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• Glow Worm Play Cafe to open Beechmont and Anchorage locations

  09-06-2023 19:59
  The owner received high demand in all areas of town for more locations.
  
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• CARTOON: MAGA — Make America Gas Abhorrent

  08-09-2026 15:13 via state-journal.com
  
  CARTOON: MAGA — Make America Gas Abhorrent
  
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• PHOTOS: Western Hills High School and Kentucky State University marching bands put on halftime show

  08-09-2026 04:50 via state-journal.com
  
  The Kentucky State University Mighty Marching Thorobreds performed with the Western Hills High School Marching Band during halftime of the football game against Henry County Friday at WHHS.
  
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• Frankfort’s boys soccer team loses All ‘A’ tournament game in shootout

  08-09-2026 04:42 via state-journal.com
  
  It took two nights to decide the match, but Danville’s boys soccer team defeated Frankfort 2-1 Sunday night at Capitol View Park.
  The match was the first round of the All “A” state tournament, and with the win Danville advances to the quarterfinals Sept. 26 at Louisville Collegiate.
  The match began Saturday night, and play was suspended because of lightning with 38:11 left in the game and no score.
  Play resumed Sunday night at the point it was stopped on Saturday. Phillip Kittr
  
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• FCSO: Man tried to steal $235K worth of gold

  08-09-2026 04:41 via state-journal.com
  
  An undercover operation involving detectives from Franklin and Spencer counties netted a local man, who attempted to steal $235,000 worth of gold from an elderly female victim, on Thursday.
  According to his arrest citation, Rehankumar Mekvan posed as a representative from WesBanco and Microsoft Support and contacted the victim “falsely convincing her that she was implicated in an international money laundering scheme.” He allegedly instructed her to purchase gold bars and told her th
  
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• Guest columnist: How Kentucky hospitals are fighting sepsis together

  08-09-2026 04:40 via state-journal.com
  
  The death of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch earlier this year stunned millions of Americans. At just 41 years old, what began as pneumonia quickly progressed into sepsis, a medical emergency that claimed his life in a matter of days.
  For many people, it was their first time hearing the word sepsis. Unfortunately, too many families across Kentucky know that story all too well.
  Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming response to an infection. It can begin with something as common as pneumonia, the flu
  
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• Guest columnist: Future generations will inherit history of 9/11

  08-09-2026 04:40 via state-journal.com
  
  Twenty-five years after the attacks, a young Kentuckian’s white Navy cap stands as an example of what one generation owes the next.
  American Airlines Flight 77 was over eastern Kentucky when hijackers likely took control on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. They turned the plane south, then east toward Washington.
  At the Pentagon, Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Edward Earhart, 26, of Morehead, was working on a day he was supposed to be off. A colleague needed help, so he came in.
  Earhart’
  
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• South Frankfort Neighborhood Association adopts new president

  08-09-2026 04:39 via state-journal.com
  
  As a resident of the South Frankfort area, Chavon Sanford sees the South Frankfort Neighborhood Association (SFNA) as more than just a local group.
  “This is not just an organization I serve; this is my neighborhood and my community,” she said.Through recent board approval, Sanford has been elected president of the SFNA.
  A lover of Frankfort, her children are products of Frankfort Independent Schools and graduates of Frankfort High School, and she appreciates the togetherness and clos
  
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• Kentucky State’s football team outgains Southern in 34-15 loss

  08-09-2026 04:39 via state-journal.com
  
  Kentucky State’s football team mounted a third-quarter surge behind a pair of Juan Gainous touchdown passes and finished with a game-high 378 yards of offense, but the Thorobreds lost to Southern 34-15 Saturday night at A.W. Mumford Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  Kentucky State controlled the opening quarter offensively, outgaining Southern 85-37 while running 18 plays. The Thorobreds’ defense also kept the Jaguars in check, limiting Southern to 37 yards in the period.
  With secon
  
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• You Asked: What is being built on Coffee Tree Road?

  07-09-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  A large construction project is underway between the Kentucky State Police training facility and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial off the East-West Connector.
  Ground was broken last fall for what will be a state-of-the-art Drivers’ Skill Pad for the Kentucky State Police’s training academy.
  The $2.7 million facility will provide law enforcement and cadets with a dedicated space to safely practice and refine advanced driving techniques. For example, the professionally engineered, paved d
  
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• Franklin County’s football team quiets concerns with 56-13 win over PRP

  07-09-2026 02:33 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County’s football team hadn’t lost two games in a row since 2022, and the Flyers’ 0-2 start had some fans concerned.
  “It’s just growing pains,” FCHS coach Eddie James said after the Flyers beat Pleasure Ridge Park 56-13 Friday at Benny Watkins Field. “I bet a hundred people have asked me what’s wrong? There’s nothing wrong. We’re getting better; we’re working.”
  The win was the first of the season for FCHS, which is
  
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• PHOTOS: Western Hills football team takes on Henry County

  07-09-2026 02:31 via state-journal.com
  
  Western Hills High School football team played Henry County High School Friday night at WHHS. Henry County won 51-15.
  
