WQXE News

Several protests took place around the area this weekend, both on opposite sides. On Friday night in Brandenburg, a protest regarding the city’s confederate soldier memorial was set to take place at 9 p.m. By overwhelming numbers, counter protesters defending the monument were on scene, many of which were armed. The monument, which had been moved to Brandenburg in 2016 from the University of Louisville’s campus, was barricaded off from the crowd.

Saturday morning in Radcliff brought a different type of demonstration. Nearly 100 citizens gathered outside Radcliff City Hall to hold a march and demonstration. Maya Packer one of the organizers, said that it took only 4 days to organize the event. Radcliff mayor JJ Duvall, as well as police chief Jeff Cross and city council members, were present for the event.

“About a week ago, they called and said ‘We want to do a march here in the community,'” Duvall said. “They wanted it to be a peaceful march, that shows what our community is, what our community does. That we will overcome the hate in this country, and we will show compassion, and that this is what we have in our community.”

After the gathering, participants marched on Lincoln Trail Boulevard, carrying signs and banners regarding the ongoing tensions and struggles around the country.

2 men were arrested in Nelson County Thursday morning after allegedly stealing a trailer. According to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, police attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Louisville road early Thursday morning after officers observed no lights on the trailer. When officers attempted to initiate the traffic stop, the vehicle continued, eventually making a U-turn and turning onto John Rowan Boulevard. The vehicle then swerved, allegedly attempting to hit a Bardstown Police vehicle. A short time later, the vehicle then swerved into a Nelson County Sheriff’s vehicle, damaging it. After crashing into an unoccupied vehicle, police were able to take the occupants into custody.

The operator, Christopher Gardner, was charged with receiving stolen property over $10,000, fleeing or evading police, wanton endangerment, and attempted assault of a police officer among other charges. The passenger of the vehicle, James Johnson, was also arrested and charged. Both were lodged in the Nelson County Detention Center.

Hardin County residents will have an opportunity to haul away some of their larger items tomorrow. Hardin County Solid Waste and Recycling will be holding another free dump day tomorrow. While the event is free, Solid Waste and Recycling director Stephanie Givens says that there are some restrictions as to who or what can take advantage of the event.

“We’re going to be doing this for all Hardin County resident only, [so] no commercial businesses or contractors,” she explained. “We will not be taking any tires, batteries, or any free-flowing liquids at this time. If you have any refrigerators or air conditioners, [you’ll] need to make sure that the Freon has been removed and that the proper stamp has been applied”

Additionally, those with trailers are asked to cover and contain their items.

The event will run from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Additional information can be found on the Hardin County government’s website.