Good morning, Elizabethtown.

A Kentucky soldier killed in action in World War II will be laid to rest in Radcliff on Wednesday, July 29.

Visitation is from 9 to 10 a.m. at Chism Family Funeral Home in Vine Grove, with burial at 10:30 a.m. at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central and public is invited.

Cruisin’ the Heartland returns next weekend with over 2,000 classic cars lined up downtown+ the annual car show will attract enthusiasts from the area.

The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported that in June the Lincoln Trail District saw higher unemployment rates compared to May and last June, with Hardin County rising from 5.7% to 6.3% + Grayson County reaching 7.1% while Washington County stayed at 5.1%.

Trojan Fest (celebrating school spirit) excites local families and staff as they count down to the start of the 2026-27 school year, marking a new chapter in community education.

A week of rain reduced drought statewide, with the U.S. Drought Monitor reporting no drought over 80.09 percent (up from 78.30 percent) and abnormally dry conditions covering 14.21 percent while severe drought remains at 2.75 percent, according to a Thursday release.

State health officials reported 468 cyclosporiasis cases with 177 confirmed and 26 hospitalizations by July 22—a more than 400% increase over the typical 35 cases per year.

Investigators are tracing a possible outbreak source from lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell and Walmart.