The Frankfort State Journal

11/21/2025

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11/20/2025

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11/19/2025

"As we mark the five-year anniversary of Marsy’s Law in Kentucky, it is an important moment to reflect on what justice means for victims across our Commonwealth. At the Attorney General’s Office of Victims Advocacy, we see every day how meaningful it is when prosecutors, law enforcement, advocates, and community partners work together to ensure victims’ rights are not only protected in law but respected in practice."

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Dear editor, As we mark the five-year anniversary of Marsy’s Law in Kentucky, it is an important moment to reflect on what justice means for victims across our Commonwealth. At the Attorney General’s Office of Victims Advocacy, we see every day how meaningful it is when prosecutors, law enforcem...

11/19/2025

"Following a 9-2 regular season, which saw Kentucky State University’s football team win eight straight games, the Thorobreds are rewriting the history books. Not only did the team have its best regular season record since 1935 (that’s 90 years), it also received an at-large bid to the 2025 Division II football championships — its first-ever DII football playoffs berth."

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Following a 9-2 regular season, which saw Kentucky State University’s football team win eight straight games, the Thorobreds are rewriting the history books. Not only did the team have its best regular season record since 1935 (that’s 90 years), it also received an at-large bid to the 2025 Divis...

11/19/2025

Franklin County’s defense was stellar in the second half of Friday’s second-round playoff game with Valley, and FCHS’ Nick Reynolds played a key role. With the Flyers trailing 20-14 at halftime, the FCHS defense held the Vikings scoreless in the second half, and Franklin County won 48-20. Reynolds, an outside linebacker, had 11 tackles with three tackles for loss and two sacks.

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Franklin County’s defense was stellar in the second half of Friday’s second-round playoff game with Valley, and FCHS’ Nick Reynolds played a key role. With the Flyers trailing 20-14 at halftime, the FCHS defense held the Vikings scoreless in the second half, and Franklin County won 48-20. Reyn...

11/19/2025

The magic of the holidays has returned to Buffalo Trace Distillery for the 27th annual Holidays at the Trace celebration. Dec. 4-31, guests can enjoy festive holiday lights and decor, shop for brand new retail holiday offerings and experience the excitement of the distillery’s signature evening event — Spirited Nights.

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The magic of the holidays has returned to Buffalo Trace Distillery for the 27th annual Holidays at the Trace celebration. Dec. 4-31, guests can enjoy festive holiday lights and decor, shop for brand new retail holiday offerings and experience the excitement of the distillery’s signature evening ev...

11/19/2025

At 10:20 a.m., officers and deputies were called to a theft in progress at Frankfort Eye on Diagnostic Drive. A caller reported a male stole a pair of Ralph Lauren glasses frames.

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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 10:20 a.m., officers and deputies were called to a theft in progress at Frankfort Eye on Diagnostic Drive. A caller ...

11/19/2025

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11/19/2025

"Martha Layne Collins, who died Nov. 1 and was interred last week, was a good governor. She grew in office, advanced a state that greatly needed advancement, and provided important lessons for women in politics — as the state’s first female governor, one who allowed her husband to peddle influence."

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Martha Layne Collins, who died Nov. 1 and was interred last week, was a good governor. She grew in office, advanced a state that greatly needed advancement, and provided important lessons for women in politics — as the state’s first female governor, one who allowed her husband to peddle influenc...

11/18/2025

CARTOON: Who’s knocking?

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11/18/2025

On May 6, Frankfort Independent Schools Superintendent Dr. Sheri Satterly presented a proposal to the KHSAA Board of Control requesting that Frankfort High be moved from the 11th Region to the 8th Region. On Thursday Satterly found out the district’s proposal had been denied.

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On May 6, Frankfort Independent Schools Superintendent Dr. Sheri Satterly presented a proposal to the KHSAA Board of Control requesting that Frankfort High be moved from the 11th Region to the 8th Region. On Thursday Satterly found out the district’s proposal had been denied. “I am very disappoi...

11/18/2025

Frankfort Independent Schools has been notified of a federal award from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) through the FY25 School Violence Prevention Program. The grant award amount is $100,000.

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Frankfort Independent Schools has been notified of a federal award from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) through the FY25 School Violence Prevention Program. The grant award amount is $100,000. The award recognizes FIS’ commitment to enhanc...