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Elizabethtown
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The E'town Lions are asking for winter clothing donations as the Climate Prediction Center predicts that October's mild weather will give way to colder temperatures over the next two months. Local residents in Elizabethtown are encouraged to donate—helping prepare the community for the coming chill. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ The Fort Knox Spouses Club has invited local community members to join a Saturday night event to benefit a good cause—residents are encouraged to wear cowboy hats and boots. The News-Enterprise
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Horse Park unveiled a new monument on the weekend to honor the bond between Cody Dorman and the racehorse, Cody’s Wish. The statue and tablet—which mark a Make-A-Wish trip to Keeneland—are designed for children with disabilities. WLKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Elizabethtown Community and Technical College got a $1.3M TRIO Student Support Services grant (from the U.S. Department of Education) to expand services at its Leitchfield and Springfield campuses. The grant will let the college hire a program director, tutor, and administrative assistant to support first-generation, low-income students. Quicksie 98.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear is directing laid-off federal workers to the Team Kentucky website—created in April—for job postings, career counseling, and state worker benefits. Kentucky leaders hope the site will attract workers affected by recent federal layoffs. WLKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baptist Health experts are urging residents to get a flu shot early as flu season arrives — the recommendation comes before flu activity increases and clinics plan to vaccinate soon. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ United Way of Central Kentucky will host an American Red Cross blood drive Friday, October 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its headquarters—604 North Main Street—to collect needed Type O blood and offer a $10 amazon.com gift card for donors until October 19. Quicksie 98.3
- ➤ October is Fire Prevention Month and fire officials urge residents to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors for proper operation—Tommy Crane said alarms should be tested monthly. He advised replacing batteries during time changes and changing devices after 10 years—ensuring home safety. Quicksie 98.3
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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