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• ‘Celebrating the Black Experience’ comes to The Hill

  29-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  “Celebrating the Black Experience” will take place in the Blazer Library at Kentucky State University Sept. 2-27. The art exhibit offers a range of creative perspectives on Black life, identity and culture.
  The traveling exhibition is presented by the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage in partnership with the Kentucky Arts Council.
  As part of the exhibit, a reception and conversation with featured artists Jes Allen, of Louisville, and Derek King Jr., of Lexington, will be
  
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• Community engagement on display at the Farmers Market

  01-09-2026 06:55 via state-journal.com
  
  The Franklin County Farmers Market on Saturday was the backdrop for community engagement as local government leaders from various city departments came to speak with citizens.
  City commissioners also joined the public for conversation — allowing individuals to share ideas and thoughts with elected officials.
  Moreover, a free community breakfast was provided to those in attendance.
  The event also allowed people to learn and potentially donate to the Franklin County Community Fund – a
  
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• Franklin County’s boys golf team goes 6-1 in regular season conference play

  01-09-2026 06:53 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County’s boys golf team concluded the conference regular season Aug. 26, shooting a season-low 145 (plus five) to defeat Anderson County at Wild Turkey Trace.
  The match was a nine-hole event.
  FCHS’ Noah Casey and Myles Williams earned conference points with one-under par rounds. Casey picked up medalist honors in a scorecard playoff and shot a career-low 34 while Williams matched his career low.
  The Flyers also received nine-hole career-best performances from Patterson Grave
  
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• Frankfort’s football team loses to Moore 47-8

  01-09-2026 06:53 via state-journal.com
  
  Frankfort’s football team lost to Moore 47-8 Friday at Sower Field.
  The Panthers’ touchdown came on a pass from Toma Washington to Jeramiah Washington, and Toma Washington scored the two-point conversion.
  Karlell Hall had a team-high nine tackles for FHS, and he also rushed for 55 yards. Anderson Hodge and Jeramiah Washington each had eight tackles, and Braylen Wells had six.
  Frankfort (0-2) plays its next game at home Friday against Williamsburg.
  
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• Letter: Perhaps data center should be built near Stivers’ residence

  01-09-2026 06:52 via state-journal.com
  Dear editor,
  Sen. Robert Stivers opines that data centers are good for Kentucky, and he says, “Economic development should never come at the expense of the people who already live here.” Unfortunately, data centers do just that.
  Citing the same study as Mr. Stivers, the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC) report on data centers, “Large facilities may require power equivalent to that used by thousands of homes …” Stivers insists the developers, not taxpa
  
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• Guest columnist: Are vaccines safe and effective?

  01-09-2026 06:52 via state-journal.com
  
  Misinformation, disinformation and outright lies about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines are being propagated by both sides of the political spectrum. Understandingly, the public is confused.
  As a microbiology professor at Kentucky State University and a holder of a patent on a DNA vaccine, I offer my perspective to help you navigating the confusion.
  The term “vaccine” was coined by Louis Pasteur, renowned 19th-century French microbiologist, to describe the process of inoculat
  
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• Guest columnist: Technology finding lost cities, America’s hidden minerals

  01-09-2026 06:51 via state-journal.com
  
  Once the world’s mining superpower, the United States is now dangerously reliant on Chinese mineral supply chains. Yet, as we race to reclaim our mineral security, we’re fighting blindfolded.Unlike our peer nations, the United States has only just begun to use modern tools to map our mineral resources. In other words, our understanding of our own resource potential is but a fraction of what it should be.Archaeology gives us an important clue as to what we might be missing. Over littl
  
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• Local man charged following physical altercation

  01-09-2026 06:50 via state-journal.com
  
  A domestic disturbance that reportedly turned violent led to the arrest of a Frankfort man Sunday night.
  While Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputies were en route to the Mt. Zion Road residence at 7:20 p.m., the suspect, Darren Moore, fled in a vehicle and was located a short time later.
  According to his arrest citation, Moore and a female got into a physical altercation in the front yard. The victim told law enforcement that Moore struck her with an electric cord on the upper back. Sh
  
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• Kentucky State’s football team opens season with 41-14 win over Central State

  01-09-2026 06:50 via state-journal.com
  
  Kentucky State’s football team opened the season with a rivalry victory Saturday, scoring 38 unanswered points to defeat Central State, 41-14, at McPherson Memorial Stadium in Wilberforce, Ohio.
  The Thorobreds won their Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opener after producing 472 yards of total offense, including 282 through the air and 190 on the ground.
  Kentucky State recorded 25 first downs, converted 5-of-10 third-down attempts and scored on all six trips inside the red zone
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Aug. 28-30)

  01-09-2026 06:49 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 over the weekend:
  Friday
  • At 7:33 a.m., officers took a vandalism complaint on Ewing Court. A caller reported a vehicle had been vandalized.
  • At 8:08 a.m., officers responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Hiawatha Trail near Cherokee Trail.
  • At 8:54 a.m., officers were notified of a missing person on
  
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• Carothers reappointed to serve on state panel

  01-09-2026 06:47 via state-journal.com
  
  A Frankfort resident was reappointed to the State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children by the governor recently.
  LaCheena Carothers, who is a justice program administrator in the Department of Juvenile Justice, was selected for the post by Gov. Andy Beshear. Her term expires on June 20, 2029.
  
