Hardin County Daily Brief: August 7, 2026

Top of the morning

Cecilia Days marks 55 years — The oldest festival in Hardin County returns this weekend, with new Ruritan president Kyle Mobley paying tribute to the late Dennis Parrett and more vendors than past years. (The News-Enterprise)

Fort Knox warns of louder training noise — Residents near the post, including in Radcliff, Muldraugh and Vine Grove, are told to expect increased training noise in the coming days. (NewsBreak)

Around the county

Fort Knox schools roll out changes — The post's schools are starting the year with new changes aimed at meeting educational goals. (dvidshub.net)

Vine Grove garden project on pause — Flooding has stalled construction on a new community garden meant to ease food insecurity in Vine Grove. (The News-Enterprise)

Vine Grove keeps its firework rules — The city council left its firework ordinance unchanged after review. (The News-Enterprise)

US 31W closes for the weekend — A stretch of the highway shuts down for work this weekend, so plan an alternate route. (The News-Enterprise)

Free outdoors day set for kids Aug. 15 — The Heartland Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is hosting a free event to introduce young people to the outdoors. (The News-Enterprise)

One more thing

Neighbors fill totes for kids in need — Locals are stepping up to fill totes for the Norton Children's toy drive, inspired by one family's own experience with childhood leukemia. (The News-Enterprise)

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