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Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pro-life groups gathered at the State Capitol on March 11 for the annual Kentucky March for Life, where local church leaders + community members celebrated life and debated proposals such as House Bill 714 in a peaceful rally. Kentucky Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UK sociology professor Dr. Caroline Brooks explained yesterday that fans' bracket picks reveal personal identities, with many advancing their alma maters despite the odds. Her research shows identity can matter more than basketball knowledge when shaping March Madness decisions. WKYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Woodford County Schools suspended a teacher after TikTok videos with politically charged language raised concerns about classroom messaging (the investigation follows district policies). Officials said the move seeks to keep the learning environment safe. WTVQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Advocates in Frankfort are urging lawmakers to allot $5 million for Alzheimer’s research — a move to support early detection tools and help over 80,000 Kentuckians reduce Medicaid costs. WTVQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fans skipped work and school on Wednesday at LexLive to watch Kentucky open SEC Tournament play, enjoying burgers & beers as the Wildcats won 87-82 over LSU. Supporters stayed upbeat and look forward to the next round against Florida. LEX 18
- ➤ Notre Dame Academy set a Sweet 16 record by sinking 17 three pointers in a 77-38 win over Pikeville, advancing to the quarterfinals. The team will face the Taylor County-West Jessamine winner on Friday at 1:30 p.m. — a crucial matchup in their tournament run. LINK nky
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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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