Good morning, Elizabethtown.

CASA officials are urging locals to volunteer for a group that helps children facing court cases in Elizabethtown.

Interested community members can sign up to support the cause.

A Lexington Herald-Leader reporter explained that layoffs of local news staff have raised concerns about supporting quality journalism in communities with few media options—community groups are exploring nonprofit models to offer transparent government coverage and rebuild local reporting.

Publix opened its long-awaited location Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. during a preview event where associates handed out sub samples near the new store entrance — drawing local eager shoppers.

The annual Heartland Harvest Festival returns on Saturday, Sept.

26 in downtown Elizabethtown and is expected to pack the streets with visitors.

Friends of the Holt Home will host free events this weekend to showcase the restored 19th-century residence of a local favorite; activities include guided tours and heritage talks — a chance for residents to explore local history.

At its meeting on Monday afternoon, Elizabethtown City Council unanimously accepted a $1 million donation for the SteelGrove Amphitheater and approved the Warm Blessing lease to support local community programs.

A Upton mother is raising awareness for childhood cancer during September plus calling for increased funding to help Kentucky families face challenges that persist beyond the month-long campaign.