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• District soccer finals postponed until Friday

  15-10-2026 21:58 via State-Journal
  The championship matches for the 41st District soccer tournament have been pushed back to Friday at Capitol View Park.
  The matches were originally scheduled to be played tonight, but heavy rain on Wednesday left the field in unplayable condition.
  On Friday, Frankfort and Great Crossing will meet in the girls’ championship match at 6 p.m., followed by the boys’ title match between Frankfort and Great Crossing at 8 p.m.
  
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• Jaggers opening Monday

  15-10-2026 20:27 via State-Journal
  
  Frankfort’s newest restaurant, Jaggers, is opening on Monday.
  Located at 1299 U.S. 127 South, the fast-casual concept, created by Texas Roadhouse founder Kent Taylor, features better burgers, hand-breaded chicken tenders and sandwiches, served with signature scratch-made sauces. Jaggers also offers crisp, fresh salads chopped and tossed when ordered and served with signature scratch-made dressings.
  Louisville’s Community Choice awards voted Jaggers Best Burger and Best Lunch the past
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Oct. 14)

  15-10-2026 20:25 via State-Journal
  
  The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Wednesday:
  • At 6:16 a.m., officers and city firefighters were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on East Main Street near Versailles Road.
  • At 8:18 a.m., officers took a vandalism complaint on Glenns Creek Road. A caller reported a building had been vandalized and wire and copper lines were stolen from
  
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• Letter: ‘No’ to dictators

  15-10-2026 20:25 via State-Journal
  Dear editor,
  The voice on the phone in the Oval Office was President Donald Trump demanding Georgia’s Secretary of State “find” (steal) 11,780 votes. Brad Raffensperger refused. Trump lost.
  Jan. 6, 2021, the President of the United States ordered terrorists to storm the Capital, stopping certification. Vice President Mike Pence refused. Trump lost again.
  Democracy was saved.
  Not for long.
  Trump yelling, “Stop the steal,” “free and fair election,” the Kin
  
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• Bridgeport Christian Church Fall Bazaar set Oct. 24

  15-10-2026 20:23 via State-Journal
  The annual Fall Bazaar hosted by the Helping Hands Circle from Bridgeport Christian Church will be Saturday, Oct. 24 at VFW Post 4075, 102 E. Second Street.
  Crafts, jewelry and baked goods will be sold at the bazaar, and lunch will be served.
  The bazaar, which will run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., will have Christmas music by the Chord Connection, and the Capitol Steppers will perform at 11:30 a.m.
  Proceeds from the bazaar and bake sale will go to the Helping Hands Circle’s community projects and
  
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• Young, Hargadon named to Traditional Bank Board of Directors

  15-10-2026 20:22 via State-Journal
  
  MT. STERLING — At the September board meeting, the Traditional Bank Board of Directors approved the addition of new directors JC Young and Pat Hargadon. Both began serving in October.“Having Pat and JC join our board is a tremendous benefit to our bank, and provides a meaningful resource for our customers and employees who call Franklin and Shelby counties home,” Traditional Bank CEO and Board Chair Andy Baker said.
  JC Young, his wife, Kimberly, and their three children live in
  
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• Letter: Trump’s never-ending bad decisions

  15-10-2026 20:21 via State-Journal
  Dear editor,
  Ralph Alvarado: “I stood with President Trump every single time and in Congress I’ll stand with him again.” “Thank you President Trump for your complete and total endorsement. I will not let you down.”
  Andy Barr: “I will stand with President Trump 100%.”Both of these candidates for elected office have said many times that they support Donald Trump. This was especially true when they were battling for their party’s nomination during the
  
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• Great Crossing jumps out to early lead, beats Franklin County in boys district soccer tournament

  15-10-2026 20:21 via State-Journal
  
  Franklin County’s boys soccer team played from behind almost from the beginning of Tuesday’s match with Great Crossing, and the Warhawks won the 41st District tournament semifinal 5-0 at Capitol View Park.
  “You talk about coming out sharp, and then you just leave a big hole on the field, and the first shot unfortunately goes in,” FCHS coach Mike Hayes said.
  The Warhawks’ Romario Hernandez scored on a shot from 30 yards out just 48 seconds into the match.
  Great Cross
  
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• Franklin County’s girls soccer team loses to Great Crossing in district semifinals

  15-10-2026 20:21 via State-Journal
  
  Most of the play in the Franklin County-Great Crossing girls soccer match Tuesday took place on Great Crossing’s offensive side of the field as the Lady Flyers looked for an opportunity to generate some offense of their own.
  Great Crossing won 5-0 in the semifinals of the 41st District tournament at Capitol View Park.
  The win puts the Warhawks in the championship match, where they’ll go for their sixth straight championship. They’ll play Frankfort Thursday at 6 p.m.
  “That
  
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• Letter: City commission candidate wants Flock cameras out of Frankfort

  15-10-2026 20:20 via State-Journal
  Dear editor,
  I recently read the article, “Always watching,” written by yourself, with regards to public concerns over Flock cameras, data security and our individual rights to be free from unwarranted surveillance.
  As a candidate for local government, I find myself in astute agreement with attorney Margaret O’Donnell and the red flags she is proudly waving.
  Recent testimony from the bipartisan senate committee hearing on Flock gave us condemning evidence and testimony that:
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• Guest columnist: The hidden risk of GLP-1 drugs

  15-10-2026 20:20 via State-Journal
  
  For millions of Americans, GLP-1 medications have become an important tool for managing diabetes and obesity. But patients considering these drugs should understand that the number on the scale does not tell the whole story.
  Rapid weight loss often comes with reductions in bone density and muscle mass, changes that can compromise strength and mobility while increasing fracture risk. For that reason, GLP-1 treatment should not be viewed as a stand-alone intervention. Patients can benefit from com
  
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