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• Jaggers opening Monday

  15-10-2026 20:27 via state-journal.com
  
  Frankfort’s newest restaurant, Jaggers, is opening on Monday.
  Located at 1299 U.S. 127 South, the fast-casual concept, created by Texas Roadhouse founder Kent Taylor, features better burgers, hand-breaded chicken tenders and sandwiches, served with signature scratch-made sauces. Jaggers also offers crisp, fresh salads chopped and tossed when ordered and served with signature scratch-made dressings.
  Louisville’s Community Choice awards voted Jaggers Best Burger and Best Lunch the past
  
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• District soccer finals postponed until Friday

  15-10-2026 21:58 via state-journal.com
  The championship matches for the 41st District soccer tournament have been pushed back to Friday at Capitol View Park.
  The matches were originally scheduled to be played tonight, but heavy rain on Wednesday left the field in unplayable condition.
  On Friday, Frankfort and Great Crossing will meet in the girls’ championship match at 6 p.m., followed by the boys’ title match between Frankfort and Great Crossing at 8 p.m.
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Oct. 14)

  15-10-2026 20:25 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 Wednesday:
  • At 6:16 a.m., officers and city firefighters were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on East Main Street near Versailles Road.
  • At 8:18 a.m., officers took a vandalism complaint on Glenns Creek Road. A caller reported a building had been vandalized and wire and copper lines were stolen from
  
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• Letter: ‘No’ to dictators

  15-10-2026 20:25 via state-journal.com
  Dear editor,
  The voice on the phone in the Oval Office was President Donald Trump demanding Georgia’s Secretary of State “find” (steal) 11,780 votes. Brad Raffensperger refused. Trump lost.
  Jan. 6, 2021, the President of the United States ordered terrorists to storm the Capital, stopping certification. Vice President Mike Pence refused. Trump lost again.
  Democracy was saved.
  Not for long.
  Trump yelling, “Stop the steal,” “free and fair election,” the Kin
  
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• Bridgeport Christian Church Fall Bazaar set Oct. 24

  15-10-2026 20:23 via state-journal.com
  The annual Fall Bazaar hosted by the Helping Hands Circle from Bridgeport Christian Church will be Saturday, Oct. 24 at VFW Post 4075, 102 E. Second Street.
  Crafts, jewelry and baked goods will be sold at the bazaar, and lunch will be served.
  The bazaar, which will run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., will have Christmas music by the Chord Connection, and the Capitol Steppers will perform at 11:30 a.m.
  Proceeds from the bazaar and bake sale will go to the Helping Hands Circle’s community projects and
  
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• Young, Hargadon named to Traditional Bank Board of Directors

  15-10-2026 20:22 via state-journal.com
  
  MT. STERLING — At the September board meeting, the Traditional Bank Board of Directors approved the addition of new directors JC Young and Pat Hargadon. Both began serving in October.“Having Pat and JC join our board is a tremendous benefit to our bank, and provides a meaningful resource for our customers and employees who call Franklin and Shelby counties home,” Traditional Bank CEO and Board Chair Andy Baker said.
  JC Young, his wife, Kimberly, and their three children live in
  
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• Letter: Trump’s never-ending bad decisions

  15-10-2026 20:21 via state-journal.com
  Dear editor,
  Ralph Alvarado: “I stood with President Trump every single time and in Congress I’ll stand with him again.” “Thank you President Trump for your complete and total endorsement. I will not let you down.”
  Andy Barr: “I will stand with President Trump 100%.”Both of these candidates for elected office have said many times that they support Donald Trump. This was especially true when they were battling for their party’s nomination during the
  
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• Great Crossing jumps out to early lead, beats Franklin County in boys district soccer tournament

  15-10-2026 20:21 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County’s boys soccer team played from behind almost from the beginning of Tuesday’s match with Great Crossing, and the Warhawks won the 41st District tournament semifinal 5-0 at Capitol View Park.
  “You talk about coming out sharp, and then you just leave a big hole on the field, and the first shot unfortunately goes in,” FCHS coach Mike Hayes said.
  The Warhawks’ Romario Hernandez scored on a shot from 30 yards out just 48 seconds into the match.
  Great Cross
  
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• Franklin County’s girls soccer team loses to Great Crossing in district semifinals

  15-10-2026 20:21 via state-journal.com
  
  Most of the play in the Franklin County-Great Crossing girls soccer match Tuesday took place on Great Crossing’s offensive side of the field as the Lady Flyers looked for an opportunity to generate some offense of their own.
  Great Crossing won 5-0 in the semifinals of the 41st District tournament at Capitol View Park.
  The win puts the Warhawks in the championship match, where they’ll go for their sixth straight championship. They’ll play Frankfort Thursday at 6 p.m.
  “That
  
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• Letter: City commission candidate wants Flock cameras out of Frankfort

