Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Elizabethtown.
🏘️ Community
On Friday, local trucker Don Travis logged 5 million miles when he picked up windshields from AGC Automotive before heading south to Mississippi in his 1998 Peterbilt & his milestone reflects decades on the road.
💼 Business
Elizabethtown's new Publix will open mid-September — construction vehicles and employee cars fill the parking lot as preparations continue in town.
📰 Economy
In July, Grayson County posted a 6.6 percent jobless rate — the highest among counties west of Wayne County.
The rate fell from 7.1 percent in June and matched last July's figure, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics.
Unemployment rates in Hardin, LaRue, and Meade counties increased between July 2025 and July 2026, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, showing a rise from the previous year.
🏥 Health
State data shows 10 new measles cases have been reported, and local health clinics in Elizabethtown are urging residents to get vaccinated.
Health officials will continue to monitor the outbreak and update the community on safety measures.
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