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Frankfort
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Frankfort restaurant is rallying around its long-time cook, Jeremy Howard, after his wife died of a brain aneurysm last weekend—he now faces caring for their four young children. Co-workers have set up tip jars and a GoFundMe campaign to help cover expenses and ensure his family has holiday joy this Thanksgiving. LEX 18
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Families across Kentucky will travel this Thanksgiving as state highway safety officials urge drivers to buckle up and avoid using cell phones—data shows that distracted driving increases crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Gov. Andy Beshear stressed that making safe choices on the road will help protect everyone during the holiday travel period. Kentucky Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky Blood Center won the 2025 Big Blue Crush with 2,143 donors—beating Tennessee’s MEDIC Regional Blood Center, which had 2,018 donors in one of the closest contests in the event’s 38-year history. The win ensured that local hospitals had the blood they needed for patients during the upcoming Thanksgiving week. 92.7 The Wave
- ➤ Kentucky Blood Center pulled away from Tennessee’s MEDIC Regional Blood Center on the final day of the Big Blue Crush blood drive, finishing with 2,143 donors—beating Tennessee’s 2,018 and ensuring that local hospitals will soon have the blood supplies they need—after a close five-day competition. Kentucky Today
- ➤ The Kentucky Department for Public Health announced Monday that a third infant died from whooping cough—with 566 cases reported and none of the affected infants or their mothers vaccinated—and officials urge people to get up to date on their vaccines. Kentucky Today
- ➤ Kentucky researchers from the University of Kentucky and partners edited a gene in living mice to switch a high-risk Alzheimer’s gene with a protective one—leading to fewer Alzheimer’s-related brain changes and improved memory tests. They said further research will address safety and timing issues before this treatment can be used in humans. LINK nky
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Franklin County’s football team won its sixth straight regional title on Friday by beating North Oldham 42-25 at Benny Watkins Field—and will host defending state champion Paducah Tilghman at 7:30 p.m. in the next Class 4A state semifinal. This win secured a 13-0 season record and sets the stage for a challenging playoff game. The State Journal
- ➤ Franklin County’s Flyers defeated North Oldham 42-25 in the regional championship on Friday at Benny Watkins Field to clinch their sixth straight title. They will host Paducah Tilghman on Friday in the Class 4A state semifinals at the same field. The State Journal
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2025 Frankfort Christmas Parade
6-8 p.m. — Downtown Frankfort Inc — Free entry — Experience the wonder of lights, music, and holiday characters at the 77th Annual Christmas Parade.
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Asleep At The Wheel Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Cost Not Specified — Celebrate over 50 years of American roots music with Grammy-winning band Asleep at the Wheel.
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The Nutcracker by Kentucky Dance Academy
7 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Tickets available through KY Dance Academy starting December 2nd — Experience the magical journey of The Nutcracker as it unfolds with dance and storytelling.
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