Ethel Thornton
Mrs. Ethel Lynn Thornton, age 66 of Benton, KY died on Monday, February 20, 2017, at her home. She was a retired cook and waitress in the food service industry and a member of Hamlet Baptist Church.
Sen. Danny Carroll’s Legislative Update
A wide array of bills were heard in committees and voted out of the Senate in a busy and fast-paced third week of the 2017 Session. Because this year’s 30-day meeting of the Kentucky General Assembly is
Kentucky fans get early look at future Wildcat PJ Washington
DRAFFENVILLE – The Grind session held a three-day Kentucky Lake Showcase at Marshall County’s Reed Conder Gymnasium Friday through Sunday with six games. The first game of the showcase featured Sunrise Christian (KS) and The Rock (FL). The
Marshall County Sheriff’s Report February 20, 2017
On the afternoon of February 19th Deputy Chris Greenfield and Deputy Luke Rudd responded to Salem Chapel Road in reference to a report of shots fired at an ATV and someone being held at gunpoint. Upon arrival,
A Walk Through History by Justin Lamb (Sponsored by Four Pigs Restaurant)
The Hanging of Samuel Gaines Written by Justin D. Lamb Thousands gathered in Benton on Friday, July 13, 1866 to witness a “once in a lifetime spectacle” as officials prepared to hang a local renegade Samuel Gaines.
Jack Thompson
Mr. Jack G. Thompson, age 88, of Benton, KY passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at Lake Way Nursing and Rehabilitation, Benton, KY. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th St., Benton, KY.
Calvert City Police Report February 20, 2017
Jarred A. Travis, 30, of 948 Calvert City Road, Calvert City was arrested on February 17, 2017 by Officer Robert Johnson on a Marshall County warrant for failure to appear. He was also charged with one headlight
Single Vehicle Collision Sends Calvert Man to the Hospital
The McCracken County Sheriff’s office was contacted about a single vehicle collision on 02/18/2017 around 2015 hrs in the 5200 Block of Benton Road. Upon arrival, it was determined that Justin English, 36 yoa from Calvert City,