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Frankfort
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eddy Nfor — a Georgetown College graduate — joins the State Journal newsroom to cover local news, fiscal court and Frankfort Plant Board. He brings diverse skills — including live radio and photography — as a lifelong Frankfort resident. The State Journal
- ➤ Flood survivor Katie Carney announced Mama Said Spring Band’s house concert for 6 p.m. Friday, Apr. 3 on closed-off East Third Street to honor the community’s progress nearly one year after historic floods. Residents will dance in the streets as they celebrate rebuilding and renewed neighborhood spirit. WKYT
- ➤ ITNBluegrass Ride Service is seeking volunteer drivers to boost local transportation options — the initiative invites community members to help increase service coverage in nearby neighborhoods today. WKYT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA Blue Grass advises local drivers to adopt smoother driving habits to cut gas costs amid rising prices. They say avoiding hard braking, speeding, and excess vehicle weight, along with proper tire inflation, can boost fuel economy. LEX 18
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Frankfort High School hosted AATSP's 59th annual Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica state convention on Tuesday, Mar. 31, where 110 students from five schools took part in nine workshops, voted on state officers, and joined an initiation ceremony with a keynote from Ms. Mondy & a luncheon. The State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senate Bill 5 passed unanimously to ease restrictions for child nutrition programs to source local produce directly from farmers. Governor Beshear signed the bill, and local schools may see restored partnerships even though it does not include specific funding (this step builds on efforts to improve school meals). WKYT
- ➤ Kentucky legislators restored full state funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, ensuring more than 138,000 children receive a free book each month across all 120 counties. The final budget is expected to pass in the next two days, with additional measures to boost participation among low-income and foster care children. WKYT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Franklin County baseball and softball games are underway this week in Frankfort, with home games today against Montgomery County at 6 p.m. and additional matchups on Friday and Saturday, while KSU baseball faces Lane at Western Hills on Friday. The State Journal
- ➤ Frankfort’s Panthers competed in the 11th Region All A Classic as senior Gavin Proffitt earned Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week for his performance as the winning pitcher. He recorded four hits in three games and plans to help lead his team to the region tournament. The State Journal
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