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Last year’s small-school state champ learning to win again after shaky start to 2019  Lexington Herald-Leader

Preseason expectations for Lexington Christian Academy among boys' high school basketball coaches were mixed. Statewide, the Eagles were ranked eighth ...

Frankfort High School Drama Club's production of 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' starts Wednesday - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

The Frankfort High School Drama Club will present Barbara Robinson's “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Frankfort High School's ...

Now showing: Frankfort High School Drama Club presents 'The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe' and 'The Hundred Dresses' - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

The Frankfort High School Drama Club presents its first two productions of the 2018-2019 season — “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,” adapted by Don ...

Former Frankfort Asst. Basketball Coach Accused Of Sexual Abuse  LEX18 Lexington KY News

OLDHAM COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) – A former assistant basketball coach at Western Hills High School and Frankfort High School has been accused of sexual ...

Making the Grade: Test scores released for area schools - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

The results are in from this year's standardized test scores and assessments for Kentucky's public schools, and administrators are pleased, for the most part, with ...

Frankfort Independent School board candidates talk safety during forum - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

As three challengers and one incumbent vie for two spots on the Frankfort Independent Schools Board of Education, the candidates faced off in a Tuesday forum ...

Husband of lieutenant gov. candidate lands coaching job at Frankfort  Kentucky Today

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The husband of a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor has already landed a new job in Frankfort. Chris O'Bryan has been ...

Former assistant basketball coach charged with sexual abuse - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

A former assistant basketball coach at Western Hills and Frankfort high schools has been arrested after a 14-year-old boy alleged that he was threatened at ...

One newcomer to join FIS Board of Education - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

On Tuesday, thousands of voters within the Frankfort Independent Schools district will choose two of four candidates to serve a term on the board of education.

Frank Sower Community Trust donates $50K for FHS fieldhouse renovations - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Standing at the 50-yard line of the field their grandfather gave to the Frankfort Independent Schools district in ...

Coach from East Jessamine to take reins of FHS boys basketball - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Frankfort High School's new boys basketball coach will be Chris O'Bryan, the longtime boys coach at East Jessamine High School and husband of a newly ...

FHS ranked 19th best high school in Kentucky - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

One of Kentucky's top 20 high schools is located in Franklin County, according to a national magazine. In U.S. News and World Report's Best High Schools ...

X Games: Frankfort High grad Zach Newman captures bronze medal - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Zach Newman has loved being a BMX rider for over 20 years. Last week, all the time and effort he's put into the sport culminated with a bronze medal in the BMX ...

His wife is running for office in Frankfort. He’s taking over its basketball team.  Lexington Herald-Leader

Chris O'Bryan, the husband of Jacqueline Coleman, has been hired as the boys' basketball coach at Frankfort High School.

Frankfort High School principal arrested on DUI - WSIL-TV 3 Southern Illinois  WSIL TV

WSIL -- A local high school principal is on administrative leave, following a DUI arrest Sunday January 13.

'Bourbon on the Banks' seeks support from fiscal court - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Wendy Kobler, Kentucky State University vice president of institutional advancement, asked the Franklin County Fiscal Court on Thursday for a financial, ...

Graham: MLK's words, legacy impact my life daily - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Close to a hundred folks braved blustery temperatures Sunday evening to celebrate the birthday and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at Kentucky State ...

Vote for the Kentucky.com Boys’ Basketball Player of the Week (Jan. 13-19, 2019)  Lexington Herald Leader

Voting ends at 12 p.m. Friday. Most nominees were selected by Josh Moore via stats uploaded to KHSAA.org. If you'd like to nominate a player's performance for ...

Dave Cantrall's Rating the State for boys' high school basketball  Lexington Herald Leader

Three teams picked up eight or more spots in the top 25 in this week's edition of Dave Cantrall's Rating the State for boys' high school basketball in Kentucky.

