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• Correction: Governor’s Open

  20-10-2026 04:52 via State-Journal
  Editor’s note: Because of a reporter’s error, the incorrect title sponsor was listed for the Governor’s Open in the tournament results that appeared in the Oct. 10 edition.
  WesBanco was the title sponsor of the Governor’s Open.
  
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• Franklin County’s volleyball team opens regional tournament at Tates Creek

  23-10-2026 21:22 via State-Journal
  
  The 11th Region volleyball tournament starts Monday with district winners hosting district runners-up.
  Franklin County (18-9) will play at Tates Creek (19-8), winner of the 43rd District, at 7 p.m. Monday.
  The two teams met in the regular season Sept. 22 at FCHS with Tates Creek winning 3-2 (25-19, 23-25, 25-19, 22-25, 16-14).
  The winner of match will play the winner of the Madison Central-Scott County match Tuesday in the semifinals at 6 p.m.
  The championship will be Thursday at 7 p.m. The semi
  
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• WesBanco Student of the Week: Frankfort’s Newton a lifelong learner

  23-10-2026 21:21 via State-Journal
  
  Jayden Newton has made a big impression in his first year at Frankfort High, and he has been selected as the WesBanco Student of the Week.
  Newton, a freshman, was nominated by Ezra Day, the English 1 teacher at FHS.
  Jayden can seem quiet in a class full of energetic students, but without prompting, he will go above and beyond to prioritize his understanding and share his learning process,” Day wrote in his nomination.
  “Jayden is focused, driven, and respectful of everyone around him. He is t
  
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• Franklin County’s volleyball team loses to Great Crossing in district final

  23-10-2026 21:21 via State-Journal
  
  GEORGETOWN — Franklin County’s girls volleyball team came out and started strong against Great Crossing Thursday, but the home team defeated FCHS 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-18) in the championship match of the 41st District tournament.
  “I thought the first set we played really well,” FCHS coach Ryan Brown said. “I thought the second set we had too many unforced errors. I think really that was what did it for us. We just gave away too many points with missed serves, lack of communication on
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Oct. 22)

  23-10-2026 21:19 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 Thursday:
  • At 12:20 a.m., deputies were notified that a missing juvenile at McDonald’s on Limestone Drive had returned home.
  • At 8:09 a.m., officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on the East-West Connector.
  • At 8:49 a.m., deputies, county fire, and EMS responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accide
  
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• Plant board to examine Peaks Mill Water District

  23-10-2026 21:19 via State-Journal
  
  The Frankfort Plant Board on Tuesday unanimously approved a motion to execute a letter of intent with Peaks Mill Water District to examine how the plant board could help address water system concerns in the area.A review expected to take up to 12 months to examine infrastructure, financial needs and the regulatory approvals required for a possible merger.Peaks Mill faces challenges in maintaining aging infrastructure and meeting complex drinking water regulations. The examination will seek out h
  
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• Robert Allen Roquemore

  23-10-2026 21:01 via State-Journal
  
  LAWRENCEBURG — A memorial service for Robert Allen Roquemore, 90, husband of Wanda Sue York Roquemore, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Roquemore died Thursday, Oct. 22.
  
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• Frankfort Drama presents ‘One Stoplight Town’

  23-10-2026 20:30 via State-Journal
  
  Frankfort Drama opened its production of “One Stoplight Town” by Tracy Wells Thursday night in the auditorium at Frankfort High School.
  Additional shows are at 8 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday.
  Purchase tickets on GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/KY2763?activity=Play
  One Stoplight Town is produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company, Inc., of Woodstock, Illinois.
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Oct. 21)

  23-10-2026 14:41 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 12:37 a.m., deputies were called to a shots fired complaint on Highwood Drive. A caller reported hearing 11 shots in the area.
  • At 8:20 a.m., city firefighters and EMS were called to a rescue on Wright Street. A caller reported a female was locked out of her apartment.
  • At 8:44 a.m., officers were notified
  
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• Magistrate candidates present views on growth, housing

  23-10-2026 13:53 via State-Journal
  
  Candidates running for magistrate gave voters the chance on Monday night to hear their positions on critical topics and their distinct visions for future growth in the county.The event, hosted at Kentucky State University in collaboration with Together Frankfort and Development Interest Group, featured six candidates from three districts. Third District Magistrate Kelly Dycus, a Democrat, and Republican candidate Russ Greenwell; 5th District Magistrate Richard Tanner, a Democrat, and Republican
  
