Franklin News

Sheriff Steve Clark says further testing on the brain of Bette Winn, who died the day after she was assaulted Oct.

Photo By Kelly MackeyJenny Gilbert talks with U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul after Paul spoke to local Republicans at The Kitchen.

Charges against two Franklin, Ky., men who were allegedly found with more than three pounds of marijuana in their car during a traffic stop were dismissed after the judge determined the cause for the stop was not a traffic violation.

Kentucky isn't usually out in front on health issues. But Gov. Steve Beshear said one effort by his administration to improve Kentucky residents' health is ahead of the game.

Mr. and Mrs. O made their annual pilgrimage to their old haunts October 7-13 this year, partly to visit friends and attend our annual gathering up at Wigwam Village and partly to eat a lot of Southern stuff, both plain and fancy.

Firefighters and emergency services personnel from across the midstate gathered Monday with family and friends of David Cline to say farewell in the same Portland church where Cline and his wife, Renee, were married six months ago.

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.

Franklin Police need your help to locate a pregnant woman who has been missing since early September.

Hotel on campus on track: Niche market touted as strong point for the 100-room facility; area occupancy rates down Oct.

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

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.

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.

Kentucky Downs experienced a decline in average per-race handle compared with last year's meeting.

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo is in damage control mode thanks to an audio recording posted on YouTube that's causing controversy as he prepares to run for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

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.

Wednesday, September 16th, DCSO Deputies responded to S&K Farms in reference to the theft of a stolen semi-truck. S&K Farms stated they last saw the truck on Monday, September 14th.

FRANKLIN, Ky. - Kentucky Downs canceled its last three races Monday after jockeys expressed concern about a soft spot entering into the turn of the turf course that developed after two major downpours.

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.

Adair Girls Golf Team meets Metcalfe Co. today Natalie Sneed leads team at Lady Card Invitational with an 87 Click on headline for story plus photo By Kim Goodin The Adair Co.

A Kentucky judge has struck down a 2006 state law that required the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to stress 'dependence on Almighty God as being vital to the security of the commonwealth.' Franklin, Ky., Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate ruled the law violated the First Amendment's protection against the establishment of a state religion.