(LEX 18) — Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that Kroger, the nation's largest traditional grocer, plans to establish a new distribution center in Simpson County that will bring hundreds of jobs to Kentucky.

According to a press release, the $391 million facility will create approximately 430 new full-time positions for Kentuckians, marking another significant investment in the state's growing distribution and logistics sector.

"I want to thank leaders at Kroger not only for this announcement of a new potential distribution center in Simpson County but also for their continued commitment to the commonwealth over many years," Beshear said. "Kroger has long been a crucial contributor to Kentucky's thriving economy, and this new location helps ensure that will continue to be the case for

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