Good morning, Frankfort.

The Kentucky Women’s History Alliance will mark Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day with a celebration at the River Room of Paul Sawyier Public Library on Saturday, Mar.

7 from 1-3 p.m. Attendees can enjoy refreshments+displays and share family recipes during this social gathering.

Paris, Kentucky marked an important moment on Mar.

1, 2026 as the city honored three Black teenagers jailed 65 years ago for seeking service at a local diner — the ceremony in the original courtroom spurred calls for healing and dialogue.

Liberty Hall and KSU Extension will host a Backyard Naturalist series starting Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m. at Liberty Hall, where attendees will join an indoor talk and outdoor bird walk about woodpeckers and nesting boxes.

The Kentucky Public Service Commission approved a 5.87% rate increase for Kentucky Power, raising average monthly bills by $10.76 from $183.37 to $194.13 and launching a two-tier rate structure for high-usage customers (with lower rates after 600 kWh).

The commission also ordered an independent management audit.

In March, Capital City Activity Center/Meals on Wheels Greater Frankfort (CCAC) will join Administration for Community Living (ACL) and local providers in celebrating the Senior Nutrition Program's anniversary.

During Champions week (March 16-20), CCAC will deliver meals and host lunches to support seniors with healthy eating and social connections.

Eastern Kentucky University is hosting the 11th Region basketball tournaments this week.

The girls tournament begins today with games at 7:15 p.m. Monday and 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, while the boys tournament starts on Wednesday (championships on March 8 and March 9).

Franklin County girls won a 41st District championship matchup 44-43 over Western Hills at F.D.

Wilkinson Gymnasium (the game was held Friday), while the boys fell 56-43 to Great Crossing.

Franklin County junior Cathlynn Smith placed third in the 152-pound weight class at the KHSAA Girls’ Wrestling State Championships held Saturday at the Kentucky Horse Park.

She pinned four opponents and improved on her seventh-place finish last year.

No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats lost at home to No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks 60-56 in a close contest today.

The Wildcats now await their SEC Tournament seed as Clara Strack led with 24 points during the game.

2026 March Madness Burger Week

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

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.