Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Elizabethtown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds lined up at Pritchard Community Center on Friday as backed-up traffic on U.S. 62 slowed entry and free meals were given away to those in need. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ Shoppers are enjoying busy holiday retail opportunities today as local vendors get ready to jingle and mingle Sunday. The festive event will bring seasonal gift options and add to Elizabethtown's holiday celebrations — drawing community members to explore new offerings. The News-Enterprise
- ➤ Community members will get a free 'Stone Soup' Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, November 15 at 4 p.m. at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, organized by local businesses and individuals to help those affected by the government shutdown—organizers plan to serve about 1,000 people. Quicksie 98.3
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky’s Modern Gun Deer Season opens today and runs for 16 days until November 23 + hunters must follow state-set harvest limits based on deer density. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife reported nearly 150,000 deer were taken last year + special restrictions apply in areas under Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance. Quicksie 98.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Elizabethtown officials will host an annual Veterans Day event with a motorcade and ceremony on November 11—designed to honor veterans and highlight the city's proximity to Fort Knox—marking a long-standing tradition in our community. The News-Enterprise
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Farm-City Day 2025
8 AM – 1 PM — Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service — Reservations required — Celebrate the 59th annual Farm-City Day with tours, a luncheon speaker, and awards presentation.
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Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K
8-10 a.m. — Bardstown High School Gym — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a family-friendly run benefitting The New Life Center this Thanksgiving.
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