Simpson County News

Police say both alcohol and speed are believed to have played a role in a crash that sent a Russellville man to the hospital.

If you've ever wondered how to properly dispose of your expired medications, a few groups got together Monday to make it a little easier.

Simpson County authorities arrest a Franklin couple on charges of illegal drug activity.

Lana Flood and Ivan Turner were traveling southbound near the 11 mile marker, Ms.

I'm searching for Garrett family in Simpson County, Kentucky in the early 1830s.

It's a major announcement for Berry Plastics in Simpson County. The plant is investing around $20-million in equipment and building improvements at its Franklin plant.

Simpson County will get a visit from two of the state's leaders Tuesday. Governor Steve Beshear and Secretary of the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet, Larry hayes, will be in Franklin this morning.

A Warren County constable is in the middle of an investigation in Simpson County after one man says the official tried to force his way into the man's home.

Its an historic move for the Franklin City Commission in Simpson County. With Franklin's former Mayor, Jim Brown, taking over as City Manager, the city commission had to select the next mayor of Franklin to serve until the end of next year.

Mehdi Darakhshandeh was northbound on I-65 when his vehicle hydroplaned causing the Mr.

Crime Stoppers is hoping someone knows who stole a trailer and lawnmower from a Simpson County residence.

A status hearing has been set for Randall Creek, the former Simpson county sheriff's deputy, who was indicted last November for murder, wanton endangerment, and tampering with physical evidence.

Kentucky State Police was assisting the Simpson County Sheriff's Office with a Burglary investigation.

Simpson minister gets prison sentence From the office of KY AG Jack Conway Attorney General Jack Conway and his Office of Special Prosecutions today announced the sentencing of Richard Bridges, of Bowling Green, on felony theft and forgery charges in connection with a long-term embezzlement scheme perpetrated against a Simpson County Church.

The Kentucky Attorney General's office of special prosecutions announced today the sentencing of a former Bowling Green minister.

Logan Countya s Recycling Center was once again a topic of discussion at Tuesdaya s Fiscal Court meeting.

Kentucky schools are gearing up for a new state law that will require parents who are elected to site-based councils to undergo criminal background checks.

Clogged drains, ditchlines filled with mud, embankment failures that sent pavement and dirt into the creeks: these are the top three problems facing maintenance specialists at Highway District 12 in the aftermath of flash flooding earlier this month.

Magistrate Dickie Carter brought up the countya s recycling center once again at Tuesdaya s Fiscal Court meeting.

President Barack Obama has declared parts of Kentucky devastated by major storms this month major disaster areas, making federal money available for recovery.