The president made few direct references to rural America in his State of the Union Address. But rural topics abounded in the economic, social, and rhetorical elements of his message.
Kentucky Hemp Association President Katie Moyer, of Christian County, said the organization supports safety regulations on Delta-8 THC, but that an outright ban would hurt Kentucky hemp farmers and hundreds of retail stores selling products containing the compound.
Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday that masking in state offices will be optional beginning Tuesday, March 1. But some agencies will still be required to wear them.
Several events will honor the Hopkinsville author and feminist scholar during Women's History Month, including a celebration at the library, a special exhibit at the museum, a history program at the Hopkinsville Brewing Co., screenings of interviews featuring hooks, and more.
The new CDC system ranks the risk to each county as high, medium or low, based on new coronavirus infections, new COVID-19 hospital admissions, and the share of staffed hospital beds occupied by patients with the disease.