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• Frankfort soccer teams end season in regional tournaments

  23-10-2026 04:39 via State-Journal
  
  Frankfort High’s soccer teams saw their seasons end in the first round of the 11th Region tournaments this week.
  The Lady Panthers lost to Dunbar 8-0 at Dunbar Tuesday to finish the season at 6-7-3.
  Seniors on this year’s team are Addison Hiles, Savannah Cambron, Rebekah Pires, Elle Fulkerson, Emma Johnson, Alivia Tillman, Addison Finley and Kadence McCormick.
  The FHS boys team lost to Bryan Station 4-0 Monday at Bryan Station.
  The Panthers closed out the season with a 13-5-1 record. This ye
  
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• Trick-or-treating to take place 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31

  23-10-2026 04:38 via State-Journal
  
  The city and county will recognize trick-or-treat hours from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
  
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• PHOTO: Goblin up candy

  23-10-2026 04:38 via State-Journal
  Weekday Community Preschool students participated in a trick-or-treat event sponsored by the Franklin County Child Support Office on Thursday morning in downtown Frankfort. Several area businesses handed out candy to the children as they paraded down West Main and St. Clair streets.
  
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• Jobless rate holds steady in Franklin County

  23-10-2026 04:38 via State-Journal
  
  The Franklin County unemployment rate remained the same when comparing last month with September 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.
  Jobless rates fell in 54 counties, rose in 47 counties and stayed the same in 19 counties. Franklin County recorded a 3.9% rate, which is a slight increase in the August unemployment rate at 3.6%.
  Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 3.4%. It w
  
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• Albert Hensley ‘Junior’ Roberts Jr.

  23-10-2026 01:00 via State-Journal
  
  Services for Albert Hensley “Junior” Roberts Jr., 62, widower of Marlene Spencer Roberts, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Clark Funeral Home, Rose Hill. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Roberts died Oct. 9.
  
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• James Lewis Shryock

  23-10-2026 00:51 via State-Journal
  
  LAWRENCEBURG — A graveside service for James Lewis Shryock, 93, will be noon Friday, Oct. 23, at Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Shryock died Wednesday, Oct. 21.
  
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• Lucy Hieatt

  23-10-2026 00:46 via State-Journal
  
  Lucy G. Hieatt, 89, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. She was born in Frankfort on February 14, 1937, to Roxie Hunter and Kenneth Smith.Lucy was a factory worker, working at AeroBraze Engineered Technologies. She was devoted to her family and cherished all the time she spent with them. Lucy loved fishing, painting houses, cleaning and being a longtime babysitter for many. Alongside her hobbies, she was deeply devoted in her faith as a member of the Lawr
  
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• Oscar ‘Red’ Shingleton

  23-10-2026 00:40 via State-Journal
  
  LAWRENCEBURG — Services for Oscar “Red” Shingleton, 80, husband of Joyce Libby Shingleton, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Shingleton died Wednesday, Oct. 21, at his home in Anderson County.
  
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• CARTOON: Celebrating birdability?

  22-10-2026 20:20 via State-Journal
  
  CARTOON: Celebrating birdability?
  
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• Curry, Depp meet in candidate forum

  22-10-2026 14:30 via State-Journal
  
  Monday evening at Kentucky State University, Franklin County Sheriff Dwayne Depp, a Democrat, and Logan Curry, his Republican challenger, met on stage for a forum to discuss their future plans.In partnership with Development Interest Group and Together Frankfort, the forum questions were given by Gerry Seavo with topics ranging from county government cooperation with Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE), staffing shortages and budget priorities.The candidates were questioned over how they’d h
  
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• Guest columnist: Let’s finish what we started

  22-10-2026 07:00 via State-Journal
  
  Frankfort is my home. I was born and raised here, a mother raising my child in the city that raised me. With election day less than a month away, I’m asking for your vote Nov. 3.
  Let me keep it real: being named Mayor Pro Tem as a first-time official was wild. But a title doesn’t pass ordinances or fix streets. A good team does. I’m here to keep this momentum rolling.
  Together, we’ve reimagined our riverfront, landed a $24 million Singing Bridge grant, advanced affordable housing, awarde
  
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• Franklin County’s volleyball team defeats Western Hills in district semifinals

