South Marshall Middle School announces August Students of the Month

South Marshall Middle School is proud to announce their Students of the Month for August: Brent Holley (6th grade), Abbigail Timpe (7th grade), and Andrew Phillips (8th grade). The students were chosen for their outstanding performance by
Educational forum for those interested in obtaining a liquor license set for Thursday, September 10

BENTON – Stephen B. Humphress, General Counsel for the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, will present an educational forum in Marshall County, Thursday, September 10, 2015. The meeting will be a presentation about alcoholic beverage license
Danny Howard Halliar
Danny Howard Halliar, 89, of Benton, Kentucky passed away at 7:30PM Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps. He is
Marshall County Sheriff’s Report – September 7
From the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. 8, deputies responded to 250 incidents including 18 traffic crashes, 11 burglaries or thefts, 17 fights or disturbances, 26 criminal or civil process served, 11 traffic stops on land and
Calvert City Police Report – September 7

Conrad C. Taylor, 20, of 594 Cedar Street, Apt. #51, Calvert City was charged by Officer Wes Babcock with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia last Friday. Cassidy L. Hodge, 21, of 594 Cedar Street,
Marshals fall 26-22 to Ballard after late-game score by Bombers

DRAFFENVILLE – Marshall County Head Coach Evan Merrick said, “this is a loss that stings knowing we had enough chances to come out with a win and just didn’t do it”, after the Marshals 26-22 loss to Ballard Memorial on
Pet Stop – Rabies

Rabies still kills people around the world. I have seen three cases. It comes in two forms, dumb and vicious. I have seen both. When I was about twelve, a vicious, rabid dog jumped on a dog
Kennedy’s Korner – September 7

Racers, Wildcats win season openers The Murray State football team gave Mitch Stewart an easy victory in his inaugural game as the Racers’ head football coach. The Racers defeated Kentucky Wesleyan 52-12 this past Thursday at Roy
My Practicing What you Preach Fail
I was outside with a bunch of kids recently when we noticed a tree frog on a brick wall. The kids quickly gathered around as I started instructing them not to bother it, afraid they’d try to