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• Regina Hatter

  21-10-2026 20:29 via State-Journal
  
  Regina Carole (Perkins) Hatter, 69, of Frankfort, Kentucky, dearly beloved mother, wife, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully October 18, 2026, following a brief illness. She is deeply missed.
  Regina was born in Frankfort, Kentucky, on October 9, 1957, to Flora and Kenneth Perkins. She was raised in Frankfort, graduating from Franklin County High School in 1976. She met Mark Allen Hatter of Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1977 and they were married at Myrtle Avenue Church of Christ in Frankfort on Octob
  
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• Western Hills’ football team loses to Shelby 42-13

  27-10-2026 02:23 via State-Journal
  
  Western Hills’ football team lost to Shelby County 42-13 Friday in Shelbyville.
  Christian Nicholson and Jayden Courtney scored touchdowns for the Wolverines, and Ashton Lewis kicked an extra point.
  WHHS (1-8) plays its last regular-season game Friday at Frankfort.
  
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• PHOTO: 41st District volleyball all-tournament team

  27-10-2026 02:23 via State-Journal
  
  The 41st District volleyball tournament took place last week at Great Crossing. The host school won the tournament, defeating Franklin County in the championship match. An all-tournament team was named at the conclusion of the title match.
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Oct. 23-25)

  27-10-2026 02:22 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 over the weekend:
  Friday
  • At 12:59 a.m., city firefighters and EMS were notified of a gas leak on Mero Street.
  • At 3:34 a.m., officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on East Main Street near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
  • At 8:45 a.m., deputies were notified of a drug offense on Doctors Drive.
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• Two Franklin County runners, one from Western Hills qualify for state cross country meet

  27-10-2026 02:21 via State-Journal
  Franklin County qualified two runners and Western Hills qualified one for the KHSAA State Cross Country Championships at the Class 2A Region 4 meet Saturday.
  FCHS’ Gannon Gortney and Lauren Pelfrey and Western Hills’ Jayden Mattingly qualified as individuals for state at the regional meet, which was run at Idlewild Park in Burlington.
  Gortney finished 24th in the boys race in a time of 18 minutes, 17.19 seconds, and Mattingly placed 36th in 19:22.68.
  In the girls race, Pelfrey was 28th in 22
  
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• First Christian Church to host Fall Fling Nov. 4

  27-10-2026 02:20 via State-Journal
  First Christian Church will host a Fall Fling from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the church located at 316 Ann St.
  The event includes chili, a food sale and a large yard sale in the gym. Some of the food available for purchase will be beer cheese, pimiento cheese, olive nut and benedictine.
  Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The yard sale will run 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.
  
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• Frankfort’s cross country teams qualify for state

  27-10-2026 02:19 via State-Journal
  
  Frankfort’s boys cross country team finished second and the FHS girls team was third at the Class 1A Region 5 meet Saturday, qualifying both teams for the KHSAA State Championships.
  The regional meet took place at Scott County Park.
  FHS’ Jamie Bessinger had the highest finish for the local runners, placing fourth in the girls race in 21 minutes, 33.36 seconds.
  Also placing in the top 10 for Frankfort were Eli Marshall, sixth in 17:59.41, and Leo Wilder, ninth in 18:10.19, in the boys race.
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• Lyric Theatre research earns Kentucky State professor top paper award

  27-10-2026 02:18 via State-Journal
  
  Research into how a Lexington theatre helped shape Black community identity has earned Kentucky State University’s Dr. David L. Shabazz the Top Overall Paper Award at the 95th annual Kentucky Communication Association conference.
  The honor recognizes the paper judged to make the strongest contribution to the communication field among those submitted to the annual conference. Selection considers the research question, methods, findings, and implications for future scholarship.
  An associate prof
  
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• Police: Woman assaulted male victim in recliner

  27-10-2026 02:17 via State-Journal
  
  Frankfort Police arrested a local woman Saturday afternoon after she allegedly assaulted a male, who was sitting in a recliner.
  Officers were called to an area gas station at 1:36 p.m. to make contact with the victim. He told police that Hilliary Parks struck him multiple times with a closed fist while he sat in the living room. Law enforcement noted that the victim had visibly bruising to side of both eyes along with blood on his left eye and forehead.
  FPD then located Parks at a residence on P
  
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• Charles ‘Butch’ Graves

  26-10-2026 20:03 via State-Journal
  
  Charles Leslie “Butch” Graves, 76, passed away on October 20, 2026, in Frankfort, Kentucky, after a short illness. Butch was the son of the late Bobby Graves and Edith Purvis Haydon.
  Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 2 p.m. with Chaplain Franics Parker officiating. Visitation will be at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday.
  He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Marcella.He also leaves behind his aunt, Sue Carol
  
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• CARTOON: Frankfort’s favorite ghost

  26-10-2026 18:59 via State-Journal
  
  CARTOON: Frankfort’s favorite ghost
  
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• Mildred Bramlett Rutherford

  26-10-2026 18:11 via State-Journal
  
  Mildred Bramlett Rutherford, 91, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. She was born July 16, 1935, to the late Carlton and Southie Bramlett in Owenton, Kentucky.Mildred lived a life marked by strength, determination and fierce independence. Mildred was a woman who knew exactly what she wanted and was never afraid to let you know it.
  Strong-willed, spirited and wonderfully stubborn, she valued her independence and held on to it with determination. She dedicated over 35 years of service to Ken
  
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• PHOTOS: Trick-or-treaters, zombies invade downtown for Thriller Trick-or-Treat

  26-10-2026 17:53 via State-Journal
  
  Downtown Frankfort Inc. hosted Thriller Trick-or-Treat Saturday night in downtown Frankfort. The event was perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to celebrate Halloween in a safe and festive environment.
  Trick-or-treaters visited downtown businesses and trick-or-treat stations along Broadway Street. Once darkness fell, the iconic Thriller Parade made its way down St. Clair and Broadway.
  
