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• Team Kentucky helps celebrate literacy week

  20-09-2026 21:10 via state-journal.com
  
  On Thursday, The Foundry on Broadway served as the primary location to celebrate Literary Week in Kentucky as adult education leaders and advocates came together.Remarks were given by Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, who spoke about the increased opportunity for people to attain their GED and the benefit of education.“I believe that access to education is the key to a brighter future for all Kentuckians,” Coleman said. “Every journey to a brighter future looks different, which is w
  
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• James Anthony ‘Tony’ Stigers

  22-09-2026 22:39 via state-journal.com
  
  James Anthony “Tony” Stigers, age 60, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026. Graveside services will be held at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery – North in Williamstown, Kentucky, on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. with Rev. David “Milkweed” Wotier officiating. Military honors will be observed at the gravesite by the VFW Post 4075. Visitation will be at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Friday.Tony was born in Frankfort on November 24, 19
  
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• Frankfort Transit looking to add shelters, benches

  22-09-2026 21:56 via state-journal.com
  
  More riders are taking the bus and Frankfort Transit is looking to increase the number of benches and shelters at stops.
  Currently, Frankfort Transit offers 129 route stops — 26 have bus shelters and 10 have benches.
  The locations of bus shelters are determined by a variety of factors, including safety, driver and passenger requests, ridership data and upgrade availability.
  “Onboard all of our buses, our drivers throughout the day are telling us every single time a person is getting
  
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• City plans public hearing on proposed tax rate

  22-09-2026 21:55 via state-journal.com
  
  Residents will have the opportunity to comment on the city’s proposed 2026 tax rate at a public hearing planned for 5 p.m. on Monday at City Hall.
  Finance Director Amber Moreland discussed the rate at the Sept. 14 Board of Commissioners meeting, after which a first reading of the ordinance took place.
  “We are currently proposing a rate decrease from 19.5 cents to 18.8 cents per $100 of assessed value. That is a rate decrease of 7 cents per $100 and represents a 3.59% rate reduction a
  
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• Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: Franklin County’s Bowling places in top five at 2A state, regional golf tournament

  22-09-2026 21:54 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County’s Emerson Bowling finished second in the Kentucky 2A State Championship last week in Owensboro while playing with a foot injury, and she tied for fourth place in the Region 9 golf tournament Monday at the Woodford Club.
  For her performances, Bowling has been named the Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week.
  Bowling, a junior, has a stroke average of 75 this season. She shot a 69 in a tournament at LaRue County and finished in second place, one stroke behind the winner for her
  
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• Fit4Life hosts local blood drive

  22-09-2026 21:53 via state-journal.com
  
  In a time when the American Red Cross has declared its second-ever national blood supply crisis due to blood donations falling to a four-year low, Fit4Life on Monday opened its doors to people willing to donate.One individual was Garrett Turner, a member of the Franklin County Fire Department who has been on a long journey of blood donations, and sees it as a way to give back.
  “I started donating blood two years ago,” Turner told The State Journal. “One of the older captains wa
  
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• Three Franklin County golfers qualify for first round of girls state tournament

  22-09-2026 21:52 via state-journal.com
  Franklin County’s girls golf team just missed qualifying for the state tournament, but the Lady Flyers advanced three golfers to the first round of state.
  FCHS finished third in the Region 9 tournament Monday at the Woodford Club. The top two teams advance to state, winner Lexington Christian and runner-up Madison Central.
  The top 10 individuals not on the LCA or Madison Central teams also advance to the first round of the state tournament.
  Franklin County’s Emerson Bowling shot a 74
  
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• World travelers find plenty to discover in Frankfort

  22-09-2026 21:51 via state-journal.com
  
  It takes a lot of travel to join the Travelers’ Century Club. Members must have visited at least 100 countries and territories around the world.
  So when a group of its members spent a day exploring Frankfort recently, they brought a little more travel experience than the average tourist.
  They also found plenty to keep them interested.
  The group’s visit included time downtown, a riverboat bourbon tour and opportunities to explore the area’s history. Members also attended the Jap
  
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• Franklin Circuit Court indictments (Sept. 22)

  22-09-2026 21:50 via state-journal.com
  
  The following people were indicted by a Franklin Circuit Court grand jury on Tuesday:
  • Brandon L. Tincher, 42, of Frankfort, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), first offense, a Class D felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor.
  • Steven T. Shouse, 26, of Frankfort, third-degree assault (police officer or probation officer), third-degree assault (healthcare provider), and first-degree wanton endangerment, all Class D felonies;
  
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• PHOTOS: FHS volleyball team beats TFCA 3-1

  22-09-2026 21:49 via state-journal.com
  
  Frankfort High School’s volleyball team took on The Frankfort Christian Academy on Thursday, Sept. 17, at TFCA. FHS won 3-1 (25-19, 29-27, 20-25, 25-6).
  
