Golfers from across the region are being invited to tee off for a great cause as preparations continue for the 15th Annual Friends of Devin Kawada Tournament coming up Saturday, June 6th at Hidden Cove Golf Course in Grayson.
The tournament will begin with an 8:00 AM start time and organizers say the annual event continues to serve as both a competitive day on the course and an opportunity to give back to several important community causes. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will benefit the Devin Kawada Memorial Scholarship, Project Merry Christmas, Hometown Bargains, and Camp Fest.
Teams will compete for prizes awarded to the top two finishing teams, while additional activities throughout the day will include a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and an auction following tournament play. Organizers are also highlighting special hole-in-one prizes on all par-three holes, including opportunities to win trips to Hawaii, Pebble Beach, Myrtle Beach, or even ten-thousand dollars.
Team registration is currently open at 360 dollars per team, and organizers ask that captains include all team member names with entry fees. Hole sponsorships are also available for local businesses and supporters interested in helping sponsor the event.
Participants will also receive lunch during the tournament, and additional information can be obtained by contacting organizers directly or visiting GraysonGetaways.com.
Community members are encouraged to come out, enjoy a day on the course, and help support programs and scholarships that continue making a difference throughout the area.
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Carter County drivers here’s a traffic update from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. If you’re heading west on I-64 near Olive Hill, be aware that the right lane is closed over Tygarts Creek at mile point 161. This is just east of the Exit 161 ramp, which will remain open.
Officials say the lane closure is necessary for emergency bridge deck repairs. Oversize loads will be restricted to 16 feet wide while the work is underway. There’s no set end date yet, as repairs depend on the weather.
Drivers are urged to slow down, watch for workers and inspection equipment, and follow all posted signs in the work zone. For real-time updates, check the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s website at goky.ky.gov or use the Waze app.
Plan ahead, stay alert, and let’s keep everyone safe while these repairs are completed.
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As another school year begins winding down, plans are already in place to help make sure children across Carter County continue receiving healthy meals throughout the summer months.
The Carter County School District has announced details for its 2026 Summer Meals Program, providing free breakfasts and lunches each week for children ages 13 months through 18 years old. The program is part of the USDA Summer Nutrition initiative and is designed to help families keep kids fed, healthy, and ready for a safe and active summer break.
This year’s program will operate as a convenient drive-thru pickup service on Thursdays only from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM, running June 8th through July 30th. Families will receive seven days’ worth of breakfasts and lunches during each weekly pickup.
Pickup locations will once again be available at Prichard Elementary School and West Carter High School, helping serve families across both ends of the county.
School officials say registration is required for the drive-thru meal pickup program, and families are encouraged to register as early as possible before summer begins.
The annual effort has become an important community resource for many local families and is made possible through the continued work of the district’s food service staff and volunteers who dedicate part of their summer to helping children stay nourished while school is out of session.
For additional information about registration or eligibility, residents can contact Summer Food Services Coordinator Becca Jackson at 606-474-6696 extension 20215.