Today's News

“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another, Proverbs 27:17

How do you handle correction? By taking offense? By hearing it as rejection? By getting defensive? All of us need people who will be honest with us because we’re easily blinded by our egos. When God sends somebody to correct you it’s because he loves you. He only does that to those he values.

“If you are not disciplined … then you are illegitimate children and not true sons” Hebrews 12:8. Check your credentials.

The LaRue County Fire Department received a $3,000 grant from the Kentucky Division of Forestry.

The grant was a portion of $490,088 given to communities and fire departments through the Volunteer Fire Assistance grant program and the Firewise Community grant program.

The LaRue County Lady Hawks soccer team ventured on a long trip Aug. 31 to Monroe County and emerged victorious, 7-1. So dominating was the victory, the first of the season, that five different players left their mark on the scoreboard.

Not to be outdone, the middle-school attackers wrestled against the high-school junior varsity and played them to a 1-1 draw.

Junior Shelby Mouser began the onslaught after receiving a long kick from fellow junior Justine Scroggins. Scroggins took a free kick from midfield and delivered the ball to Mouser’s feet.

The Upton Days Festival begins Friday evening with baby, food and coloring contests and karaoke.

All events will be in the Community Center at 377 College St. There is a $2 admission fee at the door for all events with no charge for ages 10 and younger.

Kathy Williamson, one of the event’s organizers, said she has fielded several calls about the baby contest from non-local residents. The contest is limited to Upton residents only.