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Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Frank W. Sower Community Trust donated money to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry on November 3 to aid Franklin County residents amid worries over SNAP cuts from a possible government shutdown. John Sower made the gift on behalf of his family—honoring his father, Frank W. Sower—and the donation provided crucial help to local food assistance efforts. The State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky expanded SNAP work reporting rules so most adults ages 18–64 must prove 80 hours of work monthly, even if they were once exempt. The new requirements took effect on Nov. 1 and may cut benefits for up to 114,000 recipients—forcing many to rely on food pantries amid a government shutdown that worsens food insecurity. LINK nky
- ➤ Franklin County Fiscal Court approved an MOU with Josephine Sculpture Park at 3355 Lawrenceburg Road to add the park’s 40 acres to its public park system, and the park will receive $50,000 per year — funds that support arts and nature offerings without daily oversight. Founder Melanie VanHouten said the park, which charges no admission, gives local residents a new place to enjoy art and the outdoors. The State Journal
- ➤ The U.S. Small Business Administration reminded Kentucky small businesses and private nonprofits to apply for low interest federal disaster loans by Dec. 1 to cover losses from rain, flash floods, and high winds that hit from July 30 to Aug.2, 2024. The loans are available in Breckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin, Meade and Ohio counties — they offer up to $2 million for working capital needs with a 12-month grace period before payments start. Kentucky Today
- ➤ Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie married former staffer Carol Grace Moffa on Oct 19 in Kentucky and held a Christian wedding ceremony in Pennsylvania with close friends and notable figures including Senator Rand Paul+He said he plans to live on his Kentucky farm and travel between Washington DC and Kentucky while asking for prayers as he continues his work for the people. LEX 18
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mike Brown from Bluegrass Care Navigators is marking National Hospice and Palliative Care Month—an effort that highlights the need for compassionate end-of-life care and plans to support local families. WKYT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky State defeated Clark Atlanta 43-28 on Saturday at Alumni Stadium—quarterback Denim Johnson threw for a career-high 392 yards and five touchdowns—to extend the team’s win streak to six. The Thorobreds improved to 7-2 overall and will play their next game at 3 p.m. Saturday at Lane in Jackson, Tennessee. The State Journal
- ➤ Frankfort High’s Eli Marshall led local runners at the Kentucky Beef Council Cross Country State Championships on Saturday at the Kentucky Horse Park—he finished 32nd in a 5,000-meter race in 17 minutes, 54.03 seconds—and his team ended up 23rd. The State Journal
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Van Morrison Tribute by Van the Band
7:30-9 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy the music of Van Morrison with classics like Brown Eyed Girl and Moondance for a night to remember.
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