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LWC Men's Soccer season ends after 3-2 loss to Cumberlands

By Kyle Jackson

Columbia County, GA - The No. 9-seed Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team (11-4-2, 8-1-2 MSC) lost to No. 8-seed Cumberlands (KY) (14-5-2, 8-2-1 MSC) Tuesday afternoon in the first round of the NAIA National Tournament.

David Ibrahimkadic led the Blue Raiders on the afternoon with four shots, one shot on goal, and a goal in the match. David Coffey made three saves for the team tonight with the Blue Raiders outshooting the Patriots 11-9 but only got four shots on goal to Cumberland's six.

The Blue Raiders began the game with the right energy, as they got downfield and registered a couple of shots on goal in the opening 10 minutes. It was Cumberlands however that stole the momentum from the Blue Raiders moments later, as they struck twice in the span of a minute to take a two goal lead.


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2021-05-04 19:38:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

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Adair Co. Food Pantry donation



2021-05-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Michele Fruth.
Michele writes, "A BIG THANK YOU goes out to Signature Healthcare at Summit Manor who did a food drive for the Adair Co food pantry and collected a substantial amount of food for our community. It's always a blessing when the community comes together to help one another."

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State Police participate in International Roadcheck

By Sgt. Jason H. Morris

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be participating in the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck from May 4-6. This enforcement campaign occurs in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to ensure commercial motor vehicles and drivers are compliant with regulations.

"International Roadcheck reminds motor carriers and drivers of the importance of proactive vehicle maintenance and driver readiness," said CVSA President Sgt. John Samis with the Delaware State Police. "International Roadcheck also aims to raise awareness of the North American Standard Inspection Program and the essential highway safety rules and regulations in place to keep our roadways safe."

KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Inspectors will ensure the vehicle's brake systems, cargo securement, coupling devices, driveline/driveshaft components, driver's seat, exhaust systems, frames, fuel systems, lighting devices, steering mechanisms, suspensions, tires, van and open-top trailer bodies, wheels, rims, hubs and windshield wipers are compliant with regulations. Inspections of motor coaches, passenger vans and other passenger-carrying vehicles also include emergency exits, electrical cables and systems in the engine and battery compartments, and seating.


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2021-05-04 19:36:08 | Comments | Printable version

LCDHD: District lags in vaccinations

By Amy Tomlinson
Lake Cumberland District Health Department

Despite COVID-19 vaccines being abundantly available in our district, and despite Lake Cumberland's death rate (1.92%) from COVID-19 being higher than the state average (1.46%), and the national average (1.78%); and, despite our hospitalization rate (5.58%) being higher than the state average (4.93%), our district is showing a particularly poor uptake rate for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Of the total population of the state, the federal COVID-19 vaccination dashboard shows that 41% of Kentuckians have had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Unfortunately, every county in our district is below the state average (with McCreary being in the bottom 5 counties in the state). For our district, here is where we are:

  • Taylor - 33.23%
  • Pulaski - 31.72%
  • Russell - 30.88%
  • Green - 27.89%
  • Cumberland - 26.98%
  • Adair - 25.06%
  • Wayne - 25.04%
  • Casey - 22.67%
  • Clinton - 21.92%
  • McCreary - 19.93% (one of the bottom 5 counties in the state)
We added more cases today than for the same time period last week, so our 7-day average incidence rate per 100,000 went up slightly.


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2021-05-04 19:34:58 | Comments | Printable version

Revival at Gradyville Baptist Church, May 14-16

By Debbie Bennett

There will be a revival at Gradyville Baptist Church, 159 Old Gradvyille Road, Columbia, KY, on May 14-16, 2021:
  • Friday, May 14, 2021, at 6:30pmCT
  • Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 10amCT (meal afterwards), and at 6:30pmCT
  • Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 10amCT and 6:30pmCT
The remaining schedule will be announced later. Pastor Bro. Adam Pruit and congregation invite all to attend.


2021-05-04 15:19:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

National Day of Prayer, Thu 6 May 2021

The Adair County Ministerial Association is participating in the National Day of Prayer at NoonCT on Thursday, May 6, 2021. The gathering will be on the steps of the Annex Building on the Columbia Square, and everyone is invited to come and pray for our nation.

The 2021 National Day of Prayer theme prays: "LORD pour out Your LOVE, LIFE, and LIBERTY." Once again praying and proclaiming a promise of God in our theme verse, 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."

The seven centers of influence will be prayed for:


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2021-05-04 15:00:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

By Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY - With an estimated 48 million Americans experiencing hearing loss, the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) is encouraging the public to act on the early signs of trouble - for the benefit of their health, cognitive well-being, physical safety, and overall quality of life - during national Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) in May.

"Thousands of Kentuckians are affected by hearing loss and many of them are not diagnosed, because it often happens over time and they don't realize it," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "Hearing loss is much more than a nuisance. It can affect every part of your life. I encourage Kentuckians who suspect they have a hearing loss to get it checked during Better Hearing and Speech Month."

