In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of September 11th, Fort Knox will hold a Patriot Day Ceremony this Saturday. The ceremony will honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the downing of Flight 93.
It will take place at 8:15 a.m. at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff.
Kentucky is fast approaching nearly 600,000 Covid-19 cases during the almost 18 months of the pandemic.
In response, Governor Andy Beshear has worked with the General Assembly to assess a call for a special session beginning later this morning. He will ask lawmakers to consider legislation including extending the state of emergency until January of next year and requiring facial coverings in indoor settings in certain circumstances.
The meeting will take place in Frankfort at 10 a.m. this morning.
On Friday morning, the Elizabethtown police were called to the 300 block of 1242 Woodland Drive in reference to a 40-year-old male in medical distress. According to Public Information Officer Chris Denham, officers initially met with Lonnie Drumm at the residence. The 40-year-old was then found and determined to be deceased. Following a death investigation which spanned the majority of the day, Drumm was arrested and charged with Homicide and tampering with physical evidence. The investigation revealed the deceased had sustained a single gunshot wound. In an interview, Drumm admitted to having fired a single gunshot.
The name of the deceased is being held pending family notification.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Yesterday evening, the Elizabethtown Police pursued and arrested a reckless driver. According to Public Information Officer John Thomas, shortly before 5 o’clock, Elizabethtown Police Chief Thompson observed a black Chevrolet pickup make a reckless turn from Ring Road onto Patriot Parkway at a high rate of speed. Chief Thompson turned around on the vehicle and discovered it had collided off road with an embankment. Hardin County Sheriff Deputy Wood was attempting to remove the male driver from the vehicle. Chief Thompson got out to assist Deputy Wood, and the driver, identified as Stephen Hicks, age 25, took off and nearly struck Deputy Wood and Chief Thompson with his vehicle. While fleeing, Hicks struck Chief Thompson’s cruiser with his truck. Officers pursued Hicks through the Ceciliana neighborhood where he eventually ran off the road and drove through several residential yards.
Hicks was arrested and charged with reckless driving, fleeing and evading police first degree, two counts of Wanton endangerment first degree, leaving the scene of an accident, criminal mischief second degree, and theft by deception.
This morning, the Elizabethtown Police Department announced a partnership with Helping Hand of Hope to begin a food drive.
“We’re putting a focus on the 20 year anniversary of September 11th, and really we want to focus on September 12th when everyone kind of came together and banned together as one to help a fellow citizen in need, and that’s really what we’re trying to do here,” stated Public Information officer, Chris Denham.
Since the pandemic, Helping Hand of Hope is now in extreme need of food. They need non-perishable items such as canned goods and hygiene products.
The food drive starts today and will run through September 17th. Donations can be dropped off at Helping Hand of Hope, the Elizabethtown Walmart, or the Elizabethtown Police Department.
September is Hunger Action Month, and Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland wants to raise awareness of Hunger Action Day coming up.
“For some folks, deciding what to eat is not always an option. Sometimes, it’s not having enough to eat at all. So that’s why we raise awareness to help bring food to folks that are facing hunger in our area. You can help by turning the town orange on Hunger Action Day, which is September 17th,” says Stephanie Hest, the Director of Development. Additionally, Feeding America is asking for extra volunteers on Hunger Action Day to help fill backpack bags and pack senior boxes with food.
For more information, visit FeedingAmericaKY.org.
Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative has announced that they will be closing their lobbies starting Tuesday, September 7th. This is in an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19. The drive-thru at both Elizabethtown and Radcliff office locations will remain open.
Covid-19 cases continue to increase with no signs of decline. The total number of cases within the Lincoln Trail Health District in August surpassed July cases by 263%. Last month was the highest number of cases in any month to date in the district.
As a result, the health department is discontinuing release letters for positive cases. They will be launching a new Covid-19 exposure calculator on their website on Tuesday, September 6th. For more information, visit ltdhd.org.
Governor Andy Beshear held a briefing this morning to announce a successful human trafficking operation. On August 26th, Kentucky joined a multi-state operation, Operation United Front, that resulted in 21 rescued victims, including two minors.
Kentucky conducted four trafficking operations simultaneously in Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, McCracken County and Northern Kentucky. The operation was led by Kentucky State Police.
Governor Beshear also reminds Kentuckians of the legal duty to report suspicions of children involved in human trafficking. Concerns about possible human trafficking should be reported to 1-888-373-7888.
The Hardin County 4-H club kicks off their second year of Feathers and Fluff tomorrow evening.
The club provides youth with educational opportunities and skills through working with animals.
“The 4-H club is for anyone. We kind of teach them how to take care of animals. Rabbits and chickens are really good for a first project since they’re so small. We introduce them to the animals, and how to properly take care of the animals,” says Jordan Olsen, leader of the Feathers and Fluff club.
The club will meet on the first Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Hardin County Extension office.
