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Volunteer training being held by Hosparus Health Barren River
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Hosparus Health Barren River is calling for dedicated individuals to donate their time and talent to support local patients and families facing serious illnesses across Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties. The nonprofit organization is hosting a free, in-person...
Child abuse case against Simpson couple to go into mediation
FRANKLIN — A judge has directed the case against a Simpson County couple facing hundreds of criminal counts accusing them of endangering their children to go into mediation. Johnathon Jenkins, 31, and Morgan Soper, 29, both of Franklin, appeared Monday in Simpson Circuit Court for a pretrial conference in their respective criminal cases.
Residents asked to check security footage in Simpson County
FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to identify two individuals. The sheriff’s office is requesting residents on 817 Blackjack Road to check their security footage from about 3 a.m. The sheriff’s office says during this time, it is working to learn...
First Simpson County Dairy Princess Celebrates Dairy Month
On Tuesday, June 18, during a Lexington Legends baseball game, Agriculture Commissioner of Kentucky Jonathan Shell signed a proclamation announcing June as Dairy Month in Kentucky. According to a June 20 post on the Kentucky Farm Bureau website (kfby.com), Shell utilized this opportunity to praise state dairy producers for their...
A bloody border – Sandford Duncan Inn from Simpson County Tourism Commission
The war between the north and south in America has long been discussed and studied in American history. This clash, which tore Kentucky families apart in the mid 1800’s, is the topic of an upcoming seminar at the Sandford Duncan Inn in Franklin, Kentucky. “A Bloody Border – The...
Summer Weather Safety Week: Microbursts and the gusty impacts
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WBKO) - When it comes to severe weather, many people begin to question if tornadoes will come. While it is a valid question, severe weather comes in many forms. For example, during the severe storms this past Memorial Day weekend, a microburst impacted many throughout Simpson County. In the Franklin area, there were winds up to 88 mph. The Franklin microburst was 3.3 miles wide at its widest point.
Firework rules-to-know for Independence Day celebrations
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The 4th of July is nearing ever closer in South Central Kentucky, and with the Fourth comes widespread use of fireworks across the region. While fireworks are some of the most fun you can have on the holiday, it is important to keep safety in mind.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Simpson County began celebrating Juneteenth on June 15 with Franklin’s first ever parade honoring this important moment in history in the Harristown District. More activities are planned throughout the week. Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States and most recently a holiday...
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