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• Yes Arts to host gallery reception for Central Kentucky Homemakers’ Quilt Guild members and stained glass artist Don Blue

  06-09-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  A gallery reception for “Opalescence” by Don Blue and for quilts made by the Central Kentucky Homemakers’ Quilt Guild (CKHQG), will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Yes Arts, located at 317 W. Second St.
  The CKHQG of Frankfort was established in August 1992. The guild’s mission is to foster the art of quilting, encourage appreciation and participation in quilt-making in all its forms, promote interest in quilting through education and fellowship, and support the community
  
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• Josephine Sculpture Park Artist-in-Residence Shawn Smith to preview new work at historic Rockdale Estate

  06-09-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  LOUISVILLE — Josephine Sculpture Park (JSP) Artist-in-Residence Shawn Smith will join artists, students, supporters and community members for a special evening at historic Rockdale Estate on Saturday, Sept. 12, offering an exclusive preview of his forthcoming sculpture installation at JSP and an inside look at the interdisciplinary practice behind his work.
  The evening will be the culmination of a collaborative experience bringing together JSP, Rockdale Estate, Blackacre Conservancy and Ab
  
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• Shepherd turns autobiography into stage play: ‘His Hand’ opens Friday, Sept. 11

  05-09-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  “His Hand” is a story about Betty Shepherd’s life growing up with an abusive alcoholic father in Southeastern Kentucky, the resilience of mountain folk and the Eastern Kentucky flood of 2022.“His Hand” opens at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, at First Presbyterian Church, 416 W. Main St. Additional showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13. The play is presented by the Frankfort Studio Players. The cost is $15 for adults an
  
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• Paul Sawyier Public Library News — Sept. 6-12, 2026

  05-09-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  Monday
  Closed for Labor Day.
  Tuesday
  4:30 p.m.: Build a Bee Bath (for families with kids of all ages). Fall is almost here, and the bees are still at it! Help them quench their thirst by making and decorating some bee baths!
  4:30 p.m.: Disco Ball Painting (for grades 6-12). Get into your disco era! Come paint colorful disco ball paintings.
  Wednesday
  11 a.m.: Get to Know Libby (for adults). Learn how to search, browse and check out ebooks, eaudiobooks and magazines with the Library’s digita
  
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• North Fork Baptist Church to celebrate 225th Homecoming: Glancing Back and Grazing Forward

  05-09-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  North Fork Baptist Church will celebrate its 225th Homecoming: Glancing Back and Grazing Forward at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. There will be a fellowship meal with a special service and music in the ministry center. Burgers and hotdogs will be provided.The celebration will continue at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, with a worship and message in the sanctuary. Group photos will be taken after the service. Lunch will be provided in the ministry center.North Fork Baptist Church is located at 3660 Roc
  
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• North Fork Baptist Church to celebrate 225th Homecoming: Glancing Back and Gazing Forward

  05-09-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  North Fork Baptist Church will celebrate its 225th Homecoming: Glancing Back and Gazing Forward at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. There will be a fellowship meal with a special service and music in the ministry center. Burgers and hotdogs will be provided.
  The celebration will continue at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, with a worship and message in the sanctuary. Group photos will be taken after the service. Lunch will be provided in the ministry center.
  North Fork Baptist Church is located at 3660 Ro
  
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• ‘Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams’: 40 years of BoDeans — who knew?

  05-09-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  On Sunday, Sept. 20, the BoDeans will step onto the Grand Theatre stage and present their 40 years of rock ‘n’ roll for the audience. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the BoDeans critically acclaimed debut album, “Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams.” In honor of the 40th anniversary, BoDeans will perform two-and-a-half-hour shows featuring a video retrospective that will include songs from their 14 studio records covering five decades of music — 1980s, 19
  
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• Help restore native habitat for chimney swifts

  05-09-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  
  To me, one of the most fascinating birds is the chimney swift; their scientific name is Chaetura (meaning “spine tailed”) pelagica. They are found in the Eastern half of North America in the spring and summer. In Kentucky, they arrive mid-April and leave in early October. This time of year, mid-August until mid-September, I like to go outside about 30 minutes before sunset and look skyward.Resembling boomerangs — and sometimes mistaken for bats — they can fly very quickly
  
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• You Asked: What type of seal was put on Capital Avenue Bridge sidewalks?

