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Obituary: Alice McCullough Strange (1/17/19)  Marshall County Tribune

Alice McCullough Strange, 92, passed away Jan. 15, 2019, in Knoxville, TN, ending a kind, gracious life dedicated to her loving family. She was preceded in ...

You Asked: Could Franklin County high school graduations fit in Exum center? - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. For many years, Franklin County high school graduates did not have to leave Frankfort to receive their ...

Franklin Co. High School Class of 1973 to have reunion - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

The Franklin County High School Class of 1973 will have its 45-year reunion at the Downtown Concert Series at 7 p.m. on Aug. 24. The class will also have an ...

Franklin County Flyers hold off Western Hills' Wandale Robinson - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

The Franklin County High School football team built an early 21-0 lead against Western Hills Friday night in the season opener for both teams at WHHS, and the ...

Midway University to offer dual credit for Franklin County High Schools – Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News  The Lane Report

MIDWAY, Ky. (June 13, 2018) – Midway University has announced that it has entered into a partnership with both Franklin County High School and Western ...

Bondurant Middle School principal dies after battle with cancer - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Casey Sparrow, the principal of Bondurant Middle School, has died after a battle with cancer, said Franklin County Schools Superintendent Mark Kopp. Sparrow ...

History teacher still in classroom after 45 years - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Many people yearn for retirement from their jobs so much so that they spend years planning for it. But for ...

Frankfort Independent School board candidates talk safety during forum - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. As three challengers and one incumbent vie for two spots on the Frankfort Independent Schools Board of ...

Franklin County High School bids farewell to seniors, principal and superintendent - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Franklin County High School Graduation 2017. Parents cheer their Franklin County High School graduates.

One newcomer to join FIS Board of Education - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. On Tuesday, thousands of voters within the Frankfort Independent Schools district will choose two of four ...

A white lie and white lines: The birth of a Kentucky football star  Lexington Herald-Leader

Western Hills High School football player Wandale Robinson has learned from his family how to stay on a path to success.

FHS ranked 19th best high school in Kentucky - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

One of Kentucky's top 20 high schools is located in Franklin County, according to a national magazine. In U.S. News and World Report's Best High Schools ...

FCHS Hall of Fame inductee serves community for 30 years - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. For 30 years, a man originally from Salem, Virginia, has been serving the Frankfort community in more ways ...

Sheriff: Two Franklin County school threats unsubstantiated; one under investigation - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Two of the three shooting threats at local high schools over the past two days are unsubstantiated, said ...

School board candidates scramble to comply with new transcript requirement - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. A new statewide requirement has would-be school board candidates praying that a dog didn't eat their ...

FOCUS: FCRJ program aims to change inmates' lives - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. When 2011 Franklin County High School graduate Ashley Mulder declared herself an elementary education ...

Two cases of Hepatitis A reported in Franklin County - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Hepatitis A has reached Franklin County. Two cases of the liver disease have been reported in the county in ...

Community support needed for Project Graduation - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Franklin County high schools need the community's help to give students a safe graduation celebration.

Father Says Western Hills Star Wandale Robinson Just “Different” Than Most Players  LEX18 Lexington KY News

By LARRY VAUGHT. Speed is a big reason for Western Hills star Wandale Robinson's success. However, Robinson's father, Dale, says there's more than just ...

Local high schoolers trek out of classroom for real-life skills - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. High school seniors in Franklin County on Tuesday moved outside of the classroom to learn real-life skills.

Massive protest crowd expected as teachers prepare to 'Invade Frankfort' - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. “INVADE FRANKFORT!” reads the title of an event scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday in the 36,000-member, secret ...

Franklin County Schools graduation move OK'd - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Fiscal year 2018 budget also approved. Franklin County Schools ponied up the money Monday to move this ...

Franklin County High School promotes Charles Lewis to principal - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

After nine years as an assistant principal at Franklin County High School, Charles Lewis is graduating. Lewis will be principal next year. Franklin County's ...

Teacher receives $15000 check from McConnell Foundation - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. One teacher in Franklin County won a large sum of money at the end of the school year. On Friday, Elkhorn ...

High-speed pursuit lands Frankfort man behind bars - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. A 24-year-old Frankfort man who led Franklin County sheriff's deputies on a high-speed chase Tuesday on ...

