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A local financial institution has partnered with Hardin County Schools for financial literacy.

This fall, fifth grade students across the Hardin County School system will take part in financial literacy classes through Abound Credit Union. The financial institute implemented it’s services in the spring through online activities and assignments. Officials within the district say the the program for 5th graders is helpful, considering that financial education is already required for students as they continue on with their education, as well as already being required at the high school level.

The pilot program, which took place this past spring, involved only 3 schools.

A trio out of Tennessee were arrested by Kentucky State Police last week after being chased for over 30 miles.

According to arrest citations, troopers observed a vehicle pass them at a high rate of speed in Elizabethtown. A traffic stop was attempted, however the subject fled, dangerously weaving through traffic and running other vehicles off the roadway. The pursuit went on for thirty three miles before the driver lost control of the vehicle, striking another motorist who had to be flown to Vanderbilt Hospital for his injuries. After striking a semi truck as well, the pursued vehicle flipped off of the roadway and the three occupants, Rickie Nelson, who was the driver, Martavious Williams, and Kevin Wynn fled on foot from the vehicle. Troopers got into a physical altercation with the three, but they were apprehended. Nelson allegedly appeared to be under the influence, due to his glassy bloodshot eyes and erratic driving. A run of the car’s vin number revealed that the vehicle was stolen out of Tennessee, and tools used in car thefts were found in the vehicle as well.

The trio face a litany of charges including wanton endangerment, criminal mischief, assault, and fleeing or evading police. They were lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

While Hardin County Schools students are on fall break this week, there will be some instructional changes when they return.

Those taking part in in-person instruction will gradually attend more days in person. The district announced that those in-person students will rotate Wednesdays in which they will attend, increasing instruction to 3 days a week. Group “A” students will be going October 14th and 28th. Group “B” students will go October 21th and November 4th.