Lancaster, KY (May 14, 2020) — Wyatt’s Warriors Toy Chest, a non-profit organization started five years ago by a Garrard County cancer survivor, has partnered with Kroger by becoming a certified member of the store’s community rewards program. You can now help support this charitable endeavor that brings smiles to the faces of kids at the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital by simply shopping like you always have.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (May 12, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday said Kentuckians need to be resilient, resourceful and resolute in the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), even as warmer weather brings new opportunities for gatherings – and virus transmission.
As of 5 p.m. May 12, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 6,853 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 191 of which were newly confirmed Tuesday. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported 10 new deaths Tuesday, raising the total to 321 Kentuckians lost to the virus.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, KY (May 12, 2020) – Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles has announced Feeding Kentucky has purchased 10,080 pounds of Kentucky Proud pork sausage from the iconic Purnell’s “Old Folks” headquartered in Simpsonville, Kentucky. The purchase is funded by a historic donation from Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company to Feeding Kentucky as part of the Kentucky Hunger Initiative last month.
Read MoreRICHMOND, KY (May 12, 2020) – The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) destroyed all 8-inch projectiles containing GB nerve agent May 11. This marks the completion of the first munitions campaign for the project.
Read MoreLexington, KY (May 12, 2020) — In an effort to help people gain their high school equivalency diplomas and change their lives for the better, GED Testing Service has partnered with Kentucky Educational Television to offer free access to KET’s FastForward preparation course through June 30.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (May 11, 2020) – Offering more evidence that higher education matters, the benefits of an engineering degree will continue to climb in Kentucky over the next decade thanks to growing demand in the job market and competitive salaries, a new report shows.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (May 11, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear is urging Kentuckians to take advantage of free coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in Hazard, Morehead and Pikeville.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (May 11, 2020) – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on Kentucky’s fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of 5 p.m. May 11, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 6,677 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 105 of which were newly confirmed Monday. On Sunday, 141 new cases were confirmed. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported four new deaths Monday and three new deaths Sunday, raising the total to 311 Kentuckians lost to the virus.
Read MoreLancaster, KY (May 11, 2020) — The Garrard County Fiscal Court will meet this evening, though attendance by the general public will not be allowed. Instead, the meeting will broadcast live on the internet.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (May 11, 2020) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced today that he has joined an 18-state coalition calling on Congress to investigate the communist Chinese government’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson led the effort, sending a letter Friday to the leadership of the House and Senate Foreign Relations Committees and members of House and Senate leadership asking for a Congressional investigation.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (May 11, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear issued a scam alert today warning Kentuckians of utility-related scams popping up in the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Gracey Kelley of Garrard County High School won second-place overall with her work, "United We Stand."
BOWLING GREEN, KY – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today announced Grace Kelley of Garrard County High School took Second Place overall with her painting “United We Stand.”
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (May 9, 2020) – At the Capitol Saturday, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on Kentucky’s fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
As of 5 p.m. May 9, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 6,440 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 158 of which were newly confirmed Saturday. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported six new deaths Saturday, raising the total to 304 Kentuckians lost to the virus.
Read MoreLancaster, KY (May 9, 2020) — James Garrard was the second governor of Kentucky and Garrard County is named after him. Recently the Kentucky History Channel, a media network founded this year that focuses on the state’s history, recently released a short video that retells the life of Garrard and how he became Kentucky’s second governor, and first to live in the historic Kentucky Governor’s Mansion.
Read MoreFrankfort, KY (May 9, 2020) — Two federal judges ruled on Friday that all Kentucky churches can hold in-person services starting Sunday, May 10, as long as they practice the social distancing and hygiene guidelines set by the CDC.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (May 8, 2020) – On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear outlined the requirements to begin reopening major segments of the economy and society including houses of worship, manufacturing, construction, government offices and agencies, retail and funeral services.
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Gene Hornback with his family including his wife Elaine sitting at the left of the photo.
LEXINGTON, KY (May 8, 2020) – After more than a month apart, Gene Hornback and his wife Elaine of Versailles, were reunited today at Baptist Health Lexington when Gene, a COVID-19 patient, was discharged.
Read More(Washington, D.C., May 8, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the safe reopening of critical infrastructure meatpacking facilities across the United States.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (May 7, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday released a new timeline for reopening more of the state’s industries, but reminded Kentuckians it will not be business as usual anywhere until we have defeated the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). He also updated Kentuckians on expanded testing, utility scams and federal support and funding.
As of 5 p.m. May 7, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 6,128 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 208 of which were newly confirmed Thursday. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported 11 new deaths Thursday, raising the state’s toll to 294 deaths related to the virus.
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Under the schedule outlined by Gov. Beshear, more businesses will be allowed to open May 11 with new minimum requirements, as well as industry specific requirements. Among the businesses that will be allowed to operate:
· Manufacturing, distribution and supply chain businesses
· Vehicle or vessel dealerships
· Office-based businesses (at 50% pre-pandemic capacity)
· Horse racing (no fans in attendance)
· Pet care, grooming and boarding
As long as progress in the fight against COVID-19 is not threatened, additional business sectors will be allowed to open May 20 and May 25.
For more information regarding Gov. Beshear's re-opening plan please visit https://governor.ky.gov/covid-19.