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• Franklin County’s football team loses to Bullitt East 33-21

  31-08-2026 18:12 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County’s football team fell to 0-2 after a 33-21 loss to Bullitt East Friday at Benny Watkins Field.
  FCHS quarterback Knox Barrett passed for 180 yards and rushed for two touchdowns, and Lane Brock ran for the Flyers’ other touchdown. Brayan Lopez Padilla kicked the extra point after all three touchdowns.
  Aaron Jones had 109 yards in receptions for Franklin County.
  Bullitt East’s Will Egan passed for 249 yards and three touchdowns.
  The Flyers play at home this week, ta
  
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• Shoe collection to help raise funds for Finn Lowe’s medical costs

  30-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  The recent government funding cuts to Medicaid have left many people struggling to make sure their medical needs are covered. In July, local mother Rebecca Lowe spoke at one of Gov. Andy Beshear’s press conferences about her family’s struggle with covering costs for her autistic son’s medical needs.
  “I mentioned that with our Anthem plan for Finn’s therapy services it costs us just over $500 a week until our out-of-pocket is covered,” Lowe said.
  In an effort t
  
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• Morgan appointed Kentucky State University chief of police

  30-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Kentucky State University has appointed Barron M. Morgan as chief of police and director of public safety. Morgan, who began his role Aug. 17, is an accomplished public safety, law enforcement and security executive with more than 32 years of combined experience in law enforcement, investigations, emergency management, security operations, executive protection, contract management and organizational leadership.
  As part of that broader experience, Morgan served 26 years as an active police office
  
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• Man pleads guilty to thefts stemming from auto repair business

  30-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  A local man pleaded guilty to 22 felony counts in Franklin Circuit Court Friday.
  Alex McKinney, 30, entered the plea to a variety of theft charges stemming from an auto repair business.
  The plea agreement indicates that 17 victims complained about work not performed, not properly performed, theft, deception and criminal mischief.
  According to the plea agreement, McKinney will owe roughly $100,000 to 15 victims. The Commonwealth’s Attorney and the defendant will meet prior to sentencing to
  
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• Jaggers looking to open this autumn

  30-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  The latest fast food chain to reach Frankfort is quickly on the horizon.
  “We’re anticipating an October,” says Aaron Hamilton, regional director of real estate. “It’s been a couple years in the making, and we’re very excited for the opportunity.”
  Jaggers, created by the founders of Texas Roadhouse, is known for its double-stack burgers, hand-breaded chicken tenders, chopped salads and milkshakes.
  There are additional locations in Louisville and Lexington
  
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• Frankfort’s boys soccer team hosting Danville Sept. 5

  30-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Frankfort High’s boys soccer team, winner of the 11th Region All “A” tournament, will host 12th Region All “A” champion Danville Saturday, Sept. 5, at Capitol View Park at 8 p.m.
  The winner of the match will advance to the quarterfinals of the All “A” state tournament to be played Saturday, Sept. 26. The semifinals will also be played Saturday, and the championship match will be Sunday, Sept. 27.All matches Sept. 26 and 27 will be played at Collegiate in
  
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• Fiscal court approves opioid abatement funds for local groups

  30-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  The fiscal court on Wednesday unanimously approved a resolution of the Franklin County Board of Health, establishing a public health tax rate of 6.2%.
  The process was completed in collaboration with the Department of Local Government.
  In other business, the court approved opioid abatement funds to nine local groups.
  In 2022, the state of Kentucky accepted a nearly one billion dollar settlement with opioid producers and manufacturers to address the opioid crisis in the Commonwealth.
  Funds will be
  
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• County’s July jobless rate among best in state

  30-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County continued to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state from July 2025 to last month.Cumberland and Woodford counties recorded the lowest jobless rates in the commonwealth at 4.1% each. They were followed by Campbell County, 4.2%; Boone, Fayette, Kenton and Scott counties, 4.3% each; and Franklin, Harrison and Trimble counties, 4.4% each.
  Jobless rates fell in 87 counties, rose in 18 counties and stayed the same in 15 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Sta
  
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• Berea College students to graduate debt-free starting next fall

  30-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Berea College, a private liberal arts school located in that Madison County community, announced it will guarantee 100% of tuition, housing, food and fees without loans for all students, starting in the fall 2027 semester.
  Berea College, which opened in 1855, has offered free tuition to its students since 1892; but the new program, known as the Financial Freedom Pledge, means all students will graduate debt-free.
  “Every student arrives at Berea with gifts: talent, curiosity, determination,
  
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• Midway through 450-mile charity run, Gall makes it home

  30-08-2026 06:02 via state-journal.com
  
  Accompanied by Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger,” local law enforcement, friends and family, Frankfort’s Peter Gall returned home to a hero’s welcome at the Capitol Saturday morning.
  The owner of Undisputed Fitness on Lewis Street is roughly halfway through a 450-mile, 20-day charity run to raise money for the And Still Foundation. He founded the non-profit organization to help underprivileged youth get access to fitness, exercise and sports equipment as well as team fe
  
