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Frankfort
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Franklin County residents held solemn Memorial Day services at Frankfort Cemetery on Monday to honor fallen service members — including Billy Ray Parker, who died in Vietnam at 20; the ceremony read 139 names to ensure their sacrifices are not forgotten. LEX 18
- ➤ Bella Franklin, a Western Hills High School sophomore honored on the House floor last month, founded Buckle Up with Bella to teach safe, distraction-free driving at local schools. The 15-year-old Miss Western Kentucky’s Teen now serves as a role model in our community. The State Journal
- ➤ The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 454 recognized fallen heroes at a Memorial Day program held Monday, May 25 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Retired Major General Robert Silverthorn Jr. (retired) led the service with a rifle salute, anthem performances, and poetry reading. The State Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky will receive $69.5 million from federal grants to reclaim abandoned mine lands with projects planned in eastern and western regions. The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announced the funds — meant to repair land and water — as part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law support. Louisville Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky National Guard honored fallen soldiers including Private Frank James during a Memorial Day observance held Monday morning in Frankfort. His name was added to a state memorial with 317 others, ensuring their sacrifices are remembered. WKYT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health officials report that tick bites have led to the highest ER visits in nearly a decade and urge residents to use EPA-registered repellent and check clothing after spending time outdoors (including for conditions like alpha-gal syndrome). The increase is partly due to more testing and awareness as tick season returns. Louisville Public Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tom Williams, a Campbellsville native who had a double lung transplant, will race 20 km at the Transplant Games of America in Denver next month. He rides to honor his new lease on life and donates book proceeds to transplant and lung disease charities. LEX 18
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Capital Expo Children’s Festival
10 AM – 2 PM — Lakeview Park, 112 Park Ave, Frankfort, KY — Free entry — A fun-filled day of hands-on activities, demonstrations, and exploration with community organizations and emergency vehicles.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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