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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
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Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of October.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky's tobacco farming landscape has dramatically shifted, with less than 1,000 farms still cultivating the crop, largely due to changes in consumption habits and impacts from the Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act of 2004. Louisville Public Media
- ➤ Kentucky's Attorney General Russell Coleman secured a settlement with Columbia Gas to limit utility rate increases and freeze rates for two years, benefiting over 138,000 customers and including contributions to a Winter Care Assistance Program. Kentucky Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky legislators are considering a bill to transition water fluoridation from mandatory to optional, amidst debates on its health impacts versus dental benefits. WKYT
- ➤ Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams attributes the decrease in registered voters to a meticulous clean-up of the voter rolls, ensuring accuracy without disenfranchising voters, and commends the essential role of election volunteers. Louisville Public Media
- ➤ The Kentucky State Police is recruiting facilities security officers for the spring with a starting salary of $42,860, highlighting the role's importance in safeguarding state buildings. Kentucky Today
- ➤ Kentucky's Amendment 2 proposes allowing public funding for private and charter education, fundamentally changing the state's approach to education finance and expanding school choice options. Louisville Public Media
- ➤ An Airbnb lobbyist advocated for legislation in Kentucky to ease local restrictions on short-term rentals, aiming to boost growth despite community concerns over housing and local character. WKYT
SPORTS NEWS
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Live Music Performance by D Boone Pittman
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Downtown Frankfort Halloween Celebration
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Family-Friendly Trick-or-Treating and Costume Parade at Eckert's Orchard
Experience a fun-filled afternoon of trick-or-treating and a costume parade at Eckert's Orchard, complete with treats and playground access for all ages.
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Frankfort Anime-Fest 2024: Kentucky's Premier Anime Convention
Experience a vibrant celebration of anime and pop culture at the Frankfort Anime-Fest, featuring a diverse array of fandoms for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
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2024 Candlelight Weekend Celebration
Experience the festive transformation of historic downtown Frankfort with activities, holiday shopping, and the annual Christmas tree lighting featuring Santa.
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2024 Candlelight Weekend Celebration
Experience the magic of the holiday season as historic downtown Frankfort transforms into a festive wonderland during the Candlelight Weekend.
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Sunday Morning Worship at Faith Victory Church
Experience a vibrant weekly worship service broadcast live from Faith Victory Church World Distribution Center in Frankfort, Kentucky.
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The Guardians Quartet Concert
Experience an evening of harmonious music with the talented Guardians Quartet at Sand Spring Baptist Church.
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Caroline Cobb Live at Buck Run Baptist Church
Experience the music of Caroline Cobb at Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort.
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Kentucky Book Group & Nonfiction Discussion Group Meeting
Engage in a thought-provoking discussion about 'Lexington' by Kim Wickens with fellow book enthusiasts.
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