Chambers takes a win in the Democratic Primary, would make history if elected to the office of Judge Executive in the fall
BENTON – Melonie Chambers has won the Democratic Primary in Marshall County as she moves on to run in the November general election for the office of County Judge Executive. Chambers, who also currently serves as Deputy
Linda F. Stevenson
Linda F. Stevenson, 68, of Calvert City, KY passed away at 3:33PM Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Baptist Health Emergency Room. She was a member of Briensburg Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 49
Phillip Wayne Flood
Phillip Wayne Flood, 60, of Benton, KY passed away at 10:56PM Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Marshall County Hospital Emergency Room. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Driskill Flood of Benton, KY; two sons, Matthew Wayne
Nimmo named USJGT regional Player of the Year

Jay Nimmo, a 6th grader at Benton Middle School, was named Player of the Year in the Boys Rising Stars Division (grades 5th-6th) on the United States Junior Golf Tour (USJGT) for the 2014-15 season. The USJGT
Senator Mitch McConnell announces creation of National ‘Blue Alert’ system aimed at protecting law enforcement
WASHINGTON, DC – Forty six police officers have been killed in the line of duty this year, many of which were murdered in the wake of protests and anti-police rhetoric spreading across the U.S. including New York City
Kentucky’s closed primary system causes some confusion for voters as polls open this morning, low turnout expected in most counties
MARSHALL COUNTY – The polls opened at 6 a.m. this morning and voting is currently underway. On the ticket this year are several local and state races, some of which have caused confusion among voters. In the
Benton Woman’s Club announces winner of Anita Poore Memorial Scholarship
BENTON – The Benton Woman’s Club is very proud to announce that Miss Faith Haley is our High School Senior to receive the Anita Poore Memorial Scholarship. Miss Faith is graduating from Christian Fellowship High School. She
Because Of Jesus
I saw a post that said God doesn’t want us to be happy. He wants us to be holy. True but there’s so much more to the story. When we become a Christian God makes joy available.