A proposed industrial zoning change on historical property near the Woodford County line will be heard by the Franklin County Fiscal Court at its March 26 meeting for a first reading.
The 2020 Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting was held on Friday at the Capital Plaza Hotel.
The first job Ben Lee ever had, at age 16, was selling flowers and arrangements out of a log cabin at his parents' home in Owensboro.
The Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission will revisit a controversial zoning change on a historic farm property next week.
Frankfort’s first hemp trade show will come to the Capital Plaza Hotel later this month, highlighting the future of hemp and CBD products in Kentucky.
The following property transfers were filed at the Franklin County Courthouse in January:
Traditional Bank’s board of directors has named a new CEO and president.
In an age of convenience when Uber and Lyft apps make hailing a ride as easy as pushing a few buttons, many local folks still rely on a less expensive option — public transportation.
RB Brown has been “Helping life go right ®” in Frankfort since February 1st 1980.
A company formed by a Harlan businessman has bought property on Frankfort’s west side.
It isn't every day that a business serves a community for 40 years, especially under the same leadership. But Robert “RB" Brown of State Farm Insurance has done just that.
State Journal Multimedia Marketing Consultant Meri Latek won five awards in the Kentucky Press Association’s 2019 Advertising Excellence Contest.
LEXINGTON – For the second time in three years, The State Journal was named the commonwealth’s best midsize daily newspaper in the Kentucky Press Association’s 2019 Excellence in Kentucky Newspapers contest.
For the 14th year in a row, Frankfort Regional Medical Center has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky.
The city’s newest tool retailer, Harbor Freight Tools, which opened its doors this week, will mark its grand opening at its 1300 U.S. 127 South location at 8 a.m. Feb. 8.
The following property transfers were filed at the Franklin County Courthouse in December:
Scott Fischer, who bought Paducah-based Dippin' Dots out of bankruptcy in 2012, has held a number of different jobs over the years, including some involving manual labor during his early years.
Correction: This article was updated on Wednesday morning to correct a quote from Don Airth about connecting with customers. We apologize for the error.
Glenn Waldrop had originally decided that he would retire from his position in state government in November and see his son graduate high school before he would take on another job. When Downtown Frankfort Inc. Executive Director Kelly Everman announced her departure, Waldrop’s plans changed.
The following property transfers were filed at the Franklin County Courthouse in November.
Following a warehouse fire this summer that caused bourbon to spill into the Kentucky River, Jim Beam Brands Co. will pay fines to the state of Kentucky.
William “Bill” Alverson has announced that he will retire at the end of the year as chief executive officer for Traditional Bank, which expanded into Frankfort in 2018.
Franklin County’s residential real estate market has improved significantly in the past year.
Now in its second year, Frankfort High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates program is helping students find a multitude of opportunities for postgraduate paths.
Nearly a year ago, Frankfort residents Karl Lawrence and Kevin Newton announced plans to open a pub in downtown Frankfort by spring 2019.
Franklin County’s Kentucky Capital Development Corporation recently received a $2,000 investment from the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of Realtors (LBAR), according to a press release.
Perhaps you remember one of his motels, or his Dairy Freeze with an accompanying trampoline park. Perhaps he sodded your lawn. Maybe, you live in one of the 18 houses he built.
A Frankfort restaurateur is recovering from a Sunday crash on Louisville Road.
The following property transfers were filed in September at the Franklin County Courthouse:
After over two years in business, Brothers’ Little Mart closed last week.
A Franklin County resident was recently appointed to the Kentucky Board of Agriculture by Gov. Matt Bevin.
Jamie Cason thought moving his mom, Lynn. from Tennessee to his home in Kentucky would help him care for her after her stroke. But they soon realized it wasn’t enough. She needed to have someone with her during the day – and both Jamie and his wife work full time.
A rainy morning didn’t stop shoppers from checking out downtown establishments on Small Business Saturday.
Earlier this year, a landmark South Frankfort business closed. Now, residents are looking for an alternative place to buy their groceries.
The Governor's School for Entrepreneurs is accepting applications for the 2020 program.
Tracy Averill and Ralph LeCompte, the owners of the Silo Ridge Wood Shop, recently had their work on display with hundreds of artists at a premier art show in Louisville.
The following property transfers were filed in July at the Franklin County Courthouse:
The Frankfort office of Republic Bank officially became Limestone Bank on Monday.
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Frankfort residents gathered in front of the Old State Capitol for a town tradition Thursday evening — marking the first day of the 2019 Candlelight.
The area's tourism agency recently received a state award.
Editor's note: This story was updated at 8 p.m. Wednesday with comments from state and city officials and the developer.
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In death, you no longer have to part with your favorite bourbon or wine.
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The following property transfers were filed in June at the Franklin County Courthouse:
For many young inventors – and older ones – who are entering the world of inventions for the first time, it can be difficult to know what to do. You have a fantastic idea burning inside you, but you have no idea what to do with it – that can be extremely frustrating.
“It’s crazy, but it’s worth it,” said Ruby Compton as she waited in line to buy a box of candles at the Candleberry Co. warehouse early Friday morning.
The City of Frankfort recently named Lexington-based insurance agency Roeding Insurance as its new broker, ending a 54-year business relationship with Chenault and Hoge Insurance of Frankfort.
Downtown Frankfort Inc. and the Bourbon on the Banks festival are set to enter a shared services agreement.
