A product of Western Kentucky University's Mountain Workshops held in Elizabethtown, Ky.

Come and visit behind the scenes life and see whatt it takes to put on the 2010 Mountain ...

To her students, Jan Raine is a focused and attentive guide, connecting them to a world of learning.

For Janice and Austin Cook of Hardin County boredom is not a familiar concept.

Before the rising sun cuts through autumn’s morning chill the Hale household is abuzz with activity.

Sister Michael is the principal of St. James School, Hardin County’s only Catholic school.

“Getting Carissa was about me becoming a mom and fulfilling my dream.”

Roger and Anne Lawson have owned Elizabethtown Flying Service Inc. for 38 years.

David Willmoth, three-term mayor and lifelong resident of Elizabethtown, arrived last to a lunch meeting of the Hardin ...

Michelle Bowen grew up enjoying the deep-fried fries, cheesy burgers and creamy milkshakes the community cherishes.

Elizabethtown High School senior Hillari Caso and her mother Lari Caso savored every moment leading up the the ...

The barn that Steve Wooden and his father built 20 years ago still stands, just like the one ...

In the cold, in the dark, 10 feet from a roaring stream of northbound trucks, Jo Emary commenced ...

The halls of Lincoln Trail Elementary School in Elizabethtown ring with one name – Erin. Teachers, bus drivers, ...

Richard Ray learned Wednesday his best friend is dying.

After an erratic career as a young freelance artist, Rich Griendling found success.

Delores Copelin, 61, is now her own boss. She took over the family business about a decade ago.

The oil was all over the place, but Steve Rogers smiled.

It took being laid off for Sherri McIntosh to explore her dream career. Tireless and passionate about teaching, ...

Johnnie and Francis Simpson are more than just barbers.

“Let’s go defense!” echoes from the stands at Central Hardin High School stadium.

Mitchell Henry wears number 85 when he plays wide receiver for the Elizabethtown High School football team.

Upton is a community where people wave to each other and to those just passing through.

Everybody gets invited to her party.

After learning the piano when she was younger, Lorinda wanted to know more.

Ted and Darlene Zaehringer have been married for 43 years.

Surrounded by towering objects and daunting distances, Joshua explores with earnest and wonder.

Steve and Debbie Caswell knew something was different about their daughter.

Hardin County offers nearly endless opportunities to explore the beauty nearby.

Masayo Emke takes a piece of origami paper and begins folding a crane.

Michelle Sharp’s day begins before the sun rises.

For the past four months, the Beverly family has lived in Elizabethtown hotels.

When Jonathan Knight starts talking about his son, his demeanor turns calm, and his voice dials down — ...

Unlike other 9 year olds, Matthew has had to overcome odds stacked against him.

People always remember their best teacher.

Regena Senay, a widow for 25 years now, searched for a “place” in the world for seven years ...

Ten years ago, Russell Hargan began to assemble the frames of the caskets that will eventually hold him ...

Pam Adams, 54, operates a dog kennel and training school at her 11-acre farm in Rineyville.

This is a fabric junkie’s fantasy, a quilter’s dream come true.

On past Christmas Eves, about 75 people would squeeze into Mamie Sallee’s small, White Mills farmhouse to celebrate ...

Horror movie actors live beneath a façade of fear.

Feature photographs from Elizabethtown 2010

In 1971, Kenny Albert climbed up in the big chair at Estle Vowels’ barbershop.

Like many 10-year-olds, Talon Spell likes playing outside, riding bikes, and video games.

Every weekday evening, Lara Beard, a special education teacher, walks the trails hidden within the trees at her ...

Pam Harper does not call or send emails. She goes to see people when she needs to get ...

Gertrude broke her right hip on her 90th birthday, the night before her big party.

Family is important to Grace Deaton.

When Thelma Willow makes the rounds to All Of Us, a Vine Grove restaurant that is one of ...

“Brandon! Brandon! Can you please help me, Brandon?”

Mary Kate Elliott overcame illness to dance again.

Margaret Hamilton finds comfort through music.

Brittany Ford has a passion for music and teaching.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans know Elizabethtown, Ky., the place made famous by the movie of the same ...

Father and son have differing views on whether their way of life can continue.

Penny Edwards runs the Animal Refuge Center in Vine Grove.

Come and visit behind the scenes life and see whatt it takes to put on the 2010 Mountain ...

Diane Shoffner and Judy Drake build a business with their love of dogs.

Jodi Johnson and her grandmother, Oneta Brooks, have a close bond.

High school student Terry Skaggs finds refuge in music.

Mother-of-three Brandy Bumpas didn’t expect her life to speed up once her career slowed down.

Cosmetology student Jason Langley works to rebuild his life.

Richard Groeling encouraged his wife, Debbie, to follow her passion.

Chris Jensen prepares for his fourth deployment and its stress on his family.

Matt Black reflects on being a minister and musician.

Teofilo Pino ministers to Elizabethtown's Hispanic community.

High School senior B.J. Ball is making a career in music.

Matthew Pinkham builds a country music career while battling bone disease.

Isaiah Watkins gets long-distance support from his mother, Tricia, an Army medic in Iraq.

Single father Jamie Gray and his daughter form a close bond through adversity.

Mike Cummins runs The Whistle Stop restaurant in Glendale.

Terry Wimp explores his freedom and mentors those who have lost theirs.