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FBI provides update in Rogers investigation

A location of interest has been announced in the Crystal Rogers investigation. The FBI announced on Friday that those who might have been in the area of Poplar Flatts Road and Farmaway Drive the morning of July 4th, 2015 might be able to provide some information to the case. Officials stressed that those who have security cameras or might have seen anything strange could have useful evidence for the investigation. The FBI took over the five year old case earlier this month.

Hardin County Schools to go forward with in-person instruction, online academy

Some students within Hardin County Schools will return to in-person instruction this month.

The district’s Board of Education made the decision last night at a special called meeting. Board Chairman Charlie Wise said that the decision to return on August 24th, as previously announced, was a chance to set an positive example for the state.

Superintendent Teresa Morgan, during her remarks, presented the board members with data to aid in their decision making. In the documents, Morgan detailed that one of the most pressing challenges is that the district might run into a staffing problem, noting that 23 teaching positions are currently open. Additionally, 7 out of the district’s 19 schools expressed that they didn’t feel confident returning to in-person classes at this time.

The vote was 4-1 in favor, with Kay Sharon being the only dissenting vote on the board. Students who signed up for the online learning academy will still receive their instruction in that setting.

Surrounding school districts plan to once again change their return plans

While Hardin County Schools will push ahead with their in-person plan, some surrounding districts are making a change to their calendar once again. Zach Epperson talked with the Superintendents of LaRue, Breckinridge, and Elizabethtown Independent Schools about what their districts are planning to do in regards to Governor Beshear’s recommendation on Monday.

Breckinridge County Superintendent Nick Carter
LaRue County Superintendent David Raleigh
Elizabethtown Independent Superintendent Kelli Bush

Governor Beshear recommended that schools postpone in-person instruction until September 28th.