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The results are expected by mid-week.

The Kentucky Retired Teachers Association recognized Lature's work through 45 years as volunteer director of the Dyslexia Association for the Pennyrile.

Three deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported in Kentucky, while 289 people were hospitalized across the state.

More than a third of Christian County's coronavirus cases have come out of Western State Hospital.

The governor is sending state troopers to churches holding services on Easter so officers can record license plate numbers on vehicles.

The emergency cash relief includes $6.3 million for Murray State University and $1.3 million for Hopkinsville Community College.

The Christian County Health Department reported 40 active, confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.

An internal medicine physician on staff at Western State is treating COVID-19 patients at the psychiatric hospital as long as they do not have respiratory issues that require a transfer to Jennie Stuart Medical Center.

Two of the patients who died were from Western State Hospital, the governor announced.

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.

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.

The county health director said she believes Christian County's peak for the disease is a month away.