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Police Sergeant Oath
Posted: 10/21/2026

At the City's October 20, 2026 regular meeting, Officer Joshua Risinger was sworn in by Mayor Sowder as the second Police Sergeant for the City of Simpsonville.

Police Sergeant Oath
Posted: 10/16/2026

At the City's October 6, 2026 regular meeting, Officer Joseph Massey was sworn in by Mayor Sowder as the next Police Sergeant for the City of Simpsonville.

Police Chief Oath
Posted: 9/14/2026

At the City's August 18, 2026 regular meeting, Sergeant David Aikins was sworn in by Mayor Sowder as the next Police Chief for the City of Simpsonville.

Simpsonville Elementary Ribbon Cutting
Posted: 8/6/2026

Congratulations to Simpsonville Elementary School with the ribbon cutting on August 4 of the newly renovated school. Pictured are Shelby County School Board members, Shelby County Public School officials, along with State and County officials, and Simpsonville Mayor Ronnie Sowder (far right).

CKMC Award
Posted: 7/29/2026

Congratulations to Casey Ellis for completing 120 hours of required courses to receive the Certified Kentucky Municipal Clerk Award presented to her during the KMCI banquet held July 24, 2026 in Lexington.

From L-R:

Ashley Jackson, KMCA President, Casey Ellis (Billing Clerk for the City of Simpsonville)

KWWOA Award
Posted: 7/21/2026

At the July 21, 2026 city meeting City Administrator Eden recognized Assistant Sewer Superintendent Matt Ware for the North Central Chapter Outstanding Wastewater System Operations 2026 award as selected by Kentucky Water & Wastewater Operators Association (KWWOA).

Maple Lane Nursery Ribbon Cutting
Posted: 5/8/2026

Congratulations to Maple Lane Nursery, located next to Old Stone Inn, on their official ribbon cutting. Mayor Ronnie Sowder (far left), City Administrator Eden (far right), along with other family and friends of owner Lindsey Martin, were in attendance for the opening.

Alora Mazarakis Appreciation Day
Posted: 5/8/2026

During the May 5 regular city meeting the Commission recognized Alora Mazarakis, a 2014 Collins High School graduate, for her involvement with the Artemis II NASA mission by recognizing May 5, 2026 as Alora Mazarakis Appreciation Day.

L-R:

Commissioner McDowell, Commissioner Garland, Mayor Sowder, Alora, Commissioner Dupré, Commissioner Hesse.

Fabletics Ribbon Cutting
Posted: 4/17/2026

Congratulations to Fabletics store, located in the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, on their official ribbon cutting. Simpsonville Mayor Ronnie Sowder, Commissioner Austin Dupré, and City Administrator Steve Eden, along with other community leaders, were in attendance for the opening.

Clark's Ribbon Cutting
Posted: 4/10/2026

Congratulations to Clark's shoe store, located in the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, on their official ribbon cutting. Simpsonville Commissioner Austin Dupré (far left) was in attendance for the opening.

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