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Back to School Bash held for Simpson County students
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WBKO) - Stuff the Bus traveled to Franklin today to hold a Back to School Bash for students in Simpson County. Families that attended were treated to food, games, inflatables, and prizes during the event while Stuff the Bus collected donations that will go to students and teachers of Simpson County.
Federal assistance available for Simpson County community impacted by storms
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Federal assistance is now an option for those impacted in Franklin by storms that occurred during Memorial Day weekend. A Presidential Disaster Declaration for severe storms and straight-line winds that impacted the area between May 21 through May 27 was approved Tuesday, according to a release by Simpson County Emergency Management.
Indiana man wanted for kidnapping and rape apprehended in Simpson County
FRANKLIN, Ky. – A man wanted out of Indiana is facing multiple charges after a pursuit led to his arrest in Simpson County. On Tuesday, July 23 around 9 a.m., the Kentucky State Police says it received a call from Marion County, Indiana law enforcement requesting assistance to locate Cody Ray Medsker, 28, of New Castle, Indiana.
Local history is an important part of new park
When the City of Franklin celebrated the opening of Hoy Park on July 11 at 211 Molly Avenue, they paid homage to Thomas Hoy and his wife Susan Hoy, who moved in 1809 to what would eventually become Simpson County. The small park hosts a one-mile walking trail and a...
Boys & Girls Club of Franklin Simpson welcomes new CEO
FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Boys & Girls Club of Franklin Simpson is introducing a new CEO to their organization. Brittany Curry makes her way to Simpson County from the Nashville area. She’s originally from Western Kentucky, but began working for the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands.
Kentucky State Police Apprehends Wanted Indiana Man in Simpson County
At approximately 9:00 am on Tuesday, July 23 The Kentucky State Police Post 03 received information that Cody Medsker, 28, of New Castle, IN is wanted for kidnapping and was traveling south on interstate 65. Post 03 received information that Medsker was in a 2016 red Chevrolet Silverado and that...
Kentucky's largest Sunflower Maze at Ruby Branch Farms opens this week
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WBKO) - Ruby Branch Farms in Simpson County will be opening their sunflower maze for a new season this Wednesday. However, this is no ordinary sunflower maze, it is the largest sunflower maze in Kentucky. “My husband Drew and I started growing sunflowers to add to our fall...
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