FRANKLIN COUNTY KENTUCKY

Mar 13 2026SPORTS

Kentucky vs Florida: A Third‑Time Showdown

Kentucky’s basketball team is back in the spotlight as it faces Florida once more, this time for a spot in the SEC Tournament semifinals. The Gators have already beaten the Wildcats twice this season, so many fans wonder if fatigue or past experience will tilt the balance. Kentucky has had a hard ro

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

Ford Turns Factory into Power‑Storage Hub

Kentucky’s Ford plant in Glendale had been quiet for months after the company shut down a massive battery‑making area. The factory was built to make electric‑vehicle batteries, but sales fell short of expectations. Instead of leaving the space empty, Ford plans to shift production to large bat

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Jan 25 2026SPORTS

Kentucky's Wild Win: A Closer Look at Their Latest Victory

Kentucky's recent game against Ole Miss was far from a masterpiece, but it was a win. The team struggled in the first half, making it tough to watch. However, they managed to pull through, thanks to some key players. Jasper Johnson, a freshman guard, had a standout performance. He went on a scoring

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Jan 18 2026SPORTS

Wild Celebrations and Water Wars: Kentucky's Thrilling Win Over Tennessee

Kentucky's victory over Tennessee was more than just a game. It was a show of team spirit and some unexpected fun. The real drama started after the final buzzer. Otega Oweh and Jaylen Carey had words, which quickly turned into a shove. Brandon Garrison jumped in to back up his teammate, and suddenly

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Jan 02 2026SPORTS

Kentucky Eyes Quarterback Swap with Arizona State

Kentucky is making waves in the college football transfer portal. They are now in the running to pick up Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt. This comes after Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley decided to leave for Arizona State. It's like a game of musical chairs, but with football players. Leavi

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Dec 20 2025SPORTS

Kentucky and St. John's: A Clash of Fallen Rankings

Kentucky and St. John's are not having the best of times. Both teams started the season with high hopes, but things did not go as planned. Kentucky, once ranked ninth, is now unranked. St. John's, which began at number five, has dropped to number 22. This Saturday, they will face each other in the C

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Franklin the Turtle: A New Face for Government Messages

Franklin the Turtle, a beloved character from children's books, has become an unexpected figure in government communications. Recently, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) used an image of Franklin to promote a crime hotline. The image showed Franklin on the phone, with police arre

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Franklin the Turtle: A Unlikely Political Mascot

Franklin the Turtle, a beloved children's character, has found himself in the middle of a political storm. The Trump administration has been using images of Franklin in various contexts, much to the dismay of the character's publisher. The Department of Health and Human Services recently posted an

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Dec 02 2025SPORTS

A Fresh Start for Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky Wildcats have made a swift move to appoint a new head coach. Will Stein, the offensive coordinator from Oregon, is set to take the reins. This decision comes hot on the heels of Mark Stoops' dismissal. Stein, at 36, is relatively young for a head coach but brings a wealth of experience. He

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Nov 25 2025FINANCE

XRP Gets a Big Boost from Wall Street

Franklin Templeton, a well-known name in finance, has jumped into the XRP game. They just launched an ETF called the Franklin XRP Trust (XRPZ) on the NYSE Arca. This means investors can now get their hands on XRP through a regulated product. Franklin isn't the only one doing this. Other big players

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