Hardin County Daily Brief: August 25, 2026
A recycling plant fire closed and reopened a Hardin County road, while Publix set its opening date for Elizabethtown.
Top of the morning
Recycling plant fire closes then reopens Hardin County road. Crews battled a large fire at Edwards Recycling that shut down a nearby street; the road reopened later that night. (WHAS11)
Publix sets grand opening date for its Elizabethtown store. The grocery chain announced when its long-awaited Elizabethtown location will open its doors. (WAVE News)
Around the county
Central Hardin girls' soccer ranked No. 1 in the state. The Lady Bruins' hot start has them topping the Kentucky High School Girls' Soccer Coaches poll. (The News-Enterprise)
Fort Knox hosts Resilient Warrior Community Day Sept. 3. The annual event on post is open to the public and centers on military family and community support. (DVIDS)
Beatles tribute show comes to the State Theater Friday. A Beatles tribute act takes the stage this week for a nostalgic night of music. (The News-Enterprise)
One more thing
Six local women honored for Women's Equality Day. The women were recognized for their work bettering the Hardin County community. (The News-Enterprise)
6 items held for editorial review.
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