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While there have long been calls to institute Juneteenth as a federal holiday, the movement has taken on renewed significance in the wake of the killing of 46-year-old George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25.

Beshear committed to asking the legislature to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday through legislation. The legislature would have to pass the measure during the next general assembly.

As small businesses struggle during the coronavirus pandemic, a Hopkinsville business has found certainty thanks to its local supporters.

To the many who aren't wearing masks, Beshear said, "We need you to reconsider. It's not a test of your manhood, whether you wear a mask or not. I think it's a test of your compassion, maybe even your faith if you're willing to wear one of these to protect a fellow human being. Remember, we all have a duty to each other, even folks we've never met."

Brim said he learned to play guitar while listening to Tampa Red and Big Bill Broonzy records.

The Picnic Committee has planned for the event to have fewer booths, reduced hours, masks for volunteers and people dedicated to sanitizing.

Buses will provide free transportation to the city's single polling place, the James E. Bruce Convention Center, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23.

Volunteers serve meals at the dinner church at 5 p.m. every Thursday.

The monument was installed in 1917 with funds from the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

The health department urged local residents to be aware the virus is still active and requires safety measures to help curb its spread.

The 170 new cases brought the state's total to 12,995; Beshear said 3,444 of those have recovered. Counties with five or more new cases Wednesday were Jefferson, 37; Fayette, 18; Warren, 13; Laurel, 9; Jackson, 7; Boone and Carroll, 6 each; and Campbell, Henderson, Kenton and Madison, 5 each.

Kentucky farmers have received $73.4 million in federal relief payments to offset the economic damage caused by the pandemic.