Regional & State Archives

Ky. lawmakers preparing for special session on coronavirus

by Ryland Barton
September 1, 2021

Both the governor and Republican leaders of the legislature say they are negotiating when to call the session and what policies to propose, including whether to renew the official state of emergency for the pandemic.

Murray hospital reaches capacity for ICU beds, ventilators amid COVID-19 surge

by Dustin Wilcox
September 1, 2021

The Murray-Calloway County Hospital announced on Monday that it’s continuing to offer critical care and ventilator usage in “nontraditional care locations” as part of its “disaster plans.”

COVID-19 deaths, infection rates in Ky. prisons among nation’s worst

by Jared Bennett
September 1, 2021

Kentucky's COVID prison infection rate of nearly 80% is among the worst in the nation.

Most Kentucky faith communities still meet in person, many without requiring masks

by Bruce Maples and Melissa Patrick
August 29, 2021

Pastor Vince Farrell at Hopkinsville's Journey Church said things like vaccination can be a touchy subject.

Experts: Food insecurity in rural areas likely to increase in months to come

by Liz Carey
August 29, 2021

As the federal programs enacted in response to the pandemic start to expire, individuals who relied on them for their nutritional needs are faced with an increased risk of food insecurity.

MB Roland closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19

by Julia Hunter
August 27, 2021

The distillery will close temporarily following the positive COVID-19 test of an employee.

Transylvania University requiring vaccinations

by Stu Johnson
August 26, 2021

Transy joins a handful of private colleges requiring the vaccine, including Berea College. So far, no public universities in Kentucky are requiring vaccinations.

Beshear, lawmakers discuss possible coronavirus special session

by Ryland Barton
August 26, 2021

Special legislative sessions are politically tricky — partly because the governor is the only person allowed to call them. Generally, governors try to reach a consensus with lawmakers before calling them in to officially consider legislation.

Muhlenberg County cancels tourism events

by Rhonda Miller
August 25, 2021

In Central City, there are concerns about the community being a super-spreader of the delta variant following the death of local resident Brent Yonts, a former state representative, from COVID-19.

A century after the Appalachian Trail was proposed, millions hike it every year seeking ‘the breath of a real life’

by Charles C. Chester
August 24, 2021

In any given year, some 3 million people hike the Appalachian Trail, including more than 3,000 “thru-hikers” who go the entire distance, either in one stretch or in segments over multiple years.

Cause of mysterious bird illness still unknown

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 24, 2021

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has dropped a recommendation that residents of six counties in Central Kentucky stop using bird feeders.

The Everly Brothers are both gone now; Don dies at 84

by The Rural Blog
August 23, 2021

Don was born in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, made most famous by John Prine's "Paradise" and next door to Ohio County, the home of Bill Monroe. His mother, whose 102nd birthday is Aug. 28, survives him.