Good morning, Frankfort.

Ashley C. Smith and TJ Maxberry from Black Soil KY received honors at the Field Harvest Celebration in Frankfort today.

The event recognized their contributions to local agriculture and community growth.

Area churches and faith groups will take part in the fall Interfaith Food Drive on Oct.

25 to help the Emergency Community Food Pantry in Franklin County. Donors may bring nonperishable food or cash (as food requests have risen 12%), boosting vital local support.

McAlister’s Deli will open its new location at 2500 Vandalay Dr. on Monday, Oct.

12 at 10:30 a.m. The grand opening includes a Chamber ribbon cutting, a free tea giveaway for the first 100 guests, and a community heroes event on Saturday + online ordering options.

Local fire departments in Frankfort, Versailles and Anderson County received a $190,476 federal grant from FEMA to purchase a mobile cascade trailer that will let firefighters refill their SCBA air cylinders during extended emergencies.

Last Wednesday, Oct. 7, Frankfort Regional Medical Center conducted an emergency decontamination drill to test readiness for hazardous contaminations.

The exercise involved local first responders & emergency teams who practiced response protocols and equipment use to safely prepare patients for treatment.

Jacob Roy, known from RJ, will represent the USA at the World Sport Jujitsu League competition in Guatemala from Oct.

9–11; weigh-ins and a rules meeting are set for Oct. 8. Supporters are invited to cheer him on as he steps onto the international stage.

The 41st District soccer tournament starts Monday at Capitol View Park when Western Hills and Franklin County’s girls teams play at 6 p.m. followed by the boys at 8 p.m. Great Crossing will face Monday winners Tuesday (with semifinals Wednesday and championship games Thursday) in both divisions.