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Gov. lays out new restrictions for Kentuckians

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Governor Andy Beshear laid out new restrictions for the state yesterday.The new restrictions will go into effect tomorrow at 5 pm. Restaurants and bars will close in in person dining, but can continue drive through or curbside service. Indoor venues and event spaces are limited to 25 people per room, including weddings and funerals. Gyms, fitness centers, and other recreation facilities will go to 33% occupancy, and will require masks and social distancing.

Perhaps affecting the most people, all public and private schools will cease in-person instruction on November 23. Middle and high will go remote learning until January 4th. Elementary schools may reopen December 7 if a county is not in the red.

Sheriff’s deputy shot, suspect killed after pursuit

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One man is dead and a sheriff’s deputy wounded after a traffic stop turned deadly. On Tuesday night, a Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Deputy had initiated a traffic stop near Ben Johnson Elementary School, when he was shot by the driver, identified later as James Horton. Horton fled the scene on foot, eventually stealing a pickup truck and continued fleeing. Kentucky State Police was contacted to assist in locating Horton. The stolen vehicle was found in Grayson county shortly after midnight, at which time a pursuit ensued. The pursuit continued into Hart county, just north of Bonnieville. Horton exited the vehicle with a firearm, at which time Troopers fired on him. Horton was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Hart County Coroner. The sheriff’s deputy was flown to University of Louisville with non-life threatening injuries.

KHSAA Board moves start date of winter sports

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After several school districts made the decision to suspend winter sports until further notice, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association voted yesterday to move the season up almost an entire month. The board decided that January 4th will be the new date for winter sports to begin.

Commissioner Julian Tackett

The season was slated to begin this Monday. While competition is off until next year, the board says individual districts can make the call as to when practices can resume. Hardin County Schools says they will reevaluate December 7th.

State announced new form of relief for restaurants and bars

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In addition to the new COVID-19 restrictions announced yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear also announced a new form of relief for small bars and restaurants who will likely suffer the most. A new, 40 million dollar fund will be used to assist those who meet specific requirements.

Beshear Chief of Staff La Tasha Buckner

More information on signups can be found on the state’s COVID-19 website.