to canvas the Columbia-Adair County area to raise money for the Heifer International -- a global nonprofit organization, working to eradicate poverty and hunger through sustainable, values-based holistic community development. "I like the educational aspect of Heifer International," Lindsey Wilson swimming coach Alicia Kemnitz said. "They don't just provide an animal or crops to the people; they teach them how to get the most out of them while sustaining the benefits long term." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-03 15:59:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Pickett's Chapel Church Fish Fry By Ann Smith Pickett's Chapel Church will be having a Fish Fry and Auction on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Food will be served from 4pmCT to 6pmCT, with the auction to begin at 6pmCT. The proceeds from the auction will go toward the Pickett's Chapel Building Fund. The church is located at 3047 Portland Road in the Portland/Milltown Community of Adair County. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call 270.378.5349 or 270.634.1354. 2021-11-03 15:57:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Christine Rice, 85, Columbia, KY (1936-2021) Christine (Baker) Rice of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was 85 years old. The funeral service will be held at 2pmCT on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. David Karnes and Bro. Elijah Coffey officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 11amCT on Friday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-03 15:51:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Reminder to stock the Blessings Box By Amanda Graziano It's that time again to gather around a dinner table to enjoy good food, good company and good laughter. As you're out and about shopping for those you love, please also remember those who may not have the opportunity to enjoy these things this year--snag an extra pair of socks or canned good, and feel free to drop it off on our doorstep (we will have a box on or by a porch swing) or directly at the blessings box!
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Grief Support Group to meet monthly on second Monday By Jane Reed A Grief Support Meeting will take place the second Monday night of every month at 6pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY Brother John Davis, the pastor at Columbia Christian Church, will be conducting the meeting. Please join us if you are struggling with the loss of a loved one or share with anyone that might need help dealing with the loss of a loved one. For information call 270 805-9183. 2021-11-03 13:57:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Next TJHC Moderna Booster Clinic will be Fri 12 Nov 2021 By Stacey Biggs T.J. Health Columbia will be offering another Moderna COVID-19 booster clinic from 7:30amCT to NoonCT on Friday, November 12th at the V.F.W. Post located at 500 Greenhills Road in Columbia. Individuals interested in a Moderna booster shot can schedule an appointment by calling the T.J. COVID Hotline at 270.659.1010, or online at TJRegionalHealth.org/vaccine. 2021-11-03 12:50:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Nemak adding 170 jobs with Glasgow expansion By Crystal Staley/Jack Mazurak Frankfort, KY - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced even more growth for Kentucky's automotive industry, as Nemak USA Inc., a manufacturer of innovative lightweight products for powertrain, e-mobility and structure applications, will create 170 well-paying jobs with a $27 million expansion of its Nemak Kentucky operation in Glasgow to support future electric vehicle-related business. "The growth of our automotive industry during this record-breaking year for economic investment has been remarkable, and we are seeing more companies increase their focus on EV-related products," Gov. Beshear said. "Nemak's expansion will not only add to that growth, but also create a significant number of high-wage jobs for residents in Barren County and the surrounding region. I applaud Nemak's decision to expand and look forward to many more years of success for the company in the commonwealth." Nemak's investment will support building upgrades and new, state-of-the-art equipment at its facility on Prestwick Drive. The expansion will support new EV-related business and better position the operation for future contracts. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-03 12:47:20 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: thank you to all the election workers Vicky Pike writes: I just wanted to thank our HEROES AT WORK who made yesterday's election possible. 2021-11-03 10:37:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Vote totals by precinct for Adair County Special Election Voting ended at 6pmCT last night in the November 2021 Special Election to fill the seat for Kentucky State Representative for the 51st District, which was ordered by Governor Beshear after the passing of the late John (Bam) Carney (1969-2021), who had held the seat since 2009. The 51st district covers all of Adair and Taylor Counties. There were several ways to vote in the November 2 special election, including mail-in absentee ballots, in-person absentee voting, and votes on Election Day. Overall, 2,026 votes were cast in Adair County, and a detailed breakdown of votes by precinct can be downloaded here: 2021-11-02-Special-Election-Precinct-Vote-Totals (PDF, 454K). Adair County Voting summary (Official):
2021-11-03 10:01:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Book Fair is just two days away Reminder: The sixth annual Adair County Book Fair will be held from NoonCT to 6pmCT on Friday, November 5, 2021, in the Columbia Baptist Church meeting room, 201 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. The event is being held in conjunction with To the Nines downtown shopping for November, which will begin on the Public Square around 6pmCT. For more information, see 6th Annual Adair County Book Fair on for Fri 5 Nov 2021 2021-11-03 09:28:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
Letter: Let it go Billy Joe Fudge writes: Open the door and let it out AND do not let it back in!Comments re: What to do with a skunk? 2021-11-03 09:25:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Veterans program at Free Union SBC By Jennifer Bray Free Union Separate Baptist Church is having a Veteran's Day Program at 6:30pmCT on Wednesday night, November 10, 2021. The youth will be putting on a program and a meal will be served afterwards. Bro. Dustin McGowan and congregation would like to invite everyone, especially any veteran, to come. Free Union Separate Baptist Church is located at 4600 Sano Road, Columbia, KY (close to the Adair/Russell line). 2021-11-03 08:01:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Christmas in Columbia 2021 kicks off with Dec 4 parade By Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The Columbia-Adair Chamber of Commerce can't wait for this year's 30th Annual Christmas in Columbia Celebration and Parade to be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021. The parade will begin at 6pmCT and will follow the usual route from the Industrial Park on South Hwy 55, down Jamestown Street, around the square and ending on Burkesville Street. All floats or entries registered to be judged need to be at the Morgan Smith Lot by 4:30pmCT. To register or for more information call the Chamber of Commerce at 270-384-6020. It is shaping up to be one of our best parades! In addition to Santa and Mrs. Claus, ACHS Band, ACHS Jr. ROTC and Shriner's, we would love to see a lot of decorated floats in this year's parade around the theme of 'Home Town Christmas'. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-03 07:31:05 | Comments | Printable version
Basketball: Harlan drops 24 in LWC victory over Rio Grande By Christopher Webster Rio Grande, OH - Sophomore Jackson Harlan hit a career-high six three-pointers, five in the first half, as the Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team beats Rio Grande (OH) 76-71 on Tuesday evening. Harlan led the Blue Raiders in scoring with 24 points, a career-high while shooting 66 percent from beyond the arc. Mark Edmond and Elijah Jordan also chipped in with the scoring load, recording 19 and 11 points, respectively. As a team, the Blue Raiders shot 11 for 21 from the three-point line. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-03 07:24:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
