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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New Harvest Assembly of God in Frankfort is giving out water, food and cleaning supplies to flood victims today from 2 to 4 p.m.—the church partnered with Convoy of Hope after early April floods raised the Kentucky River to its second-highest crest on record. The effort aims to help residents recover from the damage and rebuild their lives. FOX 56
- ➤ A record $117,935 was raised for Kevin’s Kids when a ceremonial check was presented at the annual concert on Saturday night. 92.7 The Wave
- ➤ Thai Smile gave away 500 meals on Saturday morning to community members affected by flooding — the event, known as the Frankfort Community Blessing Event, drew long lines. The restaurant will close Monday for Thai New Year celebrations. FOX 56
- ➤ Matthew 25 Ministries in partnership with Walmart is offering Tide Loads of Hope, a free laundry service for flood victims at Frankfort's Walmart Supercenter (on Leonardwood Dr.) as part of disaster relief efforts. The service remains open (until Monday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to help residents affected by the floods. WKYT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After floodwaters receded at Buffalo Trace, engineers and workers began checking bourbon barrels while the distillery started shipping spirits; guest tours remain closed through today—plans call for a modified visitor space to open soon. Kentucky Today
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Earth Day Festival
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Liberty Hall Historic Site — Free entry — Celebrate Mother Earth with live music and family activities in historic gardens.
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Keeneland Spring Race Meet
11 AM – 5 PM — Keeneland Association Inc — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling live horse racing at the historic Keeneland racetrack.
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Royal Run 5K
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Lakeview Park — Entry fee required — Experience the inaugural 5K run benefiting the Frankfort Christian Academy.
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2025 Bourbon & Browns Fundraiser
6-10 p.m. — Liberty Hall Historic Site — All proceeds benefit Liberty Hall Historic Site — Celebrate Kentucky Derby with a distillers’ showcase and local cuisine.
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2025 Downtown Frankfort Derby Breakfast Celebration
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Downtown Frankfort Inc — Free entry — Celebrate Derby season with live bluegrass music, delicious brunch, and family-friendly activities.
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River Rat Run 3K
9:00-10:30 a.m. — River View Park — Registration fee required — Run through vibrant colors and enjoy the scenic beauty of Frankfort's River View Park.
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