Transportation Cabinet urges businesses to prepare for Aug. 21 influx of visitors

It’s an event that could rival the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus for the title “Greatest Show on Earth.” A total solar eclipse will sweep across 14 states, including 10 Kentucky counties on Aug. 21,
Rising Inventory Makes for Lower Gas Prices in West Central KY

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky dropped by four cents this week to $2.120 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. As gasoline inventory rises for a second straight week, the Great Lakes and
Freeland announces intent to run for 6th District House seat

A former Benton city councilman will once again be seeking office next year. Chris Freeland, announced his intent to run for the Kentucky House of Representatives 6th district seat, which encompasses Marshall, Lyon and a portion of
Freeland announces bid for 6th District House seat
To the Citizens of Kentucky’s 6th District: After lots of prayer, family discussions and support from voters, I have decided to run for state representative in the 6th district. I intend to be a bipartisan voice for the
UPDATE: KY 1949 OPENED at milepoint 7.45 in MARSHALL County

KY 1949/Wadesboro Road in Marshall County has reopened to traffic near the Purchase Parkway Tunnel Underpass. After the floodwaters subsided inspectors were able to determine that what appeared to be damage to the roadway was caused by
Marshall County Sheriff’s Report June 19, 2017
On June 18th, Deputy Chris Greenfield was dispatched to a hotel in Draffenville in reference to a man acting suspiciously. According to the citation filed by Deputy Greenfield, Jason P. Sims age 36 of Murray appeared to
Marshall County student wins statewide poster contest
Statewide winners in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Poster and Essay Contest were recognized with Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, second from left, and Miss Kentucky Laura Jones, right, between innings of the Lexington Legends game on Friday
JoAnn Iverlett
Mrs. JoAnn Iverlett, age 88 of Paducah, KY died on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City, KY. She retired from USEC. Born Monday, January 28, 1929 in Marshall Co., KY, she
NWS: Microburst to blame for weekend damage in Draffenville
The National Weather Service in Paducah has identified a microburst that caused property damage Sunday during storms in Draffenville. According to NWS, about 9:17 a.m. Sunday, a bowing line segment with an embedded “Mesoscale Convective Vortex” intensified
Calvert City arrest report June 19, 2017
Lannette N. Nieder, 37, of 65 Park Street, Gilbertsville was served a Marshall County criminal summons on June 17, 2017 by Officer Wes Babcock for criminal possession of a forged instrument 2nd degree.