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As Jennie Stuart explores a plan to join Deaconess Health, we’re asking Hoptown Chronicle readers to tell us what you are thinking about a change of this magnitude for the community.

Parts of central and Western Kentucky are particularly affected.

According to data from the Kentucky Housing Corporation, the Bluegrass State has a housing gap of over 200,000 units.

The U.S. Drought Monitor, a group of governmental weather experts tracking drought, has much of Kentucky in either moderate or severe drought conditions. 

A federal judge in Georgia earlier this year blocked the Biden administration from enforcing the rule in 17 other states.

Luke Bendick, an American history instructor at the community college, will lead the program.

Reports of a potential acquisition or merger of the two hospitals began swirling last week, prompting concern from local officials and residents.

Clarksville police said no shots were fired inside the mall and no injuries have been reported.

Massachusetts-based Ascend Elements is receiving the federal award for a new battery recycling process at planned facilities in Hopkinsville in partnership with the Mexican company Orbia.

CEO Eric Lee, commenting after the hospital board met Thursday, said he could not provide details of the group's discussions but might have details to release in the near future.

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear joined health care professionals and activists Wednesday as he signed an executive order he said would restrict conversion therapy in Kentucky.

There is speculation that board members — who signed nondisclosure agreements several months ago — could move during a meeting Thursday on a sell or merger with Evansville, Indiana-based Deaconess Health.