Good morning, Frankfort.

The Wetherby Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will host its 50th anniversary banquet and fundraiser on Friday, March 6 at the Kentucky State University Harold R.

Benson Research Facility in Frankfort (doors open at 6 p.m.). Tickets must be purchased in advance as no walk-ups will be available.

Frankfort schools are mourning after an RCHS student passed away; Supt.

Ford released a statement offering condolences and outlining plans to review counseling services (to help students cope with the loss).

Kentucky lawmakers filed House Bills 631 and 635 to give school districts extra options to recover missed school days from winter closures.

Rockcastle County Schools used nine of 10 non-traditional days so far (school ends May 22 if no closures occur) and educators say the measures can ease scheduling challenges.

Spring Wildfire Hazard Season is in effect until April 30, and state officials urge extra caution by banning burning (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) within 150 feet of woodland or brushland to protect local outdoor spaces.

After foggy Monday weather with low temperatures, Tuesday will be milder in Frankfort as southern winds bring low 60s and dry skies, though strong winds and a storm threat approach Thursday and cooler temperatures may return by the weekend, so residents should keep safety plans ready.

The City of Frankfort Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Advisory Board will hold a public meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at Juniper Hill Park’s Central Office at 800 Louisville Road.

For more details, call the Parks office at 502-875-8575.

The 41st District basketball tournament will start next week at F.D.

Wilkinson Gymnasium where Frankfort Christian Academy girls play Frankfort at 6 p.m. + TFCA boys face Western Hills at 8 p.m., with Tuesday games for top seeds and championship contests on Friday.

Franklin County boys basketball beat Frankfort 66-55 Friday at FCHS in a close game that underscored the team’s strong effort.

Franklin County’s girls basketball team defeated Frankfort 87-11 on Friday at FCHS to finish 5-1 in district play, and they will host the 41st District tournament next week at the F.D.- Wilkinson Gymnasium.

The Fast and The Furriest 5K

12 AM — Hancock Picnic Pavilion — Approximate registration cost — Lace up for a pawsome 5K run with your furry friends.