Local police, fire departments teach safety at KSU research farm - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Local first responders on Wednesday taught about 70 young adults tips and techniques to be safer in ...

A look at each City Commission candidate's work history - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Waldridge termination documents. Click above images for Waldridge personnel documents. Click above ...

Franklin County Circuit Court pleas (June 8) - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Christopher S. Brown, 35, of Lawrenceburg, pleaded guilty to eight counts of first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, a Class C felony, and theft ...

Downtown master plan emphasizes residential development on Plaza land - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Thursday marked the first time locals got to see what could be in store for the land where the Frankfort ...

Western Hills, Franklin County high schools graduation rates differ greatly - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. One of Mark Kopp's first acts as superintendent of Franklin County Schools this summer was to adopt a ...

Get to Know: Longtime friends EJ Fields and Ryan Conner grow business, help community get healthy - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. For longtime friends E.J. Fields and Ryan Conner, becoming business partners was a natural transition.

Fire engulfs minivan in Franklin Square parking lot - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Frankfort firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire in the Franklin Square Shopping Center parking lot ...

Franklin County Circuit Court indictments (Aug. 28) - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Terrance K. Bowen, 20, of Frankfort, two counts of enhanced trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces), first offense, a Class D felony. Denzel Lee Vance, 20, ...

Franklin County Circuit Court grand jury indictments (Sept. 18) - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Wallace Taylor, 56, of Irvine, abuse of public trust (more than $10,000), a Class C felony. Nelson Trevon Shepard, 18, no hometown given, four counts of ...

Boys tennis: Franklin Co. gets late start, loses to Western Hills - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. When the tennis season started, Franklin County's teams didn't. Now, with Julie Garland as head coach, the ...

Former Franklin County teacher pleads guilty  WKYT

A former Franklin County teacher has been charged for having an inappropriate relationship with a student years ago.

City, county move trick-or-treat to 6-8 pm Tuesday - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

With the likelihood of rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday, the Frankfort/Franklin County Office of Emergency Management, in conjunction with the Frankfort ...

Another hepatitis A case confirmed in local food service worker - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. A Frankfort fast food employee diagnosed with hepatitis A worked at the restaurant for four days while ill, the ...

Franklin County Circuit Court indictments (July 17) - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. The following people were indicted by a Franklin County Circuit Court grand jury on Tuesday: • Leroy Love, 24 ...

Franklin County Circuit Court indictments - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. The following people were indicted by a Franklin County Circuit Court grand jury last week. Jason K. Abell, 41, ...

Lexington brewery opens Franklin County farm to visitors - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. A Lexington-based brewery has officially opened its Frankfort farm. West Sixth Brewing had a soft opening ...

Ten local students chosen as Governor Scholars - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Franklin County will be well represented in two statewide scholastic programs. Eight Franklin County Schools students and two Frankfort Independent Schools ...

FOCUS: Texts, court documents paint contrasting images of teen defendant in Banta case - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Editor's note: A Franklin County circuit judge last week released from jail a former Franklin County High School golf standout and Northern Kentucky University ...

FCS offers children free summer meals - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Children in Franklin County will not go hungry this summer thanks to Franklin County Public Schools and their ...

17 people displaced in fire; fair cancels events - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Editor's note: This story was corrected at 9:45 p.m. Friday to state that the fire was caused by high winds and a ...

PHOTO GALLERY: Frankfort/Franklin County goes back to school - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

We asked to see photos of your children on their first day back to school and here they are! The State Journal wishes everyone a happy and safe school year!

Franklin County Circuit Court grand jury indictments - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. The following people were indicted by a Franklin County Circuit Court grand jury last week. • Daniel Frantz, 26 ...

Education Spotlight: FCHS' John Bullock to attend Princeton - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Hearing the Nassoons a cappella group sing “Princeton is Free” to the tune of “Under the Sea” is among the ...

Franklin County High School co-valedictorians look to next steps - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Franklin County High School's co-valedictorians all sport perfect 5.0 grade-point averages, but it's not the grades that matter most to Rishabh Kapoor, James ...

Sentencing for Banta co-defendant postponed - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Sentencing for Brooke Kennedy, one of five co-defendants in the December 2016 death of Jared Banta, was ...

City commission candidates talk city's future during forum - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. The six Frankfort City Commission candidates have found common ground on some topics, while other key ...

