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Daily News for Monday, February 14, 2022
Gov. Beshear Provides COVID Update By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - On Monday, February 14, 2022, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky is seeing a good trajectory in regard to weekly cases and positivity rate and that if these trends continue, Kentucky likely will be moving out of the red zone and into the orange or yellow by March 14. The Governor said that if weekly COVID-19 cases and positivity rates continue to decrease, his goal is to provide updated guidance for the state workforce by next month. "The topline message is that cases continue to fall," said Gov. Beshear. "We're still seeing significant numbers of deaths, but cases continue to fall, and the trajectory is exactly what we want to see." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-02-14 19:05:34 | Comments | Printable version
Boil Water Advisory issued for parts of Northern Adair Co. UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory lifted for Northern Adair Co. From Columbia Adair Utilities District Date Issued: 2/14/2022 Time Issued: 3:30 pm The advisory has been issued due to a main line leak. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Lennon Stone at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. 2022-02-14 19:03:04 | Comments | Printable version
Dorothy Jean Stephens, 58, Columbia, KY (1963-2022) Dorothy Jean Stephens of Columbia passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. She was 58 years old. Funeral services will be held at 3pmCT on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Elbert Hadley officiating. Burial will follow in the Loy Cemetery. Visitation will be after 1pmCT on Wednesday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-02-14 15:42:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Bird Road closing Tuesday morning By Bridget Compton Bird Road will be closed after 8amCT on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, for repairs, per Adair County Road Foreman Barry Hamlett. 2022-02-14 12:40:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Virus deadly to poultry detected in Kentucky flock By Sean Southard Frankfort, KY - Federal and state authorities say a case of avian influenza has been detected in a flock of commercial broiler chickens in Kentucky near the state's border with Tennessee. Kentucky State Veterinarian Dr. Katie Flynn said the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in samples taken from the premise in Fulton County, Kentucky. Another suspected case in Webster County, Kentucky, is waiting final lab confirmation. "The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is working closely with animal health officials at both the federal and state government to contain these incidents of avian influenza," Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said. "Protecting the health of livestock and poultry in the commonwealth is a top priority of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. We encourage everyone to visit kyagr.com/HPAI for additional information and updates as they come." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-02-14 12:28:37 | Comments | Printable version
KY Afield Video: February 12, 2022 Full Show On this week's show: hunting for rabbits using falconry, making fish habitats using a chainsaw, and hunting for squirrels from a kayak! 2022-02-14 12:26:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Adair Co. Fiscal Court meeting agenda By Bridget Compton The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 6pmCT tonight, Monday, February 14, 2022, at 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY. 42728. The public is invited to attend. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-02-14 09:44:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Adair Co. Elementary Academic Team takes district top honors By Lisa Newell-Hare Adair County Elementary School Academic Team participants competed Tuesday, February 8 and Saturday, February 12, 2022 in District 38 Governor's Cup at Russell Springs Elementary School. The team bested four other squads to win the title of overall District competition, Adair County Elementary also claimed first place finish in Future Problem Solving (FPS) and Quick Recall, while several students notched individual victories. These achievements have awarded advancement to Regional competition at Joe Harrison Carter Elementary School in Tompkinsville, Kentucky on February 28 and March 5, 2022. "They've been practicing for this since September, so it's great to see all the hard work pay off," says Lisa Newell-Hare, one of the team's two coaches, along with Jeana Pike. "We've got great students and a supportive group of parents/guardians who helped make this happen." This year's ACES Academic Team was composed of twenty members: Riley Andrew, Christopher Armenti, Alaynah Bayuk, Madison Burkhardt, Addison Chapman, Elaine Cook, Lily Coots, Wiley Feese, Leo Garsee, Chloe Grider, RyAnna Hale, Rocky Klingberg, Suzy Kotter, Patrick Oliver, Bentley Petty, Ellie Staten, Mia Stephens, Cole Stockton, Pierce Stotts, and Maddie Wethington. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-02-14 09:17:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
CU: Shajuana Ditto to speak at chapel February 16 By Gerard Flanagan Campbellsville, KY - Shajuana Ditto, a two-time graduate of Campbellsville University, will speak at the university's chapel service at 10amET on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville, KY. A 2005 graduate of Meade County High School, Ditto earned her Bachelor of Science in Sports Ministry with a minor in athletic coaching from Campbellsville University in 2009. She also earned a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Campbellsville University in 2013. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-02-14 09:16:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Initiative to help kentuckians battling addiction, mental illness By Susan Dunlap Frankfort, KY - Calling it "a significant advancement in the delivery of behavioral health care in Kentucky," Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that four community mental health clinics are participating in a federal initiative to expand access to behavioral, mental health care and medical services. "Kentuckians grappling with multiple issues such as depression, anxiety and addiction need access to care," said Gov. Beshear. "These clinics bring behavioral and physical health services under one roof and tailor services to the needs of the individual and improve health outcomes." The initiative, called the Demonstration Program for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), is within the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is already helping Kentuckians in need. As part of the demonstration program, providers will receive an enhanced federal funding match for treating Medicaid patients. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-02-14 09:14:32 | Comments | Printable version
