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Daily News for Monday, December 13, 2021
Letter: Current temperature and weather Tamra Wilson writes: I just took a look at your page and noticed something that can't be right. Not sure what the glitch is but wasn't sure if y'all had noticed. Anyway, Merry Christmas/happy holidays and hope everyone has a good day!Tamra, thanks for writing. We get local weather data through the Mesonet system, hosted at WKU, and their servers have been affected by the storms in Bowling Green this weekend. We hope things get back to normal in the near future, but recommend using the National Weather Service links in our weather box to check on current conditions in the meantime. 2021-12-13 15:43:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Adair Co. Fiscal Court regular called meeting, Tue 14 Dec By Bridget Compton The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 in the at the Jim Blair Center located at 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. There will be no Facebook Live. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-13 14:46:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Gov. Beshear provides update on storm response Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund is live at TeamWKYReliefFund.ky.gov By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - Monday morning, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on his administration's response to the Dec. 11 quad-state tornado outbreak. To watch the Governor's remarks, click here. The Governor provided key updates: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-13 13:37:19 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. School Board Meeting, Thu 16 Dec 2021 By Rita Carter The Adair County School Board will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Thursday, December 16, 2021, in the Board Conference Room at the Adair County Board of Education, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. The board meeting is open to the public with social distancing guidelines in place. Board Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-13 13:32:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Basketball: LWC Women to face Georgetown By Kyle Jackson The (RV) Lindsey Wilson women's basketball team is set to hit the road once more this week as they travel to take on (RV) Georgetown (KY). Tipoff is scheduled for 5pmCT. The Blue Raiders (5-6, 2-3 MSC) enter the match on a three-game losing streak after losing 81-69 to No. 13-ranked Indiana Wesleyan. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-13 13:24:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Flags to half-staff in honor those lost and impacted by storms By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff for one week in honor of the Kentuckians who were lost to or have been impacted by the tornado events of Friday night/Saturday morning, Dec. 10-11. Flags at state office buildings should be lowered to half-staff beginning at sunrise on Tuesday, Dec. 14, and remain so until sundown on Monday, Dec. 20. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout Kentucky to join in this tribute. 2021-12-13 13:23:29 | Comments | Printable version
Extension Homemakers have pecans for sale By Teresa Bright Adair County Cooperative Extension Service The Adair County Extension Homemakers now have the Schermer Pecans available for purchase, while supplies last. The pecans are in pre-packaged 16-oz. bags and are available in both halves and pieces. The cost is $12.00 per bag, and can be purchased at the Adair County Extension Office located at 409 Fairground Street in Columbia. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-13 12:34:11 | Comments | Printable version
Christmas Cantata at Free Union SBC Free Union Separate Baptist Church, 4642 Sano Rd., Columbia, will be having a Christmas Cantata, "Jesus is the Light," at 5pmCT on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Bro. Dustin McGowan, Pastor and congregation invite everyone to come and join us. 2021-12-13 11:47:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
ACMS Site Based Decision Making Council meeting Tue By Rodney Morgeson, Principal Adair County Middle School Adair County Middle School will have a regular SBDM Council meeting at 4pmCT Tuesday December 14, 2021, in the cafeteria at Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Dr, Columbia, KY. 2021-12-13 11:45:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
2021 Metcalfe County Christmas Parade now Sunday afternoon By Gaye Shaw, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked to reschedule our annual Christmas parade. Our new date and time is 2pmCT this Sunday, December 19, 2021. For those who are participating, judging will be at 1pmCT. The theme of this year's parade is "A Hometown Hero Christmas." It is a fitting tribute to not only those selfless folks who have helped us through the pandemic but for those who are now leading tornado relief efforts all across our region. Please join us in recognizing these amazing people, businesses, groups, organizations, volunteers, families, and friends. 2021-12-13 11:41:54 | Comments | Printable version
Fire Department responds to 2 homes over weekend By Donald Hare The Columbia Fire Department responded to report of a possible house on fire Sunday afternoon at 208 Miller Avenue. Upon arrival, there was light smoke coming from one side of the house. The fire was extinguished and contained to the kitchen area of the home. There were no injuries reported. The property owner is Danny Downey, and the house is occupied by Barry Taylor. There were 11 firefighters on scene for approximately 45 minutes. The Columbia Police Deptartment along with the Adair County Sheriff's Office assisted on scene. The Adair County Fire Department responded to 125 Cape Road on Saturday afternoon at 1:28pmCT, to a residential mobile home fire. Upon arrival, the home was completely engulfed in flames and was a total loss. There were 12 firemen on the scene for about 1 hour. 2021-12-13 11:39:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACSO: Officers assisted in Muhlenburg County By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office The Adair County Sheriff's Office joined in the relief efforts for Western Kentucky over the weekend due to the tornadoes and storms that caused widespread damage and loss of life. Sheriff Brockman and deputies Kenny Perkins and Chandler Staten traveled to Muhlenburg county to assist the Muhlenburg County Sheriff. A tornado touched down in the community of Bremen within the county and resulted in 12 fatalities and multiple injuries. We originally received a call from Adair County native Deputy Attorney General Barry Dunn, who advised us they were needing help and Attorney General Daniel Cameron was sending officers from their agency down. We made contact with Sheriffs Office there and Sheriffs Association who confirmed they could use more help with security of the community and shutting down of roads. We headed out immediately. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-13 11:36:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Tornado Relief/Assistance By Gale B. Cowan Adair County Judge Executive As usual, Adair County residents are stepping up and wanting to help our friends and neighbors affected by the devastating tornadoes over the weekend. I have been in contact with these county officials and legislators all weekend offering assistance and asking what the immediate needs are. The first and most important....PRAYER! Pray for the families that lost loved ones, pray for those who have lost everything, pray for the first responders and the elected officials. I will be on a statewide zoom call in the morning to discuss the immediate needs in each county and community that was affected by the tornados. The purpose of the call is to communicate the exact needs for each community and how to distribute and meet these needs. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-13 11:32:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Relief collections in Fiesta Mexico parking area Rhonda Loy shared that collections for Tornado Disaster relief are underway on Jamestown Street in the Fiesta Mexico parking lot today, Monday, December 13, 2021 from 12noon until 6pmCT. Thanks in advance for your giving hearts! #tornadorelief 2021-12-13 10:42:00 | Comments | Printable version
