Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of August.
Good morning, Frankfort.
🏘️ Community
Families, friends, church groups and advocates gathered last Friday at Capital City Airport for Relay for Life — an event honoring cancer survivors and caregivers while raising funds for research — featuring live music by BareBones and food trucks from Auntie Anne’s, Papa Johns and Kona Ice.
🌲 Environment
Kentucky conservation districts can apply for a share of $336K in state environmental grants to address local agricultural and environmental needs, such as tree seedlings and dead animal removal.
Applications are accepted until Nov. 15 by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
🏛️ Government
Gov. Beshear said his team is searching for a new group to replace Network for Hope, which was shut down last week because of patient safety failures.
Hospital spokespeople expect no delays in organ donation programs.
🏥 Health
The Kentucky Blood Center is urging donors today as low supply is limiting hospital orders; transfusions are up 40% while donations lag, and shortages include O, O-, and A- types.
Donations are needed at mobile drives and local centers like Frankfort's.
🏈 Sports
On Thursday at Frankfort Country Club, 64 golfers played in the Capital Classic Women’s Invitational Golf Tournament while Lizzie Hinkley from Jamestown secured a bogey-free 69 for her fifth title, joining an elite group of champions with five or more wins.
The Flyer Fall Baseball Camp runs Sept.
12-13 at Franklin County High School, welcoming players aged 8U to 12U from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day (the $100 fee covers snacks, drinks, and daily awards) as they build essential baseball skills.
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