Work Ready committee presents update to Fiscal Court; county making progress toward recertification
Members of the Marshall County Work Ready Community certification committee presented the annual update on the county’s status and progress toward recertification Tuesday during regularly scheduled fiscal court meeting in Benton. The committee, which brings together representatives
West Central Kentucky drivers see Harvey’s impact at the pump
Gas prices in West Central Kentucky jumped by 43 cents this week to $2.626 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Prices across the Great Lakes and Central States region have seen significant movement
Local woman turns 100: Happy birthday to Agnes Nimmo
Local woman turns 100: Happy birthday to Agnes Nimmo Agnes Nimmo talks with her cousin Edsel Beale at her 100th Birthday party. Not many can say they have spent 100 years on this Earth, but today one
KHEAA to host workshop on postsecondary financing at MCHS
Marshall County High School students and their parents will have the opportunity to learn about potential ways to finance their postsecondary education. Matt Jones, representative of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), will host a “Paying
Deputies respond to injury crash, make arrests in disturbances
Sheriff’s Report, Sept. 5, 2017 (Updated): Deputy Luke Rudd was dispatched Sunday, Sept. 3 to Sledd Creek boat ramp in reference to a possible assault. Detective Kevin Mighell had observed the incident occur and witnessed the females
Benton man charged with DUI after police allege he left wrecked motorcycle on roadside
A Benton man is facing DUI charges after police say he left his motorcycle on the side of the road unoccupied. According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded Friday to U.S. Highway 68 E near
Hardin woman facing escape, public intoxication charges
A Hardin woman is facing charges after police say she entered someone else’s home while intoxicated. According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded Sunday to Karen Faye Lane in Hardin to a report that a
Deer season begins in Kentucky
The 2017-18 deer season opened Saturday, Sept. 2 in Kentucky with the start of the 136-day archery season. The crossbow, youth gun, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons follow later this fall. As bowhunters prepare to return to
Pic of the Week – September 4, 2017
North Marshall Class of 1970 reunion set
The North Marshall class of 1970 will be celebrating its 47th year reunion on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. in Mike Miller Park in the large pavilion. Welcome and sign-in is at 6 p.m. a group photo