Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
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🎭 Culture
Everett McCorvey of the University of Kentucky will lead American Spiritual Ensemble (ASE) to close the 2025-26 season with a performance at the Grand Theatre on Friday, Jan.
16, at 7:30 p.m., celebrating the ensemble’s mission to preserve American negro spirituals.
🎓 Education
Franklin County High School students (picked from 1,500 auditions) earned placements into ensembles (including five for the ACDA Southern Division Honor Choirs in March in Memphis) and the All-State Junior High Honor Choir, Senior High Choirs and Jazz Band.
Their successes show rising local music talent.
🏛️ Government
The PSC accepted Duke Energy’s settlement in its general rate adjustment for the Northern Kentucky service area — the order increased annual revenues by 9.61% and raised the monthly residential charge from $17.50 to $20.00 after a settlement on Oct.
20 and a hearing on Oct. 28.
Governor Andy Beshear discussed his family's holiday routines during an interview in Frankfort.
He said first lady Britainy Beshear handles most Christmas shopping while his teens lead community roles (adding humor over last-minute Walmart trips) and praised locals for their warm spirit this season.
🏥 Health
University of Kentucky experts reported a 15% rise in flu-A cases since Dec.
13 and warned that peak flu season is still ahead — residents are urged to wash hands and get their flu shots as holiday gatherings continue, while hospitalizations reached 10 flu cases.
🎉 Frankfort Events
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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.
Noon Year's Eve Celebration
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the upcoming new year with fun games, crafts, and festive noisemakers for families.
Vision Board Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Registration required — Create a visual masterpiece to inspire your goals for the new year.
Backyard Bird Attraction Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Free entry — Learn how to attract native birds to your backyard from an experienced enthusiast.
Pom Pom Penguins
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Free entry — Design your ideal winter companion using everyday materials in a family-friendly craft event.
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