How to find Dogwood Gap Photographer Lee Murphy sends the following directions to Dogwood Gap in Casey County, in case folks want to take a look at Green River Knob for themselves: To get to Dogwood Gap, leave Liberty traveling North on Ky Highway 49, Go about 9.5 miles and turn right on Martin's Creek Road, Go approximately 5 miles on Martin's Creek Road and you will come to where Dogwood Gap, Long Hollow Road, Martin's Creek Road and Shuck's Creek Road all intersect. That is the location where the picture was taken on October 29, 2021. --Lee 2021-11-03 07:22:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: What to do with a skunk? Marty Brown writes: Please release the skunk from your garage to go about his business and you go about yours.Letter: What to do with a skunk? 2021-11-03 07:15:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Volleyball: LWC sweeps Pikeville By Kyle Jackson Pikeville, KY - The No. 22-ranked Lindsey Wilson volleyball team recorded their 17th sweep and 20th win of the season after they defeated Pikeville (KY) 3-0 Tuesday evening. This is the program's 11th straight 20-win season and their 14th overall. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-03 07:13:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
COVID-19 News Brief & Vaccination Update 11/02/2021 By Sam Price Lake Cumberland District Health Department Of today's 71 reported cases, 63 (89%) were unvaccinated and 21 of today's cases (30%) 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: 5.05%. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-11-03 07:12:01 | Comments | Printable version
Fish Fry at Bearwallow United Methodist Church By Tammy Feese Bearwallow United Methodist Church will have a fish fry from 5pmCT to 7pmCT on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Dinner includes fish, French fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, desserts and a drink. Dine in, carry out and local delivery will be available. You may call 270-932-1558 to order. The Fish Fry will be held in the Bearwallow Fellowship Hall located at 6090 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Donations will be accepted. Proceeds go to the church building fund. Everyone is invited! 2021-11-03 07:10:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Mostly cloudy today, high 50F It's currently 31F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Patchy frost should clear by 10amCT. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy today, with a high near 50F and calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, skies will start out mostly cloudy and then gradually clear, with widespread frost returning after 1amCT. The overnight low will be around 29F, with light northeast wind. On Thursday, frost should be gone by 9amCT. It will be sunny, with a high near 54F and calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the morning. Thursday night will be clear, with an overnight low around 29F and north wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. 2021-11-03 07:08:39 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Skunk in garage Danny Burton writes: Call "Turtle Man".Comments re: What to do with a skunk? 2021-11-03 07:05:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Haiku by Robert Stone for November 3, 2021 You will grow closer--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 3 November 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3704 2021-11-03 07:03:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Wed 3 Nov 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at a glance:
2021-11-03 07:02:13 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 3 Happy Anniversary, Keith and Cindy Gilbert (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Holden Bryce Gabehart | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alexia Sharee Snider (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Belinda Jane Rice (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Byron Chandler Corbin (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Cravens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Craig Cravens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Crystal Tucker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joseph Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kylie Grace Cowan (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda Taylor (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Moore (November 11, 1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Rice | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tonya Powell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Warren Willis | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffery Garland Scales, Russell County, KY (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Blythe Morgan, Greensburg, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen King, Casey County, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Rhea (Red) Goff, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Kay Rector, Columbia, KY (1964-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnel Lee Benningfield, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Henry Pierce (November 3, 1928 - September 19, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Smith Ferguson, Cumberland Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Klarissa Grace Moore, newborn, (2010-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry D. Lay, Casey Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Phillips, Campbellsville, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Walters, Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Edwards Tompkins, Green Co., KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ola Lawhorn, Adair County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Goodman, Casey County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred W. Emerson Randolph, Casey Co. KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Lee Graybeal, Taylor County, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline C. Power, 83, Russell County, KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Anderson, 83, Russell Co., KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Orville E. Noe, Green County, KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norris L. Long, Jamestown, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Charles, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Ann Revis Collier, 74, Adair Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dellie Jewel Feese Evans Johnson, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Lee "Pete" McKinney, 80, Adair Co., KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Clayton Eugene Edwards, 62, Green Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruel H. (Sonny) Wilson, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Samuel F. Cook, Green County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Douglas Dewayne (Bubba) McAfee, Jr., 48, Adair Co., KY (1968-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garland (GB) Lanham, Casey County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arnold Paul Spears, 83, Cumberland Co., KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Dale Parker, 74, Campbellsville, KY native (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Rodgers, 75, Adair County, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earnest Richardson, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herald Gaddis, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerome Lee Raney, 64, Liberty, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John W. Holtzclaw, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Naomi London, 87, Metcalfe County, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Mae Davidson, 59, Burkesville, KY (1962-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Eads, 79, Liberty, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Walter Noel, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry George, 72, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Services, Russell Springs, KY, for Laverne Grider, 78, Russell Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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