Jefferson Davis Statue The governor has asked a state commission to approve the removal of a statue of Jefferson Davis from the Capitol Rotunda. This comes a day after another statue of the Confederate president was torn down by protestors in Virginia. The statue of Davis is one of several in the Rotunda and…
KY-COVID-Update-Jun12 Governor Andy Beshear has announced 69 new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky with 9 new deaths in the state as of Thursday. To date, 11,945 Kentuckians have contracted the coronavirus, with 493 residents losing their lives to the disease. On a positive note, 3,379 people are known to have recovered from COVID-19. Testing…
KY Officials Discuss Schools Reopening Kentucky education and health officials plan to meet Friday to discuss how to safely reopen schools during the coronavirus pandemic.The Kentucky Department for Public Health is working on protocols and will meet with the leaders at the Kentucky Department of Education to “hone the guidance,” Interim Education Commissioner Kevin…
Pikeville Medical Center On Women’s Health Pikeville Medical Center is focused on highlighting women’s health as the pandemic contributes to a decrease in patients. According to healthcare officials, many people have been uncomfortable with keeping their routine appointments with COVID-19 concerns.One health official says the hospital is not only prepared to take on patients…
Disney Amusement Parks Reopening Soon Disney is proposing to reopen its Southern California theme parks in mid-July after what will be a four-month closure due to the coronavirus, says the company.Disney Parks, Experiences and Products said in a statement that the goal is to reopen Disneyland and Disney California Adventure on July 17. A…
State AG Key Advisor Resigns Steve Pitt, a key adviser to Kentucky’s attorney general, resigned after a newspaper uncovered his role in recommending clemency for a sex offender while working for then-Gov. Matt Bevin.Pitt had served as counsel and special adviser to Attorney General Daniel Cameron since Cameron was sworn in late last year…
Kentucky State Fair Scheduled Governor Andy Beshear has announced that the Kentucky State Fair’s proposal for opening this year August 20th through the 30th has been approved.The plan includes a host of changes to address concerns about the spread of COVID-19.“Dramatically different.” That’s the expectation the governor says we need to have when it…
Landmark Jewelry Stores Closing Signet Jewelers, the parent company of such brands as Zales and Jared, said it is permanently closing about 400 stores after reporting slumping sales in three-month period that ended May 2.With all of its stores closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, same-store sales at Signet Jewelers slid 38.9% in its…
Aluminum Company Settles Lawsuit An aluminum company, Braidy Industries Inc. planning to build a $1.7 billion plant in Appalachia has settled a lawsuit filed by its founder after his ouster as CEO, which came at a crucial time as the company tries to wrap up financing for the massive mill project. Source:…
Possible Tuition Increase The University of Kentucky could increase tuition for the fall semester.The Lexington Herald-Leader reports the board will consider a one-percent increase for in-state students and a two-percent jump for students from out-of-state.UK faced a major budget deficit because of the pandemic, but the increase would be the smallest tuition increase in…