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Friday, January 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Frankfort Plant Board was nationally commended by the American Public Power Association for aiding in electric restoration in Mount Dora, Florida. The State Journal
- ➤ The Veterans Resource Center in Frankfort, Kentucky, is hosting an event to connect veterans with government officials for advocacy and assistance services. WTVQ
- ➤ Former President Jimmy Carter is celebrated for his significant contributions to Habitat for Humanity, particularly for a key project in Kentucky that mobilized over 2,000 volunteers to build more than 50 homes. LEX 18
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Small Business Administration awarded over $243 million in loans in Kentucky for Fiscal Year 2024, marking a significant increase from the previous year and continuing a trend of substantial financial support for small businesses. Kentucky Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky's utility companies are preparing for a significant winter storm, emphasizing readiness for potential power outages due to ice accumulation and advocating for residents to prepare. WKYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Justice Robert B. Conley has been named the new chair of the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health, aiming to improve judiciary responses to mental health, substance use, and intellectual disabilities. LEX 18
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Blood Center is celebrating National Blood Donor Month with a special sweatshirt offer, amid a seasonal decrease in donations and a critical need for several blood types. Kentucky Today
- ➤ Kentucky residents can now apply for medical marijuana cards, with applications open and four dispensaries licensed in Northern Kentucky; however, gun owners are advised of federal restrictions. LINK nky
- ➤ Kentucky ranks second in the U.S. for independent living difficulties among residents, with significant percentages facing self-care and errand challenges. Kentucky Today
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