While heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, many of the risk factors associated with the condition can be controlled with dietary and lifestyle changes. By centering your meals around better-for-you ingredients and recipes, you can show your h…
Whenever Jonathan VanHoose walks into a room there is a good chance he'll be the biggest person in the room. No, there's a real good chance.
While everyone wants to make the most of their vacation, travel can do a number on one's health, and during flu season, the risk of feeling unwell is even higher. Feel your best with these tips:
This year's theme for Dancing with the Starz is "All I want for Christmas" and being held this year at Van Meter Auditorium in Bowling Green starting at 6 p.m. on Dec. 8.
Hosparus Health of Barren River needs volunteers in Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties and will offer free orientation and training session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Dec. 17 (lunch provided), at its Bowling Green office, 10…
As the Christmas decorations go up in downtown Franklin, plans for the upcoming holiday are in full swing.
A cheese board, plate or course can be a delightful way to savor the season with family and friends, bringing together a medley of tastes and textures.
The first night of the production, "The Pageant at Barrington Hills" was performed in front of a packed room at the Roxy Theatre on Nov. 22.
Board members of the African American Heritage Center, in Franklin, and volunteers attended the unveiling of the statue of Alice Allison Dunnigan, which is located in Russellville, Kentucky.
The Franklin-Simpson Community Arts Council is working on its next production called "The Pageant at Barrington Hills," to be performed on Nov. 22, 23 and 24.
The reality is that we all have stress in our lives. It exists from a variety of sources and some of those sources we can't escape from, but we can work on how we let it affect us. We can also ensure that we have a good foundation to help us deal with it. That foundation is a lifestyle that …
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The rush of the holiday season -- shopping for gifts, decorating the house, hosting loved ones and other added obligations -- can be challenging. Restore balance and holiday cheer by treating yourself and others who are home for the holidays to a no-fuss, relaxing dinner that feels celebratory.
It's rare for a film to leave me this flabbergasted. This dumbfounded. This awestruck by the sheer audacity of what I just witnessed. We've waited nearly 40 years for a sequel to one of the greatest horror films, (and films period, for that matter) and in this current Stephen King Renaissanc…
Food, fellowship, and fun are the best words to describe the Simpson County Schools EL Family Night held on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Franklin-Simpson High School.
The F-S Travel Club has many trips planned for 2020 and 2021. In the summer of 2020, the travel club is traveling to Central Europe, Germany, the Check Republic, Hungary, Austria, and Switzerland. In the spring of 2021, they are traveling to Belize and in the summer of 2021, they are traveli…
Quotes like "what is here today can be gone tomorrow," "count your blessings" and "don't take things for granted" are things that have been instilled in people throughout life.
In this story of revenge, betrayal, and intrigue, author Katie Alender beautifully combines history, murder and the paranormal to create an amazing storyline.
When family and friends come together in celebration of the holiday season, tasty treats are a must-have for the festivities. You can also celebrate the season of giving with a special giveaway at the end of your gathering to show your gratitude to loved ones.
Over fall break Simpson County School's Superintendent Tim Schlosser and administrators from other school districts in Kentucky traveled to China to discuss the partnership between HanBan, the Education Ministry of China, and the Confucius Institute of Western Kentucky.
The Gallery on the Square hosts a Pinterest class once a month offering community members and craft lovers a chance to create something new and simple.
Want to maximize your productivity when working in your home office? Here are five essentials to build out the space:
On Saturday, Oct. 19, the Franklin-Simpson High School band went to the State Reginal competition and placed in the top eight, qualifying them to go to Semifinals this Saturday, Oct. 26.
The Franklin Business and Professional Women's Club held its annual awards night on Oct. 21, recognizing women that have impacted the community and represented what women should be.
The holiday season means it's time for gathering family and friends for food and celebration. To make the process easier, incorporate recipes that can feed a crowd without lots of exotic, hard-to-find ingredients or long, laborious prep and cook times.
Over time, many families tend to return to the same holiday favorites, from ham and mashed potatoes to pies and cookie classics. This season, you can add a twist to tradition with these globally inspired desserts.
The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce the 56th Annual 2020 Midwest League All-Star Game, presented by Med Center Health, and Home Run Derby will be hosted at Bowling Green Ballpark. All-Star festivities will begin on Saturday, June 20 cu…
The Simpson County Historical Society is offering a haunted jail for every weekend in October to the community of Franklin.
"Steelheart," the first in the book trilogy by author Brandon Sanderson, retells the classic story of revenge. It combines superpowers, romance, revenge, and major plot twists into a well-rounded story.
Savannah Jade Townsend, Cottontown, Tennessee to Tyler Chance Aaron King, Cottontown, Tennessee:
A crowd turned out for the rescheduled Community Day at the F-S Jim Roberts Community Park on Sept .28, despite the heat index.
The Gallery on the Square presented a photography exhibit by Linda Paulus, a local photographer who focused her camera lens on the hidden gems of Franklin.
Sleep is essential to good health. Unfortunately, over a third of Americans are not getting enough sleep, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over time, sleep deprivation can take a toll on one's overall wellness.
The Franklin Garden Club held their Bicentennial Bloom Garden Show at the Old Favorite on Sept. 18.
The Edge Academy offers fourth and fifth graders a chance to deviate from the normal grade level core content for one day a week.
Kentucky Downs hosted a Family Fun Day and College Day during the live horse races on Sept. 8.
Two years after the wild success of "It," one of the most successful horror films of all-time, a film which brought about the Stephen King Renaissance we're currently in, Pennywise and the Losers Club return in "It: Chapter Two."
Franklin City Hall has been working to improve alleyways in downtown to promote a safe and inviting environment for visitors and community members. The alleys also allow more space for parking near the square.
Since March 2017, Jimmy Norris has grown out his hair to donate it to Wigs For Kids, a non-profit hair donation organization.
Anyone who has ever lost anything in a big city airport knows it's pretty much a lost cause. The chances of getting it back are slim and none, and you know which one left town. Heck, getting a suitcase back from "lost luggage" is difficult enough, but walking off and forgetting your prized d…
From cleaners and sprays to air fresheners and more, essential oils are making their way into the mainstream as commonplace, common sense household solutions.
Whether you prefer watching your favorite teams in-person or on TV, tailgate season means it's time to break out your party's favorite foods from appetizers and snacks to all-out meals.
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