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• Carol Rawlings

  13-11-2026 19:59 via State-Journal
  
  Carol Rawlings of Frankfort died peacefully Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born and raised in Jamestown, New York, and Carol’s parents Milton and May Johnson both descended from Swedish immigrants, a point of pride that Carol carried throughout her life.
  She graduated from the Rochester New York School of Nursing in 1951 where she met her husband, Dr. John T. Rawlings, during his internship. After their marriage, Carol and John lived briefly in Arlington, Virginia, and l
  
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• Hancock elected as House Democratic Whip

  13-11-2026 05:30 via State-Journal
  
  Fresh off her uncontested re-election as 57th District Representative last week, Erika Hancock was elected to serve on the Kentucky House Democrats’ leadership team for the 2027 legislative session.
  In just her second term, she will serve as House Democratic Whip. The elections took place Wednesday at a House Democratic Caucus conference in Paducah.
  Hancock, who joins the leadership team for the first time, said she looks forward to helping the growing caucus build on its momentum.
  “It’s e
  
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• Musicians present ‘What is Love?’ at Church of the Ascension

  13-11-2026 05:29 via State-Journal
  
  Dr. Bryan Bolzenthal, a lyric baritone, was accompanied by pianist Dr. Patricia Barnes Griffith in a program entitled “What is Love?” Sunday afternoon in the Parish Hall at the Church of the Ascension — Episcopal on Washington Street.
  Bolzenthal is a member of the music faculty at Kentucky State University. Griffith is a retired member of the KSU music faculty.
  The presentation was described in the program as “an exploration of the different aspects of love … friendship, youth, heartac
  
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• Applications open for Franklin County Fire Department toy drive

  13-11-2026 05:29 via State-Journal
  
  The joy and festivity of the holiday season, more often than not, is contrasted with a time of sorrow and despair for others.As some families struggle, groups such as the Franklin County Fire Department (FCFD) are receptive to giving families and their children a Christmas to remember.Applications for the department’s toy drive remain open until Nov. 20 for families seeking assistance, and are open for babies to kids age 12. Applications for the toy drive can be made online at www.fcfdtoydrive
  
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• Cosmic Games & Toys opens space for gaming community

  13-11-2026 05:28 via State-Journal
  
  When Star Wars debuted on the silver screen in May 1977, Leo Williamson was just a child. As the owner of Cosmic Games & Toys, his love of science fiction never waned.With an impulse to share his love, he created the store where open play, community and gaming could co-exist.Located at 234 W. Main St. right in the heart of downtown, Cosmic Games & Toys boasts a wide array of toys from various sci-fi franchises, with most of the priced selection collected by Williamson. The location addit
  
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• Turkey Extravaganza Sunday at Monte Carlo Venue

  13-11-2026 05:27 via State-Journal
  
  Bridging the Gap’s Turkey Extravaganza will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Monte Carlo Venue, 260 Versailles Road. The event includes a turkey giveaway while supplies last, games, music, community resources, winter essential giveaway and more.For more information, call 502-219-5534 or visit www.bridgingthegapky.com.
  
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• Veterans honored during program at Franklin County Farmers Market pavilion

  13-11-2026 05:26 via State-Journal
  
  The Frankfort Daughters of the American Revolution and the VFW Post 4075 hosted a Veterans Day program on Wednesday at the Franklin County Farmers Market pavilion.
  The keynote speaker was John Presley, a Vietnam veteran, past VFW commander, and owner of the Office Pub and Deli. Presley also served as the Grand Marshal in the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday.Other community leaders in attendance were recent city commissioner-elect Katrisha Waldridge, Mayor Layne Wilkerson, Franklin County Judge-Ex
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Nov. 10-11)

  13-11-2026 05:26 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 Tuesday and Wednesday:
  Tuesday
  • At 10:29 a.m., officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on the West Plaza Connector.
  • At 10:42 a.m., city firefighters and EMS were called to a possible gas leak on Holmes Street.
  • At 10:50 a.m., officers and deputies responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on E
  
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• KSUNAA-Frankfort Chapter to meet Saturday

  13-11-2026 05:25 via State-Journal
  
  Frankfort area members of the Kentucky State University National Alumni Association (KSUNAA)-Frankfort Chapter, and anyone interested in becoming a member, are invited to attend the upcoming chapter meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the KSU Alumni House on the KSU campus.
  New Chapter officers — Katrisha Waldridge (president), Rachel Yett (vice president), Jamar Moton (treasurer), Asiah Sims (corresponding secretary) and Charmar Green (recording secretary) — will be sworn in for the 2026-2027
  
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• Guest columnist: Energy and infrastructure permitting breakthrough within reach

  13-11-2026 05:25 via State-Journal
  
  Congress is typically the last place to look for consensus. But even with all the chaos in Washington these days, there is hope — a bipartisan group of senators recently advanced legislation to slash the bureaucratic red tape blocking new, critically necessary energy and infrastructure projects across America.
  Republican and Democratic senators joined together to introduce the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) of 2026. The legislation is intended to finally solve a major a
  
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