UPDATED: Kayaker drowns in Elkhorn Creek - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. One person has been confirmed dead after drowning in Elkhorn Creek Monday. The drowning was reported ...

Found on river bank, Cox remembered as hard worker, loving friend - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Franklin County Coroner Will Harrod has identified the 45-year-old Frankfort man whose body was recovered ...

Perfect weather welcomes runners to Kentucky History Half Marathon - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Cool temperatures and sunshine greeted nearly 600 runners at the fourth annual Kentucky History Half ...

HeartBEATS inspires youth through beat-making - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Throughout her worldly travels, 2012 Frankfort High alumna and Fulbright Scholar Jeri Katherine Howell has ...

Mueller wins 3rd District magistrate primary, will face Knowles in November - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. With 56 percent of the vote, Frankfort businessman Michael Mueller on Tuesday advanced out of the ...

UK Men's Basketball Adds Stops to Satellite Camp Tour  UKAthletics

Please note that the Boyle County, Franklin Country and Wayne County camps are new additions LEXINGTON, Ky. – Back by popular demand, the Kentucky ...

Kiwanis to host Longest Day of Play Thursday - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. On Thursday, people in Frankfort will have almost 14 hours and 50 minutes to be in the sun, assuming the rain ...

Trial postponed for suspect in Banta case; prosecutor hoping mediation works - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. A scheduled Monday trial for Victorya Paige Young, one of five co-defendants in the Jared Banta murder case, ...

Franklin County Circuit Court indictments (June 12) - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Zachary Mullins, 19, of Frankfort, enhanced trafficking in marijuana (8 oz.-5 lbs.), first offense, a Class C felony, and enhanced possession of drug paraphernalia, ...

Fans can meet UK men's basketball team Sunday at train stops in Midway, Lexington  WKYT

Now that the 2018-19 roster is set, University of Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari is inviting the public to two meet and greets with the team ...

Her brother’s never going to miss her basketball games. He’s the head coach.  Lexington Herald Leader

When the Western Hills girls' basketball job opened up at the end of last season, senior-to-be Montana Muravchick had the perfect candidate in mind: her ...

Long-time coach, educator, UK fan Casey Sparrow loses battle with cancer  Vaught's Views

By LARRY VAUGHT. My Saturday started with news I knew was coming but was hoping would be coming nearly so soon. Casey Sparrow, 47, of Harrodsburg, ...

Kentucky QB couldn't win job at his hometown high school. Now the NFL might take him.  Lexington Herald Leader

Logan Woodside, who played quarterback at Franklin County High School and the University of Toledo, is regarded as a potential gem in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Knowles hopes to bring positive change to 3rd District - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

A first-time candidate, Chuck Knowles, who is running for 3rd District magistrate on the Franklin County Fiscal Court, says he wants to make a positive change in ...

UPDATED: Officers unable to arrest Garten after hours-long standoff Thursday - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

State and local law enforcement officers on Thursday were unable to capture murder suspect Derek Garten after a several-hours-long standoff on Allnutt Drive.

School and health officials remind parents that students need new vaccinations before school starts - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. As students prepare to go back to school next month, parents will need to ensure vaccinations are up to date.

Golf: Franklin Co. honors its past state champions - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. One coasted to victory, two had to play extra holes for the win, one had minimal trouble. The circumstances ...

FOCUS: Serving time after fiery crash, Mayes awaiting ruling on shock probation - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Brandon Mayes doesn't remember much from the April morning that forever changed his life. After leaving a Jettown bar shortly after closing on April 22, 2017, ...

UPDATED: Two die in shooting on Alexander Street - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Editor's note: The Franklin County coroner has identified two men killed in Tuesday's shooting. For the latest ...

Incumbent defeated in 1st District magistrate race - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. The Franklin County Fiscal Court's 1st District magistrate was voted out of office during Tuesday's Democratic ...

Football: Western Hills falls to Lawrence Co. - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. State Journal staff report. LOUISA — Western Hills' football season came to an end Friday night in a ...

Frankfort woman extracted from vehicle after leading police on chase - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. A 31-year-old Frankfort woman is facing a slew of charges, including trafficking in methamphetamine and ...

Eddie James named Franklin County head football coach - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. After spending years as an assistant football coach, Eddie James gets to stay at home for his first high school ...

