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• Elizabeth Hagan Bowman

  29-09-2026 05:15 via state-journal.com
  
  Elizabeth S. Bowman, age 83, entered into eternal rest on September 24, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. with Father John Lijana officiating. Entombment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Highlands Memory Gardens in Mt. Washington, Kentucky. Visitation will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.She was born in Loretto, Kentucky, to Joseph Guy Hagan and Adelaide
  
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• Roger Dale Mahuron

  29-09-2026 19:41 via state-journal.com
  Services for Roger Dale Mahuron, 72, husband of Marilyn Mahuron, will be private. Donations in Roger’s memory are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Cremation was handled by Clark Legacy Center, Frankfort. He died Tuesday, Sept. 22.
  
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• CARTOON: The bottom of America’s economic ocean

  29-09-2026 15:46 via state-journal.com
  
  CARTOON: The bottom of America’s economic ocean
  
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• Melvin Mason

  29-09-2026 05:20 via state-journal.com
  Services for Melvin J. “Spider” Mason, 96, will be 10 a.m. Thursday at LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.ljtfuneralhome.com. Mason died Sunday at home.
  
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• Mary Manley

  29-09-2026 05:18 via state-journal.com
  Mary Inman Manley, age 70, passed away September 22, 2026. Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Tom Troth officiating. Burial will follow at Frankfort Cemetery. Visitation will be at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from noon until 2 p.m. on Thursday.Ms. Manley was born in Frankfort on April 16, 1956, to the late James Millard Inman and Dorothy B. McKinney Inman. She retired from Kentucky state government Cabinet for Health and Famil
  
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• Susan Purvis

  29-09-2026 05:10 via state-journal.com
  A celebration of life for Susan J. Hardin Purvis, 78, widow of Jerrel Dean Purvis, will be 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Road. Purvis died Friday, Sept. 18.
  
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• Louvena Sullivan

  29-09-2026 05:08 via state-journal.com
  Louvena Sullivan,103, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith, love, family and cherished memories.
  She was a loving mother to her three children, Ronnie Adams (Bonnie), Junita Gross (James), Barbara Kirk (Doug). Grandmother to five grandchildren, great-grandmother to 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
  She enjoyed playing cards, creating beautiful embroidery, working many puzzles, sewing and spending time in the kitchen
  
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• Kentucky State’s football team beats Albany State for first time since 2003

  29-09-2026 05:05 via state-journal.com
  
  Kentucky State used 303 passing yards, a five-sack defensive effort, and a late fourth-quarter field goal to secure a 24-16 SIAC road win over Albany State, marking the Thorobreds’ first win over the Golden Rams since 2003.
  The win improved Kentucky State to 4-1 overall and 3-0 in conference play, and the Thorobreds are 16-for-20 in their last 20 games.
  Kentucky State finished with 406 yards of total offense, including 303 through the air, while holding Albany State to 246 total yards and
  
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• Latino culture on display at festival Saturday at Lakeview Park

  29-09-2026 05:03 via state-journal.com
  
  In September, many Latino countries celebrate their independence, so Diana Aburto decided — for the second year in a row — to bring the celebration to the capital city for the Frankfort Latino Fest — a two-day event that celebrated Latino culture, music, food, dance, traditions, and community at Lakeview Park. The event took place from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
  “It’s something different for the community,” Aburto, owner of Monte Carlo Venue, said. &
  
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• Beshear creates Governor’s Office of Music

  29-09-2026 05:03 via state-journal.com
  
  Gov. Andy Beshear joined state officials and music industry leaders Friday onstage at Bourbon & Beyond to announce the Governor’s Office of Music, a new office dedicated to highlighting Kentucky’s storied music legacy and to supporting Kentucky artists, venues, festivals, and music businesses. Prior to the announcement, the governor signed an executive order creating the office to continue the commonwealth’s leadership in music for generations to come.
  “Music is a par
  
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• Robinson scores first TD as Titan

  29-09-2026 05:02 via state-journal.com
  
  Frankfort native Wan’Dale Robinson scored his first touchdown in a Tennessee Titan uniform Sunday.
  The Western Hills graduate was on the receiving end of a 4-yard pass with 5:35 remaining in the game, which the Titans lost 12-7 to the New York Giants — Robinson’s former team.
  On the day, he grabbed seven passes for 57 yards and the TD — Tennessee’s only points. He averaged 8.1 yards per catch with a long of 16 yards. For the season, Robinson has 13 receptions for a
  
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• Guest columnist: Pledge only as good as work behind it

  29-09-2026 05:01 via state-journal.com
  
  Some of the most important questions facing Kentucky don’t fit neatly into partisan categories. How do we encourage economic growth without letting powerful corporations write the rules? How do we control government spending while protecting services people depend on? And when government does step in, how do we make sure it actually solves the problem?
  Those are questions I’ve wrestled with repeatedly during my time in Frankfort.
  They are also why the Promise to America caught my att
  
