KSP searching for inmate escaped from Fulton County
UPDATE: KSP reports that Jerrell D. Kinney was located and arrested about 9:15 p.m. Friday in Union City, Tenn. He was being held by Union City Police Department awaiting extradition. ***** The Kentucky State Police are requesting
Budget deficit prompts Exceptional Center board to terminate CEO position, Chambers dismissed
Financial strain has forced the Marshall County Exceptional Center to reorganize its staffing situation, though board members say the center remains stable and is not in danger of closing. The Marshall County Exceptional Center Chief Executive Officer
Local emergency response agencies, health department to host active-shooter exercise
Marshall County Health Department and emergency response agencies are ensuring that staff know just how to handle an active shooter situation. Officials will host an an active shooter exercise from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20
PSC no longer copied on boil water advisories in Kentucky
FRANKFORT (AP) — Utility regulators in Kentucky say water utilities are no longer required to send copies of “boil water” advisories to the state Public Service Commission. The PSC says it will now be informed of such advisories through
AG Beshear denies involvement in opioid settlement
FRANKFORT (AP) – Kentucky Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear has repeatedly told lawmakers he had no involvement with a $24 million settlement against a pharmaceutical company. Former Democratic Attorney General Jack Conway settled a lawsuit against OxyContin manufacturer
Social Security Benefits to Rise by 2 Percent in 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients and other retirees will get a 2 percent increase in benefits next year. It’s the largest increase since 2012 but comes to only $25 a month for the average
Lady Marshals win 2nd District Championship
After two overtime periods and a round of penalty kicks, the Lady Marshals emerged as the 2nd District Champions, defeating Murray 2-1 in Thursday’s title game. This is their first district title since the 2013 season and their first
Local pharmacies to host consultations during Medicare open enrollment
Pharmacists at Benton Pharmacy, Draffenville Pharmacy and Calvert City Pharmacy will hold one-on-one educational sessions with residents to help them select their Medicare plans during the open enrollment period. Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15-Dec. 7,
Kendall joins Kentucky Lake Chamber of Commerce
The Kentucky Lake Chamber of Commerce in Marshall County recently welcomed Jennifer Kendall and her doTERRA Essential Oils business as a new member of the Chamber. Kendall teaches people to restore and protect their health naturally, utilizing