The Street Rod Nationals are scheduled to take to kick off this Thursday, with several precautions in place in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spokesperson Jim Rowlett says that the event is taking many steps to keep attendees safe as the festivities kick off.
Rowlett also notes that there are expected to be around 6,000 cars in attendance this year. Tickets for the event will be $19 when bought at the gate.
While the in-person event was canceled this year, a virtual version of the annual Fort Knox Gold Rush auction event will kick off today.
Spokesperson Christie McGill. More information on the event can be found on the Ft. Knox Spouses and Community Club facebook page.
Today marks 75 years since the bombing of Hiroshima by the U.S. Armed Forces. In a speech that was broadcasted from the U.S.S. Augusta, President Harry Truman informed the American People, and the world, of the events that took place in the Japanese city.
The city of Elizabethtown has a connection to that day. Resident Gillen Nicely Sr. was the tailgunner on the Straight Flush, one of the planes part of the mission. The city of Nagasaki would be bombed next on August 9th.
Bluegrass Cellular’s McKenzie Riordan explains how school supply donations will be different this year. Many students will still need help getting supplies, but rather than doing collections, it’s being done virtually. 8/6/20 https://www.bluegrasscellular.com/dont-miss-the-bus.html
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