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Daily News for Tuesday, April 6, 2021
LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief 4/6/2021 By Amy Tomlinson Lake Cumberland District Health Department Today we added fewer cases than for the same period last week, so our 7-day-average incidence rate went down slightly. Keep in mind, some of our 7-day-incidence data will be skewed over the next few days as we are reconciling our data against the state data. Our 7-day incidence chart is showing 6 counties in the "yellow-community-spread" category, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Russell, Taylor, and Wayne; 3 counties in the "orange-accelerated" range of community-spread: Adair, Casey, and Pulaski; and 1 county in the "red-critical" range: McCreary. It should be noted that we have no active cases in Cumberland. Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.89%. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-04-06 20:47:23 | Comments | Printable version
Lindsey Family at Barnett's Creek UMC, Sun 18 April 2021 By Bryan Rich Barnett's Creek United Methodist Church, 1338 Barnett's Creek Rd, Columbia, KY in Adair County is pleased to announce that The Lindsey Family will be leading worship on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at 10amCT. There will be a potluck meal to follow. Bro. Steve Janes and congregation invite you and your family to come and enjoy a morning of worship and good meal to follow. 2021-04-06 20:45:22 | Comments | Printable version
Genevia Harden, 89, Columbia, KY (1931-2021) Genevia Harden of Columbia passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was 89 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Friday, April 9, 2021, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Hugh Gannon officiating. Burial will follow in Harden Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 11amCT on Friday. All attendees to the visitation/funeral are required to wear a facial covering and follow the Healthy At Work guidelines. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-04-06 15:41:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: A great photo! George Kolbenschlag writes: Pen keeps coming with amazing bird photos. The photo of the wood duck pair is fantastic. Really a winner. Wow!George, thanks much for the kind words! Comments re: Birds of Kentucky: Wood Ducks 2021-04-06 13:54:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Victory Community Church celebrating 11-year anniversary By Kathy Shelton Victory Community Church was established on March 21, 2010, at 107 Reed Street, Columbia, KY under the direction of pastor Bill Henson. On July 6, 2014 pastor Rick Shelton began his service with Victory Community Church and in November of 2014, the church was moved to the present location of 1165 Russell Road, Columbia KY. God has richly blessed us as a congregation, and last year we were able to pay off the loan on the church building. However, due to Covid, we were unable to celebrate. On Sunday, April 11, 2021, Victory will be having an Anniversary Meal and Note Burning Celebration after the morning service at 10:30amCT. Bring a dish and come in celebration of what God has accomplished through the service of His disciples, past and present. Everyone is invited to come worship/fellowship as we celebrate His blessings. 2021-04-06 13:47:47 | Comments | Printable version
Incredible India celebrated at Lindsey Wilson College By Travis Smith The Lindsey Wilson College ISP (International Student Program) presented "Incredible India" on Monday on the A.P. White Campus of Lindsey Wilson College. The event, which was part of ISP's International Marketplace Series, was held in the Norma & Glenn Hodge Center for Discipleship. Face masks and temperature checks were required to participate in the event. Harshini Gangaraju of Hyderabad, India and Reshma Challarapu of Visakhapatnam, India presented videos, performed traditional dance, shared cuisine and did a Q & A session all centered around their home country of India. The event closed outside on the lawn with participants taking part in a traditional Indian ceremony called Holi or "Festival of Colors." The event is held annually in India as a welcoming of Spring and a signifier of the triumph of good over evil. During the event colored dyes are splashed upon one another as part of the celebration. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-04-06 13:36:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Ky Afield Video: April 3, 2021 Full Show This week on KY Afield Outdoors: kayak fishing for big pre-spawn bass, searching the Nolin River for white bass, and learning all about ticks in Kentucky! 2021-04-06 12:14:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Supplemental School Year Information NOTE: Updated at 2:36pmCT with additional information about Dual Credit From Dr. Pamela A. Stephens, Superintendent Adair County Board of Education Please find below information for students and parents to use while researching Senate Bill 128 and what that may mean for individual students. A KEY point, a FORM must be submitted by May 1, 2021, for a student to qualify for this option. This FORM will be available on our districts website on April 12th and will only be available until Friday, midnight, April 30th. Thank you for your sincere consideration of this option for your child or children. Adair County Schools: Senate Bill 128 Supplemental Year Information Here are a few resources to help you and your family make an informed decision on the provisions of Senate Bill 128 which could possibly allow a student a supplemental year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-04-06 12:10:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACSO: Adair Co. man injured after motorcycle collision By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Sunday, April 4, 2021, at approximately 4pmCT, Chief Deputy Justin Cross was dispatched to KY 55 South to a reported motorcycle collision near the Glensfork community. Upon arrival, Deputy Cross found that a motorcycle had left the roadway with its operator ejected. Preliminary investigation shows that Jacob Stotts of Columbia was operating a 2000 Kawasaki motorcycle when he dropped off the shoulder of the highway. Stotts then struck a tile, causing him to lose control and be ejected from the bike. He was treated on scene by Adair County EMS, then airlifted to University of Louisville for additional treatment. The Adair County Sheriff's Office is continuing the investigation. 