Abby Hefner News Today

LOUISVILLE — Abby Hefner, a junior at McCracken County High School, has been named a Healthy Kentucky Policy Champion for her efforts advocating for policies that help prevent youth tobacco use, after first becoming addicted to e-cigarettes as a freshman. “Once kicking the habit associated with nicotine addiction, she has become one of the most effective, positive peer forces in advocacy against tobacco,” said Dr. Pat Withrow in nominating Hefner for the award. “She has carr...