Judges rule against Gov’s order banning religious mass gatherings
Two federal judges have ruled that houses of worship can meet this weekend with social distancing guidelines in place after hearing arguments against Governor Andy Beshear’s ban on mass gatherings. […]
Gov. Beshear says steadier numbers show Ky. remains in plateau
After a few days of ups and downs in the numbers of new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear says it appears the figures have steadied again. Kentucky gained […]
Paducah attorney appointed to Court of Appeals seat
A Paducah attorney has been appointed to the Kentucky Court of Appeals 1st District seat formerly held by Judge Shea Nickell. Governor Andy Beshear appointed McCracken County public defender Chris […]
Christian Co. sees no new confirmed cases of COVID-19, recoveries up to 74
Christian County once again saw no new cases of COVID-19 as of Friday afternoon, and recoveries are now up to 74. That’s according to the Christian County Health Department, which […]
Baptist Health Madisonville gains access to plasma treatment for COVID-19
Baptist Health Hospital in Madisonville has been approved to use a clinical trial using plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients as a potential treatment option for those severely suffering with COVID-19. […]
Hopkins County has one new COVID-19 death
There has only been one new case of COVID-19 since Wednesday in Hopkins County, but there has been another death. Public Health Director Denise Beach says the county’s 25th fatality […]
Longtime Todd County treasurer retiring, fiscal court hears COVID-19 updates
File photo Todd Fiscal Court heard updates on COVID-19 related matters during its first meeting of May Friday morning and learned that longtime Treasurer Tammy Robertson is retiring. Robertson received […]
PACS receiving $2.8 million from CARES Act funding
Pennyrile Allied Community Services is one of many Kentucky agencies receiving funding as part of the CARES Act for relief of public transit agencies that have been hit hard by […]
Mayor outlines plans to reopen Municipal Center
Hopkinsville Mayor Wendell Lynch appeared on WHOP Friday morning and outlined plans to reopen city government. He says some employees will return to their work stations May 18 and the […]
Todd County to have drive-thru COVID-19 testing Monday
A drive-thru COVID-19 testing event has been scheduled for Monday in Todd County. It will be at Todd County Middle School from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday, according to […]