MCHS student selected to participate in Boys Nation
Blain Bizzle, incoming senior at Marshall County High School, was selected by his peers and counselors at the Kentucky Boys State session last week to attend Boys Nation in Washington, D.C. Bizzle, the first-ever MCHS student selected
AAA East Central: West central Kentucky gas prices break as inventory builds

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky dropped by eight cents this week to $2.163 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Following four straight weeks of draws, gasoline inventory is on the rise in
Jackson Purchase Friends of Bluegrass founder, Tony Williams, passes away
The following news release was submitted to Bluegrass Today by Josh Williams and family: Tony Williams, bluegrass entrepreneur, promoter, and all-around friend to the music died this morning in the hospital near his home in Kentucky from
Tony Williams
Mr. William Anthony “Tony” Williams, age 70 of Benton, KY died on Monday, June 12, 2017, at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY. He was a member of Central Church of Christ. He was a member
Relay for Life running totals close to $70,000; participation sees decline
Marshall County Relay for Life celebrated its 20th year in the county, but participation numbers have declined considerably from previous years. Relay Committee Chairwoman Karen Powell said the annual event had seen a steady decrease in the
Marshall County Trap Team takes third at State Tournament

Marshall County’s Trap Team finished third at the Kentucky State Tournament held this past weekend at the Central Kentucky Gun Club in Berea with a team total of 478/500. Taking first in the state was the team from
Calvert City arrest report June 12, 2017
Maria Paula Faith, 50, of 594 Cedar Street, Apt. No. 27, Calvert City was arrested on June 6, 2017, by Officer Robert Johnson for burglary 1st degree. Kirk David Barlow, 48, of 150 Brookside Cove, Paducah was
Pic of the Week – June 12, 2017

KSP cautions residents to remember risks to children in warmer temperatures
Temperatures are on the rise this week and KSP is warning parents not to leave a child alone in a hot car. It may seem like common sense, but every year law enforcement agencies answer calls about
Fiessinger earns All-American honors at Carson-Newman

Abby Fiessinger just completed her freshman year at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee, as a member of the Lady Eagles softball team. The 2015 Region One Player of the Year still holds several records as a member