Emergency Management announces opening of warming and emergency operations centers, updates latest forecast from NWS

UPDATED - Marshall County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 4.
MARSHALL COUNTY - County officials are offering the most recent weather updates and predicting local impact as yet another winter storm moves into the area.
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'He's our Hero" - local family reunites with Animal Control Officer who traversed icy pond to rescue family pet

BENTON - One minute Molly, a rambunctious one year-old yellow Labrador Retriever was playing in the yard. The next minute she was struggling to keep her head above the icy waters of her owner’s pond.
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Marshall County Officials brace for storm that could bring another 8 to 10" of snow to the area Wednesday

MARSHALL COUNTY - "Snow is upon us and a lot more of it.” Those are the words of caution used by Marshall County Emergency Management Director Frank M...

Benton Drive-In to re-open under new management, owner set to blend past favorites with new offerings

BENTON - The Benton Drive-In will soon be under new management, with the owner saying he plans to blend past favorites with current cravings for a who...

Three arrested after reports of suspected drug activity lead to searches by Probation and Parole

MARSHALL COUNTY - Report of suspected drug activity has led to the arrest of three individuals following searches of local residences by Marshall Coun...

Early morning fire destroys Possum Trot home, elderly man manages to escape with beloved companion

UPDATE: A secondary drop-off point has been established for donations: Central Church of Christ - 2081 Mayfield Highway in Benton.
POSSUM TROT - A local...

Kentucky Lake CVB moves to launch alcohol sales petition, sets sights on possible election dates

DRAFFENVILLE - The Kentucky Lake Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (formerly MC Tourism Commission) met Wednesday night in a special-called meeting to d...