RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Law enforcement investigated a suspicious activity complaint at two schools in Russellville on Thursday afternoon. According to a social media post by Russellville Middle School, Russellville Independent Schools adjusted the afternoon dismissal at Russellville High School and Middle School following a report of suspicious activity. RIS says outdoor activities were moved indoors. Law enforcement monitored the area…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Authorities say several people are behind bars after an alleged multi-state shoplifting case involved merchandise at a Franklin Walmart. According to a uniform citation, the Franklin Police Department was dispatched Wednesday to a Walmart on Nashville Road regarding active fraud occurring at the store. Police say the store advised an individual was using a fake receipt to…
Graphic source: Simpson County SchoolsFRANKLIN, Ky. – Simpson County Schools (SCS) named Josh Tucker as the new principal of Simpson Elementary School (SES) beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. According to a release, Tucker has served SCS as a teacher, Curriculum Specialist at Franklin-Simpson Middle School and as Assistant Principal at SES for 12 years. For more information on Simpson…
TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Tompkinsville man is accused of firing a gun during a verbal argument. According to a uniform citation, an officer contacted dispatch about hearing a gunshot in the area of West Fourth Street and Emberton Street. Authorities say the Tompkinsville Police Department responded to the scene, where officers observed multiple individuals in a verbal confrontation in a…
Photo source: KYTC District 3GLASGOW, Ky. – A traffic study is underway in Glasgow. An update from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 informed the public that the intersection of U.S. 31 – EX Race Street and Front Street is now an all-way stop. On April 30, stop signs were installed after the signal was put on a flashing red light….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A generous sock donation from an American sock manufacturer helps survivors in the Barren River area. Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. announced that it has received a generous donation of 5,000 pairs of socks from Bombas to distribute to the survivors it connects with. BRASS says socks are a critical item of need and provide comfort…
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ky. – Crittenden County Sheriff’s Deputy Rick Coyle has died due to injuries sustained in the line of duty earlier this month. According to a social media post by Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday, Coyle died due to his injuries after being shot during a law enforcement response in Crittenden County on April 2. Troopers say a preliminary…
Source: CanvaEDMONSON, METCALFE COUNTIES, Ky. – Burn bans are now lifted in both Edmonson and Metcalfe counties following recent weather conditions. The bans were initially issued through executive orders by each county’s judge executive due to drought conditions. Although the outdoor burn bans are lifted, fire hazard season remains in effect through Thursday, April 30. Open burning remains prohibited within…
Photo source: Kentucky State Police/Jefferson CountyVALLEY STATION, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a collision involving a KSP cruiser in Jefferson County. KSP says a trooper was injured in a three-vehicle collision in the 15000 block of Dixie Highway in Jefferson County Wednesday. The initial investigation indicates that 33-year-old David Huggins, of Louisville, was driving southbound on Dixie…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A woman is behind bars on multiple charges, including rape involving a child under 12. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police served an indictment warrant Monday on 33-year-old Brittany Cornett of Morgantown. Cornett is now formally charged with first-degree criminal abuse of a child, 12 or under, first-degree sexual abuse, victim under 12…
