The State Journal

News for Frankfort and Franklin County, Ky. Government, crime, education, features and photos from Kentucky's capital city. Email us: [email protected]

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Letter to the Editor: "Seven people are accused of rape at Cornell University. One of the accused said if it wasn’t consensual and she was victimized, he felt sorry that he didn’t stop it.” https://t.co/ouu69dcGEc

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Guest columnist: "The tiny camera inside your smartphone traces its roots to a government research laboratory — and to a federal law that helped turn an experimental technology into something billions of people now use." https://t.co/SncB8UNBJs

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POLL: Do you plan to participate in ACCESS Soup Kitchen & Men’s Shelter’s 31st annual Walk of Awareness?

Vote here: https://t.co/ozwXTYdhum

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The Stewart Home & School football team attended Franklin County’s playoff game Friday at Benny Watkins Field. The team was invited to the game by FCHS head coach Eddie James and his wife, Nikki. https://t.co/QX7Vrpves5

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Blotter: At 7:06 p.m. Monday, officers and deputies were called to a possible burglary on Lewis Ferry Road. A caller reported there were “thieves in his house” who have been “stealing beers.” Law enforcement was unable to locate anyone in the area. https://t.co/1RoaKhRZfp

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Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: Franklin County’s Stallings runs with chance for bigger role https://t.co/tBzMpRxQ5O

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For the two local public school districts, there was plenty of good news in the annual Kentucky Department of Education state assessment results. https://t.co/4yae1vBfTZ

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Today's section fronts.

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Al Cross: Blue wave changes state’s political landscape, raises questions https://t.co/FdUSH8mlkN

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CARTOON: Adopt a senior pet

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The Franklin County High School Band Bazaar will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at FCHS, 1100 E. Main St. https://t.co/b3jEy6Qh4o

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For the second time in program history, Kentucky State football has secured a berth in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) championship game following a 34-10 victory over Morehouse on Saturday at Alumni Stadium.

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Blotter: At 12:24 p.m. Sunday, officers were called to a criminal mischief complaint on Keeneland Court. A caller reported a residence had been egged. https://t.co/4yAbMs6rgm

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Ask, and you might receive. An all-way stop will be installed at the intersection of Todd Street (KY 420) and Logan Street on Tuesday. https://t.co/GMiFrqMjmL

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Western Hills and Frankfort High have wrapped up their football seasons.

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As Veterans Day looms on the horizon, members of the community took the time on Saturday to pay their respects early. https://t.co/cdCLtddyDM

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In its last home game this year, Franklin County’s football team showed its growth as the Flyers defeated Valley 49-0 in the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs. https://t.co/5NqpZyBB79

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Candlelight Weekend will kick off in downtown Frankfort on Thursday. The celebration will last through Saturday. Get more details. https://t.co/b0Su9gxQ4y

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Franklin County Health Department, partners awarded grant https://t.co/9RnY77Qfge

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Gov. Andy Beshear, during his Team Kentucky update Wednesday, announced that Franklin County has become the most recent county to achieve Recovery Ready Certification status.

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