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• Stephen Glaze Peach

  21-10-2026 21:43 via State-Journal
  
  LAWRENCEBURG — Services for Stephen Glaze Peach, 69, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Peach died Tuesday, Oct 20.
  
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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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• Guest columnist: Accuracy in genealogical/historical writing is important

  22-10-2026 04:49 via State-Journal
  
  I recently came upon a family tree online (on Ancestry) about my ancestor, Harry Mordecai of Frankfort, that contained quite a substantial amount of inaccurate information. (“Mordecai, Harry Family” — Sharon Cox, author) The inaccuracy of some of the statements posted on the online tree prompted my response.
  The first inaccuracy involved the parentage of Harry. The author of the tree identifies Harry’s parents as Francis Ratliff and Rebecca Ratliff, white, and that Harry was enslaved. Ha
  
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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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• Guest columnist: KSU: The answer is obvious

  21-10-2026 07:00 via State-Journal
  
  Over several decades, I have read various newspaper accounts addressing Kentucky State University’s seemingly lack of financial acumen. I have listened to government officials publicly (and privately) chastise KSU for a broad spectrum of issues. And over this same period, I have listened to friends, colleagues and acquaintances ask me this consensus question: What is going on at KSU?
  I have been the receiver of this question because for 18 years I worked in the Office of Budget Review of t
  
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• Santa approved: Local family creates Christmas Unlocked

  21-10-2026 04:39 via State-Journal
  
  What started as a way for a Frankfort man to create lasting holiday memories with his family has evolved into an online experience anyone can enjoy.
  Last Christmas, Josh Jacobs, who runs a web design and custom development business primarily building websites and technology solutions for small businesses, and his wife, Melissa, wanted to make the season more exciting for their five children.
  “My wife came to me and said, ‘You know, Josh, this will be the last year we will have any &l
  
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• PHOTO: Assibey-Mensah named Western Hills Player of the Game

  21-10-2026 04:36 via State-Journal
  
  Junior Dorian Assibey-Mensah was named Western Hills’ Bilby Law Office Player of the Game for the Franklin County game played Oct. 16. Assibey-Mensah scored the Wolverines’ touchdown in their loss to FCHS.
  
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• Guest columnist: ‘Your vote is your superpower’

  21-10-2026 04:36 via State-Journal
  
  Vote your choice (to the tune of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”)
  “Vote, vote, vote your choice
  Make yourself a plan
  Election Day or early vote
  Do it while you can.”
  Vote them out (to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
  “They let data centers in, Vote them out
  They’re bought by billionaires, vote them out
  We’ll remember in November how they acted in September
  If they’re crooks, or creeps or clowns, vote them out!”
  Above
  
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• Franklin Circuit Court indictments (Oct. 20)

  21-10-2026 04:34 via State-Journal
  
  The following people were indicted by a Franklin Circuit Court grand jury on Tuesday:
  • Elias V. Espinoza, 41, of Shepherdsville, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl), a Class D felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor; and possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, first offense, no operator’s license, and failure of a non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first offense,
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Oct. 19)

  20-10-2026 21:46 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 Monday:
  • At 7:02 a.m., deputies were called to a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident on KY 151.
  • At 7:10 a.m., officers responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on the West Plaza Connector near River Bend Road.
  • At 9:14 a.m., city firefighters and EMS were called to a birth on Letcher Avenue. A caller
  
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• Kentucky State football plays final home game Saturday

  20-10-2026 21:46 via State-Journal
  
  Sitting atop the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) standings and ranked No. 2 in NCAA Division II Super Region Two, Kentucky State football returns to Alumni Stadium on Saturday to host conference opponent Savannah State for Senior Day, Breast Cancer Awareness and Teacher Appreciation.
  Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. as the Thorobreds look to build on their momentum following a commanding 55-22 victory over Lane College.
  As part of the day’s festivities, Kentucky State wi
  
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• Capital Indivisible promoting early voting

  20-10-2026 21:46 via State-Journal
  
  A Frankfort-based group will be promoting the early voting option offered to voters in Franklin County with demonstrations and signs in high-traffic areas.
  Capital Indivisible is holding “vote early” demonstrations from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on the afternoons of Monday at Capital Avenue Bridge and on Mero Street near Capital Plaza Hotel, Tuesday, Oct. 27 on Mero Street near Capital Plaza Hotel and Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the Frankfort Place Shopping Center along Versailles Road near East Main
  
