Good morning, Frankfort.

ROSM was awarded a $50K grant from the Frankfort/Franklin County Flood Relief Fund earlier this week by the Franklin County Community Fund at Blue Grass Community Foundation to support local flood recovery efforts.

Just weeks ago, the Kentucky River rose to near record levels in Franklin County, causing heavy floods and a cleanup that may take months.

A $50,000 grant from The Franklin County Community Fund—a joint effort by local leaders—was given to the Resource Office for Social Ministries to help those affected and support long-term recovery.

A Frankfort woman, 18-year-old Miriah Beckham, crashed her car early Wednesday morning in a Prince Hall Village Apartments parking lot, yelled at officers, and spat on them as she was taken to a hospital + she now faces charges for DUI, reckless driving, assault, and disorderly conduct.

After floodwaters receded from the Kentucky River, Kentucky State University aquaculture students helped Buffalo Trace Distillery staff—removing trapped fish and cleaning up mud and debris on the property.

The cleanup effort restored safe conditions and showcased a cooperative recovery from the flooding.

The Kentucky Supreme Court ordered a rehearing on the law that limits JCPS board power after a close 4-3 vote shifted when Justice Pamela Goodwine joined the majority—judges set new deadlines for briefings over the next two months and oral arguments in August—so the law will be reviewed again.

The Kentucky Blood Center has teamed with The Milk Bank to open a new drop-off location for frozen breast milk donations in Frankfort—now accepting contributions from approved donors as the seventh site since the partnership began in 2021.

Collected milk is pasteurized and sent to local NICUs and families to help save vulnerable infants.

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.

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.

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.

Bright Futures in Mental Health Luncheon

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Capital Plaza Hotel — Ticket info not provided — Celebrate Mental Health Month and hear insights from keynote speaker Eric Friedlander.