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Daily News for Wednesday, May 13, 2020
J.O.Y Ministries asks for help with food and VBS plans By Maggie coleman We have been in much prayer about summer activities and how to minister in this unusual time. We have decided to do food bags (several weeks) for kids in need to help supplement the meals distributed by the school system. We also want to do “Bible School In A Bag” for as many students as we can this summer. We know Vacation Bible School is a huge outreach for most churches and kids usually love VBS! We would like to do VBS bags 5 times through the summer for as many kids as we possibly can each week. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-13 23:50:40 | Comments | Printable version
COVID-19 Update: one more death in Adair From Amy Tomlinson, Lake Cumberland District Health Department 8:15pmCT Wednesday, May 13, 2020 -- Today has been difficult. We report one new death, a nursing home resident from Adair County. This brings our total deaths to twenty. Our mortality rate at 10.15% is high compared to national and state averages. We also announce four new COVID-19 cases, one 83-year-old female from Adair, a nursing home resident; one 52-year-old female from Casey; and, two Pulaski residents, a 25-year-old male and a 26-year-old female. We did release two from isolation (recovered). This means 156 people or 79% of our total cumulative positive cases have recovered. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-13 20:30:15 | Comments | Printable version
Eva Mae Tucker, 91, Russell County, KY (1928-2020) Eva Mae Tucker, age 91, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, May 13 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be in Humble Cemetery, Russell Springs, KY. Bro. Bill Mullins officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-13 17:03:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Cookie Crews appointed to lead KY Dept of Corrections By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the appointment of Cookie Crews as commissioner of the Department of Corrections. "Cookie Crews knows our corrections system and is well suited to lead this department during a trying time for the agency, our employees and the inmates," said Gov. Beshear. "She is a dedicated, experienced leader who has worked at every level of the agency." Crews is a 36-year veteran of Corrections having served at the helm of four prisons and the agency's Health Services Division for the past eight years. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-13 15:48:11 | Comments | Printable version
Semi-Final Voting for America's Main Street in final stages By Tiffany Collins The City of Columbia would like to remind residents that the Public Square in downtown Columbia is a semi-finalist in the America's Main Street contest. You can help by voting online at www.mainstreetcontest.com. The voting will continue through May 24 at 11:59pmCT, and then the ten finalists will be announced. "We have been informed that the voting is very tight at this time," said Mayor Pamela Hoots. "We urge everyone to go online and vote." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-13 15:46:02 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Linda Dickson Wilson is in Prices Creek photo Marsha Shirley Linda, The girl in the back row first on the left is my Mama, Linda Dickson Wilson. Thank you Tommy Sexton for posting this picture! --MarshaComments re: Prices Creek One-Room School in early 1960s 2020-05-13 15:39:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
ACHS Class of 2020: With Highest Honor The following Adair County High School students from the Class of 2020 have a weighted GPA of 4.0 or greater, and are recognized as graduating summa cum laude. Congratulations, seniors!
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Mark Lawless, 62, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2020) Mark Lawless of Russell Springs passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was 62 years of age. Visitation will be held privately for family only. Graveside funeral services will be held NoonET on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Caney Fork Cemetery with Brother Gary Buckles officiating. Burial will follow the service in Caney Fork Cemetery. In accordance to the regulations set forth by our Governor and the Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky, attendees at outdoor services must maintain the six feet of social distance, if they are not of the same household. Attendees are encouraged to wear face coverings while attending services. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-13 15:13:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Alice Lorene Melton Burns, 88, Burkesville, KY (1932-2020) Mrs. Alice Lorene Melton Burns of Burkesville passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the Cumberland Valley Manor in Burkesville, Kentucky. She was 88 years old. All services will be held privately. Online condolences may be left at www.norris-new.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-13 15:09:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Regina Janes French, 88, Columbia, KY (1932-2020) Regina French of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was 88 years old. The family has chosen a drive-thru visitation on Saturday, May 16, 2020, from 11amCT until 1pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with a private service & burial to follow in Antioch Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.grissommartin.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-13 15:02:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Meals for students today-Friday, and contacts for summer Adair County School Superintendent Pamela Stephens gave a reminder call to students and families that today is the last day for meal delivery/pickup for students. Today's meal delivery will include Thursday and Friday's and then that ends meal service for the 2019-2020 school year. Help with food will be available through the months of June and July by checking in with the Family Resource Center at your school:
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Givens awarded U.S. Dept of State Language Scholarship Bowling Green, KY - Nine students at The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky at WKU have received nationally-competitive National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Scholarships for immersive, critical language study this summer and next academic year, including Green County High School's Michael Givens. Givens received the summer scholarship to study the Chinese language. Givens is a graduating Gatton Academy student from Greensburg and is the son of David and the late Lynne Givens. "With an expected career in international business, the ability to communicate with and appreciate foreign cultures are valuable traits to have," Givens said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-13 11:37:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair County High School SBDM Parent Member Election By Jennifer Hardwick The Adair County High School Site-Base Council Parent Member Election will be held Friday, May 15, 2020, from 7amCT to 3pmCT. Parents of students who will be attending ACHS during the 2020-2021 school year are eligible to vote. Due to Covid-19, the election will be conducted via email. Parents who want to vote need to email jhardwick_0310@yahoo.com on Friday morning to request a ballot. When the ballot is requested, the school will verify voting eligibility for the parent and then ballots will be sent. All ballots must be emailed back to the same address by 3pmCT on Friday. No in-person voting will take place this year. 2020-05-13 09:48:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACHS Class of 2020 Week: May 18-22, 2020 We'll be celebrating the Adair County High School Class of 2020 all next week, May 18, 2020 through May 22, 2020, with special planned events, banners, and a parade. Seniors will then receive diplomas by appointment in special private ceremonies.
