Local News

A Munfordville man was struck by a pickup truck Monday morning and hospitalized for non-threatening injuries.

Virl M. Johnson of Mount Sherman was driving a 1994 Mitsubishi pickup about 8:30 a.m. on Bailey Road and made a right turn onto East Bailey Road, according to LaRue Deputy Robbie Brownfield. Johnson said a semi truck and trailer was parked in her lane of traffic. She attempted to drive around the vehicle and struck Thomas Wyatt, 47, who was standing beside the trailer.

Nancy’s Gifts and Florist has opened a new location.

The Hodgenville-based crafts shop has opened a temporary “holiday location” at 108 North Lincoln Blvd., next door to Smith Drug Store, just off Lincoln Square.

Nancy Alexander, the store’s owner, said she’s using the second location primarily for Christmas and holiday items, to avoid clutter at the main store, located at 107 Main Street.

All around our community, we see the impact of entrepreneurship. It’s driving innovative new products and services to the market. It’s strengthening our economy. It’s creating new opportunities.

It is certainly worth celebrating. The Lincoln Trail region will do just that during Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 17-23.

Shopko Hometown is unveiling some changes, including a renovation and expansion of its grocery department to better meet the needs of its customers.

 “These changes are in response to feedback from our customers as part of our effort to ensure we are listening to them so we can best serve their grocery needs,” said Tom Abbott, senior vice president of Hometown Stores. “Our expansion of grocery options will make it possible for our customers to do more of their shopping right in their hometowns, saving them valuable time and money.”