Mary Catherine Vasko

Mary Catherine Vasko, 53, of Benton, passed away June 27, 2017, at her residence. She is survived by her daughter, Briana Stovall of Calvert City, KY; two grandchildren, Braxton Paul Manning and Jayden Brianna Rupp; her father,

Johnny Dale ‘Buck’ Beard

Mr. Johnny Dale “Buck” Beard, age 78 of Hardin, KY passed away Friday, June 30, 2017, at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, KY. Born Thursday, February 23, 1939 in Marshall Co., KY, he was a member

David Cornwell

Mr. David Cornwell, age 64 of Benton, KY died on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. Born Sunday, May 10, 1953 in Benton, KY, he was a member of Hardin Baptist Church. He

Benton Police Chief announces July 31 retirement

Benton Police Department Chief Tracy Watwood announced his retirement Friday afternoon, via the department’s Facebook page. Watwood has been with law enforcement for 24 years, first in Ballard County and then in Benton. He was named BPD

Boiler could be to blame for Paducah pet food plant explosion

Sources with Kentucky State Police have reported an explosion this morning at Darling Ingredients Inc. at North 10th and Grover streets in Paducah. Paducah city officials say preliminary reports indicate a boiler exploded on the premises, causing