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Daily News for Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Confirmation received of loss of Pam Hughes to COVID-19 The death of Pam Hughes, employee of Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia, was sadly confirmed in press releases today. She was the second COVID-19 death in Adair County, both related to SMNH. Grissom Martin Funeral Home will have arrangements as soon as they are finalized by her family. An update on the Coronavirus from Adair County Fiscal Court this evening: "Two new cases today. One Employee and one resident of SMNH, this brings our total cases to 46 (41 active cases with with 33 in home or SMNH isolation, 8 in hospital, 3 released from isolation, 2 deaths). 2020-04-14 22:45:38 | Comments | Printable version
Darrell Wayne Meeks, age 52, Casey County, KY (1967-2020) Darrell Wayne Meeks, age 52, passed away on Sunday April 12, 2020. Due to efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 and recent requirements implemented by the Office of Governor Andy Beshear and The Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky, all funeral services will be performed privately. Burial will be in the Thomas Ridge Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-14 22:32:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Eleanor Hanson Sieg, 84, Adair County, KY (1936-2020) Eleanor Hanson Sieg, 84, of Columbia, KY, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Private graveside services will be held at Bel Air Memorial Gardens in Bel Air, Maryland. Condolences may be sent to www.grissommartin.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-14 19:45:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Regina Edith Owens Williams Vincent Wray, 80, Burkesville, KY Regina Edith Owens Williams Vincent Wray, age 80, of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at her residence in Burkesville, Kentucky. The funeral service will be private as ordered by the Governor of Kentucky, and in accordance to CDC guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-14 19:43:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lane Kelsay takes 1st in Ready, Set, Grow contest Rachel Waggener, Visual Arts Teacher Adair County Elementary School Lane Kelsay, a fifth grader at Adair County Elementary School, has once again earned first place in a statewide art contest! Earlier this year, Lane won first place in his age group, for the statewide "Team Kentucky" contest. He was able to attend the inauguration and meet Gov. Andy Beshear. He also placed in Adair County's Jim Claypool Art Contest this year! This time, Lane earned FIRST PLACE out of ALL AGE GROUPS in the Commonwealth in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's "Ready, Set, Grow!" Poster and Essay Contest!! While the plans to honor him at the ceremony have been put on hold due to the COVID19 outbreak, Adair County Elementary School would love to congratulate him and also shine a spotlight on him for this tremendous accomplishment! Lane is a wonderful artist but also has a very strong work ethic. He displays discipline and patience when completing art projects which is a true example for us all. I am so incredibly proud of Lane! 2020-04-14 19:26:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Video of April 14, 2020 Fiscal Court Meeting The Adair County Fiscal Court met in regular session online tonight, and the meeting is available on the Fiscal Court's Facebook page. The Meeting Agenda was posted earlier. 2020-04-14 19:24:21 | Comments | Printable version
General Assembly overrides veto of Voter ID law By Robert Weber, LRC Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky General Assembly voted today to override a veto of legislation that will impose stricter voter identification requirements across the state, starting with the general election in November. The measure, known as Senate Bill 2, will require voters to present photographic identification at the polls. "2020 is an important election year with many federal and state races," Sen. Robby Mills, R-Henderson, said before the Senate voted 27-6 to override the governor's veto of SB 2. "The most recent elections in Kentucky have shown just how important a handful of votes are and how even one illegal vote ... could change the outcome of an election." The House of Representatives followed with a 60-29 vote to override. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-14 19:19:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Food needed in drop boxes at City Hall to help those in need By Rhonda Loy, City Clerk If you are in a position to donate items to our food drive, the City of Columbia staff asks you to remember while grocery shopping to try and pick up a few items. We have tubs placed in front of and at the back entrance to City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY for drop offs. We are receiving requests daily for help from people throughout the community. Many individuals are out of work and not receiving unemployment benefits yet or have more mouths to feed than usual during this difficult time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-14 15:55:36 | Comments | Printable version
Eula Elizabeth Dangerfield Wright, 90, Green County, KY Eula Elizabeth Dangerfield Wright of Greensburg, KY, departed this life on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her home. She was 90 years, one month, and 15 days of age. There will be private funeral services with burial in the Greensburg Cemetery. Bro. Steve James, Bro. Blake Jessie, Bro. Todd Young, and Bro. Brad Davis officiating. While still abiding by the State mandates, the family has chosen drive-by viewing to be conducted behind the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 between 1:30 and 2:30pmCT. Everyone must remain in their vehicles while passing and paying their respects to the Wright family. Honorary Mention Pallbearers: Randy Sprowles, Jimmy Buckner, Charles Buckner, Michael Carroll, Ronnie Blakeman, Robert McKinney, Doug and Jane Sapp, Darrell and Marcy Goff. Ladies Sunday School Class, and V.F.W. Auxiliary. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-14 15:50:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
What winter is this?? By Mike Watson Yes, I saw the snow flakes earlier today, too! Yes, we can have snow in April, and even in May! This is Kentucky, so anything can come at any time of year. Don't get me started on that! Growing up we were always informed of what 'winter' was in progress by what Mother Nature had in blossom:
