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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 City with...
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...
INDEPENDENCE DAY ’24 Closure
Our office will be closed tomorrow, July 4th, 2024 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. We will resume normal operating hours at 8 AM on Friday, July 5th, 2024.
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...
ROAD DEPARTMENT PROGRESS UPDATE
Work continued today on the new County Road Department. Construction crews have completed most of the main structural steel work. Additionally, metal siding has been placed on two exterior walls. Their main focus this morning was laying the block comprising the...
LEBANON ROAD AREA ROAD WORK IN FRANKLIN COUNTY
The County Road Department is working on re-blacktopping Lebanon Road and Lebanon Ridge road today. Motorists in this area should be prepared for closures, delays and detours. The work is expected to last through next week. However, the duration of this work may be...
Juneteenth Holiday Closure
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the offices of the Fiscal Court and County Clerk will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024. We will resume normal hours at 8 AM on Thursday, June 20th, 2024.
JOINT PROCLAMATION ISSUED AT WEAR ORANGE EVENT
Judge Mueller and Mayor Layne Wilkerson issued a joint proclamation this morning. The proclamation declares the first Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Frankfort and the County of Franklin, Kentucky to honor and remember all...