Marshall soccer alum wins Defensive MVP at Berea

BEREA, Ky. – Berea College held their fall sports banquet and Marshall County soccer alum, Garrison Wagner, second from left, won the team defensive MVP award and earned an All-Academic certificate from USCAA. Berea College men’s soccer finished their season 9-7-1.
Frederick “Fred” Dean Hicks
Frederick “Fred” Dean Hicks, 46 of Benton, KY died on Monday, December 14, 2015, at his home. He was a self employed Carpet and Tile Layer. Born Monday, April 28, 1969 in Solomons, Maryland, he was the
City council member explains benefit of Reach Alert
The City of Benton is now offering a chance for you to be better informed. Rita Murray of the City Council told us more about Reach Alert… Murray says there is no charge to the resident or
Benton man arrested on drug charges

A Benton man was arrested this weekend on an outstanding warrant and additional drug charges. Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies responded on Saturday to a disturbance on Karen Faye Lane in Benton. Deputies learned that 37-year-old Darryl W.
Minor earthquake felt throughout our region
The four-state region was rocked by a minor earthquake on Tuesday morning. A 2.5 magnitude earthquake had an epicenter six miles south of New Madrid at 5:41 am. The United States Geological Survey says the quake measured
City replaces utility pole on Court Square
A new utility pole has been installed on the corner of Poplar and 11th streets in Benton. Traffic was diverted to the right-lane of Poplar St., while W. 11th Street was closed during daylight hours on Monday.