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Western Hills’ DaiLeon Brooks has scored four touchdowns this season for WHHS. He rushed for three of those touchdowns in Friday’s 56-16 win over Frankfort, and for this accomplishment, Brooks has been named the Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week. state-journal.com/2026/11/03…
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It’s been four years since Tyler and Kaylah Smith lost their son Ryker. Helping families deal with the loss of a child and honoring Ryker are behind Tyler Smith’s plan to run 48 miles in 48 hours, a fundraiser that will benefit the Compassionate Friends. state-journal.com/2026/11/03…
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The Frankfort Independent Board of Education will have two new members. Ann Marie Miklavcic and Elisabeth McNicol Wilson were both elected to the board in Tuesday’s election. Incumbent Margaret Tillman finished third in the voting. state-journal.com/2026/11/03…
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Guest columnist: "IF you are a misogynist, or a homophobe, a racist or xenophobe or just a wealthy corporate person seeking tax and regulatory reductions regardless of the consequences, THEN there is a political party that wants your vote, needs your vote" state-journal.com/2026/11/02…
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