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Frankfort
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Capital City Activity Center and Meals on Wheels Greater Frankfort planned a series of daily activities for Monday-Friday, including billiards, bingo, exercise classes and tai-chi sessions. The schedule also features chair volleyball, knitting, corn hole and a drive-through food giveaway Friday. The State Journal
- ➤ Local community leaders honored the founder of Locks For Addiction at a ceremony in Frankfort, recognizing his work in supporting addiction recovery, and the event showcased the community's appreciation for his impactful efforts. WKYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Paul Sawyier Public Library is hosting a week of events from today’s 2 p.m. poetry reading featuring local poets to Saturday’s Women’s History celebration at 1 p.m. The schedule also offers kids’ crafts, career help, board games, and yoga with registration required at the library. The State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Outdoor enthusiasts can purchase fishing, hunting and boating licenses today at online portals and local agent locations. Fees remain unchanged from last year, and first-time buyers can choose a special sportsman’s license for $37 — additional guides and details are available on the department’s website. 92.7 The Wave
- ➤ The House passed HB 497 that requires seniors (65+) to file the FAFSA to maintain their college tuition waiver, a change some lawmakers say creates barriers amid a 56-36 vote. Lawmakers now hope the Senate will drop the requirement to preserve the waiver that has supported seniors for 50 years. LINK nky
- ➤ Kentucky drivers can now order the Friends of Agriculture plate following HB 157 which expanded eligibility for agricultural plates. The plate features designs by FFA and 4-H students and supports local Ag Tag funds while being available at County Clerk offices and online. 92.7 The Wave
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2026 March Madness Burger Week
March 21-28 — Downtown Frankfort Inc — $8 specialty burgers — Savor exclusive burger creations while catching the March Madness tournament.
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Frankfort's 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Festival
11 a.m.–6 p.m. — Kentucky State University Research Farm — $25 family bundle available — Delight in cheesy creations and craft tastings at this fun-filled culinary celebration.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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