Jim D. Laycock
Jim D. Laycock, 57, of Gilbertsville, KY, died Friday, July 21, 2017 at Marshall County Hospital in Benton, KY. Jim was born January 5, 1960, in Greenville, KY. He worked as an iron worker and loved to
Local businesses ensure safety on eclipse glasses

Local businesses are putting out the word on the safety of eclipse glasses just one month shy of the big event. Yesterday, NASA issued a warning to residents to beware of glasses that could prove unsafe to
Linda ‘Sue’ Scott
Mrs. Linda “Sue” Scott, age 89 of Mayfield, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017, at the home of her sister in Symsonia. Born Sunday, February 19, 1928 in Graves County, she was the daughter of the late
Police seek public assistance in locating theft suspect

Benton Police Department officers are searching for a local man in connection to fraudulent Walmart purchases. Clinton Shane Borders, 36, was indicted July 11 by a Marshall County grand jury on suspicion of theft by unlawful taking
Board of Education moves forward with Sharpe renovations, track improvements at MCHS, NMMS
The Marshall County Board of Education is moving forward with plans to renovate facilities at Sharpe Elementary School, Marshall County High School and North Marshall Middle School. The school board voted unanimously on Thursday to accept design
Preschool, Early Head Start registration begins July 25
Marshall County Preschool Head Start and Early Head Start has upcoming registration for new applicants, no appointment is necessary. Registration will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25 and Aug. 1 at the Marshall County
Marshall County hires Mallory Newton as new Head Softball Coach

Marshall County High School has hired Mallory (Young) Newton as the new Head Softball Coach. She will assume the duties of head coach on January 1, 2018. Coach Newton has spent the last four years playing for the Murray State
National Weather Service continues heat advisory through Sunday
The National Weather Service in Paducah has continued its heat advisory for the area through Sunday. According to NWS meteorologists, peak heat indices will range from 105-110 degrees today and Saturday. Potential thunderstorms on Sunday could limit