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Gov. Andy Beshear announced on July 9 a $17 million expansion by Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems at its Simpson County facility, an investment expected to create 76 new full-time jobs.
Simpson County Fiscal Court is moving forward with establishing its own planning and zoning commission after a final attempt ...
On July 2, 2025, agents with the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force conducted an investigation at 161 Oliver Street in Scottsville. Through the investigation, agents located an indoor marijuana ...
The Logan County Fiscal Court moved to establish its new Code Enforcement Board and engaged in a spirited discussion regarding the funding of School Resource Officers during its meeting on ...
A city commissioner has filed a second formal complaint against the city of Franklin, alleging officials misused an executive session to finalize public policy out of public view.
High blood pressure or hypertension, has been classified by the medical profession as “the silent killer.” Primarily it is called that because we do not realize we have a problem until it is too late.
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The Franklin City Commission took the first step Monday toward establishing its own planning and zoning unit, separate from the Simpson County Fiscal Court, holding a first reading of four ordinances ...
The Simpson County Fiscal Court is considering whether to opt-in for a new state law allowing special purpose vehicles on county roadways, discussing the matter for the first time at their regular ...
The Medical Center at Franklin has been awarded The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Acute Heart Attack Ready Accreditation.
From March to September, the wooden duck sits on my front porch, his long, white neck extended gracefully as he looks at the trees in the front yard and the flowers in bloom. Butterflies flit, birds ...
Increasingly, fire, police, and other departments around the country are utilizing drones to find people, monitor situations, and ensure public safety, and Portland, Tenn., is no different.