Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Area nonprofits in our community participated in KY Gives Day Tuesday via an online portal — open until midnight — that offered matching and prize donations. The Central Kentucky Community Foundation noted this 11-year effort raised over $1 million, with last year’s campaign exceeding $200,000. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ Kendra Scott from the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce discussed upcoming events scheduled for this month at the chamber. The update informs local residents about opportunities for networking and community involvement. Quicksie 98.3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Norton Commons Arts Festival returns this Saturday and Sunday with over 100 vendors, artists, and crafters in North Village. Food trucks + live music will boost the event, which runs from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. WLKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Knox is preparing for cadet summer training as vehicles and equipment arrive on installation railheads, signaling that the program will take place this summer. The News-Enterprise
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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
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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