Deputies make DUI arrests, respond to 13 burglary reports
Marshall County Sheriff’s report, Oct. 16, 2017: Deputy Josh Anderson was dispatched on Saturday, Oct. 14 to Old Calvert City Road in reference to an individual that was observed to be passed out in the driver’s
MCEC thanks community for its support in fundraising efforts
Dear Editor, It is with great excitement that I announce that the Marshall County Exceptional Center’s annual “Exceptional Sunday” Open House, hosted on Oct. 15, 2017, raised approximately $81,000. Prior to the event, MCEC brought in an
Two arrested on theft, drug and gun offenses
McCracken County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men and charged them with theft, drug and gun offenses following a theft from residence located in the Reidland area of McCracken County. Deputies responded at 3:35 p.m. Sunday to a
West Central Kentucky Drivers See Modest Drop at the Pump
West Central Kentucky gas prices inched downward this week by a penny to $2.268 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Defying the national trend, five states in the Great Lakes and Central region are paying
Grimes Leading Statewide Food Drive through Oct. 27
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2017) – Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes on Monday said the statewide food drive she announced last month has begun. The Commonwealth of Kentucky Bowl food drive is a friendly competition between
Calvert City Police make arrests on out-of-county warrants
Calvert City arrest report, Oct. 16, 2017: Santos Thomas Gonzales, 35, of 202 Anita in Paducah was arrested on Oct. 13, 2017, on two McCracken County warrants; one for non-payment of fines and the other for failure
Kentucky schedules exam for prospective PVA candidates
FRANKFORT (AP) – Kentucky revenue officials say an examination has been scheduled for people interested in getting on next year’s election ballot in hopes of serving as a property valuation administrator. The Department of Revenue says the exam
A Walk Through History by Justin Lamb (Sponsored by Western Auto of Benton)
C.B. “Blint” Cox Written by Justin D. Lamb C.B. Cox, circa 1927 For many years, Blint Cox was a familiar face in the old Benton Post Office on Poplar Street. He served as Benton Postmaster throughout the
CASA hosts annual Chili Challenge and Carnival
CASA by the Lakes hosted its annual Chili Challenge and Carnival Saturday at Mike Miller Park in Draffenville. The event brought participants out to vote for and enjoy a bowl of their favorite chili, play cornhole, visit