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Dorothy Wesley, 84, Jamestown, KY (1935-2020) Dorothy Wesley of Jamestown passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, at her residence. She was 84 years old. All services will be privately held. Online condolences may be left at pruittfuneralhome.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-14 13:18:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Cameron: COVID-19 scams targeting Medicaid beneficiaries By Elizabeth Kuhn Frankfort, KY - - Attorney General Daniel Cameron today warned Kentuckians of new healthcare scams targeting Medicaid beneficiaries related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and encouraged consumers to report these scams to the Office of the Attorney General. "During the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers may target Medicaid beneficiaries in order to illegally bill the Medicaid program for unnecessary services and equipment related to coronavirus testing and treatment," said Attorney General Cameron. "Our Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse is committed to protecting the health and well-being of beneficiaries by stopping scammers who abuse the Medicaid program. We encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim of Medicaid fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic to immediately contact our Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Hotline at 1-877-ABUSE TIP." To profit from the current health crisis, marketing organizations, telemedicine companies, and labs may work together to solicit Medicaid beneficiaries for fraudulent COVID-19 testing. The marketing organization may provide an illegal kickback to a telemedicine company in order for a provider to sign off on administering both a COVID-19 test and a Respiratory Pathogen Panel Test (RPP Test). The RPP test is not required to test for COVID-19, but it allows the provider to bill the Medicaid program at a higher rate. Sites that administer testing using this illegal scheme often do not fully process the tests or provide beneficiaries with the results. The following tips will help Medicaid beneficiaries avoid fraudulent COVID-19 testing sites: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-14 11:31:25 | Comments | Printable version
Ricky Lynn Burris, 61, Adair County, KY Ricky Lynn Burris, 61, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his residence. Born in Green Co. he was the son of the late Raymond and Lovetta Kemp Burris. Due to the Covid-19 virus and in accordance with Governor Beshear's orders and the CDC, there will be a private service on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Bro. Paul Patton will be officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-14 09:50:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
How is Adair County and the state doing on the 2020 Census? Adair County needs to 'go big blue' and push into the blue category to show that more than 50% of us have filled out and sent in the 2020 Census. Find out how Adair County and the state of Kentucky are doing on the Census - from this link it appears less than half of our households have filled out or called in our Census 2020 count: Click here to check the chart. 2020-04-14 09:34:31 | Comments | Printable version
Mary Severe Harris, 76, Cumberland County, KY Mary Severe Harris, age, 76 of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. Services will be private. She is survived by her children, Randell Abney of Celina, Tennessee, Willie Riley, James Riley and Michael Harris all of Burkesville, Kentucky, her siblings, Hazel Eckhart of Burkesville, Kentucky, Avo Huddleston of Burkesville, Kentucky, Bonnie Smith of Albany, Kentucky and Bobby Lee Severe of Burkesville, Kentucky, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-14 09:27:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
George Arnold Coffey, 91, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2020) George Arnold Coffey of Russell Springs passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020, at the Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown. He was 91 years old. All services are will be held privately. Online condolneces may be left at bernardfuneralhome.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-14 08:52:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gov. Beshear says Kentucky is flattening the curve By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear said on Monday that a testing partnership is ramping up just as data is beginning to show Kentucky is flattening the curve in its fight against the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). "Kentucky, you are flattening the curve," the Governor said, pointing to data from the Kaiser Foundation showing the commonwealth doing better than its neighbors in confronting the coronavirus. "What that means is you are reducing the cases that we have now. You are saving lives." Sadly, Kentucky also saw the death toll from the coronavirus in the commonwealth surpass 100. Gov. Beshear ordered all flags at state buildings to be lowered to half-staff until sundown Monday, April 20. "Every Kentuckian we lose is one of us," the Governor said. "Even if a report is one or two, it is still a loss to all of us." Gov. Beshear said the first day of a partnership with Kroger aimed at launching drive-through testing was a success. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-14 08:49:00 | Comments | Printable version
Change to meal pickup at ACPC By Dayna Parnell, Assistant Food Service/Finance Director Adair County Schools There has been another change in the school meal pick up days. Meals can be picked up on Monday and Wednesday from 10amCT to NoonCT at ACPC. Monday pick up will include meals for Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday pick up will include meals for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 2020-04-14 08:33:38 | Comments | Printable version
NTI packet pick-up today By Phyllis Curry Parents and students are reminded to pick up NTI packets before 2pmCT at all schools today. Thank you for your wonderful response yesterday! Phyllis Curry, Adair County Schools, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728 270-250-2476 2020-04-14 08:31:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Gov. Beshear issues line-item vetoes of budget bills By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear line-item vetoed parts of budget bills passed by the Kentucky General Assembly to ensure he has the flexibility to continue Kentucky's decisive response to COVID-19. Gov. Beshear's office issued the following statement on the vetoes: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-04-14 07:20:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Cloudy today, chance of afternoon rain, high 46F It's currently 39F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be mostly cloudy today, with a 50% chance of afternoon rain and a high near 46F. North wind 5 to 8 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a 10% chance of rain before 7pmCT, and patchy frost after MidnightCT. Expect an overnight low around 28F, with light and variable wind. Wednesday will bring widespread frost, mainly before 8amCT. Otherwise, it should be sunny, with a high near 56F and light and variable wind becoming southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Wednesday Night will bring areas of frost after 3amCT. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34F. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. 2020-04-14 07:17:56 | Comments | Printable version
