Q: This product saw profits jump by 65% in 1982, due to placement in a major motion picture…
Eric and Jodie spoke with Kevin Cox this morning. Kevin’s daughter passed away suddenly in December and she is being honored through a new charity to comfort children encountered by police.
Jodie talked to country legend T.G. Sheppard about his new album and tour and his history in music, including working with Elvis.
Q: When moving into a new home, this is the number one thing people replace right away…
Eric and Jodie talked to Hunter Roberts from United Way this morning, and she gave info about how to contribute during the last weeks of their current campaign.
Before the new school opens, East Hardin is holding its last events at the current gym this week, and they are looking for photos of past events and students from either the high school or middle school. Listen to this morning’s interview with Eric and Jodie.
E’town residents share concerns with council over proposed mini-roundabout
After the announcement that a mini-roundabout was to be constructed near the Brown-Pusey House this spring, several Elizabethtown residents showed up to Monday’s Elizabethtown City Council meeting to voice concern about the project near the house. Engineers with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet were on hand to answer questions, hoping to alleviate concerns.
The intersection in question is to be constructed in the same timeframe as one at Main and Crutcher, taking 21 days each to complete. Members of the Brown Pusey board said they would meet to discuss if they would prefer the Crutcher intersection to be the first one converted.
EIS welcomes students back 4-days a week
Monday, students at Elizabethtown Independent began their return to in-person instruction 4 days a week, and Superintendent Kelli Bush says the mood around the district was positive, even for a Monday.
Bush says the number of students who optioned for 4-days a week are roughly the same as those who took part in hybrid instruction. The board discussed the return plan at a meeting earlier this month.
Beshear: State has vaccinated 1 million individuals
A milestone yesterday for the state of Kentucky. Officials gathered at the State Capitol yesterday to watch as healthcare officials administered the millionth vaccine for the commonwealth.
Governor Andy Beshear also announced that the state has administered 99.7% of all first doses they have received. Officials say more than 142 thousand individuals have received a vaccine in just the past week.
Local St. Baldrick’s team releases totals
This year, even with a virtual-only option, the Elizabethtown St Baldrick’s group was still able to raise significant funds for cancer research.
Organizer Heather Jones says the local group was ranked second in the country as of Monday afternoon for group fundraising efforts through the foundation. The local organization has raised over 200 thousand dollars since 2011.
Statewide tornado drill takes place this morning
After being delayed from the beginning of the month, the annual statewide tornado drill will take place this morning just after 10 a-m. Emergency management officials say the drill gives everyone a chance to review plans and procedures for severe weather.
Meade County Emergency Management Director Ron Dodson also suggests residents get NOAA radios to listen to alerts. The original date coincided with National Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
Q: Kids say this is the worst part of being in the car with their parents…
Eric and Jodie spoke with Lynn Kustes from the Kentucky Railway Museum in New Haven about the big events coming up in the spring, including a Derby themed event, Spring Break rides, and Train Robbery excursions.
Q: In 2020, we saved 73 hours, or about 3 days, by NOT doing this…