While most of the nation is experiencing a downturn in the housing market, residents of Hardin County are seeing growth in housing and in area jobs. These stories and more are featured in The News Enterprise.

Hardin County Housing Market: Strength in numbers
Business leaders optimistic about area’s economy
Farmers’ market receives funding
Patchwork of patterns has design on tourists

BRAC is set to change the region with thousands of jobs and unprecedented growth. Recently, Gov. Steve Beshear recommended $100 million in bonds for pre-construction on road projects and other infrastructure needs surrounding the Army post. Read about the progress and impact BRAC will have on the region. These stories are featured in The News Enterprise.

$100 million for BRAC
Keeping track of BRAC progress
Report reveals BRAC impact

The Heartland celebrated the birthday of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. this month in many different ways. Read about speeches, activities and essay contests that commemorated his legacy. These stories are featured in The News Enterprise.

MLK: Learning the legacy
Simple words capture ideal
First-place essay Hardin County chapter NAACP poster, poem and essay contest

In January, Brig. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr. became the Fort Knox Commander. Read about his career, interests and what he hopes to achieve during his assignment. Also, read about how the region continues to support its Soldiers. These stories are featured in The News Enterprise and The Kentucky Standard.

Meet the new thunderbolt forger
Touch of home
Troop return was an honor to witness

When it comes to education and special activities for kids, the region has some of the best programs in the state. One of these programs, the Music & Arts Center of Cultural Learning Youth Orchestra, is starting its spring 2008 season and is looking for talent. These stories and more are featured in The News Enterprise and The Meade County Messenger.

Best of class
North Hardin director named top state music educator
Decisions, drugs and D.A.R.E.
David T. Wilson students experience state ag through unique cookie creations
Youth orchestra to hold auditions
Freshman academies aim to provide ninth-graders with a first-class experience