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Guest columnist: New paths forward for veterans who smoke

Our nation has made noteworthy progress in reducing smoking rates. Most public health and prevention efforts have rightly focused on youth and young adults with the understanding that preventing ...
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CARTOON: NASA spots affordable healthcare

Letter: Paul voted for resolution requiring State Dept. to report West Bank violence ...
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L.I.F.E. House receives grant from Humane World for Animals

Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has awarded a $3,500 grant to The Betty J. Martin L.I.F.E. House for Animals, an animal adoption facility, to support ...
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Guest columnist: Truth is first casualty of war

The truth is the first casualty of war, and President Donald Trump’s White House is determined to make independent journalism the second. Trump’s Sept. 18 announcement that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico ...
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Franklin County’s volleyball team wins last two tournaments

Franklin County’s volleyball team has won the last two tournaments in which it has played. The Lady Flyers won the Woodford County Invitational Tournament on Saturday and went 5-0. They did not drop a ...
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Frankfort’s football team forfeits game to Paintsville

Frankfort High’s football team forfeited Friday’s game to Paintsville. It’s the second time this season the Panthers have forfeited a game. FHS (0-5) is scheduled to play at Caverna Friday with a 7 ...
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Fit4Life hosts local blood drive

In a time when the American Red Cross has declared its second-ever national blood supply crisis due to blood donations falling to a four-year low, Fit4Life on Monday opened its doors to people willing ...
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Section of Louisville Road closed Thursday night

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of an upcoming nighttime closure of a section of U.S. 60 (Louisville Road) on Thursday in Franklin County. U.S. 60 (Louisville Road) will be ...
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Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: Franklin County’s Bowling places in top five at 2A state, regional golf tournament

Franklin County’s Emerson Bowling finished second in the Kentucky 2A State Championship last week in Owensboro while playing with a foot injury, and she tied for fourth place in the Region 9 golf ...
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CARTOON: Donnie, I’m not your Huckleberry!

CARTOON: Donnie, I’m not your Huckleberry! Published 4:43 pm Monday, September 21, 2026 ...
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Western Hills’ football team loses to Dayton 38-16

Western Hills’ football team lost at Dayton 38-16 Friday. WHHS’ Nicholai Kendall and Christian Nicholson both ran for touchdowns, and Ashton Lewis kicked both PATs. The Wolverines also scored on a ...
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Guest columnist: Government price-setting models may jeopardize patient care

Healthcare affordability is America’s number one financial concern. According to new polling from the Kaiser Family Foundation, roughly two-thirds of U.S. adults worry about being able to afford the ...