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Daily News for Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Walk About, Chapter Five Darlene Franklin-Campbell's new novel, Walk About, is being posted online chapter-by-chapter, for people to read for free. Previous Chapter: Walk About, Chapter Four, or start at the beginning: Walk About: Chapter One. Chapter Five By Darlene Franklin-Campbell Pinky led the way through waist high weeds, pushing briars back and proceeding forward. She broke a stem off a briar, one of Nanna's rambling roses from long ago. Her sisters followed, using the weeds she mashed down as a path. They passed the dilapidated home that sat, akin to a wooden ghost, whose broken windows stared at the abandoned property like hollow, malnourished eyes to where a raised concrete platform sat some twenty yards behind the house. Ivy crawled up over its edges and sumac saplings stubbornly pushed their way through the cracked foundation. The old cement platform had been there since they could remember. No one seemed to know what its original purpose had been, a patio or a gazebo or some building that long-ago tenants had started but never finished. Regardless of its origin, for a while, it had been a myriad of things for the sisters. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 18:06:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
Cumberland Co. native creates scholarship in memory of brother For Cumberland County native Hall Abston, there was no better way to honor his late brother than to invest in the next generation of Lindsey Wilson College nursing students. "The nursing profession held a special place in the hearts of the Abston brothers," said Sharon Willen who is co-executor of the Abston estate with her husband, Lonnie. "They loved their nurses and received such good care, that's why they wanted to help people in that field." When Hall's brother Howard passed away, he knew he wanted to do something meaningful in his honor. Hall met with First & Farmers National Bank President Vickie Wells in Burkesville, Kentucky, to discuss how to properly establish an endowment fund in his brother's memory. Wells assisted Hall by putting him in touch with the development team at LWC. "Ms. Wells at First & Farmers National Bank told Hall that an endowed scholarship would be a great thing", said Sharon and Lonnies's son, Lannie Willen. "And after a few meetings with Brady Button, who was then the Director of Major Gifts at Lindsey Wilson, Hall decided that LWC would be the perfect place to assist nursing students with scholarship support." Hall established the Howard Abston Memorial Endowment Scholarship, a merit- and need-based scholarship to benefit LWC nursing students from Cumberland and Clinton Counties. The gift is the second-largest estate gift in LWC's 118-year history. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 17:57:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Adair Co. Grand Jury returns indictments December 8 On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 13 individuals from Columbia, Edmonton, Albany, Olmstead, Russell Springs, and Jamestown, KY, and Logan, OH, on charges including reckless driving, possession, wanton endangerment, public intoxication, criminal mischief, DUI, flight, trafficking, escape, strangulation, theft, assault, and failure to wear seat belts. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The indicments can be viewed here: 2021-12-21-Adair-Indictments-091152 (PDF 15.6MB) 2021-12-21 17:51:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Continental Refining Co. breaks ground in Somerset By Crystal Staley/Brandon Mattingly Frankfort, KY - On Tuesday, December 21, 2021, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and local and state officials joined executives from Continental Refining Co. to break ground on the company's new soybean crushing, biodiesel refining and blending facility in Somerset, a project creating 20 full-time jobs with a $26.8 million investment. Today's groundbreaking comes a month after CRC announced the reopening of the Somerset refinery following a closure of more than a year. Currently, the company's fuel distribution and bulk lubricant operations include distribution of Phillips 66 products and on-site fueling for retail, commercial and industrial, construction, agriculture and residential customers in Pulaski County and the surrounding region. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 17:33:47 | Comments | Printable version
Gary L. McCoy, 64, Jamestown, KY (1957-2021) Gary L. McCoy of Jamestown passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 64 years old. Funeral services are scheduled for NoonCT on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Luther Dishman officiating. Burial will follow in Ridge Crest Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, from 6pmCT until 9pmCT, at Bernard Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 17:29:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Flags to half-staff in honor of officer killed on Saturday By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, Dec. 22, in honor of Louisville Metro Police Department officer Zachary Cottongim, who died in the line of duty on Saturday. Cottongim was struck by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 64 in Jefferson County. He will be interred in Louisville on Wednesday. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth to join in this tribute. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 17:25:05 | Comments | Printable version
Doris Jean Wooley, 80, Liberty, KY (1941-2021) Doris Jean Wooley of Liberty passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 in Jeffersontown. She was 80 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Curtis Breeden. Burial will follow in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 11amET until 1pmET on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 13:41:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Community Christmas Caroling, Tuesday evening By Shirley Moss There will be a Community Christmas Caroling at 6pmCT tonight, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Summit Manor, 400 Bomar Heights, Columbia, KY. Everyone is welcome to come. 2021-12-21 13:35:10 | Comments | Printable version
ACCA calling on members to help with tornado cleanup By Teresa Bright Adair County Cooperative Extension Service Adair County Cattlemen's Association President Fred Thomas calls upon the local membership to provide assistance with cleanup efforts from the tornado disaster in Taylor County. Manual labor, small and large equipment, chainsaw work, etc. Any and all help will be appreciated. To anyone who would like to assist with cleanup efforts from the tornado disaster in Taylor County, please contact Dan Hays at 270-403-4380 or Kellie Jones at 270-403-1360 or the Taylor County Extension Office at 270-465-4511. 2021-12-21 13:32:06 | Comments | Printable version
