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Today's News

  • FAIR UPDATE: Tractor pull rescheduled

    Tuesday's tractor pull has been rescheduled for Aug. 10 at the LaRue County Fairgrounds.

    Kid's Day is at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 20. No admission charged for children at the fairgrounds. Three rides will be open; games will be available.

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  • Gibson crowned Miss LaRue County Fair

    Patricia Ann Gibson, the 17-year-old daughter of Roger and Melanie Wells of Hodgenville, was crowned Miss LaRue County Fair Monday, after an evening of torrential rain, thunder claps and mud.

    She was named also “Most Photogenic.”

    Gibson – and 14 other contestants – were transported by trucks from one side of the LaRue County Fairgrounds to the Morrison building. Volunteers held umbrellas as they entered buildings to keep them dry.

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  • Thomas named Mother of the Year

    For the last several years, Patsy Hines Thomas has presented the Mother of the Year award at the LaRue County Fair.

    On Monday, she was on the other side of the podium accepting the award from Jean Thomas, vice president of the LaRue County Extension Homemakers.

    “Ms. Patsy” Thomas, described as an active volunteer for the county and area Homemakers Councils, Extension council and district board and Lincoln Days, was nominated by the South Fork Homemakers Club.

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  • Federal suit filed in fatal shooting

     

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  • LaRue County collects more than $19,000 for Crusade for Children

     Collection efforts for the annual WHAS Crusade for Children brought in a total of $6,001,342. LaRue County contributed $19,967.37.

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  • Schools looking for Distinguished Alumni

    LaRue County Schools is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Alumni program.

    The award provides an opportunity to recognize accomplishments of graduates and, at the same time, demonstrates to the teachers and staff of the school district the positive impact they have upon the lives of young people.

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  • Business evacuated after semi catches fire

    A local business was evacuated Tuesday, June 11, after a tractor trailer caught fire in its parking lot.

    Richard Salyers, who was driving, said he was on his way to deliver a piece of machinery for R&D Railroad of Grayson. He realized he had a flat tire and pulled into the parking lot of Save-A-Lot, on Lincoln Drive in Hodgenville.

    “I got out to take a look at it and the rear passengers’ tire was on fire,” Salyers said.

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  • Thomas hired as new LCHS ag teacher

     Chris Thomas, the new agriculture teacher at LaRue County High School, wants to offer instruction that will be beneficial in life regardless of the student’s farm-or-non-farm status.

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  • PHOTO: Car carrier overturns in Barren Run

    A car carrier truck driven by Johnny Key overturned about 11 p.m. Tuesday in the Barren Run section.  The truck was carrying eight cars, according to the LaRue County Sheriff’s office. Seven remained on the truck; one was thrown off. No injuries were reported. Deputy Robby Brownfield investigated.

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  • Dr. Preston joins Hodgenville practice

    After nearly 20 years of working at Magnolia’s Family Care Center, Dr. Steven Preston is ready for a change.

    Preston, who worked at the Mill Road clinic since the mid-1990s, left the practice earlier this month, according to Michelle Murphy, director of marketing and public relations for Hardin Memorial Hospital, owner of the clinic.

    But he isn’t going far. He will begin practice at the Hodgenville Clinic with Dr. Glenn Catlett on July 1.

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