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Paul Sawyier Public Library News " July 5-11, 2026
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (369+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Saturday, July 4, 2026 2-4 p. m. : Career Services Assistance (for adults). Meet with a representative from the Kentucky Career Center for free one-on-one employment and training assistance. Get help with job searches, resumes, cover letters, interview tutoring, training options, soft skill improvement…...
Nance named Kentucky Outstanding School Administrator of the Year
17+ hour, 57+ min ago (96+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Friday, July 3, 2026 By Special to The State Journal Future Forward Education & Career Center and William Cofield High School Principal Adam Nance has been named the 2026 Russell W. Behanan Outstanding School Administrator of the Year by the Kentucky Educational Collaborative…...
Capital City Museum Half-Day Summer Camp set July 20-24
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (136+ words) State-Journal Capital City Museum Half-Day Summer Camp set July 20-24 Published 12: 32 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 By State Journal staff report From watercolor to woodworking, pottery to origami and much more, join the Capital City Museum in partnership with several artists for its…...
Free job fair to held on July 10
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (115+ words) State-Journal Free job fair to held on July 10 Published 12: 16 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 By State Journal staff report The Bluegrass Community Action Partnership is set to hold its free job and resource fair on Friday, July 10, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. located at 111 Professional…...
Guest columnist: 'Transition to polytechnic university setting KSU up for failure"
1+ week, 2+ day ago (311+ words) Published 11: 57 pm Wednesday, June 24, 2026 When I read that the Kentucky state legislature passed Senate Bill 185 to convert Kentucky State University into a leading polytechnic university, I was interested and concerned. Before KSU can be transitioned into a polytechnic college, its…...
Back to school bash at Dolly Graham Park on July 17
1+ week, 2+ day ago (118+ words) State-Journal Back to school bash at Dolly Graham Park on July 17 Published 11: 58 pm Wednesday, June 24, 2026 By State Journal staff report On Friday, July 17, from 4 to 6 p. m. at Dolly Graham Park families can come and attend the free back to school bash,…...
K-State aquaponics experts host national training
1+ week, 2+ day ago (285+ words) Published 11: 57 pm Wednesday, June 24, 2026 By Special to The State Journal Six veterans who provide agricultural education and outreach across the United States recently came to Kentucky State University for a three-day Aquaponics Train-the-Trainer Boot Camp designed to deepen their technical…...
Tiffany Triplett Memorial Foundation awards scholarship
2+ week, 2+ day ago (196+ words) Published 6: 25 pm Thursday, June 18, 2026 The Tiffany Triplett Memorial Scholarship Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization created in January 2024 by Mike and Kaye Triplett in memory of their daughter, Tiffany, who passed away on Father's Day on June 20, 2021. Tiffany was a…...
Hieatt kept coming back, receives GED during graduation ceremony at Thorn Hill Education Center
2+ week, 3+ day ago (462+ words) Published 11: 49 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 By Linda Younkin/The State Journal Jessica Hieatt wanted to earn her GED. That's why she kept coming back to the program. Hieatt completed her 13-year journey Friday during the GED graduation ceremony held at Thorn…...
FCHS DECA marks historic year of growth, awards and leadership
2+ week, 3+ day ago (326+ words) Published 11: 46 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Franklin County Schools is celebrating a historic, award-winning year for the Franklin County High School DECA chapter. Kentucky DECA, an organization with 2, 800 members, is a student organization that helps students develop skills and experience in marketing…...