Benton to conduct smoke testing on sewer system
The City of Benton will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system in the areas generally bounded by 5th Avenue (to the north), Birch Street (to the east) 14th Street (to the south) and Olive
KSP honors fallen trooper with wreath, ceremony
Kentucky State Police, along with local law enforcement and family members of Trooper Eric Chrisman, gathered today to remember the fallen trooper. Chrisman died June 23, 2015, in the line of duty in an automobile accident while
Op-Ed: Keeping our commitment to veterans
By Mitch McConnell U.S. Senator (R-Ky.) One of the greatest privileges I have as a U.S. Senator is representing nearly 300,000 veterans who call Kentucky home. Through their selfless service, America’s veterans have earned our admiration and
Sheriff’s report: Deputies respond to DUI, injury crashes
Det. Nathan Maxlow on Thursday, June 22 responded to a single vehicle crash on Mayfield Highway. As a result of the investigation, Justin L. Bearsby, 29 of Mayfield, was charged with aggravated DUI, second offense. Due to
Nine hole disc golf course to be constructed at Benton’s H.H. Lovett Park
Disc golf enthusiasts in the area will soon have another course in which to hone their skills. The Benton City Council approved the construction of a 9-hole disc golf course at H.H. Lovett Park. H.B. Clark, disc
CFSB Spirit of Marshall County: Cornwell serves community through devotion to Needline
She’s opinionated, strong-willed and sometimes stern, according to some, but those who know her well say Becky Cornwell has a heart of pure gold. Cornwell, a former school bus driver with the Marshall County School District, has
Area 4th of July celebrations and events set to kick off Saturday
Celebrate the 4th of July at numerous fireworks displays and activities around our area. Calvert City’s Ameribration Celebration will hold the annual 5K/1 mile fun run-walk Saturday, June 24th at 8:00 am and the Ameribration Beauty Pageant will be held
County judge seeks to clarify policies on nonprofits
I want to dispel some rumors and misinformation circulating regarding some changes that have taken place in county government. The senior citizens and the veteran van subsidy have not been “zeroed” out and defunded. The grant dollars
Grimes, Minton address public distrust among media, judiciary
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes on Thursday led a robust discussion on the trust Americans place in courts and media at the Kentucky Bar Association convention. Grimes’ panel included Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John D.
TVA lowers lake levels to prepare for rain from tropical depression
Heavy rains are forecast for much of the Tennessee Valley from tropical storm Cindy beginning Thursday. To help minimize flooding, the Tennessee Valley Authority will be lowering some lake levels to create additional water storage capacity. Those