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HEAT CONTINUES THROUGH FRIDAY 8/25
Franklin County will be in a Heat Advisory from 8/24/2023 12:00 PM to 8/25/2023 11:00 PM. Today’s high is forecast to reach 94 degrees with the heat index reaching 107. This extreme heat can especially impact vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and...
HEAT THREAT TODAY 8/23/23
Franklin County remains just outside of the heat advisory zone today. Today’s high is forecast to reach 90 degrees with the heat index reaching 97. Taking heat safety precautions this week will be necessary. The following locations are available as cooling centers:...
HEAT WAVE CONTINUES
The heat wave continues today through Friday. High temperatures will be in the 90s each day this week. Heat indices will be around 105F within the warning area, with some rural areas exceeding 105F. Areas east of the warning area will stay around 100F. Franklin County...
KY 1665 Closure in Franklin County
A contractor will be demoing an I-64 overpass bridge. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 22, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of the closure of KY 1665 (Evergreen Road) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Thursday, August 24, in Franklin County. The...
Heat Advisory: August 21st, 2023
Franklin County is currently under a heat advisory until 9 PM tonight. This extreme heat can impact vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and people with chronic illnesses. It is important that everyone drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and seek...
Committee Meetings Week of 8/21
Upcoming Committee Meetings: Finance Committee @ 3:30 p.m. on Monday 8/21
2023 AVIATION DAY
Make plans to attend the Capital City Airport Aviation Day on September 16, 2023. The event will take place from 9 AM to 2 PM. It will feature an air show, music, food, a static display, and more! The organizers ask that you bring your own seating. This is a fabulous,...
FCHS CHEER PARTICIPATES IN THE CASH FOR TRASH PROGRAM
The Franklin County High School Cheer team recently helped pick up litter in the southern part of the County. The group was led by Head Cheer Coach Becca Kehrli-Ippolito. She noted, “The experience proved to be a tremendous team-building activity that left a profound...
JOB OPENING: SEASONAL AND/OR PART-TIME PARK AND GOLF COURSE ATTENDEES
FRANKLIN COUNTY FISCAL COURT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SEASONAL AND/OR PART-TIME PARK AND GOLF COURSE ATTENDEES$10.00 per hour Qualifications include good interpersonal and communication skills, dependability, reliability, ability to work outdoors, handle physical...
FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS START AUGUST 9th
Students from Franklin County Schools head back to the classroom tomorrow morning. This afternoon transportation crews were hard at work making final preparations to ensure a smooth first day. Elementary School hours are between 7:45 AM and 2:35 PM. Middle & High...