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• Alisha J. Camden

  28-10-2026 16:17 via State-Journal
  
  Alisha June Camden, age 90, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Tim Jumpp officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026.Ms. Camden was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, on June 13, 1936, to the late Edward Camden and Adele Vanoy Camden. She retired as a clerk from Kentu
  
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• Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: Frankfort’s Toma Washington accounts for 422 yards in win over Berea

  28-10-2026 02:26 via State-Journal
  
  Frankfort sophomore Toma Washington spent some time away from football. He’s made his return this season memorable.
  In the Panthers’ 62-0 win over Berea Friday, Washington was responsible for 422 yards of offense, and he has been named the Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week.
  Washington completed five passes for 131 yards and three touchdowns, and he rushed for 291 yards and four touchdowns. He carried the ball just eight times, averaging 36.4 yards per carry.
  Washington has played football
  
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• Franklin Circuit Court indictments (Oct. 27)

  28-10-2026 02:26 via State-Journal
  
  The following people were indicted by a Franklin Circuit Court grand jury on Tuesday:
  • Noah L. Carpenter, 41, of Frankfort, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), third offense, a Class D felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor; public intoxication involving a controlled substance (excluding alcohol), a Class B misdemeanor.
  • Christopher Jacobs, 44, of Frankfort, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), third offense,
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Oct. 26)

  28-10-2026 02:25 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 Monday:
  • At 7:41 a.m., officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on High Street.
  • At 8:38 a.m., deputies at the sheriff’s office on River Bend Road took a theft report.
  • At 8:53 a.m., officers took a vandalism complaint at Prince Hall Village Apartments on Prince Hall Village Drive. A caller reported a
  
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• Three vying for two spots on FIS Board

  28-10-2026 02:24 via State-Journal
  Editor’s note: Candidates are listed as they appear on the ballot.
  Elisabeth McNicol Wilson
  1) Why are you running for the School Board?
  There are many reasons I am running for a seat on the Frankfort Independent School Board. First of all, I am a 1998 graduate of Frankfort High School, and it would mean so much to be a part of the district that helped shape me into the person I am today. My husband is also a member of the “Long Blue Line” as a 1999 graduate, and my sons are heading along
  
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• FRMC hosting trunk-or-treat on Thursday

  28-10-2026 02:24 via State-Journal
  Frankfort Regional Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, will host a family-friendly trunk-or-treat event alongside Frankfort Fire and EMS from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the parking lot at 299 Kings Daughters Drive.
  Families are invited to enjoy Halloween treats, festive activities and hands-on fun while learning important fire prevention and safety tips. The event will also feature live safety demonstrations and interactive learning opportunities designed to help families stay safe.
  
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• Candidates for magistrate opine on hot button topics

  28-10-2026 02:24 via State-Journal
  
  Editor’s note: Candidates are listed as they appear on the ballot.
  3rd District candidate Russ Greenwell did not respond before presstime.Kelly Dycus, 3rd district magistrate1) What projects would I like to see completed during my tenure?
  I would like to see the Holmes Street housing project funded and completed, and I would like to see the pool and wellness center built. These two projects are important to our continued growth and to children and adults alike.
  2) How will you plan to address
  
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• FCS candidates weigh in on issues

  28-10-2026 02:23 via State-Journal
  Editor’s note: Candidates are listed as they appear on the ballot.
  Franklin County Schools, 2nd Educational District
  Candidate Adam Scott did not respond before presstime.
  Larry Perkins
  1) Why are you running for the school board?
  If re-elected I would continue to put kids first in every decision I make. After losing my father in a house fire as a kid, I saw firsthand how kids that were poor didn’t have the same opportunity as the other kids. Losing a son three years ago, I started providing
  
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• Sheriff candidates share their views

  28-10-2026 02:22 via State-Journal
  Editor’s note: Candidates are listed as they appear on the ballot.
  Logan Curry1) What three ways do you intend to make Franklin County safer?First, I will restore a dedicated narcotics unit. Franklin County needs deputies who have the time, training and resources to investigate drug activity and hold those bringing dangerous drugs into our community accountable.
  Second, I will work to increase the number of deputies on each shift. Adequate staffing allows us to respond effectively, spend more
  
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• City commission candidates address local issues

  28-10-2026 02:22 via State-Journal
  Editor’s note: Candidates are listed as they appear on the ballot.
  Katrisha Waldridge
  1) How will you increase affordable housing in the city?
  Affordable housing is bigger than any one person. To secure affordable housing in Frankfort, partnership and intentionality will be the driving force. I would bring the focused organizations to the table, including city, county, state and any stakeholders. This would include Habitat, Bluegrass Community Action, Housing Authority, Veterans, American Red
  
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