COVID-19 virus takes second life in Adair and second in Pulaski From the Lake Cumberland District Health Department and Gov. Andy Beshear: Yesterday was a difficult day as we experienced our fourth COVID-19 related death. We have now had two deaths in Pulaski County and two in Adair County. We are closely monitoring the situations at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Adair, and Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Russell. We want to express our gratitude to all local responders, agencies and long-term care facilities for your cooperation. Governor Beshear asked that flags be flown at half mast for a week as the state passes 100 deaths from the Coronavirus across Kentucky. 2020-04-14 07:17:16 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for April 14, 2020 The look of kind eyes--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 14 April 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3136 2020-04-14 07:14:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Tue 14 Apr 2020 NOTE: Most in-person hearings have been cancelled or rescheduled between Monday, March 16, and Friday, May 1, 2020. Instructions if you have a pending court date. Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at a glance:
2020-04-14 07:13:29 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 14 Happy Anniversary, L.G. (d. Mar. 20, 2012), and Fay McKinley (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Humphress (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brad Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan S. New (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Camdon Harvey (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cassie Richard Pyles (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christine Patton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cole Schmidt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Courtney Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ethan McGaha Froedge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayla Thomas (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyle Murphy (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Susan Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Ann Rooks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rodney Burton (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruby " Nanny" Stocton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Suzanne Ince (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy L. Morgeson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arretus Eades, 94, Russell County, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jonah Elias Reed, newborn infant, (d 14 Apr 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rex Kelly Green Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Deener, Taylor Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Kemp, Gradyville, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, L.G. "Peanut" McKinley, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Frances Noe, Green County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jerome Loy, Green County, KY (1934-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Miss Angel Ana-Lei Davis, 20, Green County, KY (1992 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Elizabeth Harris Shirley, Green Co., KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Will Kerr, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Goldie G. Conover, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard D. West, Adair County, KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Janice (Jan) Watson Key, Cumberland Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Ola Mae Richards, Green Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcella Bloyd Milby, Green Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winnie Milby Rayburn, 72, Green County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Donald "Don" Hale, 83, Russell Co., KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Hensley, Taylor Co., KY/Hart Co., KY native (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry (Buck) Nelson Compton, 71, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Lee - Jimmy - Shadoan, Pulaski Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodney R. Price, Casey County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mel Gilbert, 77, Taylor County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norvin Ruford Hurt, Metcalfe County, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bess Meeks, 55, Yosemite, KY (1965-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles E. Lloyd, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dean Minor, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dovie Melton, Cumberland County, KY (1946-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Curry, Adair County native (1942-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Streeval (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Ison, Jr., 98, Russell Springs, KY (1922-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Milton Jones, Jr., 88, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Wayne Kelsay, Adair County, KY (1951-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marion (Derby) Smith, 88, Columbia, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marlene Corbin Bell, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1957-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Victoria (Vickie) Loy Green, Adair Co., KY (1938) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ola Milby Sharp, 96, Greensburg, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Dale Grider, Russell County, KY (1942-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Floyd, Casey Co., KY (1931) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shannon Durham, Yosemite, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Jesee Davis, 89, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Travis Eugene Bryant, 75, Columbia, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virl Goode, 92, Columbia, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. 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