After applying for black lung benefits, Robert Murray, founder and former president of the now-bankrupt coal company Murray Energy Corp., announced Monday he was leaving the business after more than 60 years in the industry.

Lexington’s public elementary, middle, and high schools opened their doors Monday to small groups of students.  This week marked the start of what’s called “targeted” instruction in the state’s second largest school district. 

Each school worked with teachers and families to determine which students to invite to campus for additional instruction, based on the needs of the individual populations they serve. 

During Monday afternoon’s coronavirus update Governor Andy Beshear announced 647 new cases of coronavirus in Kentucky, bringing the state total to 88,247. The governor noted that this is the highest one-day Monday total in Kentucky since the pandemic began. Monday case counts are typically lower due to some labs being closed on the weekend.

Governor Beshear also announced nine new deaths, bringing that total to 1,326.

The positivity rate in Kentucky is at 4.97% as of Monday afternoon.

You can watch a recording of Monday’s update below.

Governor Andy Beshear reported 812 new coronavirus cases in Kentucky Sunday. Of the new cases, 116 were reported in children under 19 years old and the youngest case was listed as a one month old infant. 5 deaths attributed to the virus were also reported.  That brings the state's coronavirus death toll to 1,317.  

Governor Andy Beshear reported 1,295 new coronavirus cases in Kentucky Saturday. Of the new cases, 162 were reported in children under 19 years old and the youngest case was listed as a seven day old infant. 12 deaths attributed to the virus were also reported.  That brings the state's coronavirus death toll to 1,312.