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Boating Accident on Kentucky Lake Leaves One Dead, One Injured

(BENTON, Ky.) — A boating accident near Jonathan Creek on Kentucky Lake Wednesday afternoon has left one person dead and another injured. Marshall County Coroner Kenny Pratt confirmed that Mary Reese, of Herrin, Illinois, died [...]...Read More

Celebrate The Fourth Weekend Responsibly

Help prevent impaired driving crashes during the holiday weekend FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 1, 2025)—Team Kentucky is reminding all Kentuckians that if their Independence Day celebration includes alcohol, they should celebrate responsibly. Impaired driving crashes typically [...]...Read More

MSU chosen for Governor’s Scholars Program for next three summers, welcomes class of 2025

Murray State University chosen as host site for Governor's Scholars Program for next three summers, welcomes class of 2025 MURRAY, Ky. – Murray State University has been selected as a host site for the Governor's Scholars [...]...Read More

AG Coleman Announces Kemp To Join Special Prosecutions

Attorney General Russell Coleman (L) and Deputy Attorney General Rob Duncan (R) congratulate Special Prosecutor Richie Kemp during his swearing in ceremony. FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 30, 2025) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced former Commonwealth's Attorney [...]...Read More

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE-Rep. Chris Freeland

America’s Birthday: Celebrating Independence Day On the Fourth of July, Americans across the country will gather to celebrate Independence Day! It was former President Ronald Reagan who once likened the United States to a “…shining [...]...Read More

Calvert City AMERIBRATION SCHEDULE 2025

Calvert City’s beloved Ameribration kicks off on June 23 and concludes with the parade and fireworks on July 4. The City of Calvert City encourages the entire region to join in the celebration, featuring events organized by the City, local [...]...Read More

Sports News

Marshals are 3-Pete State Trap Shooting Champs

(Berea, KY)-The Marshall County High School Trap Team recently won the Kentucky High School Clay Target League Trap Shooting State Tournament for the third straight year. The Orange picked up first place honors in Novice [...]...Read More

Local Pickleballers Bring Home Hardware

Local players competed in several MLP-style pickleball tournaments in June. Major League Pickleball (MLP)-style tournaments bring a team-based format to the sport. Instead of traditional individual or doubles play, MLP tournaments feature teams of two [...]...Read More

Fredbird, the St. Louis Cardinals' mascot, has been inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class. This induction makes Fredbird the ninth Major League Baseball mascot to join the hall. [...]...Read More

Marshall County Special Olympics Softball Team Shines in Tournament Debut

(Owensboro, KY) — The Marshall County Special Olympics softball team made a strong debut at the Daviess County Special Olympics Softball Tournament this weekend. This marks the first year the county has fielded a Special [...]...Read More

School News

NEW LAW SETS BOUNDARIES FOR SCHOOL COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS

Bill sponsor pens op-ed outlining purpose of Senate Bill 181 and addressing implementation concerns as the law takes effect (FRANKFORT, Ky.)—A new student protection law has officially taken effect across Kentucky, establishing guardrails for how [...]...Read More

Online Registration for Existing Marshall County Students Opens JULY 1st

Online Registration (OLR) for the 2025-2026 school year will be open for all returning Marshall County students on July 1, 2025. Waiting until July 1st allows parents to complete the Meal Benefits/Income Verification Form at [...]...Read More

MCPL Annual Mini-Con is July 12th

MCPL Mini-Con Returns for a Bigger, Bolder Year Two on July 12th Benton, KY — After drawing 300-400 attendees during its debut year, Marshall County Public Library’s Mini-Con is back for its 2nd Annual event—and [...]...Read More

Police Blotter

KSP Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

MAYFIELD, Ky. (July 1, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the [...]...Read More

Paducah Man Arrested After Greyhound Bus Station Shooting

(PADUCAH, Ky)-Paducah Police detectives are continuing to investigate a shooting that happened Sunday afternoon at the Greyhound Bus Station on Irvin Cobb Drive. Officers were called to 2719 Irvin Cobb Drive around 4:15 PM after a man [...]...Read More

Domestic Altercation Leads to Arrests in Calvert City

(Calvert City, KY)– On June 25th, officers responded to a residence for a domestic altercation. Upon arrival the two subjects were still in a verbal argument. Officers were able to separate the individuals. Upon further [...]...Read More

LYON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MEDIA RELEASE

- On Thursday, June 19, 2025, just after 10:30am, Chief Deputy Sam Adams responded to a single-vehicle collision in Kuttawa on Lake Barkley Drive. The investigation revealed a 2025 Honda motorbike, driven by Susan [...]...Read More

State News

AG Coleman Takes Predatory Rental Company to Federal Court

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 2, 2025) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced action today to protect Kentucky renters against corporate price fixing. General Coleman filed a lawsuit against RealPage, Inc., a multibillion-dollar real estate software and [...]...Read More

KSP Takes to the Skies in National Cruiser Contest

Gov. Beshear encourages Kentuckians to vote for unique photo featuring cruisers and helicopter (FRANKFORT, Ky.) –Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) encourage Kentuckians to help them win a competition that showcases state [...]...Read More

Sen. Carroll Says the Spirit of Independence Lives on in Kentucky

Each year, as the Fourth of July approaches, we’re reminded that Independence Day is about more than fireworks and backyard barbecues. It’s a time to reflect on the values that gave birth to [...]...Read More

Marshall Co. Repbulican Women to Hold Special Meeting

Marshall County Republican Women will hold a special night meeting on Monday, July 7 at 6 PM. The purpose of the meeting will be to introduce the 2025 winner of the Pat and Bobby Cole [...]...Read More