Section of Scale Road closed in Marshall County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has closed a section of KY 795 in MARSHALL County, effective immediately. KY 795/Scale Road is closed at mile point 9.7. An inspection found a bridge over Little Cypruss Creek is unsafe for

Marshall County Schools Easter Drive a success

Marshall County High School Student Government collected well over 120 Easter baskets in the 2016 Easter Basket Drive! The goal was around 60! They Donated some to the Elementary students in need and delivered the remaining to the Marshall County

Guy Silkwood

GUY William SILKWOOD, 47 of Gilbertsville KY, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was an iron worker and a member of the Iron Workers Union Local 782. He is survived by

4-H Communications Contest Winners Announced

The Marshall County 4-H Communications Contest was held March 22nd at the Marshall County Extension Office. Nine youth gave presentations on a wide variety of subjects. Participants are advised to choose a topic that interests them so

Danny Sloan

Mr. Danny Martin Sloan, age 72, of Gilbertsville, KY, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY. He was a member of the Calvert City Church of Christ an

Show respect when ‘Sharing the Road’

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Many cyclists in our community and state ride their bicycles year-around and many more join in the activity as warmer weather approaches. Motorists and cyclists alike, should be aware of their rights of the road and be

Red Cross in desperate need of O-Negative blood

The American Red Cross says it currently has a significant need for type O negative blood, which can be transfused to patients with any blood type and is often used in emergencies. The Red Cross says eligible

Unemployment rates on the rise in KY

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Unemployment rates rose in 114 Kentucky counties between February 2015 and February 2016, fell in four counties (Casey, Jackson, Marion and Russell), and remained the same in two (Gallatin and Green), according to the Kentucky Office of