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Elizabethtown Police Foundation to Contribute in Reward fund for Jefferson County Deputy

Local law enforcement are now asking for the public’s help in a murder case. “The Elizabethtown Police Foundation’s Board of Directors voted to contribute $5,000.00 towards the reward fund for Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Shirley’s murder. The Elizabethtown Police Foundation is joining with the FBI, ATF and the Louisville Police Foundation and collectively offering a monetary reward of up to $80,000 for the information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for Deputy Brandon Shirley’s murder,” stated Executive Director Carl Bee. Any information  Anyone with information regarding Deputy Shirley’s murder should immediately call the FBI at (502) 263-6000, ATF (888) atf-tips, or the Louisville Metro Police at (502) 574 LMPD. Tips can also be submitted at tips.fbi.gov or atftips@atf.gov.

Elizabethtown Man Involved in Moore High School Incident

An Elizabethtown man who was teaching at Moore High School in Jefferson County was involved in an incident with a student on Monday. William, Bill, Bennett has been identified as the teacher in question on multiple videos widely circulating on social media. It is unclear from the footage how the incident began, but Bennett can be seen in a physical encounter with a male juvenile. Bennett posted on his Facebook today that he has an attorney and has been advised not to speak regarding the situation. He did state that he feels like the whole narrative has not been made public due to complete school footage or actual statements not being released. Jefferson County Public School Spokesperson Renee Murphy did not identify the teacher by name, but said he has been reassigned to a non-instructional role and an investigation is underway. 

Bennett previously served 2 terms as an Elizabethtown City Councilman. He ran unsuccessfully in 2020.

Pfizer Vaccine Fully Approved by FDA

Today, the Pfizer became the first Covid-19 vaccine to become fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “When a therapy or medication receives full FDA approval, then that means that it has satisfied the requirements of the 1962 Kefauver Harris Amendment which established scientific safeguards that the FDA still uses today to ensure that consumers will not be victims of unsafe and ineffective medication,” says Jamie Lane, a Pharmacist at Baptist Health Hardin. 

Terrie Burgon of the Lincoln Trail Health Department stated the new approval brings about several new changes including a new name. 

“If people hear the name Comirnaty, that is synonymous with the Pfizer vaccine that everyone has been receiving all along. What you may not be aware of is that the full FDA approval is in individuals 16 years of age and older. So those who are 12 to 15, the Pfizer vaccine still operates under the Emergency Authorization Use. I know that there were some individuals who were waiting because they wanted it to be fully approved. Now that time has come. Our Covid numbers are escalating. If you have not gotten your vaccine, now is the time to do it.”

The other vaccines are both approved under the Emergency Authorization Use, and are currently seeking full approval.

ECTC Beginning Registration for October Classes Today

The Elizabethtown Community and Technical College starts their 8 week sessions today. They have also started registering students for the upcoming 8 week term starting up in October. “Students don’t have to delay another 8 weeks getting started. We’ll have a full schedule of courses available on October 18th so from now until then, if you’ve had second thoughts or first thoughts about college, you can still get started in the fall. Because you can focus on fewer classes, the success rate in courses goes up,” President Dr. Justin Pate stated.

The second 8 week term begins October 18th. For more information and to register for classes, visit elizabethtown.kctcs.edu.

Time To Shine is Right Around the Corner.

Elizabethtown is already beginning preparations for Time To Shine. A themed event for individuals with intellectual disabilities/special needs. It will take place on September 11th at the Bluegrass Sportsplex. 

While the event isn’t until next month, Time To Shine training will take place on August 15th and the 16th. They encourage everyone to come out and volunteer and contribute to the event. 

For more information on this event, visit the Time To Shine facebook page.

Knob Creek Gun Range’s Last Machine Gun Shoot.

Knob Creek Gun Range will hold their final machine gun shoot in less than two months. 

The event that has been happening for 50 years is finally seeing it’s end due to the high cost and maintenance the event requires. 

The shoot will be October 8th and 9th, they will also have various competitions happening during the weekend. The cost for the two day event is $15 per person per day. 

For more information visit the Knob Creek Gun Range’s Facebook page.

Big Foot 5K Run.

Fort Knox is holding a 5k run to find the rumored bigfoot that lives on base. 

It will take place on August 13th, pre-registration will be online or on base at the leisure and travel service building. 

Masks will not be required as it is an outdoors event, but everyone is strongly encouraged to maintain social distance.

More information can found at Knox.ArmyMWR.com

Emerald Theater’s Last Summer Concert.

The newest hotspot in Elizabethtown just became a little cooler. Freeman Lake’s Emerald Cathedral Amphitheater has become a top spot for summer concerts.

Over this past summer the Emerald Cathedral Amphitheater has hosted various bands. 

Their final show of the summer series will kick off on August 14th with Mudbone and the Thunder Bayou band with locals Van Winkle and the Spirits. Tickets will be $10.  

Parking for the show will be available at the First Presbyterian church and Grace Heartland church. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at GreenspaceKY.Com

KHEAA and Attorney General Daniel Cameron Warn About New scam.

Attorney General Daniel Cameron and the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority are teaming up to warn consumers of a new scam. 

According to the Attorney General’s office, scammers will file for a student loan or financial aid using fraudulently obtained personal information including names, addresses, and social security numbers. 

Loan identity theft can damage a person’s credit score and make the victim liable for repaying the loan if it is not caught early enough. 

To catch these scams in the early stages it is recommended that you monitor your credit score.

For more information and if you believe you are a victim of loan fraud go to the Federal Trade Commission’s website  at IdentityTheft.gov. You can also go to the Attorney General’s Website at AG.KY.GOV/scams.

Hardin County and Elizabethtown Independent Schools Masking Mandate Announced

Hardin County Schools officially announced today that they are joining forces with Elizabethtown Independent Schools in the fight against Covid-19.

Both Superintendents have announced the following guidelines for the new mask protocol: When the Hardin County incidence rate is at 50 or above masks will be required inside of all school facilities. When the rate is below 50, masking will be relaxed but still encouraged.

Elizabethtown Independent Schools will be begin classes tomorrow, (August 11th), in masks, while Hardin County Schools will start with optional masking on Thursday (August 12th).

Each district will continue communicate future decisions with students, staff, and families on weekly basis.