  22-10-2026 05:00 via State-Journal
  
  In the regular season, Western Hills’ girls volleyball team defeated Franklin County 3-0, and WHHS won the first set of Tuesday’s rematch in the 41st District tournament semifinals.
  FCHS took the final three sets for a 3-1 win (16-25, 25-21, 25-16, 26-24), putting the Lady Flyers in the district championship match against host Great Crossing Thursday.
  “There are a lot of tears,” WHHS coach Kelcie Turner said about her team. “They didn’t roll over; that’s what matters. It’s going
  
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• Frankfort’s volleyball team loses in district semifinals

  22-10-2026 04:59 via State-Journal
  
  GEORGETOWN — In the third set against Great Crossing Tuesday, Frankfort girls volleyball coach Scott Hudson saw what he’d been looking for.
  FHS lost to host Great Crossing 3-0 (25-8, 25-13, 25-23) in the semifinals of the 41st District tournament.
  The Lady Warhawks will play Franklin County Thursday for the championship.
  Frankfort reached the semifinals by defeating The Frankfort Christian Academy 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-20) Monday in a first-round match.
  “We played really good last night,�
  
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• Team Kentucky Food Drive set Nov. 1-18

  22-10-2026 04:58 via State-Journal
  
  The second Team Kentucky Food Drive is planned from Nov. 1-18, Gov. Andy Beshear announced during his weekly press conference.
  There will be boxes in state office buildings throughout the commonwealth where state employees can donate non-perishable food items.
  Additionally, the public can drop off donations at 1239 Wilkinson Blvd. in Frankfort on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Nov. 2-18, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  Donations will be distributed through Feeding Kentucky and its 900 partner pa
  
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• Curry named softball coach at Western Hills

  22-10-2026 04:57 via State-Journal
  
  Bailey Curry, a Frankfort native, has been named the head softball coach at Western Hills High School.
  Curry brings an impressive background of collegiate playing experience and coaching success.
  Her softball journey includes competing at the NCAA Division I level at the University of Toledo, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Western Kentucky University. During her playing career, Curry earned MAC Player of the Year honors and established hitting records at the University of Toledo and W
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Oct. 20)

  22-10-2026 04:56 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:
  • At 9:14 a.m., deputies took a burglary report at Bridgeport Apartments on Bridgeport Road. A caller reported someone broke into their apartment and stole multiple items, including chairs, paperwork, a purse, lotions, and hairspray.
  • At 11:52 a.m., officers, deputies, county fire, and EMS responded to a non-injury
  
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• Portion of Ann Street becomes two-way

  22-10-2026 04:52 via State-Journal
  
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has made a change to the traffic pattern on Ann Street (KY 420) between Clinton and Broadway streets in Franklin County converting the roadway from one-way to two-way.
  As part of the active resurfacing project, pavement markings and roadway signs were installed on Ann Street Tuesday. The new traffic pattern is being implemented to support an upcoming highway safety improvement project that will also convert Mero Street from one-way to two-way traffic between S
  
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• I-64 East lane closures announced

  22-10-2026 04:52 via State-Journal
  
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is alerting motorists of upcoming nighttime lane closures on Interstate 64 East starting on Monday in Franklin County.The right lane of I-64 East at mile point 51.9 (near KY 2817) will be closed from 6 p.m. to midnight on Monday. Additionally, the right lane of I-64 East at mile point 55.8 (near KY 1659) will be closed from 6 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday.
  The lane closures are necessary for KYTC crews to perform routine roadside maintenance of the interstate. M
  
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• Letter: Which political party represents you best?

  22-10-2026 04:51 via State-Journal
  Dear editor,
  I feel spurred to write a political editorial because of finding my father’s wallet, who’s been dead for over 50 years. I am now in my 70s and have been cleaning out my personal memorabilia because of my own move to a retirement community and came upon my dad‘s wallet. On inspection, I found a small blue card, you know the one that fits in a little plastic window in your wallet, that certified that he was a Republican.OK, first let me tell you I’m a Democrat. On second thoug
  
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• Letter: Honor the debt, protect the mission

  22-10-2026 04:51 via State-Journal
  Dear editor,
  In the 140th year since its founding in 1886, Kentucky State University, the Commonwealth’s only public Historically Black University and an 1890 land grant institution, faces the gravest threat in its history. As members of the Class of 1970–71, we stand with current students, faculty, staff and alumni across the nation in calling on the Kentucky General Assembly, the governor and university leadership to reverse course before irreparable harm is done.
  Senate Bill 185, signed i
  
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