Nearly 700,000, or 16%, of Kentuckians are deaf and hard of hearing.

"We know that many adults wait years or even decades before getting help for their hearing loss, believing that they are getting by just fine," said Virginia Moore, KCDHH executive director. "However, many aren't doing as well as they think they are, and we want people to not just get by, but to thrive in their work and lives. As we learn more about the connection that hearing loss has to many other health and medical conditions, as well as how hearing loss can impact personal relationships, career success and overall happiness and satisfaction, we hope more people become motivated to take the next step and seek out a hearing evaluation from a certified audiologist."

The following questions can help adults determine if they are having hearing difficulties:


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2021-05-04 11:36:12 | Comments | Printable version

ACJE: Some roads closed due to flooding

Update at 3:42pmCT: Per Road Foreman Barry Hamlett Charlie Morrison Rd. and Greenbriar Rd. are open to traffic again.

By Bridget Compton

Per Road Foreman Barry Hamlett, Charlie Morrison Road and Greenbriar Road are closed to flooding until further notice.


2021-05-04 11:33:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Whosoever Will gospel group to sing at Flatwoods SBC

By Tina Corbin

Whosoever Will, a local gospel group, will be singing at 6pmCT on Sunday Night, May 9, 2021, at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church, 1025 Wheeler Hill Road, Columbia KY.

Everyone is welcome to come join us. For more information contact pastor Bro. Billy Hewitt at 606-303-5558.


2021-05-04 10:40:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

J & J vaccines available at Adair Co. Health Department

By Jelaine Harlow, Health Education Coordinator
Adair County Health Department

The Adair County Health Department will offer Johnson & Johnson (one shot) COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday May 5, 2021 for anyone age 18 and over.

For an appointment call 270-384-2286 and choose option 0 to schedule your appointment. You may also choose option 9 for COVID information and to schedule an appointment.

Please visit the following site for more information on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine:
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/JJUpdate.html


2021-05-04 10:13:37 | Comments | Printable version

Three ACPC Art students display work in NPS project

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By Debbie Bradshaw, Principal

Thanks to Mrs. Campbell, our ACPC art teacher, every K-2 student, during their weekly art class, had the opportunity to participate in an event called "Women in the National Park Service" A Tribute.

Our school was allowed to send in only the work of three students, who were chosen due to their continuously excellent work in Art Class:
  • Dianna Sanchez (Kindergartener in Mrs. Pepper's class)
  • Jase Stargel (First grader in Ms. Donnita's class)
  • Ruby Caceres (Second grader in Mrs. Taylor's class)
At the end of the exhibit, the work will be sent back to ACPC so it can be returned to the students. Each student will also be receiving a ribbon and certificate, signifying their excellence in Art.

We are extremely proud of our hard-working ACPC students using their creativity to share a positive message!

The full exhibit is on display from May 15-July 15, 2021 and can be viewed online at https://www.flickr.com/photos/thedreamrocket.


2021-05-04 10:06:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

KY Afield Video: May 1, 2021 Full Show



This week: catching a mess of bluegill and crappie, and then heading to the grill to make a simple/delicious meal. After that, getting you ready to go fishing with Baitcaster 101!


2021-05-04 09:54:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

Report of flash flooding from morning storms

Charles sends the following update, as of 9:41amCT: "Rollen Coomer Road is not flooded anymore. The flash flooding is back in the creek."

Resident Charles Marshburn reports from his community, "Rollen Coomer Road is under water! All is not OK at Petty's Fork Creek!"

Adair County is under a flash flood warning at this time. Turn around, don't drown!


2021-05-04 09:34:03 | Comments | Printable version

Monday morning tornado struck Monroe County

By Linda Waggener

We're waking to a second stormy May day in Adair County. Crashing thunder drowned out the sound of my 6am alarm.

Betty Smith at Columbia's Flowers & Things commented last night on the unusual weather we had Monday morning, with a tornado warning that seemed to come out of the blue and ended just as suddenly. She said Bowling Green's WBKO Channel 13 evening news showed a tornado touched down and did damage in Monroe County.

What she and I had heard early Monday turned out to have been a warning from cell phones for Cumberland and the southern tip of Adair County that some received and some did not. Warning sirens did not sound here because the national weather service didn't include Columbia in the warning area.

Friends shared overnight that all seems to be well in Adair County and also in Burkesville, however, Tompkinsville/Monroe County was where yesterday's tornado touched down. An EF1 tornado did damage to many properties, especially around Columbia Avenue in Tompkinsville. Thankfully no injuries were reported. They are dealing with their warning sirens which did not work.