Business Spotlight: Eye doctor to retire in June after 31 years - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

A longtime Frankfort eye doctor will retire in a few weeks. Ophthalmologist Dr. Robert Kinker has decided to sell his practice, Eye Care for Kentucky, to Eye ...

Glean KY fights hunger and food waste in Central Kentucky - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. With about 40 percent of America's food going to waste and nearly one in six Kentuckians classified as food ...

Second Street School flies fresh flags - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. New flags are flying outside a downtown school. On Tuesday, Second Street School hosted a ceremony to ...

Brick Alley beer garden encounters legal challenge - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. A downtown bar's effort to add a beer garden next door may have hit a legal stumbling block. John Gray, who ...

New to Frankfort politics, Tyler Grimes aims for 6th District magistrate - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. A 2011 graduate of Franklin County High School is already looking to graduate to one of the highest positions ...

Frankfort man arrested after crashing truck into home - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. No one was injured when a 40-year-old Frankfort man who authorities said was intoxicated crashed into a ...

Moore murder trial gets underway - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. The murder trial of 20-year-old Austin Moore, of Frankfort, got underway in Franklin County Circuit Court ...

Curt, Natalie Sayre take reins at Frankfort Salvation Army - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Majors Curt and Natalie Sayre didn't follow the same path to find a calling within the Salvation Army, but both ...

Faulkner wants to be voice for 2nd District on Franklin County Fiscal Court - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Ron Faulkner says he is ready to be the voice for his neighbors as 2nd District magistrate on the Franklin ...

FCCTC students teach dental hygiene to Hearn students - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Students from the Franklin County Career and Technical Center on Wednesday taught dental hygiene to ...

Mayo-Underwood marker to return to Capital Plaza - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. As a new wave of redevelopment sweeps Frankfort, those guarding the memory of what was once known as ...

Kalla would bring new perspective to 2nd District - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

With more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, Rami Kalla, running for 2nd District magistrate, plans to bring a different perspective to Franklin ...

Fields withdraws from Frankfort City Commission race - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. David Fields announced Monday he would withdraw his name from the Frankfort City Commission race, ...

Blackburn runs for 2nd District magistrate with focus on timely communication - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. A lot of people talk about politics, but few put forth the effort to run for elected office, says J.W. Blackburn, ...

High school students receive scholarships, awards from 'Youth Salute' - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Several students from area high schools were recently recognized as part of “Youth Salute,” which the Central ...

Kentucky high school basketball postseason region tournament coverage March 2, 2018  Lexington Herald Leader

Scores and information about the Kentucky high school basketball region tournament games played on March 2, 2018.

Get to Know: Bobby Doss, CEO of Kentucky Elite Pro Wrestling - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. A former baseball standout, Bobby Doss never thought about being a wrestler until a co-worker invited him to ...

Incumbent PVA Tom Gatewood seeks first election - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

While Ralph Thomas “Tom” Gatewood has more than a half-year's experience as Franklin County property valuation administrator under his belt, this is the first ...

The mastermind behind high school football’s top offense? A girls’ basketball coach.  Lexington Herald Leader

Joey Thacker is the girls' basketball coach at Franklin County and the offensive coordinator for the football team at Lexington Christian Academy.

Get to Know: Cindy Owen, executive director of Resource Office for Social Ministries - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Since retiring from the Kentucky Department of Education a few years ago, Cindy Owen has kept herself busy ...

Franklin County tennis courts dedicated in former coach's honor - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

The John Harnice Memorial Invitational tennis tournament is an annual event that pays tribute to Harnice, a Franklin County High School graduate who died in ...

Conway files for 2nd District magistrate seat - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. With his focus set on adding a county seat to the Frankfort Plant Board, John Conway filed last week to run for ...

Volunteer Spirit: Retired ophthalmologist puts faith into action - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

For retired Frankfort ophthalmologist John Paul Broderson, doing both has become a way of life — one that extends into his work with the local Kentucky Drug ...

Five charged in Alexander Street double murder - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Five people have been arrested on murder and robbery charges in connection with the shooting deaths of two ...

UPDATE: Woman found dead on Meadow Glen Drive identified - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. The middle-age woman found dead of a gunshot wound on Meadow Glen Drive Tuesday morning has been ...

Frankfort man nabbed on marijuana trafficking charges - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. A 19-year-old Frankfort man was arrested on trafficking-in-marijuana charges by Franklin County sheriff's ...

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