The Elizabethtown Police Department is kicking off their “Cram the Cruiser” this month.
Between now and November 29th, non-perishable items can be dropped off at the Elizabethtown Police Department, located at 300 South Mulberry Street.
Donations can also be made at the Elizabethtown Walmart and Priceless Foods, as well as either E’town Krogers.
All food collected will be donated to local food banks in the Hardin County community.
Helping Hand of Hope is in need of donations.
“We need toys that range from $10-$50. We need those teenager gifts and monetary donations. Stop in at our office at 6796 South Wilson Road and fill out a volunteer form or they can contact us on social media,” stated Executive Director Hope Burke. These donations will go towards their Affordable Christmas program, which helps financially struggling families receive presents this Christmas. For more information or to donate, visit HelpingHandofHope.com.
Yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear helda memorial service in honor of more than 10,000 Kentuckians lost to Covid-19.
“More than 5 million people worldwide have lost their lives, and more than 10,000 of our fellow Kentuckians have succumbed to this vicious evil virus. We’ve lost more Kentuckians to Covid-19 than make up the population of most of our towns and cities,” he stated. A permanent Team Kentucky Memorial titled “United We Stand, Divided We Fall” will be encircled by lights that will glow green when the sun sets to symbolize empathy and compassion for all Kentuckians lost to Covid-19.
On Thursday, November 11, 2021 at approximately 10:12 a.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Detectives discovered human remains in the Upton community of Larue County. Those remains were recovered and positively identified as 27-year-old Erica Burden, who was reported missing on Tuesday.
William “Billy” Burden, 53 of Upton was arrested and charged with Murder (Domestic Violence), Tampering with Physical Evidence and Abuse of a Corpse. He was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing.
Tom Pitts is an instructor at the Early College and Career Center, who is passionate about both cars and his students. He recalls having J.T. Wiglesworth in class, before J.T. passed in a car accident in 2019. Pitts is hoping to get his hands on a camaro to rebuild and sell at the JT”s Way Gala that is set for April of next year.
All proceeds from the Gala will go to JT’s Way Foundation that helps families who have lost loved ones. For more information on this project, visit JTsWay.com.
Throughout our nation’s history, our military has always answered the call to protect and defend our freedom. Today, we honor them by saying ‘thank you’.
“We owe our veterans a great debt,” stated State Representative Nancy Tate of House District 27. This country would not stand without the brave men and women who have fought to make this the land of the free.
On Tuesday, November 9th at approximately 3:09 p.m. (CST), Kentucky State Police Post 3- Bowling Green received a call in reference to a missing female subject in the Bonnieville community of Hart County.
It was reported that 27-year-old Erica Burden had dropped her child off at school at approximately 7:55 a.m. and had not been seen or heard from since that time.
Erica was last seen wearing a burgundy sweatshirt, distressed blue jeans and leopard crocs. She also carried a leopard purse, and has multiple tattoos on her right arm.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 3- Bowling Green at (270)782-2010.
Hodgenville has welcomed an honorary police officer in the form of a concerned 13-year-old.
Looking out for his younger sister, Noah Selman wrote a letter to the Hodgenville Police Department asking for stronger safety measures in a residential area where cars were speeding.
“We wanted to let him be part of the solution. So we actually swore him in using the same oath the police department uses. We gave him a fabric badge and then we took him back out to his house. We gave him the laser, showed him how to use it, and he sat there and was able to track the cars to see how fast they were going. He had a blast and so did we,” stated Hodgenville Chief of Police James Richardson.
At just 13, Noah is Hodgenville’s first ever honorary police officer.
The overnight search for a 57-year-old has ended successfully.
On Monday afternoon around 5:30 p.m., Shepherdsville Police were notified of a Nora Thompson who had gone missing. Major Jason Paulley stated that Thompson was located in her vehicle yesterday around 11 a.m. in a ditch right off i-65 near the Cedar Grove Overpass.
“She went off into some trees. Louisville Metro Police had their helicopter out, and spotted her from above,” he said. The reason for the crash is still unknown. The investigation is still ongoing.
The fourth annual No Starve November has begun.
This fundraiser was started by owners Rob Thompson of Andy’s Barbershop, and Jorga Greenwell of the Purple Rose Salon. They are asking for donations to go towards Warm Blessings Community Kitchen. “Just come by each shop and donate a little bit,” stated Rob.
The fundraiser lasts throughout the whole month. Money can be dropped off at either shop or directly to Warm Blessings.