2021-04-06 12:04:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Merle Crouch Edwards, 96, Green County, KY (1924-2021) Merle Crouch Edwards of Greensburg, KY, owner of Mitchell & Edwards clothing store for over 55 years, departed this life on Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was 96 years, 11 months, and 26 days of age. The daughter of the late Oliver Owen Crouch and Vallie Rice Crouch, she was born on Monday, April 9, 1924 in Taylor County, Kentucky and united in marriage to William Richard "Bill" Edwards on August 3, 1951. He preceded her in death on April 15, 2007. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-04-06 10:22:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Columbia City Council April 2021 meeting report The Columbia City Council met Monday, April 5, 2021 with five Council members, Mayor and City Clerk in attendance at City Hall plus one member and City Attorney present via the internet. Pandemic health recommendations continue to guide how meetings are held. Mayor Pamela Hoots provided highlights from the month of March, 2021. The Burkesville Street park property tops the items. Her list follows: 1. We met with Darren Henson. The committee composed of: Richard Phelps, Mary Ann Loy, Linda Waggener, Chuck Rogers, Mike Watson, and Robert Flowers reviewed plans of the new park property. Several options including: walking trail, dog park, playground, parking area, possible educational areas, were discussed. This plan is being done with a grant from Flex-E Funding ARC. (Copy of drawing for proposal is available at City Hall). 2. The City Streets Department continues to pickup a lot of trash on city streets. During the month of January; one week only; they had over 100 bags. We have requested the city police to monitor this also. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-04-06 07:26:32 | Comments | Printable version
CPD: Contraband leads to further charges at ACRJ By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department Columbia Police were called to the Adair County Regional Jail early Tuesday morning, shortly before 2amCT, in reference to staff finding suspected narcotics on an inmate. During booking, a female who had previously been brought in from Cumberland County was found to have been concealing methamphetamine on her person. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-04-06 06:36:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Huisman to speak at CU April 7 chapel service By Ariel C. Emberton Campbellsville, KY - Josh Huisman, senior pastor of New Hope Community Church, will be speaking at Campbellsville University's April 7, 2021, chapel service at 10amET. According to the church's website, Huisman has a passion for creativity and is always looking for new and interesting ways to share the timeless truths of the gospel. It is not uncommon for him to use music, drama and storytelling throughout his messages. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-04-06 06:33:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Vaccines now open to all Kentuckians 16 and older By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear said all Kentuckians 16 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine is approved for individuals 16 and older; the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are approved for individuals 18 and older. "Beginning today, Kentuckians as young as 16 can sign up for their shot of hope," said Gov. Beshear. "This means Kentucky has beaten by a full month President Joe Biden's goal and timeline for all Americans 16 and up being able to get the vaccine. These vaccines are our ticket out of this pandemic. They are not only safe; they are saving lives." The Governor and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, shared new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that fully vaccinated Americans can safely travel domestically. Updated travel guidance will be posted on kycovid19.ky.gov soon. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-04-06 06:32:04 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Football remains at #3 in recent NAIA football poll By Brady Budke For the third straight poll, the Lindsey Wilson football team remains in the No. 3 spot in the NAIA Football FirstDown PlayBook Top 25 Poll, officials announced on Monday. The Blue Raiders (6-0, 6-0 Mid-South Conference Bluegrass Division) collect 387 points in this week's poll, falling just on the heels of No. 2 Grand View (Iowa) who gathers 401 points alongside one first-place vote. Defending national champion Morningside (Iowa) remains in the top spot after pulling in 418 points and 17 first-place votes. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-04-06 06:28:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief 4/5/2021 By Amy Tomlinson Lake Cumberland District Health Department Now the COVID-19 vaccinations are open to everyone! Let's finish strong and everyone get the vaccine as soon as you can. Today we added a few more cases than for the same period last week, so our 7-day-average incidence rate went up slightly. Keep in mind, some of our 7-day-incidence data will be skewed over the next few days as we are reconciling our data against the state data. Our 7-day incidence chart is showing 6 counties in the "yellow-community-spread" category, Clinton, Cumberland, Pulaski, Russell, Taylor, and Wayne; 3 counties in the "orange-accelerated" range of community-spread: Adair, Casey, and Taylor; and 1 county in the "red-critical" range: McCreary. It should be noted that we have no active cases in Cumberland. Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.9%. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-04-06 06:26:04 | Comments | Printable version