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• Local sports calendar — Sept. 23-29, 2026

  22-09-2026 21:49 via state-journal.com
  GIRLS SOCCER: Western Hills is at home today against Pendleton County at 7 p.m. WHHS hosts Doss Thursday at 6 p.m. and plays at Berea Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Frankfort plays at Bryan Station today at 7 p.m. Franklin County plays at Great Crossing today at 8 p.m. The Lady Flyers have road games at Model Thursday at 6 p.m. and at Bourbon County Saturday at 10 a.m., and they host Christian Academy of Louisville Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Frankfort Christian Academy hosts Paris Monday at 7:30 p.m.
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• PHOTOS: Franklin County boys soccer team takes on TFCA

  22-09-2026 21:48 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County High School’s boys soccer team played The Frankfort Christian Academy on Thursday, Sept. 17, at FCHS. FCHS won 1-0.
  
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• Do we see our need for God’s refining fire?

  22-09-2026 19:23 via state-journal.com
  
  God has always been disappointed when someone is more concerned with what they want to do than what He requires of them. Since mankind fell in the garden, our carnal nature has been persuading and influencing our decisions and specializes in the skills of compromising and justifying. Self-deception is common, and only a few realize our highest responsibility is to obey Him. Many believe that God is real and accept His blessings of love and forgiveness, but do not care about being accountable. Th
  
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• Kelly T. Adams

  22-09-2026 16:45 via state-journal.com
  
  Kelly T. Adams, 86, of Frankfort, died at home Sunday evening, with his wife by his side. He was born in Franklin County on August 30, 1940, to Clara Belle Parris and Lewis Samuel Adams.
  Kelly was a graduate of Baldknob School and a member of Peaks Mill Baptist Church. He worked as a supervisor and equipment operator at Art’s Electric where he retired after 27 years. Kelly then served the people of Franklin County as a deputy coroner for 12 years.He was a gifted musician, and his passion f
  
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• Franklin County’s football team wins district opener with Shelby County

  22-09-2026 04:22 via state-journal.com
  
  It took an extra day, but Franklin County’s football team won its district opener Saturday morning, defeating Shelby County 42-6 at Benny Watkins Field.
  The game, scheduled for Friday, was postponed because of storms and lightning.
  FCHS quarterbacks Knox Barrett and Mason Moore both threw two touchdown passes. They combined to go 16-for-26 for 165 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions.
  Porter Peale caught seven passes for 68 yards and two touchdowns, and he also caught a pass fro
  
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• Louisville’s football team uses ground game to turn back SMU 41-31

  22-09-2026 04:16 via state-journal.com
  
  Louisville football is creating a monster running attack. Keyjuan Brown, Isaac Brown, and Lincoln Kienholz all had key contributions in Louisville’s 41-31 win over nemesis SMU Saturday at L&N Stadium.
  “All we do is play hard to the end,” said Keyjuan Brown, who celebrated his 22nd birthday running for a career-high 163 yards and two touchdowns.
  Isaac Brown had 10 carries for 67 yards, including the game-clinching touchdown of 27 yards.Kienholz rushed for 42 yards and a touc
  
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• Western Hills’ football team loses to Dayton 38-16

  22-09-2026 04:15 via state-journal.com
  
  Western Hills’ football team lost at Dayton 38-16 Friday.
  WHHS’ Nicholai Kendall and Christian Nicholson both ran for touchdowns, and Ashton Lewis kicked both PATs.
  The Wolverines also scored on a safety.
  Riley Atha finished with 14 tackles for Hills, and Brandon Davis had 11.
  Dayton improved to 5-0 with the win.
  Western Hills (0-5) returns home Friday for a district game against Spencer County. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
  
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• Frankfort’s football team forfeits game to Paintsville

  22-09-2026 04:15 via state-journal.com
  
  Frankfort High’s football team forfeited Friday’s game to Paintsville
  It’s the second time this season the Panthers have forfeited a game.
  FHS (0-5) is scheduled to play at Caverna Friday with a 7 p.m. kickoff.
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Sept. 18-20)

  22-09-2026 04:14 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 over the weekend:
  Friday
  • At 7:27 a.m., officers took a fraud complaint on West Campbell Street. A caller reported her computer had been hacked and there was a copy of her driver’s license on it.
  • At 9:38 a.m., officers took a theft report at Hampton Inn on U.S. 127 South. A caller reported a vehicle was broken
  
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• Kentucky State wins home opener, beating Saginaw State 21-17

  22-09-2026 04:13 via state-journal.com
  
  Cam Tucker caught a 35-yard touchdown pass from Denim Johnson on fourth down with 6:29 remaining, and Kentucky State’s defense delivered a game-sealing stand to secure a 21-17 win over Saginaw Valley State on Saturday at Alumni Stadium.
  The win improved Kentucky State to 3-1 overall.
  Just seconds into the Cardinals’ opening drive, Saginaw Valley completed a 63-yard pass, but its scoring opportunity ended when Lawrence McConnell forced a fumble that Ke’Ron Blankumsee recovered a
  