2021-05-04 07:07:32 | Comments | Printable version

Stormy weather today, high 78F

It's currently 66F at the Adair County Mesonet station. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 11amCT this morning. Some storms could be severe, with the possibility of large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Today's high will be near 78F, with southwest wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area through 4amCT on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

Showers and thunderstorms will remain likely through tonight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Otherwise it will be cloudy, with an overnight low around 51F. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Wednesday will bring a 30 percent chance of showers before 7amCT. Skies will be mostly cloudy, then gradually become sunny, with a high near 65F. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

Wednesday night should be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 42F and north wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.


2021-05-04 07:04:43 | Comments | Printable version

LCDHD COVID-19 Public Information Brief 5/3/2021

By Amy Tomlinson
Lake Cumberland District Health Department

We added fewer cases today than for the same time period last week, so our 7-day average incidence rate per 100,000 went down slightly. Our 7-day average incidence chart is now showing 1 county in the "green-on-track" range, Clinton; 4 counties in the "yellow-community-spread" category, Cumberland, Green, McCreary, and Wayne; and 5 counties in the "orange-accelerated" range of community-spread: Adair, Casey, Pulaski, Russell, and Taylor.

We are thankful to not have any "red-critical" counties now. 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.

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.45%.


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2021-05-04 06:57:40 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for May 4, 2021

Humiliation
is best responded to with
head held very high.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 4 May 2021.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3521


2021-05-04 06:55:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Tue 4 May 2021

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: 1 event Circuit Court. 28 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: 3 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. 1 event District Court.
  • Taylor County: 235 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2021-05-04 06:55:04 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 4
Happy Anniversary, Doc and Becky Grant (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Aaron Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alan VanArsdale (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, April Lynn Dudgeon (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bernie Dunn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobbie Huckaby | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christopher Lee Taylor (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daezon Scholl (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dickie Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ethan Michael Cook (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeffrey Pyles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, JoAnn Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joey Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julian Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julie Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lois Davis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Louise Baker (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lula Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mariah Grant (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marty Denton Ellis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matt Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Melinda Rhoads (1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Matney (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve Foster | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tonya Dunn | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mae Higgason Nobel Stuber, Adair Co., KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lula Mae Cave, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Catherine Elizabeth Stubbs Allen, 78, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Ravellette Taylor Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Junior Lumpkin, Adair Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pearlie L. Garner, Russell Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Minnie Hulse Cumberland Co. native (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mitchell Bright, Taylor Co., KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Beatrice Rodgers, Casey County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bettie Stephens Flanagan, Russell Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Moss Milby, Green County, KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Farlee Lauderdale, Burkesville, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ryan Clay Brown, 17, Casey County, KY (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Johnny Brewington, Cumberland Co., KY, (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Davis, Adair County, KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tommie Jess Barnett, Taylor Co., KY (1920 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lance Corporal Jonathan Thomas Price, 26, Taylor Co., KY (1988-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Sue Smith, Metcalfe Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Gaskins, Adair County, KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dual L. Godby, 72, Russell County, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Sue Jarboe, 66, Taylor County, KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvin Hitch, 76, Russell Co., KY; Adair native (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hilda Parrish Phillips, 75, Beaumont, Metcalfe Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bertie Skaggs, 88, Taylor County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cordell (Bill) Wilson, 84, Russell County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bobby) Releford, 53, Casey Co., KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger (Doc) York, Taylor Co./Cumberland native (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ira E. Wilson, 86, Russell County, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Parrish Johnson, Metcalfe Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Julia Richerson, Shepherdsville (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Travis Chad Ford, 35, Campbellsville, KY (1981-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene (Gene) Cowan, 65, Adair County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delbert Moss, Adair Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louis H. Shipp, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Evelyn Wilson, 89, Green County, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Wall Janes, Jamestown, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amye McFall, 24, Campbellsville, KY (1999-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Thompson, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cecile Mae Alley, 87, Columbia, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Pierce, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Darryl Scott Dillery, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1961-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elouise Bradshaw, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard (Jam Up) McDonald, 85, Adair Co., KY native (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lula Reed Cheatham, 85, Adair County, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marla Gale Gilbert, 70, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Ann (Becky) Conover Strange, 46, Knifley, KY (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Gentry (Bobby) Rush, 83, Metcalfe Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie David Stone, 76, Columbia, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Wayne Pelston, 65, Columbia, KY (1955-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, 2021
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTTeacher Appreciation Week | (ID:61638, Comment)
9:00amCTWashington Update with Senator Rand Paul
Jim Blair Community Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY | (ID:61538, Comment)
Adair County Fiscal Court welcomes Sen. Rand Paul to Blair Center | (ID:61570, Comment)
Adair Co. Food Pantry
203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 | (ID:61586, Comment)
11:00amCTiGo ReGo grand opening and job fair | (ID:61539, Comment)
4:30pmCTACHS Baseball at Campbellsville | (ID:61596, Comment)
5:30pmCTACHS Varsity and JV Softball at Metcalfe County | (ID:61597, Comment)

 

































 
 
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