FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION DAY

A celebration of our police, fire and EMS will be held tomorrow, Saturday, July 20th from 11 AM to 5 PM by Dynamic Restoration LLC at their location on 2855 Louisville Road. The event is open to the public and will feature games, music, kids activities food and more!...

TERRELL NAMED NSA 2024 RESERVE DEPUTY OF THE YEAR

Deputy Shane Terrell was named the 2024 Reserve Deputy of the year at the National Sheriffs’ Association Conference. His achievement was recognized at this evening’s Fiscal Court meeting. Franklin County Sheriff Chris Quire attend the event in Oklahoma...

Public Invited to Provide Feedback on KY 676

Public Invited to Provide Feedback on KY 676 (East-West Connector) Bridge Replacement Project in Franklin County Online survey available now through August 7 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 8, 2024) – A project to replace the Julian M. Carroll Bridge on KY 676 (East-West...

HOPPER SWORN-IN AS JAILER

This morning Tracy Hopper was sworn-in as the next Franklin County Jailer. The oath of office was administered by District Court Judge Kathy Mangeot in the historic courtroom of the Judicial Center. Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive, issued an Executive...

FISCAL COURT APPROVES $75,000 CONTRACT TO COMBAT OPIOID EPIDEMIC

The Fiscal Court recently approved a contract totaling $75,000 with Net Recovery to help treat persons dealing with opioid use disorder in our community. This will allow 15 residents to undergo treatment using the innovative NET Device. Funding for this treatment is...

KSU ANNOUNCES HISTORIC FEDERAL GRANT AWARD

This afternoon, Kentucky State University announced that they had been awarded a 7-million-dollar federal grant from the National Science Foundation. This is the largest competitive stand-alone federal award in the institution’s history, which will impact workforce...