A major road project in Christian and Hopkins counties may soon bear desired fruits of the labor.
During his weekly “Team Kentucky” update Thursday, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed critical news about the Ned Breathitt Parkway gaining a considerable designation.
This conversion process began nearly one year ago, when Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2 officials said multiple fronts had to be addressed from I-24 in Christian County, to the I-69 interchange in Hopkins County.
Beshear also announced a new round of funding for six developers to build 11 more electric vehicle charging stations across the Commonwealth, which would bring the state’s total to 48 stations through 11 developers, with a value north of $32 million.
One of them is coming close to the News Edge listening area.
Beshear triple-confirmed the arrival of Australia’s Kitchen Food Company to Christian County, and with it a $69 million investment and the promise of 925 new full-time jobs. Beshear called it the largest job creation announcement for Christian County in more than two decades, and the fifth-largest investment for the Commonwealth under his administration.
Deaf and hard-of-hearing Kentuckians may now have better access to a sensory-friendly weather alert radio.
In honor of the late Virginia Moore, Beshear said “Moore Safe Nights” will offer another free 750 such devices to Kentuckians.
In order to apply for a radio online, one can visit the Kentucky Commission For Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing. Eligibility will be determined before an issued letter will offer the next steps.
