Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of July.
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🎭 Culture
The Kentucky Film Office launched a new website on July 1 to list local film locations, vendors, and crew for production companies.
Executive director Meg Fister said the site will help attract diverse projects — boosting local job growth.
Belle Townsend, Amanda Jo Slone and Backwoods Literary Press were awarded $7,000 for Rural Feminist Story Circles—a project that engages rural creatives in writing workshops and will include a public reading showcase.
The Kentucky Foundation for Women granted 33 awards totaling $256,113, announced Thursday, July 9.
Christmas in July arrives early as the Reggae Night summer concert brings Santa and Mrs. Claus to downtown Frankfort on Friday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m. Galaxi Photography will offer free photo opportunities while visitors enjoy festive shopping and dancing in holiday gear.
🎓 Education
Franklin County Schools celebrated its first World Finals placement when Bridgeport Elementary (fifth grade) student Vibhav Gudapati placed second in the Junior Scenario Performance division last month at Indiana University, marking a record-breaking international success for the district.
CASA of the Bluegrass is accepting applications for its 2026 volunteer training classes.
Applicants should apply soon to secure their spot in the upcoming sessions.
🏥 Health
Frankfort Regional Medical Center opened Capital Gastroenterology on Thursday, July 9 to provide local patients with accessible specialty digestive care.
Board-certified gastroenterologist Matthew Miller (with over 30 years of experience) joins the new practice to enhance community health services.
🏈 Sports
Franklin County's Sports Tourism Commission was formed to boost the local economy and support youth sports — the board recently pledged $50,000 for an aquatics center and is exploring acreage for a soccer complex while partnering with Visit Frankfort, with appointments extending through June 2029.
🎉 Frankfort Events
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