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Today's News

  • Hardin County says 'Hooray' for its heroes

    The sacrifice of military families was recognized this weekend by the Hardin County community.

    Hooray for Heroes marched on Saturday under cloudy skies. The lack of sun didn’t deter families from enjoying the event staged between Stithton Baptist Church and Wal-Mart in Radcliff, which serves as a celebration and thank-you to military members, first responders and their families.

    The event included live entertainment, horseback rides, bounce houses for children and free food for military members and first responders.

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  • LaRue principal to lead Garrard County schools

    The principal of LaRue County High School is moving on this summer to lead a district.

    Paul Mullins was selected as the next superintendent for Garrard County Schools. His selection was announced Thursday by the Garrard County Board of Education.

    Mullins considered leading a school district a personal goal and Garrard County was a good fit, he said.

    The school district’s size is similar to LaRue County Schools. Mullins said he feels he has experiences that could help the district.

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  • Training accident kills Navy SEAL at Fort Knox

    A U.S. Navy SEAL was killed during a training accident this week at Fort Knox. Seven other service members were injured.

    Special Warfare Operator 3rd Class Jonathan H. Kaloust, 23, died Wednesday when the Humvee he was in overturned during a training exercise, according to a news release from the Naval Special Warfare Group Two.

    Seven others received minor injuries in the accident, according to the news release.

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  • Japanese student exchange program still looking for local host families

    CCI Greenheart is still looking for local host families to welcome Japanese students to Elizabethtown this summer.

    The Tomodachi Coca-Cola Homestay program returns to the city from July 26 to Aug. 6 and supports Japan’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake by building cultural and economic ties between the two countries.

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  • Three generations join local DAR chapter

    The Captain Jacob VanMeter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed five new members into its fold Friday morning at the Brown Pusey House in Elizabethtown, four of which represent three generations of the same family.

    Elizabethtown resident Charline Akins; her two daughters, Christy Bennett and Cathy Reas; and her granddaughter, Kelly McManus, were sworn into the DAR during a ceremony Friday, where they were bestowed with pins and flowers.

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  • Drawing insight from a coach's childhood story

    A couple weeks ago, I had never heard of Ken Lolla. Since his speech at the Select Preps banquet nine days ago, his words keep bouncing around in my head.

    Lolla is the men’s soccer coach for the University of Louisville. He’s also a father of three, a motivational speaker, the author of a children’s book and is developing into a brand name. He shares his ideas from www.kenlolla.com and has active social media accounts.

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  • Photos: Lincoln Trail Master Gardener Plant Fair
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  • Yes, you can direct IRA money to your church

    Question: I was told I can give my IRA required minimum distribution to my local church and receive a tax break. How is that possible?

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  • Possible failed child abduction investigated

    Hodgenville police are investigating what may have been an attempted child abduction.

    Chief Steven Johnson said he received a call Monday from a woman who said her son was walking after school on  South Lincoln Boulevard near Citizens Union Bank in Hodgenville when a tan GMC truck stopped near him.

    The 12-year-old boy told his mother the man driving pulled the truck up to the curb but didn’t roll down the window. Then, he started signaling for the boy to approach, Johnson said.

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  • Faces & Places: Through the lens
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