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U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie will host a Suicide Prevention for Veterans training today in Elizabethtown. As the military becomes more aware of veterans mental health, local healthcare workers will need to be more prepared to help veterans dealing with trauma. 

“What we’ve done before and what we’re having is members of the (Louisville) VA Medical Center, who have expertise in this area, getting together with healthcare officials in the area to teach, but it is really marketed towards people who are social workers and do intervention. The signs and things to look for too, “ says Guthrie. 

The training will take place today at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 113. Everyone is welcome to attend the event.

The Hardin County School Board has voted unanimously that East Hardin Middle School will start the year online. The decision came shortly after hearing that the building failed to receive a fire alarm certification.

According to Superintendent Terri Morgan, the decision to begin virtually was the best of the worst options. East Hardin will continue virtual learning until the building is certified to receive students.

The long anticipated Tokyo Olympics are finally in full swing, and one Elizabethtown high school alum will be competing for gold.

Jada Stinson will represent Puerto Rico in women’s basketball. Stinson attended Elizabethtown high school from 2013 to 2017.

While there, Stinson was a stand-out athlete, playing in more than 130 games. She was awarded player of the game over 20 times throughout her high school career.

Stinson will get to compete in the sport she loves most on the biggest stage. She is overwhelmed with joy to compete for a country that is full of pride and love.