Good morning, Frankfort.

Community groups in central Kentucky hosted Thanksgiving meals on November 26 that gave food and connected guests to help—Lexington Rescue Mission marked its 25th feast and the Jessamine County Homeless Coalition served over 1,000 people.

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Kentucky State Poet Laureate Kathleen Driskell will read at First Presbyterian Church in Frankfort at 6:30 p.m.—she will join local and regional poets and enjoy a performance by the jazz duo Not Ready for Brubeks as part of Jerry Deaton’s When Poetry Meets Jazz series, with the event free to the public.

Thanksgiving meal prices for 10 will be 5% lower than last year as retailers locked in lower turkey rates amid fewer bird flu issues.

Families will face higher costs for fresh produce and some side dishes because weather and supply problems have reduced available crops.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has offered safety tips for drivers during the busy holiday season as 104 million people are expected to travel; officials advise winterizing vehicles, packing emergency supplies, and driving slowly on snowy roads—cabinet Secretary Jim Gray stressed the need for extra caution after dark.

Sophia Harris switched from birth control pills to an IUD to manage her hormone issues amid concerns over rising restrictions on reproductive rights, but she and other Kentuckians reported extreme pain during the procedure.

Health care providers and Planned Parenthood now offer improved numbing treatments and sedation options to help ease discomfort.

T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow earned its fifth consecutive 'A' Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, joining only 2% of state hospitals that have achieved this standard — a sign of its focus on patient safety.

CEO Neil Thornbury credited the hospital's teamwork and dedication for steady success — reinforcing its commitment to quality care.

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.

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.

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.

Anything But a Brush

11 AM — Paul Sawyier Public Library — No cost — Create art without traditional tools using unconventional materials in a family-friendly environment.