Hardin County Daily Brief: September 24, 2026
Elizabethtown's long-awaited Publix finally opened its doors, and a new hotel, a harvest festival, and a Career Summit round out the day.
Top of the morning
Publix opens in Elizabethtown. The long-awaited grocer's first Etown store, on Pear Orchard Road, is officially open to the community. (The News-Enterprise)
Heartland Harvest Festival returns Saturday. Downtown Elizabethtown gets ready to pack in crowds for the festival's return this weekend. (The News-Enterprise)
Around the county
New hotel headed to Prospect Pointe. A new hotel is coming to Elizabethtown off Prospect Pointe Drive, adding to the corridor's growth alongside the new Publix. (The News-Enterprise)
Fort Knox connects vets with employers. A Career Summit at Fort Knox brought the military community together with area employers for hiring and networking. (army.mil)
Zonta plans Domestic Violence Awareness event. Zonta Club's eighth annual event is set for 10 a.m. Oct. 3 at 2323 Ring Road, the former First Federal Bank building, kicking off October's DV Awareness Month locally. (The News-Enterprise)
CASA seeks volunteer advocates. The organization is calling on community members to volunteer as advocates for children in court. (The News-Enterprise)
Trial date set in Lowe's parking lot case. A trial date has been set for two defendants who pleaded not guilty in the fatal January shooting at the Elizabethtown Lowe's parking lot. (The News-Enterprise)
One more thing
E'town volleyball sweeps district finale. The No. 9 ranked Elizabethtown volleyball team rallied in the final set Tuesday night to complete a district sweep. (The News-Enterprise)
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