The Franklin City Commission has approved a plan to eliminate two parking spaces on the historic square, citing safety concerns due to repeated accidents involving large trucks.

Plans for a biodigester facility in Simpson County are still in the preliminary phase, according to environmental services provider Vanguard Renewables, and a specific location has yet to be selected.

The Franklin Police Department has entered a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprises to upgrade its body-worn cameras, equipment, and storage at an estimated cost of $124,884.90.

With the 250th anniversary of the United States approaching in July 2026, the Simpson County Chapter of the National Society ...

A joint meeting between the Simpson County Fiscal Court and the City of Franklin this week ended in an impasse, with the two governing bodies unable to reach an agreement ...

This quote is credited to John Muir. As an author and naturalist, Muir advocated for forest conservation and preservation.

A local couple is partnering with the Franklin Police Department to launch a gift card program aimed at providing immediate ...

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Business as usual in the opening round game of the 4th Region Girls’ Basketball Tournament as the Franklin-Simpson Lady Cats had no problems eliminating the South Warren Lady Spartans 58-33 ...

The Franklin Favorite is a weekly newspaper based in Franklin, Ky. Its primary coverage area is Simpson County and southcentral Kentucky. It is available in print and online. The website is ...

Mark 9: 43-44 “And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off; it is better for thee to enter into life maimed than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Where their ...

Freddie Wayne Vaughn, 70, of Lewisburg, Ky., passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his home. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 11, at 1 p.m., in the Young Funeral Home Russellville ...