Marshall soccer alum wins Defensive MVP at Berea

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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

Benton man arrested on drug charges

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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.