Lucas News

By Samantha Swindler / Managing Editor After serving his country in a time of war, Barbourville-born Elcana Goodin lived a long life, fathered 11 children, and died in Corbin at age 78.

The Harlan Independent School District is making progress toward its $1.2 million preschool project as plans for the facility are beginning to take shape.

Let me save you $7.50 - the new Indiana Jones movie is a disappointment in every sense of the word .

“It just made me grateful that I do, and I really actually do because of everything that can happen in a quick instant”

Lyndsey Crumpton is not a professional actress, but on Monday she played a serious role - a critically injured teenager. via Glasgow Daily Times, Glasgow, KY

“Rick asked me if I would give his friends a ride out to the country”

The events of Oct. 18 and 19 were recalled for jurors on the second day of a Barren County murder trial. via Glasgow Daily Times, Glasgow, KY

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“The first step is to look at the needs of the children and the vision of the school district.”

By Stephanie Hornback Discussion about a new high school and new or renovated buildings for Foster Heights Elementary and Old Kentucky Home Intermediate schools is on the agenda for the next Nelson County ... via The Kentucky Standard

“When police arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed and people were telling responders there was a person inside”

Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of a man found in a burning vehicle Friday night. via Bgdailynews.com

“The cause of death is not being released at the time. We're awaiting toxicology reports from the Medical Examiner's office and expect those in about two weeks. That will probably give us more information to the cause of death at this time”

Lucas Goodrum's stepfather is found dead in a burned out car at an I-65 rest area outside Bowling Green . via WBKO-TV Bowling Green