Meat Prices Increase Food City’s President and CEO says meat prices are up and likely will continue to increase because of a reduction in supply and an increase in demand.The Abingdon, Virginia-based grocery store chain confirmed Thursday during a news conference that prices are up on certain meat items 25-30 percent, and those prices…
Rejoice 2020 Rejoice 2020 is a FREE – Southern Gospel LIVE Experience being presented by Mountain Gospel. Called Sharing Hope In Hard Times will feature Mark Bishop, the Primitive Quartet, 11th Hour, and more! Each evening of May 5-8 we are bringing you encouragement and uplift directly to your living room via Facebook LIVE…
KY Court Of Appeals Swearing-In The newest member of the Kentucky Court of Appeals will be sworn in by video link with the event available online for the public to watch.J. Christopher McNeill was appointed last week to serve from the westernmost district of 24 counties. McNeill succeeds Justice Christopher Shea Nickell, who was…
Latest Unemployment Numbers Nearly 91,000 Kentucky residents applied for unemployment benefits last week, down from the prior week but a grim reminder that the coronavirus continues to inflict economic damage even as the governor rolls out plans to gradually kick start commerce.The ranks of laid-off Kentucky workers seeking jobless assistance in the past six…
KY Air National Guard Flyover The Kentucky Air National Guard plans to honor healthcare workers and first responders by performing a flyover across much of the state.Pilots will present a two-ship C-130 flyover on Friday that begins in Louisville and travels to Frankfort, Lexington, Pikeville, Bowling Green and Owensboro before heading back to Louisville,…
Household Poisonings Officials say people are getting poisoned by household disinfectants as they try to fight COVID-19.In March, the Kentucky Poison Control Center of Norton Children’s Hospital saw a 30 percent increase in overall exposure calls related to disinfectants. That spike includes a 56 percent increase in poisonings from household cleaners and a 30…
Fatal Amish Crash Authorities in Kentucky said four children died and one is missing after a buggy carrying an Amish family was swept away in a current while attempting to cross a low water bridge.Six people were in the horse and buggy that overturned on Wednesday in Bath County, Kentucky State Police said in…
KY Re-Opening Plan Governor Andy Beshear unveiled his plan for the first phase of reopening some businesses in Kentucky.The first phase begins on May 11, with manufacturing, construction, vehicle or vessel dealerships, professional services (50 percent), horse racing (no fans) and dog grooming/boarding businesses.That phase continues to May 20, which allows retail businesses to…
Justice Assistance Grant Money Applications are now available for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, says Kentucky officials. The federal grant program provides seed money to the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, which then awards funding to state and local law enforcement to aid efforts to reduce crime and violence, officials said.Grant…
KY AG Push Back Kentucky’s attorney general has pushed back against some of the governor’s coronavirus-related orders, taking aim at restrictions on travel and gatherings that include church services.Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron threatened a lawsuit against Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s ban on mass gatherings, unless in-person church services are allowed to resume. …