Lawmakers reconvene for last 2 days of session
Kentucky lawmakers reconvene at noon Monday to finish out the last two days of this year’s... More
- Staff and wire report,
Local News
Customer care from start to furnish
Debbie Gilbert runs her furniture store with two simple mantras: customer service and quality... More
- By Kevin Wheatley,
Business briefs
LOCAL REALTOR ACHIEVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION The Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the... More
Q & A with Franklin County Emergency Management Director Deron Rambo
Emergency director offers safety tips entering Kentucky’s most turbulent season More
- By Kevin Wheatley,
News of record
CORRECTION A Sunday obituary for Jimmie Estill should have said Estill was preceded in death by... More
Top county salaries lower than city counterparts
Franklin County’s top salaries – with the exception of those set by state law – aren’t nearly as... More
- By Ryan Quinn,
For 100-year-old, laughter is best medicine
A merry heart, often called good medicine, may be the reason Harvey Granson Gaines Jr., will... More
- By Kay Harrod,
Man pleads guilty to child porn charges
A Frankfort man admitted to having child pornography on his personal computer Friday in Franklin... More
- By Lindsey Erdody,
Child advocate group needs funds, volunteers
CASA is banking on its new signature fundraiser to make up for a projected drop in funds. More
- By Ryan Quinn,
Around Frankfort
COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETS MONDAY The Franklin County Community Council will meet at noon Monday in... More
2-car wreck messy, but none injured
A collision at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and East Main Street Thursday evening sent a... More
- State Journal Staff Report,
County salaries from top to bottom
This is a list of all county employees as of March 19, descending from highest salary to lowest. More
- By Ryan Quinn,
Woman who allegedly abandoned puppy arrested
The woman who allegedly abandoned a 5-week-old puppy Tuesday has been identified and arrested.... More
- By Lindsey Erdody,
Ashley Judd hints at Senate run in speech
CINCINNATI (AP) — Actress and Kentucky native Ashley Judd made a rare public reference to her... More
- By The Associated Press,
Veto decision looming for religious freedom bill
(AP) — Gov. Steve Beshear will have to decide Friday whether to veto a bill that supporters say... More
- By Roger Alford/Associated Press,
Heroic WWII pilot dies at 92
A decorated World War II hero from Frankfort, known for his role as a combat pilot, died last... More
- By Ryan Quinn
News of record
CORRECTION A story in the March 18 edition of The State Journal should have said the grand... More
Gold medal science student
Elkhorn Middle School seventh-grader Rishabh Kapoor left the Governor’s Cup State Finals with a... More
- By Michelle Sokol
U.S. poet laureate recalls her Frankfort roots
The U.S. poet laureate looked for familiar sites on her way into Frankfort Thursday morning — the... More
- By Michelle Sokol
Around Frankfort
CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR TO VISIT SCHOOL Children’s book author Tara Ingram will visit the Early... More
Second Street plans back to drawing board
The Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to send the proposed... More
- By Ryan Quinn,
Industrial hemp bill clinging on during recess
The sponsor of a bill that would establish the regulatory framework for industrial hemp is... More
- By Kevin Wheatley
UPDATE: Puppy left in box sparks investigation
The Frankfort Police Department is investigating an animal cruelty case after finding an... More
- State Journal Staff Report
Ex-KSU football player indicted in killing
The former Kentucky State University football player who allegedly shot and killed a man in... More
- By Lindsey Erdody
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