Hardin County Daily Brief: September 8, 2026
A new 24-hour ER opens in Radcliff next week, and Bourbon & Blades pulled its biggest crowd yet.
Top of the morning
New 24-hour ER opens in Radcliff. Baptist Health's new emergency and urgent care facility at Centennial Ave and S. Dixie Blvd opens next week, wrapping 16 months of construction since the Memorial Day 2025 groundbreaking. (The News-Enterprise)
Bourbon & Blades draws 11,000-plus. Drone footage confirmed the Red Hill Cutlery and Boundary Oak Distillery festival, headlined by Martina McBride, packed the grounds last weekend, making it one of the county's biggest annual draws. (The News-Enterprise)
Around the county
Community Baby Shower returns up north. The event is back for new and expecting parents in northern Hardin County with an expanded lineup of resources. (The News-Enterprise)
"Little Shop of Horrors" hits the local stage. A community theater production is bringing the cult classic to life for area audiences. (The News-Enterprise)
KY tax credit open for small businesses. The state is encouraging Kentucky small businesses to apply for a tax credit worth up to $25,000 for job creation or equipment investment. (The News-Enterprise)
One more thing
Circus Lena is back in town. The family-owned circus returned to its Elizabethtown lot this weekend with a bigger show, popcorn, pirates and acrobats included. (The News-Enterprise)
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