  15-10-2026 20:20 via state-journal.com
  Dear editor,
  I recently read the article, “Always watching,” written by yourself, with regards to public concerns over Flock cameras, data security and our individual rights to be free from unwarranted surveillance.
  As a candidate for local government, I find myself in astute agreement with attorney Margaret O’Donnell and the red flags she is proudly waving.
  Recent testimony from the bipartisan senate committee hearing on Flock gave us condemning evidence and testimony that:
  &b
  
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• Guest columnist: The hidden risk of GLP-1 drugs

  15-10-2026 20:20 via state-journal.com
  
  For millions of Americans, GLP-1 medications have become an important tool for managing diabetes and obesity. But patients considering these drugs should understand that the number on the scale does not tell the whole story.
  Rapid weight loss often comes with reductions in bone density and muscle mass, changes that can compromise strength and mobility while increasing fracture risk. For that reason, GLP-1 treatment should not be viewed as a stand-alone intervention. Patients can benefit from com
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Oct. 13)

  14-10-2026 21:09 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 12:31 a.m., city firefighters conducted a fire investigation on West Clinton Street.
  • At 12:48 a.m., officers were notified of a stolen vehicle on Hoge Avenue.
  • At 7:04 a.m., officers, deputies, city fire, and EMS responded to an injury motor vehicle accident near White Castle on Versailles Road
  
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• Nighttime lane and ramp closures planned on I-64 East

  14-10-2026 21:09 via state-journal.com
  
  Nighttime lane and ramp closures on Interstate 64 East are planned to begin Monday in Franklin County.The ramp to exit 53A (U.S. 127 – Lawrenceburg Road) will be closed from 6 p.m. to midnight on Monday. Additionally, the right lane of I-64 East at milepost 55.8 (near KY 1659) will be closed from 6 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday.
  The lane and ramp closures are necessary for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews to perform routine roadside maintenance of the interstate. Motorists should heed s
  
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• Franklin Circuit Court indictments (Oct. 13)

  14-10-2026 21:09 via state-journal.com
  
  The following people were indicted by a Franklin Circuit Court grand jury on Tuesday:
  • Judson Weaver, 58, of London, Kentucky, six counts of willfully filing or making false tax returns or failure to pay tax, a Class D felony.
  • Kimberly Weaver, 52, of London, Kentucky, six counts of willfully filing or making false tax returns or failure to pay tax, a Class D felony.
  • Kenya Collins, 26, of Frankfort, three counts of third-degree assault (healthcare provider) and third-degree as
  
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• Kentucky State football celebrating Frankfort Day Saturday with free admission

  14-10-2026 20:51 via state-journal.com
  
  Kentucky State University football will welcome fans, military service members, veterans and members of the Frankfort community to Alumni Stadium on Saturday as the Thorobreds host Lane College for Military Appreciation and Frankfort Day.
  The special game day celebration will recognize the dedication and sacrifice of military personnel and veterans while highlighting the university’s connection to the Frankfort community.
  In addition to honoring military personnel, Frankfort Day will celeb
  
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• CARTOON: The jump at the pump

  14-10-2026 18:10 via state-journal.com
  
  CARTOON: The jump at the pump
  
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• Barry Terrell

  14-10-2026 17:02 via state-journal.com
  
  He was a deeply loving and devoted husband who cherished his wife, Kerry he treasured every moment they shared, their life was filled with love and laughter. Along with her, he adored his precious puppies, Bella and Cooper, which he loved to spoil and they brought him so much joy.
  Barry Scott Terrell, 56, husband of Kerry Grace Decker Terrell, passed away October 12, 2026 in Lexington. Born in Frankfort on February 25, 1970, Barry was the son of Barbara Ann Goodrich Terrell of Frankfort and the
  
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• De-Flocked: City leaders won’t renew camera contract

  13-10-2026 21:25 via state-journal.com
  
  At Monday’s meeting, the City of Frankfort Board of Commissioners voted unanimously not to renew its contract with Flock Group Inc. when it expires in January 2027.The city entered into a 24-month contract with Flock Safety on Jan. 17, 2025. The contract was for the lease, installation and operation of 19 Flock Safety Falcon license plate readers. Per the contract agreement between the City of Frankfort and Flock Group Inc., Flock camera usage is solely for the awareness, prevention and pr
  
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• Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: Franklin County receiver Aaron Jones has three straight 100-yard games

  13-10-2026 21:24 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County wide receiver Aaron Jones caught four passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns Friday against Grant County, his third straight game with over 100 yards in receptions.
  For his accomplishment, Jones has been named the Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week.
  On the year, Jones has caught 33 passes for 774 yards and eight touchdowns with two games left in the regular season. Last year he had 22 catches for 388 yards and three touchdowns.
  Jones, a sophomore, had his biggest game this yea
  
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• Thorn Hill Education Center one of four organizations to receive grant from George and Barbara Bush Foundation

