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• Anna Moore

  25-08-2026 04:54 via state-journal.com
  LAWRENCEBURG — Services for Anna Louise Traylor Moore, 77, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Moore died Saturday, Aug. 22.
  
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• City commission weighing occupancy of medians measure

  27-08-2026 05:58 via state-journal.com
  
  In the name of safety, elected city leaders are considering an ordinance regarding pedestrian occupancy of medians on several local streets.
  The measure, which relates to “pedestrian access and occupancy on arterial roadways and state-maintained rights-of-way,” is in accordance with KRS 189.572, which was passed in the last session and became effective on July 15.
  Frankfort Police Chief Derrick Napier explained the state statute at the Aug. 10 Board of Commissioners meeting.
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• Franklin County’s girls golf team finishes second, third in latest tournaments

  27-08-2026 05:57 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County’s girls golf team played in the LaRue County Lady Hawks Classic on Aug. 15 at the LaRue County Golf Course.
  The Lady Flyers shot a team score of 307 to finish in second place, being edged out of first place by Taylor County by one stroke.
  FCHS was led by Emerson Bowling, who tied for second place with a two-under-par 69. Mary Clayton Rodgers came in with a top-10 finish, tying for seventh place with a 72, and Lyla Hardesty had a solid round with a score of 80.
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• Franklin County’s middle school golfers take second in Kentucky Junior Cup

  27-08-2026 05:56 via state-journal.com
  
  The middle school members of Franklin County’s boys golf team competed in the Kentucky Junior Cup Saturday at the Geldhof Academy Short Course (par 27) in Lexington.
  The team played in the nine-hole tournament and finished in second place with a score of 104, falling two shots short of Sayre, which took the team title.
  FCHS’ Sutton Stewart finished second overall with a five-over-par 32, and Aiden Moore and Jack Hix rounded out the scoring.
  Seventh-grader Cason Taylor also shot his b
  
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• Franklin County’s boys golf team improves to 5-1 in conference play

  27-08-2026 05:56 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County’s boys golf team defeated Frankfort 157-163 Monday at Juniper Hill to improve to 5-1 in conference play.
  The top three players on both teams shot identical scores, with Myles Williams (FC) and Josh Tandy (FH) shooting 35, Noah Casey (FC) and Jack Kennedy (FH) shooting 40, and Brooks Young (FC) and Logan McDonald (FH) shooting 41.
  Franklin County freshman Patterson Graves shot a 41, and Frankfort’s Noah Greer and Jack Kassinger both shot 47.
  The Flyers’ Zach Brou
  
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• Sept. 9 blood drive planned at Memorial Baptist Church

  27-08-2026 05:54 via state-journal.com
  
  The great thing about donating blood is that just about anyone can do it. No “dough” is needed to make a difference in your community — all it takes is a little bit of time and a pint of blood.
  Grab a slice of saving lives by donating blood at the Sept. 9 blood drive with the Kentucky Blood Center from 8 a.m. to noon at Memorial Baptist Church Narthex Room, 130 Holmes St. All donors will receive a “Grab a Slice of Saving Lives” T-shirt (while supplies last) as a tha
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Aug. 25)

  27-08-2026 05:53 via state-journal.com
  
  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:
  • At 10:49 a.m., officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Coffee Tree Road.
  • At 11:07 a.m., officers responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on John Davis Drive.
  • At 1:19 p.m., officers, deputies, city fire, and EMS were called to an assault on West Todd Street near Shel
  
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• Franklin Circuit Court indictments (Aug. 25)

  27-08-2026 05:53 via state-journal.com
  
  The following people were indicted by a Franklin Circuit Court grand jury on Tuesday:
  • Mitzy Benitez-Najera, 19, of Frankfort, second-degree assault (domestic violence), a Class C felony.
  • Brian Matheny, 57, of Mayfield, five counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and theft by deception (includes cold checks, more than $1,000, but less than $10,000), all Class D felonies.
  • Clayborn Hunter, 87, of Eddyville, 22 counts of second-degree criminal possess
  
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• Stephen Jones

  26-08-2026 23:25 via state-journal.com
  Services for Stephen Wayne Jones, 47, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Road. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Road. Jones died Tuesday, Aug. 25.
  
