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Elizabethtown
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Heritage Children Services reported that foster home availability dropped nearly 50 percent from last year, leaving fewer safe placements for children in need. The agency is urging local partners (business owners and churches) to join in efforts to support therapeutic foster care. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ The Lincoln Trail Area Master Gardener Plant Fair returns on Saturday, offering local garden advice, plants, and accessories. Residents can shop for supplies and learn useful tips at this annual event. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ Dr. Shannon Holt of the Heels Together Initiative launched the PinkDot Project this week to fight period poverty by placing donation bins (17 drop locations) and hosting proclamation signings (Elizabethtown, Radcliff and Hardin County offices) so residents can donate period supplies to support women and girls. Quicksie 98.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky State Police Post 4 will hold a wreath presentation on Wednesday at the burial sites of fallen troopers in observance of National Police Officers Memorial Week; family+friends and co-workers are welcome to attend as the department honors officers who served our community. K105
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baptist Health opened a new facility on the west side of Elizabethtown today. The News-Enterprise
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A.J. Brammer hosts a local sports update today on his podcast, covering recent game scores, team performance and upcoming events + providing clear insights for local fans. 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
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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