Winfrey Gerald (Mick) Burton, 76, Columbia, KY (1945-2021) Winfrey Gerald "Mick" Burton of Columbia passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home. He was 76 years old. The funeral service will be held at 11amCT on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Richie Coomer and Bro. Adam Burton officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Tuesday. All attendees to the visitation and/or funeral are required to wear a facial covering and follow the Healthy At Work guidelines. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-04-06 06:23:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mostly sunny today, high 78F It's currently 51F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 78F and calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Tonight will be clear, with a low around 51F and south wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, and a high near 80F. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Wednesday night will bring an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and an overnight low around 56F. South wind 6 to 8 mph. 2021-04-06 06:20:08 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for April 6, 2021 Many things go wrong--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 6 April 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3493 2021-04-06 06:17:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Tue 6 Apr 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at a glance:
2021-04-06 06:16:45 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 6 Happy Anniversary, Keith and Barbara Bryant-Hancock (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anakin Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Lackey (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jake Noel (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Richard Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tiffany Coffey (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lester Stapp, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlos (Carl) Harris, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Mae Shelley, Columbia, KY (1924-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margrie Cox, ElkHorn, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Lee Wheeler, Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melba Jean Jones, Green Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Ramsey, Taylor Co., KY (1947 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chris Lefever, Taylor Co., KY (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Wise, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Odford Reese, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Little Mark Dulworth, Taylor County, KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clara Beatrice Coffey, Adair Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virl Gosser Russell Springs, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benita Montgomery, Adair County, KY native (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeff Sharp, Campbellsville, KY (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luther Stephens, Russell County, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy G. Bunch, Russell County, KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda G. Wethington, Casey Co., KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benjamin Gordon Berley (1946-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harvey A. Davis, Casey Co., KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Delois Murrel Free, Metcalfe County, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Lawrence Mason, Taylor Co., KY (1980-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Bennett, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Colena Patterson, Green Co., KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Greg Luttrell, 61, Casey County, KY (1954-2015 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Bouldin Suddarth Willis, 83, Adair Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Elois Murrell Keltner, 85, Green Co., KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Gallagher, 59, Russell Co., KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas Arnold Thiery, 74, Adair Co., KY/Cook Co., IL native (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ben Gordon Berley, Maricopa Co., AZ, Columbia, KY native (Apr. 6 1946-Oct. 29, 2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dean Mann, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doug Luttrell, Russell County, KY (1971-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hannelore Maxwell, 92, Jamestown, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James R. (Jim) Gilbert, 76, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lane Judd, Green County, KY (1948-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JoAnn Williams Burress, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nadine E. Womack, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oneda L. Corner, Russell County, KY (1935-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Barger, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1913-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Beaty, 89, Columbia, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Willis, Flatwoods, KY (1951-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Veronica Bonnie Carter Martin, formerly of Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vickie Sue Dyer, 62, Greensburg, KY (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Lawrence Miller, Jamestown, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 6, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form. The events database was created in late 2007, and doesn't contain any data for earlier dates. |
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