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• Frankfort’s football team starts fast, rolls past Berea 62-0

  26-10-2026 17:53 via State-Journal
  
  Frankfort’s football team scored quick, scored often, and shut out Berea 62-0 Friday at Sower Field.
  “A much-needed win for the players,” FHS first-year coach Dwight Sutton said. “They needed that in a trying season with injuries and all the other stuff that goes into it, to come out and get two wins when we didn’t have any last year. We just found out we won the Paris game, so we have three wins on the season. It’s kind of surreal for the players.”
  Toma Washington, FHS’ quarterb
  
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• Kentucky State rallies to beat Savannah State 27-24

  26-10-2026 17:51 via State-Journal
  
  A 48-yard touchdown pass from Juan Gainous to A’iyon Carter with 21 seconds remaining lifted Kentucky State to a 27-24 comeback victory over Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) opponent Savannah State on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Stadium.
  The Senior Day victory improved Kentucky State to 7-2 overall and 6-1 in conference play as the Thorobreds overcame two fourth-quarter deficits to secure the win.
  Gainous completed 23 of 32 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns, includ
  
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• Moms with Motors helps 25 single moms prepare their vehicles for winter

  25-10-2026 20:00 via State-Journal
  
  Lyon’s Den Garage, hosted Moms with Motors — which offered free vehicle safety inspections, fluid top-offs and limited emergency repairs for single moms who live in Franklin County, on Oct. 17 at the garage located at 2165 Commercial Drive. Qualified volunteer mechanics performed the inspections and repairs. Lyon’s Den Garage provided the facility and equipment, with support from sponsors and volunteers.
  “It was a huge success,” owner Trey Lyon said. “Together, we were able to help 2
  
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• Legislators gift ceremonial checks to fiscal court for road fund aid

  25-10-2026 20:00 via State-Journal
  
  On Wednesday, Franklin County’s legislative delegation presented the fiscal court with two checks that will contribute to road, bridge and highway projects.
  Sen. Gex Williams and Rep. Daniel Fister were on hand. Rep. Erika Hancock was unable to be in attendance.The first check awarded was in the amount of $29,560,000 for the general road fund.“There is not as much in the road fund as there was four years ago,” explained Williams. “There’s not as much in the two-year plan as there was f
  
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• From caregiver to cancer survivor, Stratton finds strength at Frankfort Regional

  25-10-2026 20:00 via State-Journal
  
  For Stephanie Stratton, Frankfort Regional Medical Center has always been a place where people care for one another. But when a breast cancer diagnosis turned the longtime nurse and healthcare leader into a patient, she experienced that commitment from a new perspective.
  As chief nursing officer at Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Stratton has dedicated more than two decades to caring for others. She never imagined she would one day rely on the same care teams she helps lead.
  “Working in hea
  
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• ‘Tuff Enuff’ – The Fabulous Thunderbirds to play the Grand Theatre on Nov. 7

  24-10-2026 21:00 via State-Journal
  
  True to the blues music scene of Austin, The Fabulous Thunderbirds formed in 1974 with Kim Wilson, lead singer and harmonicist playing locally for several years, blended Texas blues with the harmonica-laced swamp blues sounds of Slim Harpo and Lazy Lester of whom they covered.
  The Fabulous Thunderbirds will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St.
  After landing a recording contract, they released two albums in 1979 and 1980, with Kim Wilson’s lead vocals and harmo
  
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• Paul Sawyier Public Library News — Oct. 25-31, 2026

  24-10-2026 21:00 via State-Journal
  
  Monday
  4:30 p.m.: Candy Corn Construction (for grades K-2). Turn this seasonal treat into a construction masterpiece!
  6 p.m.: “From Kentucky Wildcat to NBA Legend” — An Evening with Dan Issel (for adults). Dan Issel didn’t just play the game — he transformed it. Over a career spanning more than 35 years, he left an indelible mark on every level of basketball. From breaking records at the University of Kentucky to starting for the Kentucky Colonels and later the Denver Nuggets, Issel ma
  
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• North Fork Baptist Church celebrates 225 years

  24-10-2026 21:00 via State-Journal
  
  As it is with churches of any age, all reflect the world in which they live and move — and have lived and moved across their histories.
  There are the megachurches with praise bands, smoke and flashing lights, where a worship service resembles a rock concert. At the other end of the spectrum, are the churches where pipe organs, robed clerics and choir members lead the quiet members seated in padded pews, dutifully following along in a printed bulletin.
  All have the same purpose — to praise Go
  
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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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