FRANKLIN, Ky. – BRASS, Inc. is expanding its efforts to support survivors of domestic violence with a new Mobile Advocacy Response Unit designed to bring services directly into communities across south-central Kentucky. The organization celebrated the launch of the unit Tuesday in Simpson County, the first stop in a series of ribbon cuttings planned across BRASS’ ten-county service region. The...

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky.- According to a release from the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, multiple agencies conducted a traffic stop on a 2026 Dodge Charger registered to Norris Davidson from Nashville, Tennessee. Davidson was known to have an active arrest warrant out of the United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky, for firearms and drug trafficking. Davidson was...

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Three people are behind bars on prostitution related offenses in Simpson County. According to a uniform citation, on Thursday, the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, the Kentucky State Police and Homeland Security conducted an investigation at Quality Inn in Franklin. Authorities say 23-year-old Madison Nicholas of Holland, Ohio was located on an escort site. She then...

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Simpson County residents had the opportunity Thursday night to share their thoughts on the county’s future during the first public meeting to update its strategic plan. The Simpson County Steering Committee, in partnership with the Barren River Area Development District, hosted the meeting at the Franklin Police Department to gather feedback on the county’s goals and objectives....

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department (FPD) is attempting to locate a missing woman. According to a social media post, FPD is searching for Aisha Kirk. Kirk is a black female who is 5’7″ and has brown eyes and black hair (pictured above). She was last seen on North High Street, according to the post. If located, call the...

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Simpson County first responders rescued a toddler following search June 9. According to a release, the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office received a missing child complaint in the 4300 block of Schweizer Road at approximately 5 pm. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies discovered that a two-year-old and a family dog had gone missing. Simpson County EMS, Franklin/Simpson...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky Kids on the Block hosted their inaugural Great Puppet Sprint presented by German American Bank Saturday morning. The event was held at Jim Roberts Community Park in Franklin and featured three races for children 14 and under. Over 100 kids participated in the three races. Runners received a finisher’s medal, a tech shirt and a...

PORTLAND, Tenn. – The Portland Police Department (PPD) responded to a domestic assault complaint leading to a pursuit Friday. According to a social media post, officers arrived at a home in Portland to investigate the incident. The officers determined that the suspect, 38-year-old Joseph McDorman, fled the scene. McDorman was located in a vehicle and fled police. Officers say they...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green and Simpson County are among five total projects being awarded funding for railway work. According to the Office of Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday, Bowling Green ITA will receive $464,835 of the total $1.8 million in funds for a rail spur rehabilitation and safety improvement project. Officials say this will rehabilitate existing rail spur,...

Obituary Mrs. Patricia M. Brantley,73, of Providence, KY passed away on Friday June 5, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. Mrs. Bra...