  05-09-2026 06:03 via state-journal.com
  
  After a few months of preservation work to extend its service life, there is one change to the Capital Avenue Bridge that stands out.
  “The sidewalks are textured and have a ‘wet’ appearance,” wrote one astute State Journal reader in an email inquiring about the surface.
  The bridge was closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic for several weekends this summer while repairs were made to the 88-year-old structure, which is also known as the War Mothers Memorial Bridge, in h
  
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• Student of the Week: Second Street’s Manzon sets school push-up record in Presidential Fitness Test

  05-09-2026 06:02 via state-journal.com
  
  Agatha Manzon has been stellar in the classroom and the gym, and she has been named the Student of the Week.
  Agatha, a seventh-grader at Second Street School, recently broke the push-up record for the school in the Presidential Fitness Test.
  “Agatha has been an amazing student of mine this year and last,” Second Street PE teacher Zackery Turner wrote in his nomination. “Not only is she a model student in the classroom, but she displays amazing sportsmanship and competitiveness
  
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• Helpers needed for Frankfort Rotary Club food drive

  05-09-2026 06:01 via state-journal.com
  
  If you have a few hours to give and want to give them where they can be most beneficial to those in need in our community, consider signing up for the Saturday, Sept. 19 food drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at both Kroger locations sponsored by the Frankfort Rotary Club.
  Items collected will help fill the shelves at the Emergency Food Pantry of Franklin County. The pantry is in special need of the following food items: canned chicken or meat, boxed instant oatmeal, soup, canned fruit or vegetables, spa
  
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• Franklin County’s boys soccer team plays Anderson to 3-3 tie

  05-09-2026 05:59 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County’s boys soccer team tied Anderson County 3-3 Tuesday in Lawrenceburg.
  FCHS senior Jeicol Martinez scored two goals, and senior Marc Ruwet scored the third. Senior Brayan Lopez had two assists for the game.
  The Flyers are back in action Tuesday at home against Bourbon County.
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Sept. 3)

  05-09-2026 05:58 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 Thursday:
  • At 2:44 a.m., city firefighters were called to a rescue on St. Clair Street. A caller reported he was trapped in an elevator in the Market Square building. He was rescued at 3 a.m.
  • At 9:12 a.m., officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Versailles Road.
  • At 10:20 a.m., office
  
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• Franklin County’s Wheeler picks Bellarmine

  05-09-2026 05:57 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County’s Makiyia Wheeler can play her senior season of basketball with one big decision made.
  A mainstay for the Lady Flyers, Wheeler recently verbally committed to Bellarmine University, an NCAA DI school in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
  “It was kind of important, but I was more so looking at what majors they offer,” Wheeler said about playing Division I basketball. “But I did want to go DI.”
  Bellarmine offered more than that.
  “First of all, the coach
  
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• Franklin County’s volleyball team opens district play with win over TFCA

  05-09-2026 05:57 via state-journal.com
  
  The Frankfort Christian Academy and Franklin County volleyball teams got an early start on district play Tuesday with FCHS winning 3-0 at TFCA.
  “Things have been going good. We’re only three games in,” FCHS first-year coach Ryan Brown said. “They’re improving. They’re learning the system, and we’re getting to know each other.”
  The Lady Flyers took control early in the first game and won 25-19. The Lady Royals were within two points, 15-13, in the s
  
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• Allen ‘Harold’ Robinson

  05-09-2026 05:55 via state-journal.com
  
  Allen “Harold” Robinson, 79, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026. Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 2 p.m. with Bro. Rusty Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial will follow at Frankfort Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday.Harold was born in Frankfort, Kentucky, on August 12, 1947, to the late Russell and Alice Robinson. Harold was a devoted husband, father, gr
  
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• J.C. Purvis

  04-09-2026 17:11 via state-journal.com
  
  VERSAILLES — James Clifford “J.C.” Purvis passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Lexington Baptist Health. A Celebration of Life will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6 p.m. with Mr. Royce Blevins officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday.JC was born in Versailles, Kentucky, on July 11, 1938 to the late James Franklin and Edna Mason Purvis. He gradua
  
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• JoAnn Spalding

  04-09-2026 16:09 via state-journal.com
  Services for JoAnn Spalding, 77, are pending at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory. Spalding died in Hustonville on Wednesday.
  
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