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A haul for Hoss

"I'm going to have to sit down for this one," Melissa Parker, 33, said before beginning the tale... More

  • By CAMERON THIBOS State Journal Staff Writer
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Police probe double shooting

City police were investigating a double shooting in South Frankfort Saturday night, with one... More

  • By MELISSA ARNOLD State Journal Staff Writer
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Parks facilities ban smoking

Some state employees who smoke may be miffed at a new smoking ban in almost all Department of... More

  • By PAUL LEIGHTTY State Journal Staff Writer
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Free dump to end

Franklin County residents have two more chances for free trash dumping on Saturdays at the BFI... More

  • By CHARLES PEARL State Journal Staff Writer
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From tiny to terrific

Hospitals are powerless to save babies born before they are 23 weeks old. The babies are simply... More

  • By CAMERON THIBOS State Journal Staff Writer
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Merger panel preps

It's almost showtime for the Frankfort/Franklin County Merger Commission. Despite the lack of a... More

  • By GAYLE COULTER State Journal Staff Writer
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Bard in the Garden

The expansive gardens of Liberty Hall will be brought to life this weekend as the setting of a... More

  • By BEN ROBERTS State Journal Staff Writer
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State insurance crunch grows

State employees' health insurance rates will likely rise again next year, according to a benefits... More

  • By PAUL LEIGHTTY State Journal Staff Writer
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YMCA cites previous public aid

YMCA official Dave Weller said both the city and county assisted in the financing of the old YMCA... More

  • By CHARLES PEARL State Journal Staff Writer
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Regents to shift at KSU

Kentucky State University's board of regents will have some new faces around the table this year.... More

  • By MELISSA ARNOLD State Journal Staff Writer
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Landfill appeal rejected

An agreement between Franklin County Fiscal Court and BFI Waste Systems to expand a local... More

  • By CHARLES PEARL State Journal Staff Writer
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Barrels of fun

When you get a bunch of bourbon lovers together, you've got to have a good time. At least that's... More

  • By GAYLE COULTER State Journal Staff Writer
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YMCA answers project critics

Dave Montgomery, a longtime swim coach and retired state Corrections Cabinet employee, encouraged... More

  • By CHARLES PEARL State Journal Staff Writer
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Nickel reflects on work

As a child, Linda Nickel could always be found playing school, and she knew she wanted to grow up... More

  • By MELISSA ARNOLD State Journal Staff Writer
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Horse cruelty charged

A Frankfort man has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty related to a case of horse... More

  • By BEN ROBERTS State Journal Staff Writer
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