Restaurant Reviews
Britten and Michele McDowell finally walk into the Jamaican kitchen they smell from their own front porch. The smoked jerk chicken at Eat at the Spot is Britten's hands-down recommendation.
Housing Market
Inventory sits at a balanced 4.9 months, 34 homes hit the market last week, and the Ford plant retooling is already driving contractor lease demand. Rachel Brantingham's March read for Hardin County buyers and sellers.
business-buzz
Baskin Robbins is moving after 50 years across from the hospital, a third Papa John's is coming to Central, and Pelican Snowballs is still searching for a space. Here's Nate Bryan's March Business Buzz.
events
Spring arrives in Hardin County with a packed week — food trucks return to the Farmers Market, Mahj Madness kicks off, Heartland Mini Golf opens its season, and St. Baldrick's caps the weekend. Here's everything happening March 3–8.
podcast
Rachel Brantingham returns to a huge weekend — Kevin Jaggers headlines a free Boot Barn Grand Opening, the housing market holds balanced at 4.9 months, Baskin Robbins moves after 50 years, and the Experienced Eaters find authentic Jamaican in Radcliff. Here's Hardin Local Weekly S2026E10.
event-spotlight
Over 70 tattoo artists, food trucks every day, and a welcoming, walk-up-friendly vibe — Tyler Casey breaks down the E-Town Tattoo & Food Festival at the Haycraft, February 27 through March 1.
business-buzz
Sullivan's Business Park breaks ground, the gutted Movie Palace fuels a Big Sandy theory, Radcliff adds more restaurants, and Boot Barn opens at Starlite Center. Plus a fond farewell to Clark Jewelers' Martha Clark.
events
Family Tuesday bowling, a Lenten fish fry, seven venues of live music, a blood drive, a poker tournament, and a Sip & Craft ladies' day — here's everything happening in Hardin County February 24 through March 1.
podcast
The E-Town Tattoo & Food Festival anchors a packed downtown weekend, Jon counts a possible record for live music, and Nate tracks south-side growth and a Boot Barn opening. Here's Hardin Local Weekly S2026E09.
Special Guest Interviews
After the New York Times told the story of the BlueOval SK shutdown, Hardin County neighbor Sandie Yarborough — one of roughly 1,600 workers who lost their jobs — shared it in her own words, and offered a message of resilience.
business-buzz
General Pho's comes to Radcliff, El Guadalajara takes over Tequila House, Fuel Fortress fills the old JoAnn, and Kilwins confirms it's coming to Elizabethtown. Here's Nate Bryan's Business Buzz for S2026E08.
events
A Mardi Gras party at The Haycraft, a Black History Month talk on Mammoth Cave, live pro wrestling in Upton, the Radcliff Hall of Fame Gala, and Seussical Jr. at The PAC. Here's everything happening February 18–21.