Good morning, Frankfort.

Kentucky Proud runs Virtual Spring CSA Week through Friday to connect local residents with over 66 farms offering fresh shares of vegetables, fruits, eggs and meats (including herbs and flowers) as a boost to local agriculture.

Cinderella's Closet of Central Kentucky is hosting its 2026 season from March (10 to 14) at Memorial Baptist Church in Frankfort.

Volunteers for roles such as fairy godmother will attend training at 6 p.m. on March 9, and donations or T-shirt orders are accepted before the events.

ExxonMobil and ACP Technology cut the ribbon Tuesday in Ashland to open a pilot facility that will produce a new carbon-based material for lithium-ion batteries — honoring local innovator Donald P.

Malone and creating over 20 new jobs.

The Kentucky Historical Society is offering free school field trips through July under the Elizabeth Lloyd Jones Student Scholarship Fund & will launch the Revolution to Statehood exhibit in late April as part of America 250 celebrations.

Schools can schedule visits to explore Kentucky history.

Gov. Beshear announced his book 'Go and Do Likewise' on Monday, Feb.

18, where he explains how his faith shapes his life. Pre-orders are available and the book will go on sale Sep. 22—readers can follow its release to see how its message may unite the community.

Motorists in Franklin County should expect left lane closures on I-64 between mile markers 53 — 58 from 7 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday and from 7 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday as crews clean storm drains for roadway improvements.

Local leaders from government and schools met at Tuesday's State of the Community Breakfast in the Brown-Forman Room at the Kentucky History Center.

They discussed rebuilding the Singing Bridge, repair challenges with Capital Avenue Bridge, and local education and infrastructure updates (including KSU partnerships and new school construction).

Gov. Beshear announced his upcoming book 'Go and Do Likewise' on Monday, Feb.

18, now available for pre-order with sales set to begin Sept. 22 — his book outlines how faith informs his life to bring communities together.

Franklin County's boys basketball team defeated Berea 78-54 Tuesday, Feb.

17 at Berea; Porter Peale led with 19 points in a strong second-half push. The Flyers (11-18) will close out the regular season today at Anderson County.

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.

2026 March Madness Burger Week

March 21-28 — Downtown Frankfort Inc — $8 specialty burgers — Savor exclusive burger creations while catching the March Madness tournament.