Business & Development Archives

Downtown restaurant owners are weighing health issues and costs of reopening under state’s restrictions on occupancy

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 18, 2020

Hopkinsville Brewing plans to reopen Friday, while most restaurants downtown will continue carry-out and delivery business for now and look at options for outdoor seating.

US Army Corps of Engineers reopening campgrounds it manages in Kentucky

by Rachel Collins
May 15, 2020

Areas include Lake Barkley, Lake Cumberland, Laurel River Lakes and Martins Fork Lake in Kentucky.

Kentucky businesses want legal protections during pandemic, labor groups are worried

by Ryland Barton
May 14, 2020

Businesses are asking for legal protections against customers and employees who contract coronavirus, but labor groups worry about repercussions.

Plastic production company plans to hire more than 200 workers for Paducah plant

by Hannah Bullard
May 12, 2020

The company, Plastic Services and Products, will initially hire 80 employees to restart production.

Downtown Farmers Market adjusts to new procedures focused on safety measures and social distancing

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 11, 2020

The market has new hours this year, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays. For the time being, there won't be any events, tastings or children's activities.

Beshear lets restaurants reopen at 1/3 capacity May 22, though Ky. hasn’t met benchmarks he set

by Melissa Patrick
May 7, 2020

Movie theaters and fitness centers may open June 1, followed by campgrounds on June 11. The state is looking at some child care with reduced capacity mid-June.

Downtown ice cream parlor reopens for the season with a new way to serve customers

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 2, 2020

Owners Heather and Jason Lowery installed a small pass-through window to serve customers as a precaution against spreading the coronavirus.

As Kentucky payday lenders see business dropping, industry seeks forgivable loans

by Jared Bennett
April 28, 2020

If granted, the lawmakers’ request would allow payday lenders offering annual interest rates as high as 469% to tap into forgivable loans with a 1% interest rate.