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No Starve November: Donations for Warm Blessings Community Kitchen

The fourth annual No Starve November has begun.

This fundraiser was started by owners Rob Thompson of Andy’s Barbershop, and Jorga Greenwell of the Purple Rose Salon. They are asking for donations to go towards Warm Blessings Community Kitchen. “Just come by each shop and donate a little bit,” stated Rob. 

The fundraiser lasts throughout the whole month. Money can be dropped off at either shop or directly to Warm Blessings.

More Than 10,000 Kentucky Lives Lost to Covid-19

Yesterday, Kentucky surpassed a grim milestone in the fight against Covid-19.

“We surpassed more than 10,000 Kentuckians who have lost their lives due to Covid. Now, at 10,019 Kentuckians lost. Covid has been the number three killer of Kentuckians both last year and thus far this year,” Governor Andy Beshear stated in his weekly Covid-19 briefing. 

In honor of the lives lost, there will be a ceremony held this Sunday at 1 p.m. that will be live streamed via Facebook and YouTube. 

Kentucky State Police Investigating Fatal Collision On I-65

Kentucky State Police Post 4 Troopers are investigation a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday evening on I-65 in Hardin County. 

The preliminary investigation revealed a Jeep Liberty was traveling northbound on I-65 when, due to a possible medical emergency, the vehicle struck the concrete barrier, overturned, and caught on fire. The driver was transported to Baptist Health Hardin and was later pronounced deceased. The identity of the driver has not been released due to pending notification of next of kin. This is an ongoing investigation. 

Rineyville Homicide Leaves One Dead

A shooting that took place in Rineyville last Thursday has left one dead.

“Shortly after 4 a.m. on Thursday, deputies arrived at a residence on Custard Street where they found a deceased female. She had been shot one time. The investigation led to a possible suspect who was located in Elizabethtown by Elizabethtown Police. Richard Allen Cook, a 42-year-old male, was charged with murder domestic violence and also tampering with physical evidence,” stated Hardin County Sheriff John Ward. At this time, the name of the deceased has not been released at this time. This is an ongoing investigation.