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Frankfort
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky’s equine industry is facing staffing shortages after immigration raids in Louisiana in June made many immigrant workers too afraid to work—trainers and farm supervisors report that fewer workers are arriving for essential duties at racetracks and farms. Industry experts warn that if staffing does not improve, the shortage may slow operations and force some farms to cut back on services. Louisville Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible private nonprofit organizations in 90 Kentucky counties to apply for disaster loans by Sept. 22 to offset losses from storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred from April 2 to May 16—these loans allow borrowing up to $2 million at a low interest rate for repairs or operating expenses. Kentucky Today
- ➤ Two state lawmakers from Scott County announced that the Kentucky Japan Caucus will be established as an official caucus of the General Assembly—its goal is to boost trade between Kentucky and Japan—and support the 200 Japanese-owned companies that create 47,000 jobs. Kentucky Today
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Frankfort Fall Festival
All Day — Frankfort Chamber Of Commerce — Admission details TBA — Celebrate fall with local crafts, food vendors, and family-friendly activities in Frankfort.
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Kentucky State Thorobreds vs. Albany State Golden Rams
2-5 p.m. — Alumni Stadium — Watch college football live — Enjoy the excitement of the game as the Thorobreds host the Golden Rams.
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Seniors Shine 3K Run Walk
8:15 a.m. — Lakeview Park — Registration fee applies — Celebrate fitness and community with a fun run for seniors benefiting local services.
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2025 KSU Third Thursday Thing Pawpaw Field Day
10 AM – 3 PM — KSU Research & Demonstration Farm — Free entry — Explore pawpaw cultivation and management through expert-led tours and tastings.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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