BRAC progress continues to push forward in the New Year as state officials remain committed to safeguarding funds set aside for BRAC's growth and development. Also, read about how local residents came together to help families that are considering relocation to Kentucky as a result of BRAC. These stories and more are featured in The News Enterprise.

Budget woes won't derail BRAC money
BRAC visitors won over by caring community
USA Cares obtains $2 million grant

Despite a national recession, the employment prospects for the Heartland are looking up. Thanks to the Ft. Knox realignment, thousands of new jobs on and off post will be created. To help those with questions about government job openings, symposiums will be held the second Friday of each month. These stories and more are featured in The News Enterprise.

Job situation expected to improve
BRAC efforts picking up speed
Tourism strong for 2008

Schools in the Heartland have much to celebrate as they kick off the New Year. Bardstown High School was named in U.S. News & World Report — America's Best High Schools list — receiving a bronze medal along with twenty five other high schools in Kentucky. Also, Hardin County school district received a ranking of fifth in the state for the number of National Board Certified Teachers. These stories and more are featured in The News Enterprise and The Kentucky Standard.

Bardstown High School makes 'America's Best High Schools' list
Students strive to gain work ethic
HCS fifth in state for National Board Certified Teachers

The excitement is building for Abraham Lincoln's Feb. 12 bicentennial birthday celebration. Read about the many activities that are planned all across Kentucky for this special event. The bicentennial also inspired local teachers to develop curriculum specifically about Lincoln's ties to the commonwealth. These stories and more are featured in The News Enterprise.

Lincoln bicentennial events shaping up
Helping kids learn about Lincoln