Good morning, Elizabethtown.

Hazel Morris of Chavies won a $281,651 jackpot on March 15 when she played the Elephant King Instant Play game and received $202,789 after taxes when she claimed her prize in Louisville.

She celebrated her win by picking up donuts for family and said the funds will help cover bills and prepare for retirement—her husband Dale noted she has always been generous in the community.

A ceremony in Elizabethtown honored Vietnam War veterans (once treated unfairly but now respected for their courage) as the community remembered their service.

The annual event marked a time to reflect on the sacrifices these veterans made (a reminder of the evolving view of their honor).

The Elizabethtown Park and Recreation Department announced it will bring back a week of park events during spring break to offer local families a chance for fun in town.

The series will include various activities designed to engage community members.

Two Central Hardin juniors died in an early Saturday morning single-vehicle crash on St. John Road near Elizabethtown—during the first day of spring break for local schools.

Two Central Hardin High School students died in a crash on St. John Road at around 2:30 a.m. Saturday—17-year-old Gerald Lyon lost control resulting in his death at the hospital while 16-year-old Tristen Shrouder was ejected and died at the scene—and Hardin County Schools will open its media center today from 10 a.m. to noon for anyone seeking support.

Monthly Meeting of Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau

9-10 a.m. | Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau | Free entry | Engage with local tourism initiatives promoting attractions and convention activities.

Survive to Thrive Art Auction Fundraiser 2025

6-11:30 p.m. — The House on Helm — Fundraising event — Bid on unique art pieces while supporting a meaningful cause.