BOIL WATER ADVISORY

Date Issued 3/27/2020

Time Issued   3:30 P.M.

A BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect for consumers from.

The advisory has been issued due to main line leak 618 Milltown Road to 1325 Milltown Road and from Milltown Church Road down to the creek.

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.

 

The Bank of Columbia is bringing a national trend to Columbia to encourage local neighborhoods to join in a scavenger hunt that follows social distancing guidelines.

According to Time magazine, the idea comes from Michael Rosen’s 1989 children’s book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. The bank’s windows now feature a stuffed animal safari with the message, “There is always something to be thankful for.”

“We want to encourage Adair County to participate in this #SafeSafari as a way to bring a smile to our community’s children,” said Bank of Columbia President Mark Dykes. “As adults we know how serious it is, but it’s not only our schedules that have been turned upside down…it’s different for them too. By displaying a stuffed animal for children to ‘hunt’ from the safety of their car or while on a walk, we also help parents who are isolating with their children and need something to do.”

Residents are encouraged to use stuffed animals they already own and love! No need to go shopping. Children can dress them up or make signs to add with them. #SafeSafari can be a fun venture for the whole family.

Share a photo of your project on social media with the hashtags #SafeSafari, #TeamKentucky, #TogetherKy, #HealthyatHome

Maybe Gov. Andy Beshear will share your project during his live media conference held each evening.

 

 

Taylor County now has a confirmed case of COVID-19. Shawn Crabtree, executive director at the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, announced the confirmed case.

 

The individual, who is now in self-isolation, works in the pharmacy at the Kroger in Green River Plaza.

 

Crabtree joined officials from Taylor County for the announcement at the studio of WVLC 99.9 the Big Dog in Campbellsville and provided through EM Director Ronnie Dooley’s Facebook Live.

 

More information will follow.

 

 

T.J. Regional Health clinics are now offering visits via Telehealth, an interactive audio/video system that allows patients to access quality healthcare from the comfort of their own home. Patients who need refills, follow-up appointments, or new consultations with a specialist can call the T.J. Health Pavilion or any T.J. clinic to schedule a virtual visit. These visits are conducted on a smartphone, tablet, or computer with almost no wait time, and they are covered by most insurance plans.

Because HIPAA compliance is a top priority, T.J. Telehealth visits are conducted securely to ensure strict patient privacy and confidentiality.

As part of the visit, the doctor, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant has the ability to order testing such as lab work, x-rays, and other tests if they are urgently needed. Patients can also schedule an in person visit with their provider, if it is deemed emergent or necessary.

T.J. Regional Health staff will be reaching out to patients who already have scheduled appointments to see if a Telehealth visit is appropriate.

“We are proud to be able to serve the community’s healthcare needs by providing access to care especially during this challenging time,” said Neil Thornbury, CEO of T.J. Regional Health. “The T.J. Telehealth solution provides another option for patient and provider interaction while still allowing for social distancing.”

Patients who need to schedule a non-emergent appointment are asked to call their provider’s office to schedule a T.J. Telehealth visit.

To assist in keeping the community informed, frequent updates are posted on the T.J. Regional Health Facebook page and at tjsamson.org.

To stay up-to-date on the latest developments and available information from federal and state agencies visit the cdc.gov/coronavirus or kycovid19.ky.gov sites or call the Kentucky state hotline at 1-800-722-5725.

T.J. Regional Health, the parent system of multiple healthcare clinics, is anchored by T.J. Samson Community Hospital, a 196-bed acute-care facility with 16 skilled-care beds, based in Glasgow that is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and the T.J. Health Pavilion, which provides outpatient care and physician offices. T.J. Regional Health also operates numerous Rural Health Clinics in the South Central Kentucky region.

 

Adair County Sheriff’s Office has been patrolling and investigating the Snake Creek area after numerous complaints had been made about possible drug activity.

At 9:23 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 Deputy Joey Keith initiated a traffic stop on a 2001 Ford car operated by Levi Abbott, 37, of Russell Springs.

A roadside investigation led Deputy Keith to the belief that there were illegal narcotics in the vehicle and a search was conducted.

Deputies recovered 1.3 pounds of crystal methamphetamine with a street value of over $30,000 dollars, along with scales, pills and a large amount of cash.

Abbott was also found to be in possession of a .380 caliber handgun that was entered as stolen from a neighboring county.

Abbott was arrested by Deputy Keith on charges of trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of stolen firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating a motor vehicle under influence of drugs.

Abbott was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by Deputy Keith. Keith was assisted on the traffic stop by Chief Deputy Justin Cross and Deputy Derek Padgett.