‘On Stage at DJ’s’ returns to the Kenneth Shadowen Performing Arts Center
After 20 years, “On Stage at DJ’s” had a reunion show last year at the Children’s Arts Center in Benton. Danny Joe Hawes says he was surprised at the turnout for last year’s event… Show time will
Assisted living facility in Benton closes due to rain damage
Thirteen people were living at Ashby Place Assisted Living Center in Benton when flooding occurred Monday and Wednesday. It left several of inches of water in the bedrooms and flooded other parts of the 16 units. Patrick
Paint Caravan to Work Along I-24 starting TODAY

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to place traffic striping on highways across the 12 counties of District 1 starting on Friday, July 8, 2016. The striping contractor will initially place 6 inch wide white
Kentucky Governor issues State of Emergency

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has declared a state of emergency Thursday in response to flooding in west Kentucky. Bevin’s office said in a news release that the declarations is made to provide local officials immediate access to state
NWS issues Flash Flood WATCH for our area
The National Weather Service office in Paducah has issued a flash flood watch for a portion of western Kentucky and southern Illinois until 10 p.m. Western Kentucky counties include Graves, Livingston, Marshall, Calloway, Crittenden, Lyon, Caldwell and
Marshall County High School schedule pick up dates set
Marshall County High School Schedule pick-up dates are as follows: Tuesday, August 2 – Senior Wednesday, August 3 – Junior Thursday, August 4 – Sophomore Friday, August 5 – Freshman Times are 8:30 – 11:00 or 12:00
West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Annual Members’ Meeting Set for Saturday, July 9
(Mayfield, Ky.) July 5, 2016 – The Annual Meeting of Members of West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative will be held at Graves County High School in Mayfield on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Members who attend will learn