Gas prices continue to fall throughout the area

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Average retail gasoline prices in Kentucky have fallen 3.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.62 a gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.5 cents per gallon

NWS issues warning for slight risk of severe weather

According to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service isolated thunderstorms are forecast over southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois after midnight Tuesday morning. Any storms tonight are expected to remain below severe limits. Strong

Marshall County Sheriff’s Report for last week

On Friday January 29th Deputy Steven Oakley was dispatched to the Purchase Parkway in reference to a motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival the driver had left the scene and was already inside another vehicle attempting to leave.

Benton Masonic Lodge raises funds for area charities

This past Saturday, the T.L. Jefferson Masonic Lodge had their 5th Saturday breakfast at the Woodmen of the World building on Poplar Street in Benton. The breakfast is held each 5th Saturday from 6:30 to 9:00 am