Local ministry accepting items for ‘Feed My Sheep’ event
A local community outreach ministry is asking the public’s help in making its upcoming event successful. The 2nd Chance by Mercy organization will host its first-ever Feed My Sheep event from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 28
Rocio Carey
Ms. Rocio “Chio” Carey, age 52 of Gilbertsville, KY died on Thursday, September 7, 2017, in Calvert City, KY. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua in Grand Rivers, KY and worked for Baptist Health
After-school programs to resume at local libraries
Marshall County Public Library will resume its after-school programs Monday, Sept. 11 for elementary, middle and high school students at all three branches. The programs, broken down by age group, are held from 3:30-4 p.m. Monday through
Forest Service waives campground fees to those displaced by recent hurricanes
The southern Region of the USDA Forest Service is immediately waiving fees and making all campgrounds available for individuals displaced by the recent and forthcoming hurricanes, including Hurricane Irma. Many National Forests were impacted by the recent
Gilbertsville woman killed in early morning crash with semi
A collision involving a delivery truck and a passenger car this morning in Possum Trot has left a Gilbertsville woman injured and another dead. According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, dispatchers received a call about 5:39
Local groups collecting for Harvey victims
Various local agencies are organizing efforts to lend aid to victims in Texas suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The storm rolled through last weekend, causing historic flooding in Houston and surrounding areas. The below businesses
September Retirements up 37 Percent in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Retirements from one of Kentucky’s largest public pension systems jumped 37 percent in September as lawmakers are considering potentially dramatic changes to prevent insolvency. The Kentucky Retirement Systems says 746 people retired as
Anthem Will Sell Insurance in Fewer Kentucky Counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield says it will not sell health insurance plans statewide, leaving just one insurance provider for each county on Kentucky’s health exchange. Anthem had been the only insurance carrier
Hoover says retiree pay cuts ‘highly unlikely’
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – – Kentucky’s Republican House speaker says it is highly unlikely lawmakers would approve a pay cut for retirees as part of a proposal to rescue the state’s troubled public pension plan. Speaker Jeff Hoover
Parks offer lodging discount to Florida residents fleeing Irma
Kentucky State Parks are offering a lodging discount to Florida residents looking for a place to stay to avoid Hurricane Irma. Guests with a Florida driver’s license can receive 25 percent off the regular rate for lodge