Tuesday 19th March 2024

News for 8/3/21


Sen. McConell Urging Vaccinations

Senator Mitch McConnell continues to push Kentuckians to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The Republican is using campaign funds to pay for radio ads encouraging Kentuckians to get the shots. The ads have aired on over 100 radio stations across the Commonwealth since last week. In the ads McConnell recalls getting polio as a child and the decades-long fight to develop a vaccine.

No Foul Play in Crittenden Womans Death

The investigation continues into the death of a woman whose remains were found in the Lloyd’s Wildlife Management Area in Crittenden. Kentucky State Police don’t suspect foul play in the death of Autumn Patterson of Ghent. Her remains were found in the wildlife area over the weekend.

Calloway County High Hires new Band Director

Calloway County High School Principal Chris King has announced the hiring of the school’s new band director. Nick Calcamuggio was introduced to students, parents, and faculty members at a meeting on August 2 in the CCHS commons. He will also teach music classes at CCHS.
Calcamuggio has a wealth of experience in music and education. He comes to CCHS from Hopkinsville High School, where he was the assistant director of bands. Previously, Calcamuggio held numerous roles in music in Indiana, where he was a music director, camp clinician, and music tutor. He holds a master’s degree from the University of Louisville, where as a part of the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra he performed in Switzerland and Costa Rica.
“I’m very excited to return to the school at which I did part of my student teaching. I look forward to working alongside Mr. Kevin Suiter again and making outstanding music with the students at Calloway County High School,” remarked Calcamuggio.
Calcamuggio replaces Dr. James Derek Jones at CCHS, who left this summer for a position at Bethel University.

Masks Required at Fair

You’ll need to bring a mask if you plan to attend the Kentucky State Fair this year. The Kentucky State Fair Board said yesterday masks will be required at indoor attractions due to coronavirus concerns. Governor Andy Beshear announced last week masks are required for everyone inside government buildings, regardless of vaccination status. Masks won’t be required for guests at outdoor attractions during the state fair, which is scheduled for August 19th through August 29th at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.

Baptist Health Requiring Covid Vaccine

Kentucky’s Baptist Health is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Officials say the plan is a response to the sharp increase in virus cases because of the delta variant. State health officials say the vast majority of new virus cases are among the unvaccinated. So far between 65 and 70 percent of Baptist Health’s nearly 23-thousand employees have received the vaccine.

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