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• Phi Beta Psi Sorority hosting 44th annual Swing Fore a Cure

  22-09-2026 04:12 via state-journal.com
  Golfers of all skill levels are invited to participate in Phi Beta Psi Sorority’s annual Swing Fore a Cure Golf Scramble this Friday at Juniper Hill Golf Course. The event raises funds for cancer research and supports local families affected by cancer.
  Participants will enjoy lunch from Staxx Barbeque, with golf play beginning at 1 p.m. The tournament has been held at Juniper Hill for 44 years and remains Frankfort’s Eta Alpha Chapter’s largest annual fundraiser.
  Phi Beta Psi S
  
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• Guest columnist: Sports medicine must get better at treating women

  22-09-2026 04:10 via state-journal.com
  
  As the primary care sports medicine doctor for the New York Liberty — and a former Division I athlete — I’ve seen more sports injuries than I can count.
  It’s easy to get injured doing what we love — injury prevention, treatment, and recovery are natural parts of any athlete’s journey. But even as more eyes turn to women’s sports, and female athletes surge in popularity, there’s still a great deal that sports medicine doctors don’t know about
  
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• Guest columnist: Government price-setting models may jeopardize patient care

  22-09-2026 04:10 via state-journal.com
  
  Healthcare affordability is America’s number one financial concern. According to new polling from the Kaiser Family Foundation, roughly two-thirds of U.S. adults worry about being able to afford the care their families need.
  Yet in the search for solutions, the federal government appears to be heading in the wrong direction. Policymakers are considering drug pricing models that risk erecting new barriers to care and worsening health outcomes — without delivering value to patients.
  Th
  
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• Al Cross: Bruce Lunsford helped write Kentucky history

  22-09-2026 04:10 via state-journal.com
  
  Why would I write a column about someone who was never elected in three tries, two decades ago? Why should you read such a column?
  Because it’s about Bruce Lunsford, who died at 78 on Sept. 5. He made a difference in non-elective office, helping bring the UPS hub to Louisville. He built a huge health-care company from scratch, and wrote a good bit of the political history of Kentucky in this century’s first decade.
  Brilliant, dynamic and articulate, Lunsford wanted to follow in the f
  
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• Jim Ramsey

  22-09-2026 04:07 via state-journal.com
  
  On Thursday September 17, 2026, Jim Ramsey, loving husband of Ginny and devoted father of Jena, passed away to join his son, Jimmy; grandson, James Abel; great-grandson, Baby Cad, and many of his family and friends in the loving embrace of our God. For those who knew Jim, their first thought will be of his kindness, non-judgmental acceptance and love of all things good.
  Born on February 6, 1948, Jim grew up in Frankfort, Kentucky, son of Dr. James T. and Kathleen Ramsey, with six siblings, Josie
  
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• CARTOON: Donnie, I’m not your Huckleberry!

  21-09-2026 22:43 via state-journal.com
  
  CARTOON: Donnie, I’m not your Huckleberry!
  
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• PHOTOS: Franklin County football team beats Shelby County 42-6

  21-09-2026 20:07 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County took on Shelby County Saturday morning at Benny Watkins Field. FCHS won 42-6.
  
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• Section of Louisville Road closed Thursday night

  20-09-2026 21:09 via state-journal.com
  
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of an upcoming nighttime closure of a section of U.S. 60 (Louisville Road) on Thursday in Franklin County.U.S. 60 (Louisville Road) will be closed from mile point 7.0 (near the intersection of Louisville Road and Lafayette Drive) to mile point 7.8 (near the intersection of Louisville Road and Taylor Avenue) from 6 p.m. to midnight.
  The nighttime closure is necessary for KYTC crews to perform routine maintenance of the highway. Motorists shoul
  
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• Habitat for Humanity expanding into Franklin County

  20-09-2026 21:08 via state-journal.com
  
  Lexington Habitat for Humanity is expanding its service area to include Franklin County.
  Now in its 40th year of serving Fayette County, the organization is also changing its name to Habitat for Humanity of Fayette and Franklin Counties.
  From 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the organization will host an informational event in the River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library. Attendees will hear from local leaders and community stakeholders and have the opportunity to meet Habitat for Humanity of
  
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• Retiring Orchestra Kentucky director Reed prepares for Final Bow

  20-09-2026 21:00 via state-journal.com
  Retiring Orchestra Kentucky director Jeff Reed will bring his 26-year tenure as the orchestra’s music director to an end this coming week, wielding the conductor’s baton Monday night at Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center for Final Bow: Jeff Reed’s Farewell Concert.
  Directing the orchestra since its founding in 2000, Reed has overseen the ensemble’s evolution from a smaller group of musicians that played its first concert at Christ Episcopal Church to a professional
  
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