Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
Good morning, Frankfort.
College Park is a historic Black neighborhood established in the late 1950s near KSU to provide housing for displaced residents.
It has been home to important educators, athletic figures and civil rights leaders such as coach Exum and activist Helen Holmes, reflecting a lasting local legacy.
During a ceremony at the State Capitol, the mural on the side of the Coldwell-Banker Building in Danville was unveiled as the tenth winner of the Beautify the Bluegrass contest; Gov. Beshear presented a plaque while tourism officials praised the design for reflecting local pride.
Jaloneé Cleveland, a freshman at Frankfort High, is named Student of the Week today.
She is recognized for academic excellence, leadership in sports, and commitment to community service.
Governor Beshear sent a letter to Kentucky’s Congressional delegation urging them to boost benefits for patients with black lung disease (a condition affecting many local workers).
With 38 days until Election Day, polls show local voters are focused on the economy and high living costs.
A University of Kentucky professor noted that undecided voters usually make decisions based on personal finances in October.
Private nonprofits and faith-based organizations in several Kentucky counties affected by severe weather from June 26-30 may qualify for low-interest disaster assistance loans to repair damages, with application deadlines on Nov.
1 for physical loans and June 1 for economic injury loans (up to $2 million financing with 30-year terms).
Frankfort’s boys soccer team celebrated Senior Night with a 5-0 win over TFCA at Capitol View Park Tuesday, evening their district record to 1-1 in the first of three matches this week; seniors were honored before the game in recognition of their dedication.
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