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Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly

The western Kentucky breweries on the Brewery Hop include Paducah Beer Werks and Dry Ground Brewing Company in Paducah, Hop Hound Brew Pub in Murray, The Dam Brewhaus in Benton, Hopkinsville Brewing Company and many more in surrounding areas.

To some leading scientists, the new studies "would not be sufficient, in and of themselves, to make the case for a booster," said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious-diseases expert at Vanderbilt University and liaison to an expert advisory panel that helps the CDC form its vaccination recommendations.

It was expected, and Tuesday the University of Louisville made it official, announcing that the KFC Yum! Center will return to full capacity for men's and women's basketball games and volleyball matches next season after operating at only 15 percent capcacity last year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

When you are ready to apply for a Real ID, there are several documents you must gather and take to your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The most important thing is to make an appointment and go prepared with all the necessary documents. Otherwise, you'll be sent home to revamp, gather the correct paperwork; then reschedule an appointment. It can be a long process if you aren't prepared.

Two million Kentuckians have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19, while new cases and the state's positivity rate have now dropped for three straight weeks, Gov. Andy Beshear said on Tuesday.

The facility will be erected outside of the left-field area next to Jim Patterson Stadium. The structure was first mentioned publicly at the Cardinals' 2020 Leadoff Dinner, and renderings of the building were revealed at the 2021 Leadoff Dinner.

Homegrown product David Johnson is leaving town, keeping his word on a statement he made to Louisville coach Chris Mack two years ago before he had played a single minute for the Cardinals.

The U.S. is recommending a "pause" in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.

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When it comes to the tangible though, (and we all like tangible) a great gift of candy, flowers, clothes, cakes or cocoa bombs just make it a special day for a special person in your life.

Serving Ballard, Carlisle, McCracken, Graves, Hickman, Marshall and Surrounding Counties!!

Yes, we are deep into college basketball season, but it's been quite an active offseason for Louisville's football program since we last checked in with the Cardinals following their season-ending win over Wake Forest back in mid-December.

The same day lawmakers adopted the Born Alive bill, a second pro-life measure, House Bill 2, which would allow the Kentucky attorney general to pursue civil and criminal charges against abortion providers who violate state law without having to wait for certification from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, also gained final approval.

Local restaurants showcase their number one selling sandwich in this weeks paper. The above photo is from Fristoe's Grocery Restaurant in Hickory. They have everything you need from gas to grocery items. They also have a full menu along with daily lunch specials. Check out other local restaurants serving great sandwiches

Instead of in-person signups, registration will be by phone and email only. The changes are necessary to ensure the health and safety of hunters and WMA staff. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021.

Ronda Dalton Gibson lives in Ballard County at the confluence of Ragland, Monkey's Eyebrow, and Bandana. Compared to her birthplace in rural Crittenden County across the river from Illinois' Cave- In-Rock, the farm where she resides with her husband and teenage son is relatively cosmopolitan.

"Every year we play them, it's exactly the same way," Kentucky coach John Calipari said. "They make all the shots and then we have to fight like heck to win a close game -- every time we play them. Last year, the year before and every coach, not just this coach, the last one and the one before that. I'm happy for the kids. It's a win."

After consulting with his family and Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart on Thursday, Mitchell opted to step down. Assistant coach Kyra Elzy has been named interim coach.