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Frankfort
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Capital City Activity Center is offering a week of free programs for seniors from today until Friday, featuring events such as billiards, exercise classes with Carla and Karen, and a Wednesday vaccination clinic at the VFW Auxiliary Building—sessions like Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, and Matter of Balance give residents more ways to stay active. The State Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A reader asked if short-term rentals near schools in Frankfort were checked to prevent housing registered sex offenders, noting that Kentucky law bans offenders from living within 1,000 feet of schools—Airbnb conducts limited background checks and advises users to research further for safety. The State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Paul Sawyier Public Library is hosting a week of events this week for children and adults—today offering Parents and Tots and Book Babies, with later programs including a Civil War Round Table, STEAM activities, a QWERTY Club, and a Heritage Lecture Series on Saturday. Registration is required for most programs, and details can be found at the library. The State Journal
- ➤ Kentucky State graduate student Santosh Rajbanshi was named the 2025 recipient of the KentuckyView Graduate Fellowship Award — the statewide honor recognizes his promise in geospatial scholarship and service. He is pursuing his M.S. in Environmental Studies under the mentorship of Dr. Maheteme Gebremedhin and will receive a $500 award as support for his research on soil restoration and land use change. The State Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local suicide attempt survivor shared how she turned pain into purpose after her experience last night. She explained that her journey toward recovery shows that change is possible when facing deep struggles. WKYT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Albany State pulled away late to beat Kentucky State 49-21 at Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon after a tied first half; quarterback Isaiah Knowles led the Thorobreds with six touchdown passes while Kentucky State finished with only 308 total yards. The State Journal
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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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Carb-Load For A Cause
7-10:30 p.m. — Sig Luscher Brewery — Event fee supports local initiatives — Enjoy a spaghetti dinner and a fun 0.5K run for Frankfort’s youth.
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