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• Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: Franklin County’s Gortney claims first county championship

  20-10-2026 21:45 via State-Journal
  
  Gannon Gortney is a relative newcomer to cross country, but the Franklin County junior is making a name for himself.
  Gortney was the top finisher in the boys race at the County Championships last week, winning the event for the first time in his high school career.
  For his accomplishment, Gortney has been named the Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week.
  Gortney set a personal record of 10 minutes, 24 seconds for 3,000 meters at the County Championships. His PR for 5,000 meters, the most common le
  
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• Local sports calendar — Oct. 21-25, 2026

  20-10-2026 21:45 via State-Journal
  GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: The championship match of the 41st District tournament will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Great Crossing. The semifinals were played Tuesday night with Frankfort taking on Great Crossing and Western Hills squaring off against Franklin County.
  GIRLS SOCCER: Frankfort played Dunbar Tuesday in the first round of the 11th Region tournament. If the Lady Panthers won, they’ll play in the semifinals Thursday at 6 p.m. at Tates Creek. The championship match will be Saturday at 11 a.m.
  
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• KSP not hosting drive-thru trick-or-treat

  20-10-2026 21:44 via State-Journal
  
  The Kentucky State Police will not host its annual drive-thru trick-or-treat event this year due to ongoing construction at KSP Headquarters, at 919 Versailles Road in Frankfort. The agency looks forward to welcoming the community back for the event in 2027.
  KSP will still join in the Halloween fun by participating in “Thriller: Downtown Trick or Treat and Parade,” on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Frankfort.
  
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• Board of commissioners discuss riverfront development committee

  20-10-2026 21:44 via State-Journal
  
  The Board of Commissioners held discussions over the creation of a riverfront development committee. Although, no vote on the matter was taken at the Oct. 12 meeting.The conversation was led by City Manager Jason Monroe, who was largely in support. Additionally, he advised the board to add Mayor Layne Wilkerson and one commissioner to the committee.“The riverfront development is big. Sasaki came in and did the plan for us, and we’re slowly trying to work that plan,” Monroe said
  
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• Garnett Ritchey

  20-10-2026 21:22 via State-Journal
  
  LAWRENCEBURG — Services for Garnett Ritchey, 74, will be 1 p.m. Friday at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home. Ritchey died Sunday, Oct. 18.
  
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• Ruby Napier Eversole

  20-10-2026 19:00 via State-Journal
  
  Ruby Napier Eversole, age 78, passed away on October 19, 2026.She was born in Hazard, Kentucky, on August 16, 1948, to the late Herman Napier and Cora Belle Campbell Napier. Ruby retired from Bradford Square Nursing Home and was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
  She is survived by her son, Ralph Eversole (Tammy); sister, Phronia Godsey (James); grandchildren, Nathan, Braydon, Michael and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Brooklyn, and Sawyer; and by several nieces and nephews.In addition to
  
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• Carolyn Harris

  20-10-2026 16:44 via State-Journal
  
  Carolyn Harris passed away on October 15, 2026, just three days shy of her 80th birthday.She is survived by her two sons, DeJuan A. Metcalf and Vincent T. Metcalf; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; among many other beloved siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
  A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. at First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.
  Arrangements are under the direction of Rogers Funeral Home. An o
  
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• Gayle Lee Marston

  20-10-2026 14:59 via State-Journal
  
  Gayle Lee Marston, 93, of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.
  Gayle was a member of Highland Baptist Church, where he served as deacon. He was a Mason for over 30 years and served the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from General Electric Appliances after 38 years.Gayle enjoyed attending local sporting events and cheering on UK sports teams. He also took great joy in visiting church members who were unable to leave their homes. Known f
  
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• FCS recognizes National School Bus Safety Week

  20-10-2026 04:59 via State-Journal
  
  In recognition of National School Bus Safety Week from October 19-23, Franklin County Schools (FCS) is reminding parents, students, and local motorists to prioritize transportation safety and to follow Kentucky’s updated bus law that was put into effect this year.
  Under new state legislation, motorists traveling in both directions on any undivided roadway, regardless of the number of lanes, are legally required to come to a complete stop when a school bus has its stop arm extended and red
  
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