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07/30/2025

07/30/2025

The Franklin-Simpson Wildcats' golf team consisting of Dylan Fiveash, Dai'Shaun Flippin, Wesley Kivett, Hunter Speed and Will Speed finished as the runner-ups of the SOKY Shootout at Crosswinds Golf Course in Bowling Green.

07/29/2025

Franklin-Simpson Lady Cat golfers Abbey Cook, Chloe Chaney and Kaylee Gehret faced serious adversity with the extreme heat conditions and showed mental and physical toughness competing at the Lady Spartan Cup at Park Mammoth Golf Course in Park City.

07/28/2025

The Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Kentucky State Police Interdiction Team and Bowling Green Police K-9 have arrested David Aaron Gerchikov, 32, of 1308 Cabell Drive, Bowling Green.

Gerchikov is charged with:

Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree (Ketamine), Class D Felony

Trafficking in Ma*****na over 8 oz. to 5 Pounds, Class D felony (Gun Enhancement)

Disregarding a Stop Sign

Failure to or Improper Signal

Detectives developed information indicating the accused was involved in illegal drug trafficking.

Following surveillance and a subsequent traffic stop conducted by the Kentucky State Police Interdiction Unit, a Bowling Green Police Department K-9 unit alerted to the presence of illegal drugs in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed 18 grams of Ketamine—commonly referred to as a “date r**e drug”—200 v**e cartridges (2 grams each) containing 90% THC, and one pound of high-grade ma*****na.

The accused was lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail pending arraignment in Warren District Court. The case will be presented to the Warren County Commonwealth’s Attorney for Grand Jury consideration in the near future.

07/25/2025

Come up to Franklin tonight to catch The Remedies live on the square bandstand! Show starts at 7:00 PM.

07/22/2025

Franklin-Simpson Wildcats' golf team consisting of Dylan Fiveash, Dai'Shaun Flippin, Wesley Kivett, Hunter Speed and Will Speed opened their golf season by finishing tied for 1st at the Trojan Cup Tournament at Willow Oaks Golf Club in Glasgow.

07/22/2025

07/21/2025

2:20PM UPDATE: A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for customers ranging from Railroad Street to Pepper Street and South of West Cedar Street. Crews are working to repair the leak and replenish water supplies.

👷‍♂️🫗Water Service Alert
A Water Main near Simpson Elementary School has been hit by a contractor and many homes are reporting low or no water pressure. Crews are working hard to restore service as quickly as possible. Follow this post for updates.

07/21/2025

Mark your calendars SES families!

07/21/2025

🎒📚 Back to School Bash! 🍎🚓

Franklin PD and Simpson County Schools Family Resource and Youth Service Center are teaming up to bring you a Back to School Bash you won’t want to miss!

Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, games, and good vibes as we get ready to kick off the new school year! Come hang out with your local officers and celebrate the start of an awesome school year!
Bring the whole family — it’s going to be a blast!

07/19/2025

The Franklin-Simpson Lady Cats' volleyball team hosted a team camp with WKU Lady Topper volleyball four-time All-American Jessica Lucas and BRAVO Volleyball club's Morgan Shipley at the F-S Gym.