  13-10-2026 21:24 via state-journal.com
  
  Small but mighty.
  The Thorn Hill Education Center is the recipient of a Barbara Bush Family Literacy Innovation Grant from the George and Barbara Bush Foundation.
  The foundation awarded four grants nationwide totaling $160,000, and Frankfort is the smallest town represented.
  The other recipients are located in Boston, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Jacksonville, Florida.
  Applications for the grant were by invitation only.
  “We got invited to the dance, and we got asked to dance,” Thorn H
  
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• Kentucky State University holds annual homecoming parade

  13-10-2026 21:24 via state-journal.com
  
  Kentucky State University students, alumni, families, and friends joined together Saturday morning for the annual homecoming parade, coinciding with the university’s 140th anniversary.The year’s theme, “The Legacy Looks Good on Us,” honored the generations of Thorobreds whose education, service, and achievements carry KSU’s legacy.The parade featured players from the Frankfort Youth Bengals football team, Central High School marching band from Louisville, and member
  
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• Capital Pride Festival draws crowd despite rain

  13-10-2026 21:24 via state-journal.com
  
  The annual Capital Pride Festival took place Saturday on Broadway and the St. Clair Mall. The event, which supports and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in Frankfort, drew vendors, food trucks, and information booths. Rain didn’t slow the event’s activities, which included live music, drag shows, and drag queen story time. The Capital Pride Festival began in 2017 and has been held annually since then, except for a two-year hiatus during the COVID pandemic.
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Oct. 12)

  13-10-2026 21:23 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 7:45 a.m., deputies were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on U.S. 127 South near an Interstate 64 ramp.
  • At 11:07 a.m., deputies at the sheriff’s office on River Bend Road took a fraud complaint.
  • At 11:25 a.m., officers, city fire and EMS responded to a non-injury motor vehicle
  
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• Letter: Remembering Lionel on Global Cat Day®

  13-10-2026 21:23 via state-journal.com
  Dear editor,
  Oct. 16 is Global Cat Day® and coincides with National Feral Cat Day of Action. It is an opportunity to recognize that cats are part of our communities and that every community should have policies and programs that protect them.
  For nearly 15 years, the Franklin County Humane Society has worked with our community to address the population of feral and stray cats and homeless kittens. With the community’s support, more than 4,400 cats have been spayed or neutered and vacci
  
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• Franklin County’s girls soccer team defeats Western Hills in district tourney for season’s first win

  13-10-2026 21:23 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County’s girls soccer team waited a long time for its first win, but it came at a good time for the Lady Flyers.
  FCHS defeated Western Hills 4-0 Monday in the first round of the 41st District tournament at Capitol View Park for its first victory of the season.
  The win put Franklin County (1-14-1) in the semifinals Tuesday against No. 1 seed Great Crossing.
  When the two teams met in the regular season, WHHS defeated Franklin County in a penalty kick shootout.
  “We took that lo
  
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• Franklin County’s boys soccer team edges The Frankfort Christian Academy in district tourney

  13-10-2026 21:23 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County’s boys soccer team defeated The Frankfort Christian Academy by one goal in the regular season and again in the first round of the 41st District tournament.
  The Flyers, the No. 4 seed in the tournament, won 2-1 Monday in a hard-fought battle with TFCA at Capitol View Park. Franklin County won 1-0 in the regular season.
  “We got in our own way,” FCHS coach Mike Hayes said. “We always get up for Frankfort, and this year’s game was one for the ages (FHS w
  
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• Feeding Kentucky participates in ‘America Gives’ initiative

  13-10-2026 21:23 via state-journal.com
  
  As food insecurity is on the rise across Kentucky, volunteers and elected officials on Monday provided a helping hand unloading a 34,000-pound food donation that will be distributed through Feeding Kentucky and God’s Pantry Food Bank.The delivery was part of a nationwide effort by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to send 250 truckloads of food to 250 food banks across the United States to commemorate America 250. Mayor Layne Wilkerson, Gov. Andy Beshear, and First Lady Brita
  
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• Alternate lane closures on KY 420 start Thursday

  13-10-2026 16:47 via state-journal.com
  
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of overnight alternating lane closures on KY 420 beginning Thursday.Overnight alternating lane closures will occur from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., beginning Thursday and continuing through Friday, Oct. 23, on KY 420 from mile point 4.1 (at the intersection of West Main Street and Ann Street) to mile point 4.6 (at the intersection of St. Clair Street and Clinton Street). The overnight alternating lane closures are necessary for contract crews to safely
  
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• Daryl Thompson

  13-10-2026 16:35 via state-journal.com
  
  Daryl Glenn Thompson, 60, of Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away on October 10, 2026. Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at noon with Rev. David Rayborn officiating. Interment will follow at Midway Cemetery. Visitation will be at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until noon on Wednesday.
  Born in Frankfort, Kentucky, on November 16, 1965, he was the son of the late Glenn D. Thompson and Irene Redden Thompson.Despite battling health issues hi
  
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• Minnie Bowling Brown

  12-10-2026 21:48 via state-journal.com
  Minnie Bowling Brown, 97, of Lawrenceburg passed away Sunday. Funeral service will be at noon Wednesday at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the start of the service.
  
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