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• Lawrence Scott ‘Larry’ Blevins

  26-08-2026 22:49 via state-journal.com
  
  Lawrence Scott “Larry” Blevins, 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, August 24, 2026. Born on June 24, 1933, to Clifford Cecil and Margaret Naomi (Nickell) Blevins, in West Liberty, Kentucky.He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Ethel Marie (Adkins) Blevins.He is survived by their children, Lawrence Michael Blevins (Michele), Patrick Larue Blevins (Sharon) and Rebecca Lynn Blevins (Scott Barrass). He also is survived by six cherished grandchildren,
  
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• Frankfort’s boys soccer team reaches regional All ‘A’ final

  26-08-2026 21:38 via state-journal.com
  
  Frankfort’s boys soccer team defeated Sayre Tuesday to reach the championship game of the 11th Region All “A” Classic, but the outcome wasn’t decided until the final minute.
  FHS’ Ewan McKee scored with 38 seconds remaining to break a 2-2 tie and give the Panthers what proved to be the game-winning goal.
  Frankfort will play Model today at 8 p.m. in the championship game at Capitol View Park. Model defeated The Frankfort Christian Academy 5-2 Tuesday.
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• Miracles are all around us

  26-08-2026 20:19 via state-journal.com
  
  John 10: 38 “But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.”
  The growth of non-believers in a supreme spiritual creator God is increasing. While only four to five percent of Americans claim an adherence to a strict atheistic view, around thirty percent claim no religious beliefs or affiliations whatsoever.
  The Bible gives us a belief method called faith. Many do not consider the many beliefs and actions
  
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• Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: TFCA’s Moore MVP of Capital City Classic

  26-08-2026 01:00 via state-journal.com
  
  The Frankfort Christian Academy’s girls soccer team made history this weekend. The Lady Royals won the Capital City Classic for the first time, beating the other three local teams in the same season for the first time in school history.
  TFCA had beaten Franklin County and Western Hills in previous years, and it defeated Frankfort for the first time in the Capital City Classic final.
  The Lady Royals’ Abby Moore was named the MVP for the tournament, and for her achievement she has been
  
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• Collins to be honored for work in community

  26-08-2026 01:00 via state-journal.com
  
  The Frankfort Interfaith Council’s annual Community Picnic will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Upper Cove Spring Archery Park pavilion on Cedar Cove Road. The public is always invited to attend.
  “Please bring a dish to share and join us in an afternoon of food and fellowship as we continue to explore ways to spread compassion in Frankfort and beyond,” said Arba Kenner, chair of the interfaith council.
  The honored guest this year will be Mary Lynn Collins. She will receive t
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Aug. 24)

  25-08-2026 20:44 via state-journal.com
  
  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 1 a.m., officers at the police station on West Second Street took a criminal mischief complaint. A male reported that someone spray-painted the windshield of his vehicle.
  • At 1:22 a.m., officers took an assault report on Carey Avenue. A caller reported a male threw a chair at them, then left in a Chrys
  
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• Nighttime closures planned on Louisville Road

  25-08-2026 20:44 via state-journal.com
  
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of nighttime closures of a section of U.S. 60 (Louisville Road) beginning Thursday in Franklin County.U.S. 60 (Louisville Road) will be closed between KY 2271 (Lafayette Drive) at mile point 7.3 and KY 1211 (Taylor Avenue) at mile point 7.9 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday and again Thursday, Sept. 3. The nighttime closures of the roadway are necessary for KYTC crews to perform routine maintenance of the state highway. Motorists should heed si
  
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• Franklin County Schools board approves reduced tax rate of 72.1 cents

  25-08-2026 20:44 via state-journal.com
  
  The Franklin County Schools Board of Education approved a tax rate of 72.1 cents for fiscal year 2027 at a special-called meeting Monday.
  The general fund tax rate is 72.1 cents on real property and 72.1 cents on personal property per $100,000 of assessed value. This is a decrease of 2.1 cents from the tax rate approved for fiscal year 2026.
  The new rate is expected to bring in more revenue than was received the preceding year.
  The board also approved a tax rate of 51.0 on motor vehicles, which
  
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• BJ’s Wholesale Club co-title sponsor of Bourbon on the Banks

  25-08-2026 20:44 via state-journal.com
  
  BJ’s Wholesale Club is expanding its commitment to the Frankfort community through a new partnership with Bourbon on the Banks, becoming the festival’s newest co-title sponsor as the company prepares to open its Frankfort location.
  The partnership extends well beyond the festival itself. Throughout Bourbon on the Banks weekend, BJ’s will engage with residents and visitors through a variety of festival and community experiences, helping create memorable moments for the Frankfort
  
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• Western Hills’ football team loses to Estill County 33-8

  25-08-2026 20:43 via state-journal.com
  
  Western Hills’ football team lost to Estill County 33-8 Friday in its season opener in Irvine.
  Estill’s Brody Mainous passed for one touchdown and rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns.
  Hills will play its home opener Friday against East Jessamine at 7:30 p.m.
  
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• Capital City Classic all-tournament team named

  25-08-2026 20:43 via state-journal.com
  
  The Capital City Classic girls soccer tournament was played last week with The Frankfort Christian Academy winning the title match. Frankfort was runner-up, Western Hills was third, and Franklin County finished fourth.
  
