Murray State University Supports Removal Of Calloway Co. Courthouse Confederate Monument

By LIAM NIEMEYER   A Murray State University spokesperson says the university supports the removal of a Confederate monument on Calloway County courthouse grounds. This support follows other departments of the university issuing separate letters calling for the removal of the monument, which features a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. The monument was installed in 1917, funded by…

The Bottom Line: Coalition urges Beshear to protect state’s reopening through liability measures

By Jacqueline Pitts, The Bottom Line FRANKFORT, Ky. — In a letter to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, key groups from across the state pointed to the critical need for protections for employers in the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many employers stepped up to provide emergency personal protective equipment to first responders. All employers now…

Beshear Encourages Kentuckians To Continue Wearing Masks As Virus Cases Increase

By DALTON YORK Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is encouraging Kentuckians to maintain social distancing and continue wearing masks as coronavirus cases increase in the commonwealth. Beshear said compliance with mandates from the state government and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is critical to safely reopening Kentucky’s economy and continuing to defeat COVID-19. “If…

Governor Talks About Defunding The Police

BY JOE RAGUSA | KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. — Activists want to see a change in the wake of recent violence involving police, including a new push to defund police departments. What You Need To Know Governor asked about defunding police It isn’t an either-or situation Believes investment is needed Federal government needs to help communities with funding…

KDE releases guidance on alternative learning strategies for reopening schools this fall

The Kentucky Department of Education released guidance Monday on ways to safely structure instruction and learning when schools reopen in the fall. The document, “COVID-19 Considerations for Reopening Schools: Alternative Learning Design Strategies,” explores a variety of learning and instruction models for districts to consider that prioritize safety during the pandemic, along with learning progression. The document…