Mayor's Report on month of November, 2021 Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots provided the report of November highlights to the City Council at the Monday, December 6, 2021 meeting. Her highlights follow: It has definitely been a busy month for the city. A lot of exciting events, and times, as new businesses come to our community, a new manufacturing facility starts their start-up process; and, we get ready for holiday festivities. The sixth annual book fair was held during the month for Columbia and Adair County at the Fellowship Hall of the Columbia Baptist Church. So many great authors in our community. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-13 08:24:23 | Comments | Printable version
Stuff the Bus: Indians helping Cardinals Adair County Schools will be accepting donations to "Stuff the Bus" to help out families from Taylor County Schools on Monday, December 13, 2021, and Tuesday, December 14, 2021. You can drop off donations at your child's school. Click headline for a list of the ages/sizes of clothing that would be most helpful. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-13 08:17:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Christmas Craft kits for ACES families It's Time for Christmas Crafts! ACES families are encouraged to drive by the Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY, on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, between 3:15pmCT and 5pmCT to pick up a family craft kit. The kits will be handed out on the front porch, and families are asked to remain in their vehicle. The kit contains Christmas crafts along with the necessary supplies. A fun Christmas Math Tangram activity has been included as well. We encourage you to get a kit and complete the crafts as a family. This kit is provided by The Family Resource Center, Title I Program and Camp SAFARI 21st CCLC. 2021-12-13 08:07:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Story Time with Ms. Aleina: Where the Wild Things Are Ms. Aleina with the Adair County Public Library reads Where the Wild Things Are for Story Time. Previous Story Time: Story Time with Ms. Aleina: Bear Stays Up For Christmas Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-13 08:02:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Tornado struck Saloma community at 3:30 Saturday morning By Taylor County Emergency Management Director, Ronnie Dooley Shared by Larry Smith, General Manager, 99.9 The Big Dawg December 11, 2021 -- Approximately 3:30 AM EST, a devastating tornado touched down in NorthWestern Taylor County and proceeded to move NorthEast across the Northern part of Taylor county. Areas affected included Quisenberry Road, Sanders Road, Feather Creek Road, Pleasant Hill Church Road, Kindness Road, & Finley Ridge Road before moving into Marion County. This tornado displaced 70 families. Their homes were heavily damaged/completely destroyed. Emergency service personnel responded but was hampered by numerous large diameter trees being down before the disaster scene could be reached. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-13 07:36:58 | Comments | Printable version
Sunny start to the week, high 57F It's currently 33F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be sunny, with a high near 57F and east wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Tonight will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 31F and southeast wind around 5 mph. Tuesday will be sunny again, with a high near 61F and calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 43F and calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. 2021-12-13 07:17:11 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for December 13, 2021 Though nights bring sadness--Robert Stone, Monday, 13 December 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3744 2021-12-13 07:13:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Mon 13 Dec 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, December 13, 2021, at a glance:
2021-12-13 07:12:09 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 13 Happy Birthday, Braxton Jessie (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Rich (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clestine Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deana Coffey Parrott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie R. Coffey (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kellen Lobb | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenneth Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Logan Robertson (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lucretia Begley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Martina Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mercedes Hensley (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, River Scott Curry (2016) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Wilkinson (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dorothy (Reece) Sharp Cook, Breeding, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward C. Powell, Russell County, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Louise Hilliard Mott, Burkesville, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell Dale Bardin, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Faye Allen Reed, Liberty, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Charles Victor Henry, Jamestown, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Peterson, Taylor Co. KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Trixie C. McCandless Lane, formerly of Metcalfe Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Arlo Withers , Russell Co., KY (1950 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Price, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Dale Randolph, Casey Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morris Cundiff, Campbellsville, KY, Adair Co. native (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Besse Jean Luttrell Vanover, Casey Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Gary Lee Akin, Green Co., KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Long Stone, 57, Burkesville, KY, (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Buis, Casey County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Keltner Simpson, Green Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles E. Atwell, Buffalo, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Jones Shirley, Knob Lick, Metcalfe Co., KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JoNell Hadley, 85, Russell County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Witt, Russell County, KY/Casey Co. native (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alan Hamilton Humphress, 87, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Harper, 70, Metcalfe County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Young Scott, 75, Cumberland County, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby M. "Shad" Wooldridge, 86, Russell County, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Adam Dyson, 35, Jamestown, KY (1985-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Irwin Page, 86, Knob Lick, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis (Wayne) Fudge, 69, Columbia, KY (1954-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Coomer, 84, Columbia, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flora (Sissy) Fudge, 63, Columbia, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Hughes Miller, 82, Columbia, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J. C. Rector, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Dean Flinchum, 93, Adair Co., KY native (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Dean Lemmon Reynolds, 78, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kimberly D. Foster, 55, Russell Springs, KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luther Tucker (1900 - 1974) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oaklie Douglas, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Creed Jeffries, 81, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Stargle, 55, Russell Springs, KY (1965-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Brown, 87, Liberty, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, December 13, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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