FOCUS: Police chief proud of much accomplished in a year - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Though he had been contemplating retirement, Frankfort Police Chief Travis Ellis said he knew it was time to throw in the towel when five officers left the force ...

Editorial: Let's describe Frankfort as the nice, small city that it is - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

A Louisville brewing company's decision to open a Frankfort taproom and restaurant is fuel to downtown revitalization efforts, but more significant is the manner ...

Pleasureville man, 24, arrested on charges of sexual abuse of a 14-year-old  Henry County Local

A Pleasureville man, who was a former freshman team basketball coach at Eminence Independent Schools, was arrested late Thursday night on a sexual abuse ...

'Turning dresses into dreams' at Cinderella's Closet - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. More than 200 dreams came true during the Cinderella's Closet of Central Kentucky event at First United ...

Get to know Samantha Rose, commissioner of the Frankfort Youth Football League - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. With 120 athletes and 14 coaches in her charge, Samantha Rose is leading the Frankfort Youth Football ...

FIS, KSU announce associate's degree program - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

At the start of the 2018-2019 school year, Frankfort High School and Kentucky State University will blur the line between high school and college. On Thursday ...

Top Frankfort High School students got head start on future - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

As seniors at Frankfort High School, salutatorian Alysa Weaver and valedictorian Claire Stapleton got a taste of the professional life through the school's new ...

YOU ASKED: Why doesn't Frankfort's Walmart carry Kentucky State University and area high schools' apparel? - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. The odds of getting an answer from a corporation the size of Walmart are roughly the same as getting a buggy ...

A run to remember: FHS 1977 season remains unbeaten - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

By Philip Case Contributing Writer. On a late fall evening 40 years ago, then-Frankfort High School head football coach Raymond Webb addressed those ...

Business Spotlight: Rebecca Ruth is more than just chocolates - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

A dramatic increase in business and a desire to stay busy have resulted in changes at Rebecca Ruth Candy. More business necessitated the need for additional ...

Following her dreams: Get to know Rachel Yett - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. At 33, Rachel Yett has decided to pursue one her dreams — being a model. With an invite from a family friend, ...

FHS honors 6 alumni - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Six alumni will be inducted into the Hall of Fame for the sixth annual Hall of Fame induction class by the Frankfort Independent Schools Education Foundation, ...

KSU plans dual-credit program with Chinese school - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

While dual-credit programs are common between colleges and high schools across the nation, there are not many quite like a recent project at Kentucky State ...

High school fight involving teens and grandma leads to charges  WKYT

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Two juvenile girls have been charged following a fight outside of a Frankfort high school. Charges are also pending against the ...

Lincoln-Way East HS cheerleaders win state championship  WLS-TV

The Lincoln-Way East High School girls' varsity cheerleading team won the 2019 IHSA Girls Competitive Cheer Championship.

Studler challenging Graham for 57th District House seat - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

The race for Kentucky's 57th District House of Representatives seat features two candidates with markedly different backgrounds. The incumbent, Derrick ...

Digging deep into community in Frankfort and abroad: Get to know Fulbright scholar Jeri Katherine Howell - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

In high school, Jeri Katherine Howell caught the travel bug. She hasn't been able to get rid of it. While attending Frankfort High School, she traveled to Italy, ...

12-year KSU math professor escorted from campus - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Kentucky State University Math Department Assistant Professor Karen Heavin was escorted from campus after ...

Frankfort Independent Schools back in session  WKYT

Summer break is over and class is back in session for Frankfort Independent Schools.

Congrats to the Frankfort High School Class of 2016 - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Children had no shortage of fun in the sun as they rode bicycles through obstacle courses and slurped down snow... read more. Print Article ...

A look at each City Commission candidate's work history - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

All six Frankfort City Commission candidates are raring to work for local constituents, but each has a diverse work history outside of politics. The following is a ...

