Good morning, Frankfort.

Simon House is selling prime rib dinners for its annual fundraiser to support emergency shelter services.

Each $25 meal includes a baked potato, green beans, a roll, and dessert, with pickup from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 at Elks Lodge 530, 309 Lewis St—100 dinners only.

Doc Crow’s Social opened its Frankfort location at 109 West Main St in downtown, offering Southern comfort food, handcrafted drinks and a welcoming space for locals and visitors exploring historic sites + nearby bourbon destinations.

Bailee Beauman of Paris was crowned Miss Franklin County Fair Sunday night, with Addison Polley of Carrollton as first runner-up and Madalyn Starkey of Frankfort as second runner-up.

Beauman, who also earned the Miss Congeniality title, will represent the community at upcoming state competitions and the Kentucky State Fair.

Franklin County Schools joins the Team Kentucky PreK pilot program to offer free, full-day preschool to 4-year-olds who turn 4 on or before Aug.

1 (classes run Monday through Thursday). The two-year pilot receives $1.4 million each year, and parents can register online or at school kiosks.

Recent heavy rain left soil across Kentucky saturated, raising the risk of localized flooding.

Experts note that the clay-heavy soil absorbs water slowly, so additional rain may cause areas to flood, impacting roads and homes.

Relay for Life of Franklin County will take place on Aug.

7 from 5 to 11 p.m. at Capital City Airport and will feature a free survivor dinner at 4 p.m. in the terminal building; pork BBQ, chicken BBQ, potato salad plus sides honor cancer survivors and supporters.

A new Kentucky law went into effect Wednesday to ease a physician shortage by letting internationally trained doctors work in underserved areas and obtain full licenses after three years with a Kentucky sponsor — a step aiming to support rural hospitals and help working families, according to Sen. Stephen Meredith.

Kentucky Department for Public Health is investigating 192 cases of cyclosporiasis statewide, with 108 confirmed, and advises residents to wash produce and practice food-safety measures.

The parasite (Cyclospora) can cause diarrhea, fatigue and abdominal cramping within 2–14 days after exposure.

Davina and The Vagabonds

7:30 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience a high-energy performance from Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds, blending jazz and retro influences.