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As the district begins classes today, Meade County Schools is marking an investment in school safety efforts with the announcement of the expansion of the district’s roster of school resource officers. According to a release from the school district, four full-time SROs will serve students and staff across the district. The Meade County Sheriff’s Office is providing two officers, one of whom will be assigned to Meade County High School and the […]

Hardin County Schools Community Relations Specialist John Wright says the district is excited to kick off the 2025-2026 school year on Thursday. “It’s always a wonderful time of year for our staff and for our students to get everybody back in the swing of things, and to begin the process of learning and growing and thriving in our school district,” Wright said. Wright said parents are encouraged to check out the […]

If you are not able to make it to a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing Regional Office, the KYTC may be bringing those services to your community via their Popup Driver Licensing program. Driver licensing popup events offer all of the regular services of a driver licensing regional office including upgrading to a Real ID, requesting an eight-year license if you are due to renew, updating your name and address, […]

The Elizabethtown City Council met for their first meeting of the month Monday. The council approved ordinances that updated the city’s Code of Ethics to match recommended updates from the Kentucky League of Cities and updates to the city’s land usage ordinance concerning residential zoning. When discussing the residential amendments during the council’s June 9 work session, Elizabethtown Planning and Development Director Joe Reverman said the changes allow developers more flexibility and creativity, […]

The prosecution is responding to convicted Crystal Rogers investigation suspect Steven Lawson’s request for a new trial. In a response filed Monday to the defendant’s motion for a new trial and judgement notwithstanding the verdict, Special Assistant to the Attorney General Teresa Young said Lawson’s defense “has shown no grounds which would entitle him to a new trial.” Responding to the defense’s claims that they did not have adequate time to prepare […]

The John Hardin High School FFA chapter is receiving national support for their local project. John Hardin FFA has been awarded a $2,500 yearlong Living to Serve grant from the national organization. According to a release from FFA, John Hardin FFA will be using the funds to help address area cat overpopulation by partnering with the Friends of Hardin County Animal Shelter organization on a trap-neuter-release program. Funds from the grant will […]