Marshall County Sheriff’s Report – November 30
On November 28th at approximately 9:12pm, Deputy Dan Melone was dispatched to Griggstown Road in reference to a traffic accident. Upon arrival, Deputy Melone found a vehicle had run into a ditch and identified the driver as
Calvert City Police Report – November 30
Travis R. Shrum, 23, of 979 Walnut Street, Calvert City was arrested on November 19, 2015 by Officer Mike Canon for assault 4th degree (domestic violence) minor injury. Thomas P. Joyce, 48, of 2165 Gilbertsville Highway was
Pamela Sue Henderson
Pamela Sue Henderson, 53, of Benton, KY passed away at 12:40PM Friday, November 27, 2015 at the home of her sister in Lebanon, Ohio. She is survived by, her fiancé’, Thomas Henson of Benton, KY; two sons,
FNB BANK’S “I BACK THE BLUE” FUNDRAISER RAISES OVER $1,600 FOR THE KENTUCKY STATE POLICE’S SHOP WITH A TROOPER PROGRAM
FNB Bank raised over $1,600 for the Kentucky State Police’s Shop with a Trooper Christmas Assistance Program, as a result of the bank’s recent “I Back the Blue” T-shirt and Car Decal Fundraiser. Due to the popularity
Get Ready – Dickens is Coming to Benton!
The Christmas season is officially here! The lighted Christmas parade and Dickens Festival in Benton is right around the corner, December 12th to be exact. Has your business or organization considered entering a float this year?? The theme
US 68/KY 80 Eggners Ferry Bridge to CLOSE Tuesday for Placement of Main Span on New Bridge
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has determined that weather conditions on Tuesday meet the parameters for placement of the main span on the New US 68/KY 80 Eggners Ferry Bridge at Aurora. To facilitate the
Resident turning 100 years old receives ‘Key to the City’
As pictured above, Mary Stone, 99 of Benton, received the key to the City from Benton mayor Rita Dotson on November 30th at a special ceremony at Mrs. Stone’s house. Her family, along with several others were in attendance
Gas prices continue to drop around the Lakes Area
Overall, average retail gasoline prices in Kentucky have fallen six cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.85 a gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy. This compares with the national average that has fallen almost three cents per
LBL accepting seasonal camping applications
Applications now being accepted for the 2016 Seasonal Camping Program at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. The program allows members of the public to participate in a lottery process to stay on a campsite for
Calvert City Christmas Parade still has openings
The annual Calvert City Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 5. The theme of this year’s parade is ‘Classic Christmas,’ and prizes will be awarded to the floats best representing the theme and best use of