Saturday, October 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grant Mackey from Hardin County and Cody Clift from Caldwell County are selected as Kentucky's representatives for the 2024-2025 American Soybean Association Corteva Agriscience Young Leaders program. The News-Enterprise
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky's Attorney General, Russell Coleman, supports a law mandating child sex offenders to identify themselves by their full names on social media, aiming to protect children online. K105
- ➤ TikTok developed a strategy to use content from Kentucky businesses on its platform in an attempt to favorably influence Sen. Mitch McConnell, amidst a lawsuit accusing the app of being designed to addict kids. WKYU-FM
- ➤ Kentucky Public Radio provides a comprehensive voter guide for the 2024 general election, covering contested races, amendments, and a medical marijuana ballot question across the state. WKYU-FM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aptiva Health Orthopedics celebrated its grand opening in Elizabethtown with a ribbon-cutting event attended by staff, Hardin County Chamber of Commerce leaders, and supporters. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, aimed at promoting awareness, prevention, and screenings for one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers among women in Kentucky, with initiatives to improve accessibility to screenings and support survivors. K105
TRAVEL NEWS
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Community Partnership Dinner at Phillips Grove
Experience a festive evening filled with dinner, games, and networking, featuring updates from Fort Knox and the Meade County Chamber.
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Corpse Bride Screening: Spooky Season Movie Night
Experience a delightful evening of Halloween-themed fun with a screening of 'Corpse Bride' at the Historic State Theater, complete with concessions and drinks.
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Sportsplex Spooktacular 2024: Halloween Fun for Everyone
Experience a delightful Halloween celebration featuring candy, music, inflatables, and spooky games in a fun indoor setting.
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The Riverside Concert
Experience an evening of live music with The Riverside at the Little Blue House Concert Series in Elizabethtown.
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Vendor & Craft Show at Bluegrass Sportsplex
Experience a vibrant craft show with over 125 vendors at the Bluegrass Sportsplex, featuring special giveaways for early attendees.
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The Honkytonk Wranglers Live Performance
Experience live music with The Honkytonk Wranglers at the American Legion Hardin Post 113 in Elizabethtown.
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Sawyer Brown Live at The Historic State Theater
Experience a live performance by the renowned country band Sawyer Brown at The Historic State Theater Complex in Elizabethtown.
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