Benton Partnership Meeting August 5th, 2016

The Benton Partnership Minutes August 5, 2016 The August 5, 2016 meeting of The Benton Partnership was called to order by Chair, Kayla Teckenbrock at 8:34 AM in the Council Room of Benton City Hall.
NWS issues Heat ADVISORY for the Lakes Area
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a heat advisory for westernmost Kentucky and southernmost Illinois until 8 pm. Temperatures climbing into the lower and mid-90s combined with very humid conditions will push the heat index
Agency Holds Atmos Natural Gas Rates in Check
A state agency has kept some natural gas customers from paying a little more each month. The Kentucky Public Service Commission has approved a settlement granting Atmos Energy less than one-sixth of a requested increase in its natural
Lawmakers fish for solutions on state’s growing bear, carp numbers

FRANKFORT—Black bears and Asian carp came to Kentucky years ago uninvited. Now that they are apparently here to stay, state Fish and Wildlife officials are working hard to control their numbers. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Commissioner
Marshall girls, Trigg boys win Thursday’s match at Calvert City

CALVERT CITY – The Marshall County boy’s hosted Trigg County and Murray at Calvert City Country Club Thursday with the victory going to Trigg County. Trigg County as a team shot 170 followed by Murray with 176 and