Victoria Cox

LaRue County residents' concerns about energy development, rising costs and the future of rural health care were among issues addressed by U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie during a recent sit-down with

Thousands of children are placed under petition for dependency, neglect or abuse in the Commonwealth of Kentucky each year; in 2025, 64 of these petitions were filed for LaRue County children. To ensure the voice and best interests of these children are observed, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Heartland works diligently to advocate for the county's most vulnerable — but they need your help to continue this mission.

According to the National Assessment of Education Progress, two-thirds of American children cannot read fluently. Students who cannot read proficiently by the third grade are four times likelier to drop out of school, and two-thirds of students who cannot read by the end of the fourth grade will end up in jail or on welfare.

Children have much to gain from reading and being read to, and a local program has expanded the opportunities to do so.

Data recently released by the Kentucky Department of Education has revealed that students throughout the LaRue County School District have experienced both academic gains and losses, with all schools receiving an overall rating of yellow (medium).

For pet owners looking for specialty food, unique products and guidance on caring for their animals, Pet Nook is bringing a new option to Hodgenville.

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LaRue County Circuit Court Judge Charles Simms III expects to have a ruling on the litigation attempting to recall the LaRue County Board of Education's 2025 property tax levy by the end of the week.

Brandon Reed, executive director of the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy, announced more than $130,000 going to Campbellsville University to purchase equipment for its new agriculture department. He was speaking last week at the Chamber of Commerce meeting.

LaRue County Circuit Court Judge Charles C. Simms III has returned a ruling on the ligation of challenging the LaRue County Board of Education's 2025 property tax levy, determining that the recall petition is substantially compliant and ordering an election to determine whether the voters of LaRue County are for the levy of the tax rate.