Marshall County names Terry Birdsong men’s basketball head coach
DRAFFENVILLE – Marshall County High School announced today the hiring of Terry Birdsong as Head Coach of the men’s basketball program. A 1987 graduate of Marshall County, Birdsong was a player on the 1987 Regional Championship team
Charlotte Hamm
Mrs. Charlotte Marie Hamm, 66, of Benton, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. She was a retired travel agent for AAA in Paducah and worked for 4 Seasons Travel. Mrs.
Lawmakers eye THC content of state’s industrial hemp
FRANKFORT—Industrial hemp legally grown in Kentucky is not considered marijuana. It has only a fraction of THC—or tetrahydrocannabinol, a psychoactive compound—found in marijuana. And state regulators aim to keep it that way. Around 100 pounds of industrial
The Church in History by Dr. T.Y. Hiter
John Knox was a Scotsman who moved to England in protest against the Scots’ sticking with the Roman Catholic Church. Later, of course, when Elizabeth died childless, James the Sixth, of Scotland, became James the First, of
Investigation continues into Filbeck-Cann and King owner
Details on an investigation related to Filbeck-Cann and King owner and operator Tim King have continued to develop in recent days. Commonwealth’s Attorney Mark Blankenship confirmed to local media outlets that King was the subject of a
Lady Marshals complete 4th District sweep in 23-3 win over Calloway
MURRAY – Twelve batters combined for 19 hits in the Lady Marshals 23-3 four inning win over Murray Tuesday. Led by Addie Young’s home run in the top of the fourth inning and five RBI’s, Gracey Murt’s
Lampley indicted on two charges, four dismissed
Dalton Lampley of Calvert City has been indicted by a McCracken County grand jury on two charges of felony assault. Four charges of 1st degree assault were dismissed after no probable cause was found. The charges stem
Dianne Dean
Mrs. Dianne Dean, age 78, of Hardin, KY, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Lakeway Nursing and Rehab in Benton, KY. All other arrangements are incomplete at this time at the Collier Funeral Home and Crematory in
Phyllis Van Metre
Mrs. Phyllis Kay Van Metre, age 60 of Benton, KY passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home. Born Monday, July 30, 1956 in Benton, KY, she was a retired waitress and was a member of
Marshals hold off late rally to beat Murray
MURRAY – With an 8-3 lead heading into the bottom of the seventh, the Marshals were able to hold off Murray in the Tigers three-run inning, securing the number one seed in the 4th District Tournament later this month