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Free job fair to held on July 10
7+ hour, 26+ min ago (115+ words) State-Journal Free job fair to held on July 10 Published 12: 16 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 By State Journal staff report The Bluegrass Community Action Partnership is set to hold its free job and resource fair on Friday, July 10, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. located at 111 Professional…...
Capital Classic women's golf tournament Aug. 6 at Frankfort Country Club
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (197+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 By Special to The State Journal On Thursday, Aug. 6, the Frankfort Country Club will host the 62nd Capital Classic Ladies Invitational Golf Tournament. As one of the longest-standing women's golf tournaments in Kentucky, the Classic has attracted…...
Police, fire blotter (June 29)
18+ hour, 9+ min ago (353+ words) Published 11: 09 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 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 8: 01 a. m. , officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on…...
Paul Sawyier Public Library to hold Frankfort Fix-It Fair on July 18
18+ hour, 9+ min ago (145+ words) Published 11: 07 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Have any broken or damaged toys, books, jewelry or clothing? On Saturday, July 18, from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. , individuals can come to the free Frankfort Fix-It Fair at Paul Sawyier Public Library where volunteers will be on site to…...
Connection coming: Trail will link Juniper Hill, Taylor Avenue
18+ hour, 10+ min ago (283+ words) Published 11: 16 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 By Chanda Veno/The State Journal A public access trail connecting Taylor Avenue with the Juniper Hill area is closer to realization after the Frankfort Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to declare two parcels of property…...
Don Willard continuing his sole purpose: Page's Shoe Repair operating as downtown Frankfort's oldest business
18+ hour, 8+ min ago (721+ words) Published 11: 15 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 When Don Willard locks the door of his business, Page's Shoe Repair, 313 W. Broadway, and heads home for the final time, he will take with him more than half a century of memories, closing the last shoe…...
FCSO: Shelbyville man kicked deputy in chest
18+ hour, 8+ min ago (198+ words) Published 11: 06 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 A Shelby County man is facing two felony offenses after he reportedly kicked a Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputy on the side of the interstate Sunday night. At 9: 13 p. m. , law enforcement was dispatched to Interstate 64 near the…...
J Batt has personality, drive to be perfect UK fit
18+ hour, 8+ min ago (1822+ words) Published 11: 05 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Kentucky native Homer Rice was an All-American football player at Centre College in 1948 and from 1951-61 he compiled a 101-9-7 record coaching high school football in Kentucky and Tennessee. He was offensive coordinator at Kentucky under coach Charlie…...
Guest columnist: Why Liberty Hall-er?
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (177+ words) Published 7: 29 pm Monday, June 29, 2026 By Blair Hecker/Guest columnist In Appalachia and the rural South, a "holler" is the local pronunciation of a hollow. It refers to a narrow, secluded valley, usually carved by a small stream or creek running…...
Frankfort man charged with assaulting female
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (127+ words) Published 11: 43 pm Monday, June 29, 2026 Frankfort Police charged a local man with assault following a reported domestic dispute late Friday. Officers were called to Juniper Hills Apartments around 11 p. m. in reference to a physical altercation. The female victim alleged that Jacob Milburn…...