Greer named new principal at MCHS
Marshall County Schools Superintendent Trent Lovett has confirmed that Patricia Greer has been named as new head principal at Marshall County High School. Lovett said the school’s Site Based Decision Making Council met and made the decision
Kentucky Department of Agriculture accepting hemp applications for 2018 growing season
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles announced today that the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has opened the application period for Kentuckians wishing to participate in the state’s industrial hemp research pilot program for the 2018 growing season. “I
Ruth Kimble Littlejohn
Mrs. Ruth Kimble Littlejohn, 92, of The Stilley House in Benton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at Superior Care Home in Paducah. Born Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1925, in Lyon County, she was the daughter of the
Benton City Council approves increase in mayor’s compensation
Benton City Council on Monday passed an ordinance that will increase the mayor’s pay from $10,000 to $30,000 annually, effective Jan. 1, 2019. The council voted 3-1 in favor of the ordinance, with Councilman Justin Lamb opposed
FUNdamentals basketball camp for Special Olympic athletes
This year’s FUNdamentals basketball camp presented by Marshall County Special Olympics Basketball will be Oct. 21 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Marshall County High School in the main gym. This year’s camp will be conducted by Marshall County
Work Ready Skills Initiative Grant a Game Changer for Western Kentucky
PADUCAH, KY (WKCTC) – Educators in western Kentucky called a $3.04 million Work Ready Skills Initiative Grant a “game changer” for the citizen of western Kentucky during a ceremonial agreement signing at West Kentucky Community and Technical
Kentucky leaders reach deal on pension plans
FRANKFORT (AP) – Kentucky’s Republican leaders say they have agreed on how to change the state’s struggling public pension system. Gov. Matt Bevin, state House Speaker Jeff Hoover and Senate President Robert Stivers will announce the plan Wednesday
Kentucky Sets Record for Degrees, Credentials Awarded
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s public and independent colleges and universities conferred a record 70,146 degrees and credentials during the 2016-17 academic year. The state Council on Postsecondary Education says that figure is up more than 6 percent
Erica Lynn Jones
It is with a heavy heart that we were called to celebrate the life of our daughter, sister and friend Erica Lynn Jones after 33 short years. Erica was called home early Monday morning, Oct. 16, 2017.
Lady Marshals meet Murray Thursday for regional title
Marshall County and Murray both with shut-out wins in the semi final round of the regional tournament, will play for the Region 1 title and the opportunity to advance to the state playoffs. The Lady Marshals beat