Benny Mitchell
Mr. Benny F. Mitchell, 82, of Benton, died on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at Marshall County Hospital in Benton. Born Sunday, Dec. 30, 1934, in Paducah, he was the son of the late Benjamin F. Mitchell and
Alleged disorderly conduct at hospital leads to fugitive from justice charge
A Tennessee woman wanted on felony meth charges in Illinois was arrested Monday after an altercation at Marshall County Hospital. According to Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, about 10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, deputies and officers with the
Local business hosting fundraiser for child battling cancer
Sweet CeCe’s in Benton will host a fundraiser this weekend for a local child battling cancer. The frozen custard and sweet shop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 will donate a 20 percent of
Mary Johnston
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Johnston, age 91 of Benton, KY died on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. She was a retired cook for the Benton Independent School System where she worked for 27
Gloria Scarborough
Ms. Gloria H. Scarborough, age 65 of Benton, KY died on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. She worked for Cracker Barrel. Gloria was a beautiful daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She
Marshall County team in first heading into final race
Race three in the four race series of the Tennessee Interscholastic Cycling League took place in Knoxville, Tenn. at Baker’s Creek Preserve. The Marshals took the team win and are now poised to win their fifth consecutive state
Kentucky attorney general warns of scam
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s attorney general is warning about a new scam that’s using his office to try and scare people into sending money over wire transfers. Attorney General Andy Beshear says his office was contacted
Kentuckians deliver hurricane relief
By Sen. Mitch McConnell R-Ky. Senate Majority Leader Several powerful hurricanes have recently devastated the southeastern United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Already, Congress has responded by providing funding to begin the recovery. We
Connor Joseph Jung
Mr. Connor Joseph Jung, age 24 of Benton, KY passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on Hwy 68 East at Jonathan Creek. Born Tuesday, October 20, 1992 in Saint Peters,
Teens struck while walking on Slickback Road
Two teenagers suffered only minor injuries after police say they were struck by a car as they walked along Slickback Road near Mayfield Highway. According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Neil Mayzik, 18, of Benton was