Student gathering showcases efforts to expand cultural exchange with Frankfort's Japanese sister city - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Those entering Frankfort High School's cafeteria on Saturday were transported to a tiny sliver of Japan in ...

High school students receive scholarships, awards from 'Youth Salute' - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Several students from area high schools were recently recognized as part of “Youth Salute,” which the Central Kentucky Council on Youth Leadership organizes.

Crews battle house fire near 2 schools in West Frankfort  KFVS

Crews battled a fire at a West Frankfort home divided up into apartments Friday morning.

Benches commemorate lost Frankfort High students - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Hannah Brown/hannah.brown@state-journal.com. Raymond Russell, father of Denom Russell, puts his arms around Julie Camic, mother of Bradley Camic, ...

Frankfort population estimates show short-term decline, longer-term growth - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

While Frankfort plans for a future that includes a redeveloped downtown, the U.S. Census' latest population estimates for the area are a mixed bag. Frankfort has ...

Duvall introduced as FIS' athletic director - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Jackie Gordon Duvall had academic and athletic success during her time as a student in Frankfort Independent Schools. Now she strives for the same as the ...

Western Hills, Franklin County high schools graduation rates differ greatly - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. One of Mark Kopp's first acts as superintendent of Franklin County Schools this summer was to adopt a ...

Teacher resigns after drug arrest. He’s also charged with stalking.  Lexington Herald Leader

A teacher in the Frankfort Independent school district has resigned in the wake of his arrest for possession of methamphetamine. He has other charges pending ...

Experience matters: Frankfort High School Panthers return four starters from last year's regional tourney team - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Last year Frankfort's boys basketball team went to the 11th Region Tournament for the first time in 10 years, and the Panthers return the bulk of their starters from ...

Family says Frankfort teen Bradley Camic has passed away  WKYT

A Frankfort teen who was battling a serious illness has died, family tells WKYT.

Loving the job: Get to know Reagan West, one of Chick-fil-A's most dedicated employees - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. At 16 years old, Reagan West got her first job, and it may be her last if things go the way she wants. West, now ...

Green enters not guilty plea for sexual abuse charge  Henry County Local

A former Eminence Independent Schools freshman basketball team coach pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a sexual abuse charge.

Frankfort Independent Schools aeronautics teacher Mike Wagers resigns after arrest for meth possession - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

A Frankfort Independent Schools teacher who helped students learn to fly was arrested last week for alleged drug possession. Paul Michael “Mike” Wagers was ...

Calen Studler to run for Derrick Graham's House seat - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Calen Studler is looking to school his former teacher. On Wednesday, the 40-year-old Realtor filed to run as a Republican in next year's race for House District ...

Get to Know: Longtime friends EJ Fields and Ryan Conner grow business, help community get healthy - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

For longtime friends E.J. Fields and Ryan Conner, becoming business partners was a natural transition. Now in their late 20s, Fields and Conner have been ...

In city commission race, Bennett says Frankfort needs new direction - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. By Philip Case. Contributing writer. Buddy Bennett, 51, a lifelong Frankfort resident, believes the town needs a ...

Eleven teens facing charges in threats against Kentucky schools  Lexington Herald Leader

(A caption on a photo of Frankfort High School in the Frankfort Independent School District incorrectly said police investigated a threat there. There were no ...

Get to Know: Bobby Doss, CEO of Kentucky Elite Pro Wrestling - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. A former baseball standout, Bobby Doss never thought about being a wrestler until a co-worker invited him to ...

Local high schoolers trek out of classroom for real-life skills - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

High school seniors in Franklin County on Tuesday moved outside of the classroom to learn real-life skills. At Buck Run Baptist Church, seniors from Western ...

Ten local students chosen as Governor Scholars - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Franklin County will be well represented in two statewide scholastic programs. Eight Franklin County Schools ...

Volunteer of the Week: Townsley works relentlessly for The Kings Center - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

By Philip Case. Contributing Writer. Among the many words used to describe volunteers, perhaps the one that rises to the top of the list is “relentless” – a ...

