Kentucky is to receive a $300 million award to go to city and county governments as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

On Wednesday, he went to 11 Southeast Missouri counties delivering thousands of items to county clerks to use on Missouri elections this year.

The walk was originally planned for April.

Residents have to preregister online at: newmadridcountyhealthdept.com.

Of these positive cases, 40 have recovered in Williamson county and 10 have recovered in Franklin county

Any retailers interested in the program can find more information and apply at http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/online-purchasing-pilot.

The FBI is warning Zoom users of child sexual abuse materials and videos being broadcasted during meetings.

Some businesses and restaurants are adding a COVID-19 surcharge.

Jeff Johnson, the owner of Laughing Gas Comedy Club, is a trained respiratory therapist, an occupation heavily relied on during this pandemic.

More and more people are bicycling during the pandemic.

It's called the "Walk Jackson Challenge 2020" and is designed to educate citizens about their wards they live in and the services Public Works provides.

Workforce Development Board of Southeast Missouri CEO June O’Dell said for both high school and college graduates, they need to be patient and persistent and utilize every resource they can.

They will begin accepting up to 55 applicants in the fall.

An investigation found that one PUA applicant was able to accidentally access personal identifying information of a limited number of applicants.

Tunes at Twilight, a Cape Girardeau tradition, has been canceled this spring.

Churches in Southeast Missouri are starting to allow people in for their Sunday services while others are still preparing. Most seem to offer online services though.

7-day rolling positivity rate is 15%.

175 individuals have been released to resume normal activity.

He stated that the syndrome was “scary” and that the Kentucky Pediatric #COVID19 Hotline was staffed and ready to answer questions.

Within the past 24 hours, laboratories have reported 23,047 specimens for a total of 561,649. The statewide 7-day rolling positivity rate is 15%.

46 active cases are currently being managed.

The Graves County Health Department today announced the 151st confirmed case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Graves County.· A Graves County resident in her 50’s tested positive for COVID-19. She is in isolation at home.“So many have recovered now. That is really good sign.” said Kathy Giff

170 residents have been released from quarantine.

Changes may be made to hours and facility availability if a spike in cases occur within our community.

Couple beats COVID-19

Baptist Health Paducah is making changes to their visitor restrictions to allow one visitor at a time for most patients, beginning Monday, May 18.

1,168 people in the county have been tested for COVID-19.

The Cape Girardeau County Health Department reported the second death from complications from COVID-19.

The county has had 14 confirmed cases.

So far 126 residents have been released from isolation, leaving 44 active cases in the county.

Seven cases are in Pulaski County, and four cases are in Union County.

The hospital said their current contract expires in June.

So far, 36 have recovered in Williamson County and 8 have recovered in Franklin County.

The mayor of Kennett announced Thursday a group has agreed to renovate and revitalize the former Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center.

So far there have been 240 residents in the county who tested positive for COVID-19.

There has not been any changes since Wednesday, May 13.

Flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Friday, May 15, in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

43 active cases are currently being managed

All four individuals were from Union County.

Starting May 18, all Circuit, Associate Circuit and Municipal divisions of the 32 Judicial Circuit will reopen.

On May 14, the Perry County Health Department reported no new cases of COVID-19 in the county. 11 more residents have recovered.

These funds will provide services such as mental health and substance abuse counseling.

Kenny Chesney announced he is postponing his 2020 Chillaxification Tour.

The Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department reported one new positive case of COVID-19 in the region on Thursday, May 14.

The Cape Girardeau County Health Department reports 51 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, May 13.

Sabryna Richards, a junior at Marion High School, is using her talents to make thousands of special masks to keep communication open for those who need them.

Close to 4,000 people applied to be a part of the study and 2,100 were selected to participate.

The Great Race was originally scheduled for June 20-28, with an original overnight stop in Cape Girardeau on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

The Missouri Gaming Commission has extended the order to close all riverboat gaming casinos until Monday June 1.

To date, there have been 175 laboratory confirmed cases in Jackson County, including 10 deaths related to the disease.

Banterra Bank is donating $30,000 in funds and giving $20,000 in COVID-19 relief grants to twenty food banks and pantries in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri.

The counties covered in the program include Franklin, Jackson, Madison, Perry, Randolph, St. Clair, Union, Washington and Williamson.

COVID-19 survivor spent five days on ventilator.

The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center is reporting no new positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, May 12.

The dentist or hygienist will also be required to wear full PPE, including a face shield for protection.

With the loss of jobs in the area, many people have been turning to the Salvation Army for help financially.

Once Amber Morgan got the results, she then rushed over to see her kids.

86 of the positive individuals have been released from isolation, in accordance with CDC guidelines.