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Griffin selected as head football coach of Russellville High

Image source Russellville Independent SchoolsRUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A new coach is at the helm of the Russellville Football program. According to a release, William Griffin, a Franklin native, will assume the position of head football coach starting in the 2026 season. Griffin attended Franklin-Simpson High School, where he was a three-sport letterman in football, basketball and track. He earned a…

Kentucky State Police investigating murder of mother, son in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating the murders of a juvenile and a woman in Allen County. According to a release, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office contacted Kentucky State Police just before 7 pm to conduct a death investigation at 334 Stamps Road in Scottsville on Wednesday evening. Trooper Katan Parker says the preliminary investigation determined that…

Myers, Hilltoppers rally for 88-87 win at Delaware in overtime

NEWARK, Del. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball defeated Delaware 88-87 in overtime on Wednesday night inside the Bob Carpenter Center. The Hilltoppers (15-11, 8-7 CUSA) erased a 16-point first-half deficit to earn a one-point overtime road win against the Blue Hens (9-17, 5-10 CUSA). Teagan Moore powered the comeback with a game-high 27 points, and Ryan Myers added 22 off the…

Law enforcement on scene of death investigation in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic assault complaint on Wednesday evening, according to a release. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says deputies located two victims at the scene and, a short time later, a suspect was apprehended. ACSO says the Kentucky State Police is now leading the investigation. KSP Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker…

Elkton man allegedly assaults neighbor with baseball bat, charged with attempted murder

ELKTON, Ky. – An Elkton man is charged with attempted murder after allegedly assaulting his neighbor with a baseball bat. According to WEKT Radio, the Elkton Police Department responded to Elkton Green Apartments located on South Main Street for a possible assault. When police arrived, they located a 60-year-old man. The man was bleeding from his head and had obvious…

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife investigating geese deaths at local park

Photo: K105LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – Geese at Beville City Park in Leitchfield are dying. An investigation is underway. Leitchfield Mayor Harold Miller told K105 that four geese were found dead at the park on Tuesday. K105 says Miller contacted Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officials, who have launched an investigation into the deaths. KYFW will conduct necropsies on the dead animals. Fish…

Aviation Heritage Park to host 2026 STEM Day Camps

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Aviation Heritage Park & Museum announced the dates for the 2026 STEM Day Camps for regional students on Wednesday. AHP says the camps provide students in grades 3-6 an opportunity to spark curiosity and inspiration to become innovators. Six one-day camps will be offered in 2026. Each will be focused on science, technology, engineering, and aviation-…

Glasgow man charged with assault following altercation involving a rifle

BARREN COUNTY – A Barren County man is charged with assault after a fight involving a rifle. According to a uniform citation, the Barren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Old Bowling Green Road in Smiths Grove (Barren County) to a report of a physical fight with a possible firearm involved on Feb. 8. Deputies say they located…

Wanted Scottsville man arrested, allegedly possessed suspected narcotics

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Scottsville man is facing drug charges following his arrest. According to a release, the Scottsville Police Department served three outstanding warrants of arrest to 36-year-old Phillip L. Windham, of Scottsville, on Feb. 16. During the investigation, officers say Windham discarded suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia. Officers took Windham into custody. During a search of Windham’s…