Martha Strow
Martha Strow, 97, of Benton, Kentucky passed away at 5:32AM on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Marshall County Hospital. Martha was a member of the First United Methodist Church. In her later years she enjoyed traveling
Caryl Compton
Caryl Compton, 78, of Calvert City, KY passed away at 3:25AM Sunday, December 6, 2015 at her home. Caryl was blessed to have traveled the world with her family and friends. She loved new experiences and lived
Marcella’s Kitchen to have special community dinner
A week from today, you can enjoy a free fish dinner at Marcella’s Kitchen, in the Draffenville Lions Club Building on the Griggstown Road. Marcella Perkins says it’s part of a very busy time of the year…
Five & Dime provides unique gifts for you and your family
The Five & Dime Antiques & Collectibles at 49 Main Street in Benton, across from Pizza Hut, has now been open since the end of summer. They currently have 40-plus booths full of stores, such as: Sullivan’s
U.S. Forest Service to have controlled burns at LBL
The U.S. Forest Service says it plans to conduct two prescribed burns at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area starting this month. The forest service says the burns will help “reestablish fire’s natural role in the
Marshall County school receives Energy Star Rating
(AP) The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet says the 300th school buildings in the state has achieved an Energy Star rating for energy efficiency. The 300th school was Southside Elementary in Shelbyville. James Neihof, superintendent of Shelby
Marshall couple arrested on drug offenses
A Marshall County husband and wife have been arrested on drug charges. According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, narcotics detectives had been conducting an investigation involving 41-year-old Timothy Long of Hardin, and his wife, 34-year-old Rebecca
Marshall County officially WorkReady
Marshall County is now a Work Ready Community. The Work Ready Community certification is a measure of a county’s workforce- an assurance to business and industry that our community is committed to supplying the highly skilled workforce
Legislative Update from State Representative Will Coursey
FRANKFORT – About 16 years ago, as most states were deciding how best to spend their portion of a landmark settlement reached with the major tobacco companies, Kentucky took an innovative approach that is continuing to pay substantial
Peace on Earth
Even though it has been many years since I stood in the Shepherd’s Field near Bethlehem and read Luke’s account of the birth of Jesus, it is as fresh in my mind as if it was only