Simpson County
Coverage of Simpson County in the Nexus archive.
- Teen handyman accused of killing ‘sweetest’ elderly couple was well-known ‘troubled juvenile’ suspected of other crimes: cops
Cordarius Hobbs, 17, was arrested for the June 3 killings of Billy Blair, 74, and his wife, Virginia Carol Blair, 71, at their home in Mendenhall. He was described by police as a 'troubled juvenile' with prior criminal suspicions.
- Kentucky sheriff warns residents of rental scam circulating TikTok
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky warns residents about fraudulent rental listings on TikTok using photos of legitimate properties in Franklin and Simpson County. Scammers direct interested parties to a shared phone number, and investigators have identified some posts as illegitimate. The sheriff’s office advises verifying listings, meeting property owners in person, and avoiding non-traditional payment methods to avoid scams.
- Missing Ky. toddler found safe after drone spots family dog near pool
A 2-year-old child went missing in Simpson County with the family dog, and a drone helped locate the dog near a pool, leading to the child's safe recovery. The multi-agency response and drone technology were credited for the quick rescue.