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Elizabethtown
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ 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). Quicksie 98.3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WLKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music star Martina McBride will headline the Bourbon & Blades free concert this fall in Radcliff, where she will perform her hit ballads. The News-Enterprise
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WKYU-FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Quicksie 98.3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. K105
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Quicksie 98.3
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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.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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