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• Guest columnist: Our ‘resilient, creative, sometimes scrappy, always dedicated, compassionate community’

  29-09-2026 05:01 via state-journal.com
  
  Three weeks ago, we woke up on a Sunday morning to learn there had been a classroom fire at Frankfort High School. It was clear very quickly that, while fire damage was minimal, extensive water to extinguish the blaze meant we would not be back in the building any time soon.
  This was not the news we wanted to hear, but the last few years in Frankfort have taught us a lot about adaptability in education. The COVID-19 pandemic and flooding served as opportunities for us to quickly find ways to con
  
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• Guest columnist: Medicare’s new cost-cutting plan may put patients at risk

  29-09-2026 05:01 via state-journal.com
  
  Every day across America, children with spina bifida, adults with spinal cord injuries, and seniors with debilitating illnesses rely on catheters to perform one of the body’s most basic functions safely.
  For years, my company has helped many of these medically vulnerable people stay healthy at home.
  Most people never think about urological supplies like catheters. But for people who cannot urinate on their own, they’re as medically necessary as insulin or a wheelchair. Getting the ri
  
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• Kentucky Blood Center offering Dolly Parton T-shirts to donors

  29-09-2026 05:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Due to the overwhelming response earlier this month, Kentucky Blood Center is bringing back Dolly Parton shirts Sept. 28–Oct. 3 at all donor centers.
  In remembrance of “the Queen of Country,” who died on Aug. 25, KBC dubbed Sept. 4 “Donate Like Dolly Day” at KBC. To honor Dolly’s propensity to give to others, KBC asked donors to give blood in her memory. In return, KBC had an exclusive Dolly shirt for donors and contributed $5 to Parton’s Imagination Lib
  
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• Frankfort’s football team picks up first win since 2024

  28-09-2026 17:13 via state-journal.com
  
  Frankfort’s football team defeated Caverna 54-6 Friday for its first win since 2024.
  The Panthers’ last victory was Oct. 25, 2024, when they beat Berea 41-6.
  FHS dominated Friday’s game at Caverna, rolling up 453 yards on offense.
  Quarterback Tyler Mattison went 13-for-15 for 267 yards and three touchdowns with one interception.
  Jeramiah Washington caught two touchdown passes, and Braylen Wells had a touchdown reception.
  Mattison rushed for 59 yards and two touchdowns, and Eli
  
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• Rev. Ron Moore Jr.: Hotter than fish grease — Part three

  28-09-2026 16:39 via state-journal.com
  
  Editor’s note: This is the third part of a series of columns titled “Hotter than fish grease” by Rev. Ron Moore Jr. Read the first column here and the second column here.
  It is God’s desire that all of mankind be with him in heaven. He truly does love everyone. Since heaven is a place that is void of the devil and anything evil, there is no fear.
  It is a place where you will be immersed in an atmosphere of peace and joy. I remember the saints of old declaring, “When
  
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• Kentucky State earns seven top-50 rankings in 2027 U.S. News guide

  27-09-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Kentucky State University earned seven top-50 rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges guide, including two top-10 placements and two more in the top 20. Six rankings compare Kentucky State with other regional colleges in the South; the seventh places it among historically Black colleges and universities nationwide.
  Kentucky State’s highest placement came in the new Best Value for In-State Students category, where it tied for No. 2. The ranking weighs academic qu
  
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• Western Hills’ volleyball team defeats Frankfort 3-0

  27-09-2026 20:57 via state-journal.com
  
  Western Hills’ volleyball team had standout play from its frontline and backline, and the Lady Wolverines defeated Frankfort 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-18) Thursday at F.D. Wilkinson Gymnasium.
  “I felt our backline was good,” WHHS coach Kelcie Turner said. “We’re trying to run a different defense and I feel like that’s working out as well, too.
  “I’m very happy with how they showed up to play tonight. Our front row was really good. They adjusted to what
  
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• KOHC to celebrate its 50th anniversary

  27-09-2026 20:57 via state-journal.com
  
  With history as rich as Kentucky’s it takes generations to preserve it. On Friday, Oct. 9, join the Kentucky Oral History Commission (KOHC) as it celebrates its 50th anniversary — reflecting on its milestone and where oral history goes next.From 1 to 2:30 p.m., panel members will take the stage at the Thomas D. Clark Center to discuss various experiences preserving voices, documenting stories and speak on the past, present and future of the KOHC. The anniversary will be located at 10
  
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• Franklin County’s football team beats Lincoln for second win in a row

  27-09-2026 20:57 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County’s football team evened its record at 3-3 and racked up two straight wins with a 61-33 victory over Lincoln County Friday at Benny Watkins Field.
  Now the Flyers have three straight district games ahead of them.
  “We’ve got to play better,” FCHS coach Eddie James said. “We’re still finding our way on defense, and we’re still young. They made some adjustments. They’re a well-coached football team.
  “We pulled away late, but we&rsqu
  
