Farmers and producers who have been affected financially by COVID-19 can now apply for assistance. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, which was part of the CARES Act, helps to make funds available to farmers and producers who saw their crops, livestock, and other products take a hit financially as COVID-19 began to spread within the U.S. Applications can be made by contacting local farm service agencies. The program is open for applications until August 28th.
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In a brief update on Saturday, Governor Andy Beshear announced that there are 9,704 cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth. Of these cases, 247 were newly confirmed. It is believed that 3,232 Kentuckians have recovered from the virus, however there were 13 new deaths announced on Saturday, bringing the state’s total to 431. The Governor also discussed the protests that took place in Louisville over the weekend, stating that while cannot understand or relate to the feelings of the African-American community, he is determined to help make the world a better place for all. He urged safety and peace in these times. The Governor also announced that he has deployed approximately 350 Kentucky National Guardsmen to help provide safety and protection to the citizens of Louisville.
As protests and demonstrations ramped up throughout the country this weekend, downtown Elizabethtown played host to two such events. On Saturday, around 100 participants gathered around the public square to conduct a peaceful protest. Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory thanked participants for their cooperation ahead of Saturday’s demonstration, saying that the event should be seen as an example for those wishing to do the same. Sunday’s protest, which was not organized by the same group and was larger than Saturday’s, was still peaceful. Elizabethtown Police Chief Jeremy Thompson said that with both protests, organizers and participants alike have been helpful and understanding, ultimately fostering good communication between the two. It is unknown yet if additional protests are scheduled for this week in Elizabethtown and the surrounding communities.
The Historic State Theater in Elizabethtown will be reopening this coming Monday, and will be offering $1 movies. The sponsor for these movies, Paul Davis, will be fogging and sanitizing the theater after each showing. Concessions will be available during the show, and social distancing will be marked inside the theater, as well as the capacity only being allowed at 33%, allowing for 214 patrons within the facility. The movies will start this Monday with Abominable at 11 AM and 7 PM. For more information, visit thestate270.com.
Thousands of residents in the northern part of Hardin County were without power for a time yesterday after a small airplane flew into a transmission line. Officials with the Vine Grove Police Department say that the plane, which had two occupants inside, took off from the Vine Grove airfield just before 2:40 yesterday afternoon. For unknown reasons, the plane descended rapidly and hit a Nolin RECC transmission line, then hit the ground. The two occupants of the plane received minor injuries and refused medical treatment on the scene. Mattingly says the investigation is still ongoing by the FAA.