Governor: Vaccines are helping to prevent severe disease By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the state's response to the devastating storms that hit Western Kentucky just over a week ago and to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "The message is pretty simple: Omicron is spreading faster than anything we've ever seen, and it looks like this might be one of the most contagious viruses in modern history," said Gov. Beshear. "Unfortunately, some of the therapeutics won't work on it. But what does work is being vaccinated and being boosted. If you haven't gotten vaccinated yet, please consider doing it now." The Governor also reported today that, according to the company, Moderna's COVID-19 booster dose should offer protection against the omicron variant. Lab tests revealed the half-dose booster shot increased by 37 times the level of antibodies able to fight omicron and a full-dose booster generated an 83-fold jump in antibodies. They did note that the full-dose booster had an increase in the usual side effects. The full-dose booster is recommended for people with weakened immune systems; the half-dose booster is more commonly administered. Similar results have been found in tests of Pfizer's booster shots. "So the message here again is, these vaccines are helping to prevent severe disease and we need everyone to go get a Pfizer or Moderna booster as soon as they're eligible," Gov. Beshear said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 11:32:45 | Comments | Printable version
Christine Allen, 82, Burkesville, KY (1939-2021) Mrs. Christine (Riddle) Allen of Burkesville passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the Cumberland Valley Manor in Burkesville. She was 82 years old. The funeral service for Mrs. Christine (Riddle) Allen will be conducted at 1pmCT on Thursday, December 23, 2021, in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main St, Burkesville, KY, with Bro. Joe Summers officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 after 2pmCT, until the funeral hour on Thursday in the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 11:27:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Farmer mental stress course available for health professionals By Sean Southard Frankfort, KY - A free one-hour course designed to aid healthcare professionals in acknowledging and lessening farmer suicides is now available, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles has announced. It was developed by Western Kentucky University. The course guides healthcare professionals on how to prevent farmer suicide through cultural respect, understanding, sensitivity, and humility (CRUSH). The course will delve into the culture of farming and how knowledge of the agricultural sector can help healthcare workers respond to a farmer in crisis. The Continuing Education qualifying program is designed for all healthcare professionals and is free and available on CE Central at www.cecentral.com/crush. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 11:10:28 | Comments | Printable version
Still time to see Christmas Display at Research Center By Michael C. Watson Just a reminder that the Christmas Display at the Adair Genealogy and History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, will continue through Thursday of this week--December 23, 2021, and Monday through Thursday of next week, December 27-30, 2021. Our hours are 9amCT to 5pmCT each weekday. Come by to see the classic Christmas ornaments from the 1930s-1960s and a selection of Christmas cards from the same period. These are from the Collections of the RC as well as items on loan from local residents. Merry Christmas! 2021-12-21 09:42:31 | Comments | Printable version
Jessica York, 39, Campbellsville, KY (1982-2021) Jessica Kay Nicole York of Campbellsville passed away on December 18, 2021 at her residence. She was 39 years old. The funeral services for Jessica York will be conducted at 10amCT on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home, 307 East Columbia Ave., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Dale Owens, Bro. Leslie Jewell and Steve Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 5pmCT until 8pmCT on Wednesday, and will continue after 7amCT on Thursday until time of the service at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 09:31:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Larry James Smith, 76, Greensburg, KY (1945-2021) Larry James Smith of Greensburg passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital. He was 76 years old. A graveside service will be conducted at 1pmCT on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at the Ladies Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Green County, with Rev. Garnett Wayne Davis officiating. Burial will follow, with Full Military Honors provided by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 09:26:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Watch out for gift card scams during holiday season By Elizabeth Kuhn Frankfort, KY - Attorney General Daniel Cameron has joined the Kentucky Retail Federation and the Kentucky Chamber to launch a new initiative aimed at warning Kentuckians of gift card scams. The new program will provide retailers and businesses with signage to post near gift card displays that alerts Kentuckians to the dangers of gift card scams. The Attorney General's Office of Consumer Protection recommends these tips to avoid gift card scams:
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Kentucky State Parks looking for volunteers in January Kentuckians displaced by the December 11 tornadoes are being lodged at Kentucky state resort parks. Currently there are 226 state park rooms occupied by displaced Kentuckians and 92 rooms have been provided for first responders. Kentucky State Parks will be looking for volunteers after the New Year to help with dining room, kitchen, housekeeping and laundry as well as some maintenance work assistance. Those interested in volunteering should contact Andy Kasitz via email at andy.kasitz@ky.gov and provide the following information: your name, a cell phone number, the name of park(s) at which you wish to volunteer and your availability. Parks with vacancies still available for displaced families are: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 09:16:19 | Comments | Printable version
KY Afield Video: December 18, 2021 Full Show This week on KY Afield: rabbit hunting alongside Chase Wininger and his pet beagle Hunter, who is a house dog and not a trained rabbit dog, but still loves to hunt. Then, joining Brandon Williams on a coyote hunt, and squirrel hunting with some kids and a great Feist! 2021-12-21 09:07:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