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• Frankfort’s boys soccer team beats Franklin County in shootout

  27-09-2026 20:57 via state-journal.com
  
  For a 41st District rivalry game, Thursday’s matchup between Frankfort and Franklin County’s boys soccer teams went about as expected.
  FHS won 4-3 in a shootout at Benny Watkins Field to improve to 10-3 overall and 2-1 in the district.
  “I always reiterate whoever we play not to overlook them, especially if they’re a district opponent,” FHS coach Austin Farmer said. “It’s always funny; it never fails. Every time we see a district opponent, these types of
  
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• Capital City Museum offers spooky events in October

  27-09-2026 20:56 via state-journal.com
  
  With October looming on the horizon, the Capital City Museum plans to make the spooky season educational and unforgettable.
  “The museum is really happy to be involved in so many October events,” Museum and Historic Sites Supervisor Eleanor Hasken-Wagner said. “What we’ve realized is there’s a love in this community for the eccentric, for the odd, for the unique, and that gives us the opportunity to tell really cool stories.”The month kicks off with Museum Afte
  
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• 78th Annual Christmas Parade: A Holly Dolly Christmas

  27-09-2026 20:56 via state-journal.com
  
  This holiday season, the 78th annual Christmas Parade pays tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton with the year’s theme: “A Holly Dolly Christmas.”On Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. parade-goers can experience a magical Christmas evening filled with twinkling lights, a jolly Santa Claus riding on the Commonwealth Credit Union float and exciting marching bands.The parade begins its adventure at Commonwealth Credit Union, located at 417 High St. The route then turns left onto High
  
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• Susan Wood

  27-09-2026 05:22 via state-journal.com
  
  Susan Carter Wood, 85, passed away on Saturday, September 19, with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 27, 1941, in Frankfort, Kentucky, to Melvin and Bessie Carter.
  Growing up in Frankfort, she spent her days playing in the fields of her family’s Lakeview Farm, learning life lessons she would pass on to her children, grandchildren and countless others as an adult. She graduated from Franklin County High School in 1959, where she was a cheerleader, and then from Stephens Co
  
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• Loretta Dunavent

  27-09-2026 05:08 via state-journal.com
  
  Loretta Frances Thomas Dunavent passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at UL Health Shelbyville Hospital in Shelbyville, Kentucky. She was 93 years old and was born on December 29, 1932, on the Thomas family farm in Owen County.
  She is survived by her children, Judy Zeigler, Kenneth Dunavent, Emma Bass (Ron), Annette Calvert and Leslie Dunavent; and grandchildren, Melissa Zeigler, Michael Dunavent, Jenny Bass (Bobby), Leigh Ann Calvert, Christopher Calvert and Ben Dunavent; great-grandchildr
  
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• Underwater Moonshine Festival set for Oct. 9-10

  26-09-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Underwater Moonshine Festival will take place Oct.9-10 at Whiskey Thief Distilling Co., 283 Crab Orchard Road. The event begins at 6 p.m. each night.
  Born from the spirit of the acclaimed Underwater Sunshine Festival, Underwater Moonshine Festival offers independent music, authentic songwriting, and Kentucky hospitality to the heart of bourbon country.
  Founded by Adam Duritz, of Counting Crows, the Underwater Sunshine Festival was created to champion emerging artists, connect musicians with new
  
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• The magic of monarch butterflies

  26-09-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  A miraculous migration
  Imagine leaving Kentucky for a small area in Mexico, where you have never been, and getting there without a map. Monarch butterfly migration spans about four generations each year — one long lived “super generation” that migrates south to Mexico in the fall and then three to four short lived generations that move north from Mexico in spring and summer.
  The “super generation” overwinters in oyamel fir (an evergreen conifer) forests located in c
  
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• The hall, y’all!: Frankfort announcer headed to Kentucky Broadcasting Hall of Fame

  26-09-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Frankfort’s Charlie Baglan has been named one of five inductees for the 2026 Kentucky Broadcasters Hall of Fame. The honor is presented by the Kentucky Broadcasters Association and recognizes a career of exceptional and enduring contributions to the radio and television profession.
  “My success only happened thanks to supportive leadership, talented co-workers, stations and state agencies who were willing to let creative people be creative,” Baglan said.
  While his career has bee
  
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• Reception planned for local artist

  26-09-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Join Mark Crowdus for an art reception on Sunday, Oct. 11, from noon to 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church.Located at 211 Washington St., citizens can spend the afternoon viewing exotic art pieces from a Frankfort resident who has spent years working on art with various designs and styles. The exhibit will conclude on Oct. 31.For further details, call First United Methodist Church at 502-227-7430.
  Crowdus has been a resident of Frankfort since 1978. He graduated from Western Hills High Scho
  
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