Harvey displaces thousands; channels available for locals to provide help to victims
Thousands of residents near Houston and across coastal Texas have been rescued or are awaiting rescue from rising floodwaters that have left them trapped within homes in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The Category 4 storm made
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County contracts with company to implement CodeRED
Marshall County has implemented the Onsolve/CodeRED emergency notification system. The Onsolve/CodeRED system will serve as the backbone of the Marshall County’s emergency planning and communications outreach to both citizens and staff. The system sends telephone calls, text
Martha Nell Conner
Mrs. Martha Nell (York) Conner, age 96 of Benton, KY passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, at Lake Way Nursing & Rehabilitation in Benton, KY. Born Saturday, August 6, 1921 in Olive, KY, she was the daughter
Calvert City police make arrest in suspected auto theft
Calvert City Police report, Aug. 28, 2017: Michael Craig Bailey, 23, of 104 East 2nd Street, Hardy, Ark., was arrested on Aug. 24, 2017 for theft by unlawful taking (automobile) $500 or more but under $10,000. William
Heath survivor shares story with SMMS students
Students at South Marshall Middle School learned about the real-life implications of bullying and overcoming adversity. Missy Jenkins Smith, survivor of the 1997 shooting at Heath High School, on Friday visited SMMS and shared her story
Local students awarded Pat and Bobby Cole Scholarship
Three local students were recently selected to receive the 2017 Pat and Bobby Cole scholarship. Scholarship winners Caitlin Harvey and Elizabeth Padgett were recognized and presented awards during a meeting of the Marshall County Republican Women; Shelton
Kentucky bridge project up for national award; prize money could benefit area charities
The Ohio River Bridges Project Downtown Crossing in Louisville has been recognized as one of the best transportation projects in America and is in the running to capture the top prize. Kentucky is competing with 11 other
Marshals fourth at Union County Invitational
Marshall County’s boy’s golf team traveled to Morganfield, Ky. in Union County to play in the Union County Invitational tournament Saturday. The Marshals tied with Henderson County for 4th place in the 15 team tournament held at Breckinridge Golf Course. The
Man injured in ATV crash, driver arrested on DUI
A Paducah woman was arrested and charged after police say she crashed an ATV while under the influence. According to Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to an injury ATV accident Friday on Shar-Cal Road. Police say