COVID-19 News Brief & Vaccination Update 12/20/2021 By Sam Price Lake Cumberland District Health Department The Omicron variant of COVID-19 was identified in Kentucky at the end of last week. It will only be a matter of time before it becomes the dominant strain. While it seems it is highly transmissible, vaccination is still the best strategy to protect yourself and your families from serious illness and possible hospitalization. If you have not yet received your vaccination, please consider getting it now. Also, remember that boosters are strongly recommended for everyone after 6 months. Of today's 89 reported cases, 74 (83%) were unvaccinated and 24 of today's cases (27%) 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: 9.2%. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 09:05:00 | Comments | Printable version
Jerry Ray Hines, 71, Casey Co., KY native (1950-2021) Jerry Ray Hines, formerly of Casey County, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tennessee. He was 71 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Tim Eubank officiating. Burial will follow in Valley Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10amET to 1pmET on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 09:02:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Burel Page, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2021) Burel Page of Campbellsville passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Louisville. He was 90 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Bro. Eddie Finn. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation is requested from 11amET until 1pmET on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 09:00:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Terry White, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2021) Terry White of Campbellsville passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 in Louisville. He was 64 years old. The funeral service will be held at NoonET on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Bro. Clifton Sullivan. Entombment will follow in Brookside Mausoleum. Visitation is requested from 8amET until NoonET on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-21 08:56:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mostly cloudy Tuesday, high 48F It's currently 31F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Watch out for patchy fog before 8amCT. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy today, with a high near 48F and calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Tonight should be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 27F and southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Wednesday will be sunny, with a high near 42F and northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Wednesday night will be clear, with an overnight low around 24F and light and variable wind. 2021-12-21 08:51:08 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for December 21, 2021 Some swift reactions--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 21 December 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3752 2021-12-21 08:47:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Tue 21 Dec 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at a glance:
2021-12-21 08:46:59 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 21 Happy Anniversary, Greg and Laura Murrell (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ricky and Linda Bennett (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Sneed (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandi Prichard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Coffey (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Talley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ella Jane Cundiff (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Brooke Ellis (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Holly Edwards Grimsley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Luttrell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jo Ann Feese Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Molly Rae Hadley (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ray Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ryan Bauer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shawn Bardin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tina Kessinger (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Valerie Loy (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zoey Everidge | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Stephens, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nettie Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitchell Rodgers, Taylor County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelia June Willis Stearns, 54, Cumberland Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Reliford, Adair County, KY (1950-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jannis Jewel Phelps, 87, Liberty, KY, (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willodene Bernard, 81, Russell County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edora Bradley Tucker, 83, Russell County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Jean Cochran, Casey County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirlene Bragg Shaw, Metcalfe Co., KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kimberly McAllister Downs, Adair County, KY (1973-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorene Spoon, Adair Co., KY native (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Brown Probus, 60, Weed community, Adair County, KY (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Bernice Jarboe Farmer, Taylor County, KY (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Claudia Froedge, 56, Columbia, KY (1968-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dianne Loy, Russell Co., KY (Dec. 21, 1944-Nov. 21, 2005) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelson Jeffries, 73, Greensburg, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollie Pearl England Branstetter, 92, Summer Shade, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul D. Carter, 71, Green Co., KY native (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel R. Bowling, 44, Liberty, KY (1975-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Murrell Ford, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Services, Cumberland County, KY, for Mrs. Robbie Gay Wells Allen, 100, Burkesville, KY (1917-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, December 21, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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