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Local news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

The number of people in the county who have recovered from COVID-19 is more than triple the number who are currently sick.
Authorities don't know why the 37-year-old LaFayette man was near the river or why he went into the water.
The health department is offering to provide transportation for anyone who cannot provide their own to the testing site at Tie Breaker Park.
Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation also announced the Summer Adventure Camp, an eight-week program, has been canceled for the first time in 35 years. But plans are being made for some alternative programs for children and adults.
Supporters of a Thursday dinner church at Aaron McNeil have made it possible to provide more than 1,000 meals. During the coronavirus pandemic, all of the meals are now served to go.
Gov. Andy Beshear updated the state's numbers, which included 8 deaths Monday and 163 newly confirmed cases.
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Patrons may place up to 10 items on hold by calling the library or using the website. Pickups will begin Monday, May 11.
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At least 1,892 people in Kentucky have recovered from COVID-19.
Some afternoon storms could be severe and produce large hail and damaging winds.
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Authories are asking for the public's help to identify the man.
Owners Heather and Jason Lowery installed a small pass-through window to serve customers as a precaution against spreading the coronavirus.