Victoria Cox

The penny may be disappearing from pockets and cash registers, but the LaRue County Band of Hawks aren't ready to say goodbye just yet. This fall, the band will take audiences on a farewell tour of sorts, bringing the coin back into the spotlight one last time from the birthplace of the currency's likeness.

Several outstanding community members and businesses were recognized at the LaRue County Chamber of Commerce's annual Awards Ceremony, held on Tuesday, June 23.

July 4, 2026, is not only the celebration of America’s 250th birthday — it will also be the day that several individuals officially become U.S. citizens. Members of the public are invited to Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park to welcome the country’s newest Americans.

Crime in LaRue County dropped in 2025. Recently released by the Kentucky State Police, the annual “Crime in Kentucky” report provides a

Traffic along Lincoln Farm Road in Hodgenville will be impacted for the next several weeks with the start of an improvement project.

In a world that often feels rushed, Ellen Whitlock hopes Cora Mae's Corner offers something different: a safe place where people can take their time. Filled with a range of merchandise with something for everyone, the shop invites customers to slow down and browse at their own pace.

Soap is something most people use without giving it much thought. For Leah Royse, owner of Elk Creek Soapery, however, it's a handcrafted, locally sourced product that has grown from a small home operation into a line of handmade bath and body creations.

At just 28 years old, Tanner Walters has already spent more than half of his life learning the ins and outs of mechanics, and has recently taken the leap to turn his knowledge into a full-time business.

Elementary students put their minds to work last week at Camp Invention.

James and Lisa Grantland, owners of Notorious Laser Made Gifts and the LaRue County Public Library’s July Artist of the Month, aren’t in it for the profit – they’re in