Regional & State Archives

Kentuckians can now go online to find scarce supplies of monoclonal antibodies

by Lisa Autry
October 2, 2021

The number of treatments the state receives varies from week to week and is dependent upon a variety of factors, including the percentage of antibodies used from the previous week's shipment.

Pembroke residents meet to oppose beef processing plant; industrial recruiters make their case

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 28, 2021

A company based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, wants to build a 500,000-square-foot beef processing plant on the edge of Pembroke. Some of the incentives for the company are expected to come from Hopkinsville City Council.

Afghan refugee arrivals delayed, communities seek help setting up new homes

by Lisa Autry
September 27, 2021

The International Center of Kentucky is seeking monetary donations, gently used clothing and furniture, as well as new mattresses, box springs, and other bedding items for the refugees' apartments.

Kentucky’s anxiety and depression rates have declined since January, but the state still ranks ninth for measure in US

by Kentucky Health News
September 26, 2021

The researchers note that the decline in the number of people experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression coincides with a decline in the number of coronavirus cases and the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Conference brings ag leaders from across the country to Kentucky

by WKMS
September 23, 2021

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture members addressed issues ranging from farmworker visa reform to funding for hemp research.

Meat processor that would employ 1,400 looking at Christian County

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 23, 2021

Cattle would be trucked to the site near the CSX rail line between Hopkinsville and Pembroke and slaughtered in a 500,000-square-foot facility. Other details are being kept secret, in part because the company secured non-disclosure agreements with local elected officials and industrial recruiters.

Madisonville passes ordinance to make mayor, city council elections nonpartisan

by Liam Niemeyer
September 21, 2021

Hopkinsville currently has a committee that is considering a move to nonpartisan local elections.

Kentucky is investing in several initiatives to address farmer suicide

by Melissa Patrick
September 20, 2021

One program involves a handshake, a coin and a pledge made by the person accepting the coin to reach out to someone if they are depressed or have suicidal ideation.

Most public schools in Western Kentucky still require masking

by WKMS
September 17, 2021

As a Kentucky Board of Education mandate requiring masks expires, many districts are electing to continue a masking requirement in schools.

Lawmakers discuss expanding solar energy in Kentucky

by Ryland Barton
September 16, 2021

Solar farms owned by Kentucky’s electric utilities only account for about 0.07% of the state’s total electricity generation, according to the cabinet. The main sources are coal and natural gas.

EPA alarmed at high number of dicamba injury reports

by The Rural Blog
September 16, 2021

The agency change product usage labels following the review, an EPA spokesman said.

In a Nashville hospital, ICU is filled with COVID-19 — and regret

by Blake Farmer
September 15, 2021

Tennessee hospitals are setting new records each day, caring for more covid patients than ever. The most critical patients are almost all unvaccinated, meaning ICUs are filled with regretful patients hoping for a second chance.