The City of Franklin is proceeding with plans to upgrade outdated infrastructure at the Water Treatment Plant following the approval of the project during the city commission's regular meeting last ...

Portland, Tenn. City officials are turning to a proposed local option sales tax increase to address a critical need for more police officers, firefighters and facilities as Portland experiences rapid ...

The story of Coach Jae Allison, a tale of tragedy turned to triumph through resilience and faith, is being permanently etched ...

The Franklin-Simpson Lady Cats’ volleyball team celebrated Senior Night on Sept. 30 with a 3-0 (25-8, 25-11, and 25-15) ...

As the autumn’s cool weather settles in, so does flu season—bringing with it the familiar experiences of sniffles, fever and cough.

In approximately three weeks, candidate filing will begin in Kentucky for the 2026 elections, providing voters in Simpson County and the City of Franklin the opportunity to choose their local ...

More than 200 Special Olympics bowlers will return to Southern Lanes in Bowling Green on Saturday, Oct. 25, for the Special Olympics Kentucky Area 5 Bowling Tournament.

A Franklin couple is moving forward with their dream of opening a doggy daycare and boarding facility after receiving approval to start the building process.

On Oct. 20, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that his administration has reallocated $9.1 million to the Aging and Independent Living appropriation for the Senior Meals program following news that Area ...

Franklin-Simpson Lady Cat golfers Chloe Chaney and Kaylee Gehret competed at the Leachman Buick/GMC/Cadillac KHSAA Semi-State ...

Hay availability in Kentucky may be short this winter because of multiple, compounded issues. The variability of yield, quality, and number of cuttings indicates the hay supply could get tight.

The Franklin Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Oct. 21 to discuss a proposed zoning amendment that would allow for data centers and extensive on-site power generation ...