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BENTON - Cory Burkeen, accused of murder, wanton endangerment and assault, as well as driving under the influence in the vehicular collision that severely injured Shane McKenty and claimed the life of 19 year-old Landon Lovett, was in Marshall County Circuit Court again this morning along with his defense counsel James Burkeen.

PADUCAH - Six years ago, the Hugs Project of West Kentucky was born.
Gayron Ferguson had taken a life-changing trip to Oklahoma, escorting a 77 year-old Marine to his 25th retirement reunion.
It was there Ferguson first heard about a national group that supports troops by sending care packages to deployed soldiers.

DRAFFENVILLE - Representatives with the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce are warning area businesses to beware of a potential scam.

MARSHALL COUNTY - Several Benton city streets were closed this morning after an estimated three inches of rain fell within the early morning hours.

PADUCAH - Three men have been arrested, including one from Calvert City, following a joint investigation conducted by the McCracken and Marshall County Sheriff’s Offices.

“Heaven gained an angel today…”
Those are just a few words taken from the hundreds of messages being sent out via social networking sites as the news that 16 year-old Allie Michelle Kirtley died tragically in a vehicular collision Thursday afternoon.