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Eight arrested in theft ring

Eight people were arrested on Friday, June 23 for drug and theft charges after officers with the LaRue County Sheriff’s Office followed up on reports of a stolen vehicle on Bird Road in Mt. Sherman.

LaRue County Bootleg Part II

Few remember the dramatic and short life of Wild Bill Skaggs, but those who do remember him for his generosity, dashing looks and successful moonshine operation.

National prohibition of alcohol began in 1920 as the “noble experiment” a way to reduce crime and corruption, solve social problems, reduce the tax burden created by prisons and poorhouses, and improve health and hygiene in America, according to the CATO Institute.

Shoffner pleads guilty

Former LaRue County Sheriff Bobby Shoffner entered a guilty plea on Thursday, June 22 to a single count of embezzling almost $22,000 while in office.

Shoffner, 58, of Hodgenville appeared in U.S. District Court where he admitted that he embezzled $21,901 in property tax receipts between November 2011 and April 2012. Shoffner was the LaRue County Sheriff during that time and was responsible for collecting and remitting franchise tax payments and property tax payments.

Cindy spins up a tornado

A tornado was confirmed in LaRue County after the remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy moved across the state on Friday, June 23.

LaRue County Emergency Management Director, Dennis Wells, said that officials with the National Weather Service came with him to view the damage of the storm and they confirmed it was an EF-1 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which is a tornado listed as having moderate damage and wind speeds from 86 to 110 mph. The scale rates tornadoes on a scale of wind speeds, damage caused and other data.

Local business named franchisee of the year

What started almost 25 years ago as Dobbs-Tyree Enterprises has been awarded the Hardee’s Corporation top honor as the Domestic Franchisee of the Year for a single unit.

The late Elwyn Dobbs and his son in law Wayne Tyree, took their combined years of experience and knowledge from working in the corporate world of Hardee’s to form their partnership and started their single franchise, located in Hodgenville, KY.

Man arrested on marijuana trafficking

A traffic stop led to the arrest of a Hodgenville man, by LaRue County Sheriff’s Office, for trafficking in Marijuana.

LaRue County Deputy Sheriff Nick Pruitt initially pulled over Hunter James Smith, 20, of Hodgenville, for a burned out tail light. While talking to Smith, Pruitt stated he could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Pruitt asked Smith if he “had anything illegal in the vehicle,” Smith allegedly stated he didn’t. When Pruitt questioned further, Smith reportedly admitted that he had a marijuana pipe in the console.

City gives schools $22,000 water bill

Hodgenville mayor Kenny Devore discussed with LaRue County Board of Education members a $22,428.45 water bill that his records show LaRue County Schools owe as the board met at LaRue County Middle School on Monday, June 19.

Making learning fun, accessible

CreekFront Park in Hodgenville now has an interactive trail designed to engage parents, grandparents and caregivers to help them turn everyday occasions into exciting learning activities.

4-H Art Day camp
Community News

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the families of Finis Walker who passed away early in the morning on Sunday, June 25 at Sunrise Manor and to Delbert Evege who passed away. Gene Abrams Jr. was admitted to Hardin Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 25. Mariah Breckenridge went to Hardin Memorial on Monday, June 26 for some tests.

First Baptist- This Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. will be Bible Study.

Lane Lincoln- This Sunday will be the Pastor Appreciation day for their pastor, Rev. Aaron Moss, Sr. and his wife.