Today's News

A raccoon that was feared to have rabies tested negative for the disease, according to a spokesperson at the LaRue County Health Department.

A Hodgenville man began rabies shots last week after he was bitten by the animal. He was keeping the raccoon in his apartment, according to police. The raccoon was found dead in its cage after being quarantined last week. Its head was sent to a Frankfort lab for testing.

Sherry Grimes said preliminary tests received Monday show the animal did not die of rabies.

The 4-H Talent Show was held at the LaRue County High School Auditorium on March 27. 4-H members showcased their talents. The participants were divided into two age divisions: 9-13 year olds and 14-18 year olds. 

National Guard reunion

A 40th reunion and anniversary of the Kentucky National Guard, B Battery, 2nd 138th Field Artillery, is set for 1-5 p.m. April 25 at the Elizabethtown Armory on Warfield Street. All former members are welcome to attend. This unit was deployed to Vietnam on May 13, 1968. For more information, contact Al McDonald at 270-300-8106.

Class of '89

The story goes that a politician became very angry when he viewed proofs of his portrait. He said, “This picture does not do me justice.” 

The photographer replied, “Sir, with a face like yours, you don’t need justice, you need mercy.”

With a heart like ours, we all need mercy. Why should I say this? Because of scriptures like Isaiah 29:13, “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.”