Volunteer of the Week: Alex Luther hopes to become a 'good shepherd' for future generations - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. By Steve Fry. steve.fry@state-journal.com. Frankfort native and Good Shepherd School graduate Alex Luther ...

Flynn wants to make a difference in 6th District - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Hoping to make a difference in his community, Marshall T. Flynn is running for magistrate in the hotly ...

Lambert Moore seeks another term as 6th District magistrate - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Magistrate Lambert Moore says he's running for re-election to his 6th District position on the Franklin County Fiscal Court because he cares deeply about his ...

Tippett seeks second term on Frankfort City Commission - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

In his bid for re-election, City Commissioner Scott Tippett says Frankfort needs to plant seeds to change the dynamic of the community for the better. A retired ...

Get to Know: John Brooks and Michael Moran continue to collaborate on art projects 20 years after high school - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. It's been more than 20 years, but Frankfort High School graduates John Brooks and Michael Moran are still ...

Harrod remembered as kind-hearted person with knack for writing, friendship - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. By Josh Bergeron and Sara Giza. news@state-journal.com. A stranger to few, Frankfort native and former ...

Great American pastime drew fans and opposition in Frankfort - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

The crack of the bat, answered by a cacophony of cheers and applause from the stands, was commonplace in the late 1800s. Before television or radio, the ...

Washington sentenced to 19 years for Jaleesa Robinson's death - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. A 41-year-old Frankfort man was sentenced to 19 years in prison last week after pleading guilty to first-degree ...

Loyola Academy Ramblers on top after back-to-back playoff shutouts  WLS-TV

The Loyola Academy Ramblers in Wilmette have won their last seven games, despite starting their season 3-3.

Frankfort native, lifelong aviator laid to rest - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. On Saturday, Willoughby “Sandy” Goin, 77, a former master aviator in the Kentucky Army National Guard, ...

Up and running: Frank Miklavcic still giving, keeping time on the track - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

For information on how you can help with the Kentucky Senior Games, contact the United Way of Franklin County by email at uwoffice44@gmail.com or ...

Volunteers dig out Frankfort schools  WKYT

Dozens of volunteers removed snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, and parking lots at Frankfort Independent Schools Sunday.

Running down a dream: Barber inducted into track and cross country hall of fame - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 0 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. By Brian Rickerd State Journal contributor. Destiny, desire and talent came to a crossroads in the Fall of 1990 ...

Q&A: Get to know Kelly Caldwell - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

... • The team will be the newest of 16 members of the Lexington-based Bluegrass Swim Conference. Four competitive meets are already scheduled.

Six high school seniors receive Ripple Effect Scholarships  Lexington Herald Leader

Kentucky American Water has awarded Ripple Effect Scholarships to six Kentucky high school seniors for their academic achievement and demonstrated ...

Run as FAST as you can: Track team keeps gaining momentum since its 2012 start - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Duvall started the Frankfort All-Star Track and Field team about four years ago with just a handful of members. The team now has over 30 participants.

Upcoming Holiday Events - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Editors Note: Churches, schools, organizations and civic clubs are invited to send events for listing in the Holiday Calendar to Philip Case, ...

Judge Phillip Shepherd named SJ Newsmaker of the Year - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. Editor's note: For his central role in a number of high-profile state and local issues in 2016, The State Journal ...

Berea Police Report 1/23/2019  BereaOnline

Shoplifting Arrests: On 01/17/2019 Walmart employees observed two subjects attempt to leave the store with concealed merchandise. When contact was made, ...

Former West Frankfort woman dead in a murder-suicide  The Southern

WEST FRANKFORT — A former West Frankfort resident was the victim of an apparent murder-suicide Tuesday in Creve Coeur, Illinois. At approximately 3:55 ...

