Lady Bulldogs Run Away With Heartland Conference Crown
Radcliff, KY · October 18, 2026
Frost is burning off the lawns this morning, leaving behind the kind of bright, crisp Sunday made for porch coffee and high school sports celebrations.
The Lead
John Hardin High School’s girls cross country squad captured the Lincoln Trail Heartland Conference championship this weekend, led by an individual title from junior standout Kendall Lambert. Racing across the rolling 5,000-meter layout against regional rivals from Central Hardin, North Hardin, and Elizabethtown, Lambert broke away early and crossed the tape first in 20:49.
Her individual victory anchored a dominant pack effort, with teammates Micah Saulton, Naiema Albritton, and Makayla Wilson finishing in tight succession inside the top ten to secure the team crown for the Lady Bulldogs. The title marks a rewarding payoff for the program following months of pre-dawn training runs along Wilson Road. Next up, the runners turn their attention toward preparations for the regional qualifying meet at the end of the month.
Local Pulse
Radcliff Police Recognized for Animal Protection Work Safety The department earned regional recognition this week after successfully resolving a high-profile cruelty investigation and safely rehoming fourteen dogs.
Radcliff Opens Applications for Career Firefighters City Hall Qualified candidates can submit application packets at the Lincoln Trail Boulevard municipal building through the end of the month.
Regional Soccer Tournaments Kick Off Today Community Area high school teams open fifth-region elimination rounds this afternoon ahead of next week's district championship showdowns.
Today's Outlook
- High 64°F · Low 38°F — Clear
- Grab a warm jacket this morning before clear skies bring comfortable afternoon sun.
What's On Around Town
Today
Hardin County EMS Trunk or Treat Hardin County Emergency Management (170 N Provident Way), Elizabethtown, 1:00–4:00 PM · Free First-responder vehicles, trick-or-treat stations, and family games under the autumn sun.
Fifth Region Girls Soccer Tournament Bardstown High School, Bardstown, 1:00 PM · Paid Postseason action begins as regional contenders square off in knockout play.
Tomorrow
Cards for the Community Hardin County Public Library (100 Jim Owen Dr), Elizabethtown, 10:00–11:00 AM · Free
Boo Bash Fall Festival Empire Beauty School (554 Westport Rd), Elizabethtown, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Free
Tuesday
Radcliff Small Business Alliance Luncheon Colvin Community Center (230 Freedoms Way), 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
County Finance Committee Meeting Hardin County Government Center (150 N Provident Way), Elizabethtown, 3:30–4:30 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- The Kentucky Giant Restaurant
- Long before car washes and strip malls lined Dixie Highway near Globe Street, a log roadhouse welcomed travelers on the knoll. Owned by the Cawood family, it lured hungry motorists with barbecue beneath a towering, neon-lit frontiersman sign.
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