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Helping Hand of Hope in Need of Donations

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Helping Hand of Hope is in need of donations.

“We need toys that range from $10-$50. We need those teenager gifts and monetary donations. Stop in at our office at 6796 South Wilson Road and fill out a volunteer form or they can contact us on social media,” stated Executive Director Hope Burke. These donations will go towards their Affordable Christmas program, which helps financially struggling families receive presents this Christmas. For more information or to donate, visit HelpingHandofHope.com.

Memorial Service Held In Honor of Kentuckians Lost to Covid-19

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Yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear helda memorial service in honor of more than 10,000 Kentuckians lost to Covid-19.

“More than 5 million people worldwide have lost their lives, and more than 10,000 of our fellow Kentuckians have succumbed to this vicious evil virus. We’ve lost more Kentuckians to Covid-19 than make up the population of most of our towns and cities,” he stated. A permanent Team Kentucky Memorial titled “United We Stand, Divided We Fall” will be encircled by lights that will glow green when the sun sets to symbolize empathy and compassion for all Kentuckians lost to Covid-19.

Human Remains Found in Upton

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On Thursday, November 11, 2021 at approximately 10:12 a.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Detectives discovered human remains in the Upton community of Larue County. Those remains were recovered and positively identified as 27-year-old Erica Burden, who was reported missing on Tuesday. 

William “Billy” Burden,  53 of Upton was arrested and charged with Murder (Domestic Violence), Tampering with Physical Evidence and Abuse of a Corpse. He was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing. 

Local Instructor Asking for Camaro in Honor of Student

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Tom Pitts is an instructor at the Early College and Career Center, who is passionate about both cars and his students. He recalls having J.T. Wiglesworth in class, before J.T. passed in a car accident in 2019. Pitts is hoping to get his hands on a camaro to rebuild and sell at the JT”s Way Gala that is set for April of next year. 

All proceeds from the Gala will go to JT’s Way Foundation that helps families who have lost loved ones. For more information on this project, visit JTsWay.com.

Veterans Day: Thank You, Veterans

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“We owe our veterans a great debt,” stated State Representative Nancy Tate of House District 27. This country would not stand without the brave men and women who have fought to make this the land of the free.

Throughout our nation’s history, our military has always answered the call to protect and defend our freedom. Today, we honor them by saying ‘thank you’.

“We owe our veterans a great debt,” stated State Representative Nancy Tate of House District 27. This country would not stand without the brave men and women who have fought to make this the land of the free.