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Month: March 2020

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COVID-19 Cases Surge in the Commonwealth Over the Weekend; City Parks Close

March 30, 2020 Sean Hammond

Kentucky coronavirus cases surged over the weekend by 137, making the state’s total number of cases 439. There was one new confirmed death reported in the state on Saturday in Kenton County. Here in the […]

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Courts to Remain Closed Except for Special Matters At least Until April 24th

March 30, 2020 Sean Hammond

Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. announced the new rules on Friday.   The Chief Justice noted the ongoing effort by public health officials encouraging all persons to practice social distancing and the closing of non-essential businesses […]

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Mae Sue Shadoan, age 78, of Indiana

March 30, 2020 Sean Hammond

Mae Sue Shadoan, age 78, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at her home. She is survived by: Her Husband • George Shadoan of Indiana Three Children • Kendrick Shadoan, Monica Latham, Melinda […]

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Glen Carpenter Blair, age 86, Formerly of Russell County

March 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

Glen Carpenter Blair, age 86, of Campbellsville, formerly of Russell County, passed away Friday, March 27th, 2020 at his residence. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by: One Daughter […]

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Lowell Walter Carter, age 91, of Russell Springs

March 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

Lowell Walter Carter, age 91, of Russell County, passed away Thursday, March 26th, 2020 at the Cumberland County Hospital. Lowell was a Veteran of the United States Army and a Carpenter. He is survived by: […]

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Dillard “Eddie” Pike, age 84, of Nancy

March 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

Dillard “Eddie” Park, age 84, of Nancy, passed away Thursday, March 26th, 2020 at Laurel Height in London. A private visitation will be held for the immediate family at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral […]

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Notaries Can Use Video Conferencing

March 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

It’s going to be easier for notaries across the state to practice social distancing. Secretary of State Michael G. Adams announced notaries can use video conferencing technology to notarize documents. He noted that those who […]

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Kentucky Tops 300 COVID-19 Cases

March 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

Coronavirus cases continued to increase on Friday, with three additional deaths being reported in the state. Here’s Governor Andy Beshear… The Governor is also asking leaders in both counties and cities to keep a close […]

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Gas Prices Dropping Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

March 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

Prices at the pump continue to plummet as people hunker down in their homes and avoid driving during the Coronavirus pandemic. Here’s Paul Miles… Here in Russell County, gas has been hovering around $1.69 mark […]

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Risk of Severe Weather Saturday Evening

March 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

There is a chance for us here in the Lake Cumberland Area to see some severe weather on Saturday evening. This will mainly come during the evening and into the overnight hours, so it is […]

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