Education spotlight: Caroline Bramble is finalist for Governor's School for the Arts - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Flat Roller. 2016. 31 x 7.5 in. Skateboard, Mixed Media. “For this sculpture, I did a collage representing elements of myself using both 3D and 2D components, ...

Projections show city won't experience population boom - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Despite a steady trickle of new residents in the last four years, it is estimated that Frankfort's population will grow less than 1 percent during the next 40 years, ...

SUNDAY EDITION | 'Historic' number of current, retired educators running to join Ky. General Assembly  WDRB

Matt Kaufmann and Scott Lewis are among 44 teachers, school administrators, professors and retired educators hoping to join the Kentucky General Assembly ...

Once set on closure, Pic Pac owner sees a path to remain open - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

By Philip Case. Contributing writer. Since Danny Bryant made it public he was closing his Pic Pac grocery store at Second and Steele streets, the outpouring of ...

Teacher pleads guilty to sexual relationship with student - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Some eight years after she had a sexual relationship with a then-17-year-old student, a Franklin County High School teacher has pleaded guilty to two felony ...

GET TO KNOW: Tommy Douglas, generational wheel and tire man - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Tommy Douglas credits his grandfather Ansel Douglas, pictured above, as his mentor. Ansel started Douglas Wheel Alignment and Tire *Service* in 1971.

Pedal for the Posies: 'Second most exciting 2 minutes' popular part of downtown Derby Fest - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Billed as the “second most exciting two minutes in sports” next to the Kentucky Derby, Stuart Harrod started Pedal for the Posies six years ago to showcase ...

GET TO KNOW: DeAnne Norton, gymnastics coach and gym owner - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Hannah Brown/hannah.brown@state-journal.com DeAnne Norton, owner of Element All Stars, watches McKenzie Barber, 8, on the uneven bars during a team ...

West Frankfort board aims for new high school  The Southern

WEST FRANKFORT — A new high school could be in the future for West Frankfort.

Matt Donkin named Superintendent of West Frankfort Schools  WSIL TV

WEST FRANKFORT -- Regional School Superintendent Matt Donkin is set to become the new Superintendent of West Frankfort Schools.

Woodford County wins battle over Frankfort High School - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. State Journal. 19 subscribers. Subscribe · Frankfort vs. Woodford County Girls Basketball - 41st District ...

Steve Clark leaves lasting legacy - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Former Franklin County Sheriff and retired Frankfort Police Officer Steve Clark who died Wednesday after battling several health issues is remembered as ...

Can anyone turn around Tates Creek basketball? School’s new head coaches eager to give it a try  Lexington Herald Leader

Matt Yates, Tates Creek's new girls' basketball coach has coached against the school's new boys' basketball coach, Jarrod Gay, though not in the capacity one ...

Lexington boys' basketball coach resigns to explore other career options  Lexington Herald Leader

Bryan Station boys' basketball head coach Tommy Johnson resigned from the program on Friday. He wants to someday get into administration. "There's just ...

Kentucky Constables: untrained and unaccountable - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

You have read 1 of 5 articles. Log In or Subscribe. By R.G. Dunlop and John Boel, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting and WAVE-3 News,.

Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics announces Class of 2019 – Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News  The Lane Report

MOREHEAD, Ky. (April 4, 2017) — The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics at Morehead State University has selected 60 students for its ...

Ranking 10,007 Boys By Average XC Finish  MileSplit

10007 cross country runners ranked by their average finish place during the cross country season with a minimum of three races.

Washington's record runs deep: Man charged with murder of Jaleesa Robinson on probation when shooting occurred - The State Journal  State-Journal.com

Toma Washington, charged in Frankfort's only homicide of 2016, had been released on bond with a 2015 case still pending and was serving probation for a ...

Graduation 2017: Every name of Central Kentucky’s high school graduates  Lexington Herald Leader

A list of Central Kentucky high school graduates from Bourbon County High School etc.

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