By Naitore Djigbenou and Chuck Wolfe, Media Contacts FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 15, 2021) – Gov. Andy Beshear today announced $500,000 in awards for critical repairs and equipment replacement at five Kentucky riverports. The funding is in the form of grants to be matched by the authorities that operate the riverports, which are at Paducah, Eddyville, Hickman, Owensboro and Louisville. “From roads to riverports, quality transportation systems are vital to support a thriving economy,” said Gov. Beshear.