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Elizabethtown
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Kentucky Community Action Council is celebrating Community Action Month by joining over 1,000 agencies dedicated to helping local families gain economic stability (and self-sufficiency) through essential services available regionwide. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ Lincoln Trail Area Development District is preparing to host its free Senior Celebration as part of Older Americans Month. The annual event will honor seniors and bring the community together (exact details on venue and time are pending). The News-Enterprise
- ➤ Seven businesses in Hardin County have joined the Certified Farm Market Program to ensure quality produce for local consumers. This certification verifies that each location meets high standards for freshness and marketing appeal. The News-Enterprise
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local small business owners in the Lincoln Trail region can access new resources to support startup growth in manufacturing, retail+services sectors. The initiative aims to strengthen the area's economy and boost opportunities for entrepreneurs. The News-Enterprise
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky Shakespeare’s free production of The Tempest stops this week at Shepherdsville City Park (6:30 p.m.), Radcliff City Park amphitheater (6:30 p.m.) and Bernheim Forest (1 p.m.); the 75-minute show will play at Freeman Lake Park in Elizabethtown on May 22. Quicksie 98.3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Central Kentucky Community Foundation awarded 179 scholarships to 147 students Monday evening during a celebratory event. The milestone underscored the foundation's commitment to supporting local education. The News-Enterprise
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Craig Greenberg honored WLKY veteran Debbie Roberson on Thursday night by issuing an official proclamation for her 50 years of service — a milestone that reflects her key role in local community partnerships including coordinating the WLKY Bell Awards. WLKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews return to the local fire station on Thursday after a brown recluse spider bite closed it last week. A firefighter was treated on April 29 (exterminators sprayed, fogged, and dusted the facility) while shifts were maintained at another station. Quicksie 98.3
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Elizabethtown's tenth annual E-Town Wine Fest will take place at Freeman Lake Park tomorrow from 4 to 9 p.m. and offer wine tasting from 16 wineries (plus bourbon, beer and non-alcoholic drinks), live bands, a vendor village and tickets at $30 advance, $35 at the gate or $15 admission only. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ The local animal shelter features Buttercup, a 1-year-old cat with bright eyes, and Gus, a 10-month-old tri-colored heeler, for adoption. The shelter is open Monday to Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., except Friday + Saturday when it prepares for Lou Adopts at the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center. 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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