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Local news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Two of the patients who died were from Western State Hospital, the governor announced.
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In another development, Quorum Health Corp., which owns a subsidiary that provides management services at Jennie Stuart, announced Tuesday it is filing for bankruptcy to reorganize its debt.
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Mayor Wendell Lynch said a budget is being prepared for the council's consideration. A significant loss of revenue is expected because of the coronavirus' impact on employment.
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The county health director said she believes Christian County's peak for the disease is a month away.
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Recently released data from Google shows the county's rate of social distancing is lower than state and national averages.
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Gov. Andy Beshear has asked Kentuckians to display green lights as a symbol of compassion and renewal.
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Three of the Western State patients are being treated at Jennie Stuart Medical Center.
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The purpose of the order is to decrease the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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After offering virtual worship for a month, many churches are looking for other ways to connect with members while observing the state ban on gatherings.
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The district announced it is closing the Transportation and Maintenance departments "out of an abundance of caution."
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Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Kentuckians to use green lights at their homes, businesses and public buildings to honor people who have died from the coronavirus.
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The library hopes some of the gardeners will save seeds from their plants at the end of the season and return them to be shared next year.
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