Lady Marshals secure #1 district seed in win over Calloway County

MURRAY – The Lady Marshals secured the #1 district seed with a 3-1 win over Calloway County Thursday, taking advantage of five Lady Laker errors. Tied 1-1 heading into the top of the seventh inning, Payton Smothers
Area attorney arrested in alleged thefts
A McCracken County attorney is facing theft charges after allegations that he failed to turn settlement payments over to clients. According to a McCracken County Sheriff’s Department news release, James Grant King, 43, was arrested on Thursday
Calvert City community prayer service offers support for those affected by drug use

Calvert City – Calvert City has suffered more than its fair share of loss due to drugs. The Calvert City Ministerial Alliance is holding “A Service of Hope” and Candle Light Prayer Circle at the Calvert City
Police investigating robbery at Draffenville Dairy Queen
DRAFFENVILLE — Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a robbery that occurred in the parking lot of a local restaurant. Officers responded about 11:20 p.m. Thursday to the Draffenville Dairy Queen, after a 911 call alleging a
Benton sewer line project work progressing
The City of Benton is making progress on its long-running sewer renovation and cleanup project. Mayor Rita Dotson said sanitation crews were working to clean out sewer lines throughout a portion of the city as part of
Road fatalities increase statewide in 2016
FRANKFORT – Highway fatalities in Kentucky increased last year according to numbers from the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) and Kentucky State Police (KSP). There were 834 fatalities in 2016, 73 more than 2015. “We are