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• Western Hills’ girls soccer team gives up late goal, bounces back to win in shootout over Lady Flyers

  25-08-2026 20:42 via state-journal.com
  
  Western Hills’ girls soccer team nearly had the game won, nearly gave it away, and came away with a 4-3 win over Franklin County Saturday in the Capital City Classic at Capitol View Park.
  The Lady Wolverines won the match in a penalty kick shootout to take third place in the tournament.
  Franklin County trailed the entire match until the final seconds, when Jayla Bowen scored her third goal of the night to tie the game at 3-3 and send it to overtime.
  Neither team scored in either of the two
  
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• The Frankfort Christian Academy’s girls soccer team claims first Capital City Classic title

  25-08-2026 20:42 via state-journal.com
  
  The Frankfort Christian Academy’s girls soccer team won its first Capital City Classic championship Saturday, defeating Frankfort 3-1 in the title game at Capitol View Park.
  It’s a moment the Lady Royals have been building toward for years.
  “I’m extremely proud of them,” TFCA coach Daniel Moore said. “They’ve worked hard for a long time. They’ve been in the gym, they’ve all been training for a long time and especially Abby, my daughter, very
  
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• Local sports schedule — Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2026

  25-08-2026 20:42 via state-journal.com
  GIRLS SOCCER: Western Hills hosts district rival Great Crossing today at 6 p.m. and East Jessamine Monday at 6 p.m. The Frankfort Christian Academy is at home Thursday at Capitol View Park against Henry County at 7 p.m. TFCA plays at Berea Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and at Paris Monday at 6:30 p.m. Franklin County hosts Anderson County Saturday and plays at Pendleton County Monday. Both matches start at 7 p.m. Frankfort hosts Trimble County Monday at 7 p.m.
  GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Frankfort is at home Thu
  
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• Franklin County’s football team loses to Scott County in season opener

  25-08-2026 20:40 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County’s football team opened its season Friday with a 55-24 loss at Scott County.
  FCHS quarterback Knox Barrett completed 17 of 26 passes for 284 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.
  Aaron Jones caught three passes for 121 yards and one touchdown, and Patrick Johnson had 102 yards in receptions with one touchdown.
  Lane Brock rushed for one touchdown for the Flyers, and Brayan Lopez Padilla kicked a 23-yard field goal.
  Franklin County hosts Bullitt East Friday at 7:30 p
  
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• Betty Cowherd

  25-08-2026 16:23 via state-journal.com
  Services for Betty Cowherd are pending at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.ljtfuneralhome.com.
  
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• Wherever Maynard goes ministry follows

  25-08-2026 05:06 via state-journal.com
  
  From a small town in West Virginia and raised by his coal-mining father, Dan Maynard isn’t one to turn away from the experiences life gives him.
  He embraces them.
  “I look at things as opportunities because I never know what is behind the opportunity,” Maynard told The State Journal. “Is it God, or is it something passing by?”
  From Chicago to New York, Boston to Los Angeles, Maynard has been a journeyman whose experiences beyond the Mountaineer State have shaped him
  
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• Scam calls impersonating sheriff on rise

  25-08-2026 05:04 via state-journal.com
  
  If you get a call from someone claiming to be the Franklin County Sheriff regarding “an urgent legal matter,” it may not be who you think.
  Scammers have been impersonating Sheriff Depp. Some of those affected by the scam have given away thousands of dollars, as the caller asks for immediate payment in cash or Bitcoin.The growth of artificial intelligence is bringing new ways for scammers to negatively impact the community.
  “Me or anyone on my staff will never reach out to you r
  
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• Letter: Do benefits of Flock cameras outweigh expense?

  25-08-2026 05:03 via state-journal.com
  Dear editor,
  Frankfort and Franklin County have built a 29-camera system that records millions of vehicle movements, connects local law enforcement to a large interstate information-sharing network, and costs local taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars every year. What measurable public safety benefit are residents receiving in exchange for that expense and the privacy implications of collecting millions of vehicle movements?
  With automated license plate readers and other AI-assisted surveillan
  
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• Guest columnist: Paul should support CLARITY Act

  25-08-2026 04:58 via state-journal.com
  
  For over a decade, Sen. Rand Paul has stood as one of Capitol Hill’s most steadfast defenders of individual liberty, free enterprise, and constitutional conservatism. Whether railing against government surveillance or challenging the unconstitutional overreach of unelected federal agencies, Paul has consistently argued that government exists to protect freedom.
  Today, America’s growing digital currency market faces precisely the kind of administrative tyranny Paul has dedicated his c
  
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• Guest columnist: Bill appears more political than science-based

  25-08-2026 04:58 via state-journal.com
  
  Senate Bill 39, initially “An Act Relating to Fishing in Privately Owned Lakes and Ponds,” was passed by the 2026 General Assembly this year. In the last minutes of the session, however, it morphed into a bill that allowed for the nighttime hunting of bobcats and beavers, along with other provisions that allowed the Kentucky Senate control over the agency — the bill overrode the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ (KDFWR) efforts to control wakeboats on lo
  
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