Gov. Steve Beshear recently announced Hardin County and surrounding areas will receive a $3 million federal grant to assist with BRAC changes. The money will help prepare communities for growth and the development of the overall workforce. Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Chiarelli recently visited Fort Knox to receive an update on BRAC. These stories and more are featured in The News Enterprise and The Meade County Messenger.

Needham looks to area's long-term growth needs
Army Vice Chief updated on Knox BRAC transformation, visits warrior center
Radcliff candidates have BRAC on their mind
They came, they saw, they decided

If you are looking for assistance or guidance regarding your personal finances, be sure to attend the roundtable session "What the Economic Trends Mean to You", Friday, Nov. 7, at the Elizabethtown Tourism and Convention Bureau. Also, two local organizations are partnering in an effort to try and expand financial literacy lessons in the school districts. These stories and more are featured in The News Enterprise and The Pioneer News.

Roundtable to help local residents weather economic storm
Money Crunch: Experts provide tips on how families can deal with difficulties
Districts meet over economics education

The Heartland is best known for taking care of its residents through numerous community services. Hardin County schools recently received a grant of $35,000 from Crusade for Children to help support special education programs. Radcliff's police department received the third in a set of Homeland Security grants that will upgrade their communications systems. These stories and more are featured in The News Enterprise and The Kentucky Standard.

Crusade reaches out to HCS
Homeland Security grants boost Radcliff communications
Flower Foods introduces itself to the community