Ina Thompson
Mrs. Ina V. Thompson, age 100, of Benton, KY (Brewers Community), passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the home of her son. She was a sweet lady and loved by all who knew her. She worked
Emma Powell
Emma Elizabeth Powell, age 98 of Benton, Kentucky died on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at the Stilley House Assisted Living in Benton, Kentucky. She a homemaker and member of Hardin Church of Christ. Born Saturday, September 22,
Portion of Griggstown Road closed until further notice
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has closed KY 782/Griggstown Road in Marshall County. KY 782/Griggstown Road is closed at mile point 1.2 due to failure of a couple of beams on a drainage structure that carries an unnamed
CFS Lady Eagles softball off to 4-2 start

DRAFFENVILLE – Christian Fellowship’s Lady Eagles softball team is off to a great start this spring winning their first three games over Fulton City, St. Mary and Dawson Springs before dropping their first game to Trinity Whitesville.
Marshall County crash claims Gilbertsville man’s life
A Gilbertsville man was killed Monday evening in a single-vehicle crash. Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies responded at around 10:30 pm to a crash at the intersection of Little Bear Highway and Lakeview Club Lane. According to deputies,
Marshall County Sheriff issuing reward for info on damaged camper
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find those responsible for damaging a camper on US Hwy 80 across from the Kenlake State Park entrance. Deputies said someone unlawfully remained on the property and caused
Kentucky Lake readies for massive FLW College Fishing Open

GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. – FLW College Fishing is headed to Kentucky Lake April 1-2 for the second annual FLW College Fishing Open. The tournament, which is hosted by the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau and Moors Resort
Benton and South Middle combined bands participate in KMEA Performance Assessment
On Tuesday, March 22nd, the Benton Middle and South Middle combined band participated in the 2016 KMEA Performance Assessment in Paducah, KY. The band students performed at Paducah Tilghman High School and were adjudicated by three judges
McCracken County Sheriff’s Department warns of Facebook scam
On March 22 2016 at approximately 6:30, I was approached at the courthouse by a male victim with some concerning questions about a possible scam. The victim stated that he was contacted on facebook from a female