Tuesday’s Flag Day marks 100th anniversary of President Wilson’s proclamation
BENTON – The 11th Annual Flag Day Ceremony sponsored by the Marshall County Republican Women was held Tuesday. On June 14th, the Flag Act of 1777 resolution created an official flag for a new nation but not
Marshall County has highest death percentage among KY drug overdoses
(AP) Kentucky overdose deaths rose 16 percent in 2015, the first year state lawmakers toughened penalties for traffickers and increased spending on addiction programs. The 2015 Overdose Fatality Report shows 1,248 people died of drug overdoses in Kentucky last
Land Between the Lakes issues Summer Safety Tips

U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers provide their annual list of safe habits for visitors to follow while recreating outdoors during summer. “We want everyone to have fun while they’re here,” explains Forest Service Law Enforcement Patrol
Pat Story
PATRICIA STORY, 74, of Gilbertsville, KY, passed away at 12:25PM Monday, June 13, 2016 at her home. Patricia was a member of Gospel Mission and a member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband,
Marshall County Sheriff’s Report June 14th, 2016
I f you have any information on the crimes listed or in any crime; you may call Marshall County Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous. You may receive up to a $1000 reward. Call 527-COPS. On Monday June
Daytime Lane & Load Width Restriction on US 68/KY 80 Lake Barkley Bridge starting Tuesday, June 21

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans daytime lane and load width restrictions on the US 68/KY 80 Lake Barkley Bridge at Canton starting Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Daytime lane and a 10 ft. load width restriction is to
Pic of the Week – June 13, 2016

Benton City Council Special Called Meeting Minutes for June

Special Called Meeting Benton City Council June 13, 2016 A special called meeting of the Benton City Council was held on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 9:30 A.M. Mayor Dotson called the meeting to order with Pledge
City of Benton names Brien as new City Attorney
Zachary D. Brien of Prince & Brien, P.S.C law firm in Benton has been appointed as the new City Attorney for Benton, replacing the retiring Marty Johnson. The announcement was made as part of a special called
Marshall County hosts 3rd annual Hobie Bass Open

CALVERT CITY – Kentucky Dam Village was host to the Hobie Bass Open June 4-5 for the third straight year, welcoming 99 anglers from across the nation and Canada. Ron Champion from Georgia won by 1/2 inch with