2020-05-13 09:38:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Video from Tuesday's Adair Co. Fiscal Court meeting The Adair County Fiscal Court met in Regular called session at 6pmCT on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, via Zoom. The full meeting was live streamed on Adair County Fiscal Court's Facebook page. Meeting Agenda Note: If the video doesn't load automatically in your browser, click this link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=263618641356489. (A Facebook account is not required to view the video). 2020-05-13 08:08:42 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County 4-H Grab & Go Educational Kits: Week 7 By Tony Rose, Adair Co. Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Adair County Extension Service Adair County 4-H is pleased to announce Week 7's 4-H Grab & Go Educational Kits. These are educational projects that youth can do at home. The kits contain the materials for the kids to do each of the projects. Who can get a Grab and Go kit? Anyone who would like to pick up one for youth in the community. We do ask that you only get one kit per youth. When & Where can we get the kits? This is the last week for weekly Grab & Go Kits. We will be doing Fair Project Kits for those who signed up. Also, may try and do one Grab & Go kit the first of each month over summer. Detail will be out next week for June kits. You can pick up the kits at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service located at 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, starting at 10amCT on Thursday, May 14, 2020, until all kits are picked up. Please only one kit per youth. This week we will have three kits:
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Census Bureau learning at home program for Pre-K-12 students Statistics in Schools Program Offers Free Resources to Keep Kids Learning Amid School Closures This week, the U.S. Census Bureau's Statistics in Schools (SIS) program released four parent/caregiver toolkits that include valuable resources for parents and guardians to use at home with students from pre-K through high school. These new toolkits provide fun Census Bureau interactives that school-age children can enjoy at home while e-learning. "The Statistics in Schools program has always been focused on providing additional resources to make learning about statistics and the 2020 Census fun and engaging," said Dr. Steven Dillingham, Census Bureau Director. "Many students have transitioned to learning at home to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The program has adapted its activities to not only engage students, but also their families and caregivers, so that everyone in their household learns about the importance of the 2020 Census." 2020-05-13 07:56:08 | Comments | Printable version
Kentuckians donate $652k in statewide online giving campaign Lexington, KY - Kentuckians donated $652,352 to 223 nonprofit organizations participating in the eighth annual Kentucky Gives Day online giving campaign. The event has raised $2.7 million by participating nonprofits over the eight years. This year brought together 4158 donors who made 5259 gifts - all through a single website, www.kygives.org. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-05-13 07:49:28 | Comments | Printable version
Showers today, high 61F, warmer tomorrow It's currently 49F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Showers are likely today, and patchy fog may develop after 8amCT. Otherwise, it will be cloudy, with a high near 61F and east wind 5 to 8 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with scattered showers tapering off around 8pmCT. Expect an overnight low around 56F, and southeast wind around 7 mph. Thursday should be mostly sunny, with a high near 80F. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 61F and south wind 6 to 8 mph. 2020-05-13 06:13:21 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for May 13, 2020 Misguided adults--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 13 May 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3165 2020-05-13 06:09:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Wed 13 May 2020 NOTE: Most in-person hearings have been cancelled or rescheduled between Monday, March 16, and Friday, May 31, 2020. Instructions if you have a pending court date. Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at a glance:
2020-05-13 06:09:11 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 13 Happy Anniversary, Bill & Janice Newton Reed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Bradley and Jessica Willis (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, David and Janet Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Mary Keen(1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alyson Kate Scott (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Annette Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barkley Edwards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brylee Noelle Campbell (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carolyn Finn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana King | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Melton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elmer Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamason Staten (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Turner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kassadi Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Kolody (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norma (Karnes) Wiggington (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Raven Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Scott Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Subena Shonta Ramirez (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tate Joseph Smith (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Ann Reynolds, Taylor County, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Seth Campbell, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth E. Atwood, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Wilson Blevins, 69, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Margaret Brown, 72, Russell Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Jean Gray, Adair Co., KY, native (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patrick Brown, Cumberland Co., KY (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Justin Atwood, 19, Green Co., KY (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Arvel Dale Brown, Russell County, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Adolphus Ruel Andrew, Russell County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Meece, 79, Russell Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles J. Durrant, 83, Jamestown, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Gary (Gyro) Pike, 58, Adair County, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Uberto Pruitt, 81, Metcalfe Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.C. Robertson 78, Russell County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willis Neal Word, Metcalfe Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith Devore Martin, Metcalfe County, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrna Gayle Goodin Stahler, 64, Millerfield, Adair County, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Etta Sapp Dudgeon, Taylor County, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Jean Smith, 85, Columbia, Adair County, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Mings, formerly of Taylor Co., KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Odell Hayes, 85, Campbellsville, KY/born Clementsville, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Arlene Robertson, Russell County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alla-Mae D. Schwab, 84, Greensburg, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Fox, 71, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric Ford, 62, Campbellsville, KY (1961-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary R. Marcum, 64, Jamestown, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Sandidge Underwood, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hubert (Butch) Stanley Stone, 77, Green Co., KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James A. Hammond, 59, Russell Springs, KY (1962-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Janes, 70, Adair Co., KY native (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Robert Mitchell, 43, Campbellsville, KY (1977-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard D. England, 85, Breeding, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille (Sell) Garner, 84, Burkesville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Marvin Oakes, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky D. Judd, 63, Greensburg, KY (1960-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rondal (Peanut) Parnell, 64, Columbia, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Theresa Sapp Goodin, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Ann Swords, 91, Jamestown, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vivian C. Wilcher Christie, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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