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• Rev. Ron Moore Jr.: Hotter than fish grease

  29-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  I don’t know anybody that likes being hot. I do enjoy the warmer months more than the cold ones. However, that hot, muggy July and August weather will have me real close to some type of air conditioner. The heat has a way of draining your energy right out of you.Two weeks ago, our air conditioner unit was very sick. It was barely blowing. At night, the house temperature was 85 degrees. 85 degrees! I had a big box fan blowing right next to me, but it was just blowing hot air in my face. I&r
  
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• Plantin’ by the Signs … and other things: September overview; planting season about over

  29-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Quick Takes
  • Remainder of today: VERY fertile, Pisces/feet, below-grounders
  • Aug. 30-31: No planting, Aries/head/killing sign• Sept. 1-3: VERY fertile, Taurus/neck, below-grounders• Sept. 4-5: Gemini/arms, bean/pea sign, dark moon but too late for both
  • Sept. 6-7: VERY fertile, Cancer/breast, below-grounders
  • Sept. 8-9: No planting, killing sign Leo/heart
  • Moon change: Sept. 10, dark to light, 11:27 p.m.
  • Sept. 10-13: Flowering, Virgo/bowels (10-11),
  
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• Paul Sawyier Public Library News — Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2026

  29-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Tuesday
  2-4 p.m.: Career Services Assistance (for adults). Meet with a representative from the Kentucky Career Center for free one-on-one employment and training assistance. Get help with job searches, resumes, cover letters, interview tutoring, training options, soft skill improvement and more.
  4:30-7 p.m.: Family Make It & Take It (for families with kids of all ages). We’ll provide the supplies and you bring your imagination! Drop-in anytime between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to design and
  
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• Local FFA students compete at Kentucky State Fair

  29-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Last week Franklin County High School FFA members traveled to Louisville to compete in the Kentucky State Fair.
  Four students competed in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture School Garden Cooking Challenge where they received first place. Students grew produce in the school garden, created an original recipe using what they grew and presented how to cook it along with a taste test on the stage at the state fair. The winning FFA members were Adam Alhamdani, Gage Click, Kenzie Ratliff and Gabby
  
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• Capital City Activity Center/Meals on Wheels Greater Frankfort News — Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2026

  29-08-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Monday8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Billiards.
  10 a.m.: Bingocize. Bingo combined with exercise. This is the last of the Diabetes session.
  11 a.m.: Hand and Foot Card Club. Hand & Foot is a captivating rummy-style card game that adds unique twists to the classic Canasta formula.Noon: Tai-Chi. Join Victoria for this slow gentle movement and physical postures exercise routine. It’s good for strengthening balance and muscle tone.
  Tuesday
  8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Billiards.
  9:30 a.m.: Game Day. Play va
  
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• Gen. Ulysses S. Grant to speak at Frankfort Civil War Roundtable Sept. 20

  29-08-2026 20:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Dr. Curt Fields will portray Gen. Ulysses S. Grant during the Frankfort Civil War Roundtable at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping St. Fields will give a first hand account of the capture of Fort Donaldson. Fields has portrayed General and President Grant to great acclaim across the United States.
  As a living historian, Fields portrayed Grant at the 150th Civil War Sesquicentennial observations at Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and Vicksburg National Battlefield
  
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• Senior’s mural brings ‘We Are Hills’ initiative to life

  28-08-2026 20:03 via state-journal.com
  
  Kendria Wickers’ enthusiasm for art started at just six years old — learning from her sister. Using creativity as a way to escape, she’s found joy in creation and seeing the impact it has on others.
  “I like showing people what I can do, and I like how my creations can make people happy and smile,” she said.
  Over the course of one week this summer, Wickers spent eight hours each day creating the new mural located at the front entrance of Western Hills High School.
  Th
  
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• Local teams compete in 11th Region All ‘A’ girls soccer tournament

  28-08-2026 20:01 via state-journal.com
  
  Frankfort High and The Frankfort Christian Academy competed in the 11th Region All “A” girls soccer tournament.
  FHS lost to Sayre 9-1 in the semifinals Monday with Emma Johnson scoring for the Lady Panthers. TFCA lost to Sayre 6-1 Aug. 15, and Lily Moore scored the Lady Royals’ goal.
  Lexington Christian won the 11th Region All “A” tournament 2-1 in a penalty kick shootout against Sayre at Capitol View Park Wednesday.
  Local players named to the all-tournament team we
  
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• Kentucky State’s football team looks to build on last year’s success

  28-08-2026 20:01 via state-journal.com
  
  Kentucky State’s football team had a historic season last year, reaching the NCAA Div. II Championship playoffs for the first time in school history and posting a 9-2 regular-season record, its best in 90 years.
  After all that success, the Thorobreds were picked to finish fifth in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference this year in the conference’s preseason poll.
  “Even this year, after the way we played last year and how we finished last year, we were picked fifth,&r
  
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