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Health Occupational Students of America learning medical skills

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Kentucky Resurrection Fest set for March 21

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Rev. Ron Moore Jr.: The most important message Jesus ever taught — Part three

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TFCA’s boys basketball team wins against Lynn Camp, Francis Parker

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Beshear hints at presidential run

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Police, fire blotter (Feb. 19)

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Reception for artist Ron DeVore Sunday at First United Methodist Church

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    Thursday, Feb. 19 8:30 a.m.: Voting Rights Lobby Day will last until 3 p.m. at the Capitol Annex, 700 Capital Ave. The event is organized…

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    Snow accumulation predictions lowered in Franklin County

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    KSU’s accreditation continued by SACSCOC

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    Frankfort Independent board renews Satterly’s contract for four years

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    Franklin Circuit Court indictments (Jan. 6)

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    Beshear: ‘We have a responsibility to reignite, refuel the American Dream’

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    Local Sports

    Western Hills’ girls basketball team extends winning streak to four

    Western Hills’ girls basketball team ran its winning streak to four games with a 61-52 victory at home Wednesday against Mercer County. Malia Campbell had…

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    Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: TFCA’s Sims scores 38 points in Royals’ win over Robertson

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    High school coaching smartest move Will Stein made

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    Business

    Public Service Commission OKs KU, LGE settlement

    The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved, with several modifications, a settlement entered into by Kentucky Utilities (KU) and Louisville Gas and Electric (LGE).…

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    Best in class: SJ earns KPA honors for 7th straight year

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    Frankfort’s first medical cannabis dispensary opens next week

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    KCDC officially becomes Develop Frankfort

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    Candlelight Weekend to take over downtown next week

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    You Asked

    You Asked: What items can be put in mixed curbside recycling?

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