Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
Good morning, Elizabethtown.
Families are invited to Hardin County EMS's Teddy Bear Clinic on Wednesday, May 6 at 10 a.m. at EMS headquarters on 170 North Provident Way; children will learn to use 911 and perform first aid while seeing EMS equipment.
Registration is not needed and kids should bring a stuffed animal.
Radcliff Woman’s Club will host Pasta, Performance, and Pastries at the Colvin Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5 (tickets are $15, children under 5 are free, and proceeds will support local food pantries and community aid).
Gov. Beshear said Ford agreed to new terms for the former BlueOval SK facility in Glendale and will invest $2B in making energy storage batteries plus create 2,100 full-time jobs, while a second site might soon shift to battery production.
Country music star Martina McBride will headline the Bourbon & Blades free concert this fall in Radcliff, where she will perform her hit ballads.
Gas prices reached their highest level since the war with Iran began on April 30 — local stations report the increase.
Elizabethtown commuters are advised to check fuel costs as the trend may continue.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will host the Pathfinder Academy for rising sixth- through 12th-grade students from June 8 to 12, offering hands-on classes in science, technology, and crafts.
Registration is open on a first-come basis for interested students.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky recorded 1,110 drug overdose deaths in 2025, down 50.8% from 2021 and marking the fourth year of declines.
In Grayson County, six overdose fatalities were reported last year—up from fewer than five in 2024.
A.J. Brammer presents a local sports update today that covers recent games and previews upcoming events.
The segment offers insights on team standings and local athletic achievements.
Small Business Expo and May Membership Luncheon
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Pritchard Community Center — Contact for pricing — Celebrate local entrepreneurship with keynote speakers and a showcase of small businesses.
A1A - Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
7-9 p.m. — The Historic State Theater Complex — Ticket price varies — Experience the official tribute to Jimmy Buffett with A1A.
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