Gary Dale Henson, 72, Liberty, KY (1949-2022) Gary Dale Henson of Liberty passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Casey County Hospital, on the forty-eighth anniversary of the marriage to his loving wife. He was 72 years old. The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Troy Coffey and Bro. Dale Polston officiating. Burial will follow in South Fork Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:30pmET to 8pmET on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-02-14 06:16:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Clearing skies today, high 41F It's currently 19F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Skies will start out partly sunny, then gradually become sunny today, with a high near 41F and calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Tonight will be clear, with an overnight low around 24F and calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the evening. Tuesday will be sunny, with a high near 58F and calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 39F and south wind 6 to 9 mph. 2022-02-14 06:13:28 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for February 14, 2022 When suffering death--Robert Stone, Monday, 14 February 2022. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3807 2022-02-14 06:10:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Mon 14 Feb 2022 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, February 14, 2022, at a glance:
2022-02-14 06:09:16 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 14 Happy Anniversary to Ningie and Fred Miller (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Bobby Willis and Edie Egbert | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gary and Lisa Tucker (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jeff and Rhonda Padilla (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mary and Lorne Holler (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, P.J. and Rachel Rowe (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Simpson and Shirley Reliford | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Todd and Danette Burton (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bill Lewis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brinkson Maddox Bennett (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carolyn "Sue" Burton Satterfield (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles England (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Davey Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Booher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Edra "Bobbie" Nell Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Erica Hagan (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ginger Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Lacy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lawrence Hamilton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, McKenzie Martin (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael George Payne (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rodney Loy (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Brooke Helm | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shannon Neat (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Beard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Troy Kimbler (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carril M. Selby, Russell Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Georgia Milded Shuffett, Green Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis Hugh Morgan, Taylor Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floyde Donham, Taylor Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Kimbler Stern, Adair Co., KY native (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dixie Shelton, Taylor County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earnest Murphy, Casey County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Winston McGuire, Taylor County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benjamin Bradshaw, Jr., Russell Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Treva Roy Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Haskel Rogers, Adair County, KY (1916-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Roger Dishman, 67, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Edward Carlton, 86, Russell County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gregory Ray Norris, Sr., 29, of Columbia, KY (1986-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lardine Owens, 80, Adair County, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlene Milby, 75, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Clifford I. Carnes, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Harris, 65, Taylor County, KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Madie Lee Sharp Brown , 95, Kettle, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Goodin McQuaide, Adair Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Dougherty, Metcalfe County, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James C. Edelen, 80, Taylor Co., KY, (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Theresa Marie Wilson, 54, Cumberland Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Smith Drostie, 89, Casey County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles (Pete) Roark, 82, Russell Co., KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leola Collins Childress, 63, Windsor, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Warren Lynn Cox, 48, Taylor Co., KY (1969-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ivan (Bootie) Bault, Taylor Co./Adair Co., KY native (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deborah Gelvin Brassfield, Russell Springs, KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. David Woodrow Wilson, Taylor County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Allen Wood, Cumberland Co., KY/NY native (1958-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Wright (d. 1990) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Pearl Appleby, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony James (Tony) Riddle, 53, Burkesville, KY (1968-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Keith Wray, 63, Cumberland County, KY (1955-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbye Jane Sleet Marshall, 80, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Ancil Reynolds, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daryl Timothy Meadows, 57, Greensburg, KY (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delva Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Kenneth Peasley | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Russell Harmon, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Blankenship, Jr., 54, Russell Springs, KY (1968-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hiestand Johnson, 83, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Sells, 91, Burkesville, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hubert G. Wright, 85, Summersville, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J. D. Rainwater, 90, Taylor County, KY (1928-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Huddleston, 65, Columbia, KY (1958-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Lundy, 73, Columbia, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Julia F. Burris, 63, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kevin Joe Russell, 43, Lexington, KY (1980-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lyndon Murphy, 83, Casey County, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthew Keith Chapman, 23, Green Co, KY (1998-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Pearl Richards, 93, Columbia, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mervin Lee Dyer, 75, Cumberland County, KY (1944-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Neal Key (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Lewis Haynes, 85, Adair County, KY (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rollin L. (Shorty) Rooks, 87, Columbia, KY native (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Thomas (Tommy) Brown, 61 Adair Co., KY (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, "Alven" Buddy Wright | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, February 14, 2022 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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