Roach critical of memorial project method
The placement of a new memorial to Purple Heart recipients on golf course property at Juniper... More
- By GAYLE COULTER State Journal Staff Writer
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School meeting goes high-teck
Through a partnership with the Kentucky School Board Association, Franklin County Public Schools... More
- By AMY WHITFIELD State Journal Staff Writer
Live turkeys, dishes were carrier rewards during the Depression
We make no apologies for it: We want you to buy The State Journal! We'd love for you to subscribe... More
- By PHILIP CASE State Journal Columnist
Soldier's son serving troops in Iraq
Andrew Ford, 9, is doing his part for the soldiers in Iraq. He manages a lemonade and Kool-Aid on... More
- By SUZANNE FELICIANO State Journal Photojournalist
Survivors find support with Bosom Buddies
Visit the Franklin County Health Department the third Thursday of each month and you'll find a... More
- By AMY WHITFIELD State Journal Staff Writer
History takes new direction
Several times each summer when they were children, Louisville's Kent Whitworth and his identical... More
- By CHARLES PEARL State Journal Staff Writer
County eyes retail sales in industrial zones here
The county is considering amending a local zoning law to allow for partial retail sales in... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
Displays call attention to child abuse victims
The little blue people are out again at the east and west side fire stations. Although the... More
- By GAYLE COULTER State Journal Staff Writer
KSU to show visiting artist's film on coal sludge disaster
Kentucky State University's art department is sponsoring a free screening Monday night of the... More
- By MELISSA ARNOLD State Journal Staff Writer
School, sewers conflict
The county government and school system have collided - in Choateville. An ongoing project to... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
Standoff ends peacefully
A man reportedly threatening suicide held city police and their tactical response unit at bay in... More
- By GAYLE COULTER State Journal Staff Writer
Era is ending at Bald Knob Elementary
Bald Knob Elementary School closes its doors for the final time at the end of May, ending an... More
- By MELISSA ARNOLD State Journal Staff Writer
Man charged in South Frankfort shooting case
Frankfort Police have arrested an 18-year-old Frankfort man wanted in connection with a shooting... More
- State Journal Staff Report
Budget flop leaves plans in jeopardy
Projects funded by state surplus funds will likely proceed as planned, but any bonded projects... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
State Office Building contents to be sold
It was on a lark that Jim King went to an auction of state-owned furniture, thinking he might... More
- By PAUL LEIGHTTY State Journal Staff Writer
School districts facing dilemma on own budgets
With no state budget enacted by the legislature, local superintendents are left playing a... More
- By MELISSA ARNOLD State Journal Staff Writer
Session ends with no budget
The fate of local projects as well as pay raises and personnel policies is still uncertain,... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
Library board seems happy with classic style
The Paul Sawyier Public Library Board seemed pleased Tuesday with the second round of preliminary... More
- By CHARLES PEARL State Journal Staff Writer
UK design students offer their ideas for improving Holmes Street area
With a little vision, Holmes Street could be a happening place. Nine University of Kentucky... More
- By GAYLE COULTER State Journal Staff Writer
Time running out for budget
Budget talks were still up in the air this morning as lawmakers headed into the last working day... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
KSU students try to learn what makes lobbyists tick
A knack for clever bargaining strategies and a passion for politics are two traits most required... More
- By PAUL LEIGHTTY State Journal Staff Writer
Trial of lawsuit against quarry nearing finish
After hearing six weeks of testimony, a jury began deliberations Monday afternoon to decide... More
- By CHARLES PEARL State Journal Staff Writer
Contractor cleared of theft charges
A Frankfort building contractor indicted in 2002 for theft by failure to make required... More
- By CHARLES PEARL State Journal Staff Writer
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