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The Baptist Health Hardin Auxiliary has begun their annual Let Christmas Shine fundraiser. 

A table is set up in the main lobby of the hospital Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “You buy a light. You can do a light for 5 dollars, a shrub, a spotlight, a strand of lights or a small tree. You can do that in memory of someone or in honor of someone. They are put on the shrubbery at the hospital and we light up Baptist Health Hardin,” noted Auxiliary member Pat Howell. All proceeds from this fundraiser are given as scholarships to students going into the medical field.

Senator Dennis Parrett has announced he will not run for re-election.

Parrett says while health concerns are at the forefront of this decision, he wants to dedicate more time to his family, including four grandchildren. 

While in the Senate, Parrett has ensured students with special needs receive a diploma after graduating from high school, and strengthened Kentucky’s DUI laws.

The company contracted for Hardin County’s residential waste has filed for bankruptcy. “We are aware that Red River has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. We are monitoring the situation to see what that means for Hardin County. At this time, we’ve seen no service interruption. Based upon what little we know at this point, we do not expect any immediate concerns regarding pickup,” stated Hardin County Deputy Judge Executive Daniel London. The case went before the U.S. Court of Bankruptcy in Texas last week. “We are continuing to monitor and stay in contact with company officials to make sure we are not caught off guard by any actions, and we are undergoing contingency planning just to ensure that there is no disruption, or minimal disruption.”

No other details have been released at this time.