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Eligible Veterans can Receive Vouchers for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs.

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is beginning their Senior Veterans Farmers Market Nutrition program today. The program helps veterans to receive vouchers for their local farmers market. 

There are certain qualifications that must be met to be eligible for this program. These qualifications can be found on the Kentucky Department of Agriculture website, KYAGR.com

These vouchers allow veterans to receive fresh fruits and vegetables and herbs. Vouchers are good until September. 

To register for these vouchers, simply stop by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture table that will be set up  at the farmers market in Elizabethtown. They will be set up Wednesday from 9 to 12, and Saturday from 7 to 12.

James T. Alton Welcomes Lewis as Interim Principal

James T. Alton will head into the new school year under new interim principal Jennifer Lewis. Previous principal Kevin Estes resigned late last month to become the new chief academic officer for Ballard County Schools.

Lewis brings prior experience with the Hardin County schools including more than 11 years as the principal at Lincoln Trail Elementary. She also taught at Bluegrass Middle School, and was the principal at G.C. Burkhead. 

Mrs. Lewis will serve in the interim role until Hardin County Schools Superintendent Teresa Morgan can meet with the school’s Site-based Decision Making Council.

Hardin County Fair Recap

The Hardin County Fair was a success, with over 20,000 people who showed up to support the local festivities. Fair Board President Marty Fulkerson says highlights of the fair included Elvie Shane live in concert, the demolition derby, and monster truck rides. Fulkerson added the most special part was the naming of the livestock building after Larry Jaggers. “It was a total surprise, we had not shared that with anyone.” He is extremely happy with the outcome of this year’s event and is appreciative of everyone who came out.

Shots Fired in Grayson County

A Leitchfield man was shot with a pellet rifle on Sunday due to an altercation that had transpired. 38-year-old Nathan Denham was shot in the arm outside a residence on Maple Street in Leitchfield after an argument had occurred. Denham was transported to Baptist Hardin Health to be treated for his injuries. Joshua Rhodes and Michael Abell have been arrested as suspects in the case. Both face charades of 2nd degree assault. The investigation is still ongoing.