Benton Council votes down new police chief recommendation; councilmen object to interview process, appoint Hicks interim chief instead
Benton City Council on Thursday in a 3-2 vote rejected a committee recommendation to appoint 19-year veteran Capt. Jeromy Hicks as the city’s new police chief during a special-called session at Benton City Hall. Councilmen Sherra Riley,
Benjamin Lee Spencer
Benjamin Lee Spencer, 35, of Benton died on Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center from complications of bone marrow transplant for Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was born Monday, September 7, 1981, in New Albany,
House approves $5M for equine-assisted therapy to aid veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 27, 2017) – Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment to the defense appropriations bill that would increase funding for the Veterans Affairs’ Adaptive Sports Grant Program for equine-assisted therapy. The
Kentucky State Police Working Multiple Collisions on I-24
EDDYVILLE, KY (July 27, 2017) – Kentucky State Police Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers are on the scene of multiple collisions on Interstate 24 between the 42 and 40 mile markers in Lyon County. KSP Post
Worship 101
Recently our President tweeted that in America we worship God not the government. I wish I could fully agree but I don’t because well, not everyone does. But you can certainly tell those who do. They are
State Fish and Wildlife Department seeking input on entrepreneurial solutions for Asian carp problem
Asian carp swim by the millions in Kentucky’s waterways, threatening to crowd out native fish in some of the state’s most cherished fishing destinations – including Kentucky and Barkley lakes in the west. With an absence of
Farmer’s Daughter Soap Company earns Corporations for Commonwealth award
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes on Thursday will recognize a Paducah small business with her office’s Corporations for the Commonwealth Award. Farmer’s Daughter Soap Company is being recognized for its commitment to being a good corporate
MSU to host ‘Racer Ready’ event Aug. 3
Individuals interested in enrolling for the Fall 2017 semester at Murray State University are encouraged to attend an informal open house event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3 on the first floor of
Marshall County native keeps positive outlook on brain cancer, works to help others in battle
“I am too positive to be doubtful, too optimistic to be fearful, and too determined to be defeated.” It was a feeling of complete peace. Ashley Lyles, in December 2015 at just 35 years old, had