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Rural America needs more support, but the current federal programs and tools meant to encourage rural community and economic development are "outdated, fragmented, and constrained, and the resulting incoherence and complexity is not producing deep enough results fast enough."

Members of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations who work in hospitals are warning that the pandemic has stressed the medical system to a possible breaking point.

A history professor for MIT will help lead the presentation, along with HCC Assistant Professor John Davis.

The state reported 2,194 new cases Sunday and 20,577 for the week. Only three of Kentucky's 120 counties were not in the state's red zone.

A restaurant in Todd County announced it would not follow the state mandate for eateries to close to indoor dining. The local health director said her agency is in the process of enforcing the order.

While events are on hold for at least a few weeks, both of the downtown institutions will keep their gift shops open.

1st District Congressman James Comer has called for a congressional investigation into the election amid what he called “troubling reports of irregularities and improprieties.”

Firefighters are asking local businesses and residents to adopt families by claiming a spot on the Christmas for Kids virtual angel tree.

Kentucky courts must hold remote hearings for all proceedings, except emergency cases, require grand jury proceedings to either be conducted remotely or suspended and limit entry to court facilities.

Awards will be given for the best decorated business and for one home in each of the city's 12 wards.

The changes, effective Monday, are in response to Gov. Andy Beshear’s announcement Wednesday of new, mandatory restrictions aimed at curbing the coronavirus spread in Kentucky.

Public health officials are urging the public to take precautions to slow the spread of coronavirus so the health care system doesn't become more overwhelmed than it already is.