Good morning, Frankfort.

Assisted living centers in Frankfort are seeking volunteers to help residents stay connected and support daily activities.

Community members are encouraged to contact centers like Morning Pointe to offer their time and boost social engagement.

Sazerac Company announced Friday it acquired the Garrard County Distilling facility (210 acres with two column stills and a 20,000-sqft barrel warehouse) built in 2024.

The company said it will use the site to support production needs and hire additional staff, expanding its network that includes Buffalo Trace in Frankfort.

Jeanette Tesmer and Sawyer Robbins will host the Living Arts & Science Center Putt-Putt Par-TEE Fundraiser to support local arts.

More event details, including timing and location, are forthcoming.

Three weekend events offer fun: Lexington hosts a Renaissance Faire at Masterson Station Fairgrounds today and Sunday at 10 a.m., Richmond holds a Bourbon Jam Music Festival Saturday benefiting first responders, and Frankfort features a Tipsy Town Tales walking tour from 6 to 7:30 p.m.—participants must be 21 or older.

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are testing a new RNA interference method (a gene-silencing approach) to prevent laurel wilt—an invasive fungus harming local trees like sassafras and spice bush.

The study is ongoing and residents are encouraged to report unhealthy plants to county extension agents.

Frankfort High's girls soccer team earned its first shutout with a 5-0 win against Franklin County at Capitol View Park on Wednesday and now faces today's championship match against Frankfort Christian Academy at 8 p.m. Key goals came from Emma Johnson, Autumn Wardlow, and Shelby Stosberg.

Frankfort Christian Academy's girls soccer team defeated Western Hills 8-0 on Wednesday in the Capital City Classic at Capitol View Park and will face Frankfort for the tournament championship today at 8 p.m.