MCHS hosts first ‘Fine Arts Focus’ concert of the year
Marshall County High School’s music department hosted its first Fine Arts Focus series concert of the 2017-18 school year Monday at MCHS. The event featured performances by the MCHS Percussion Ensemble, Chamber Singers and Jazz I ensemble.
Benton Police arrest Tennessee man after high-speed chase
A Tennessee man is facing charges after police say he fled when officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop. According to Benton Police Department, about 10:47 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, officers observed a white Dodge Charger traveling
What then?
An old man asked a teenage boy what he planned to do in life. The boy replied, “First, I plan to graduate from high school.” “What then?” the old man asked. “Then I plan to study pre-med
Signs it may be time to consider assisted living care
Sponsored content: The decision to begin assisted living care is never an easy one, and at times it can be difficult to determine if it’s time to make that transition. However, there are ways to tell if it
McCracken County ends Lady Marshals season in regional tournament first round
McCracken County ended the Lady Marshals 2017 season Monday in the first round of the regional tournament at Graves County High School. The four-time regional champion Lady Mustangs won in three straight sets, 25-10, 25-10, 25-6. The
Local Halloween activities kick off tomorrow, cities impose 10 p.m. curfew Oct. 31 for those younger than 18
Looking for a safe Halloween event to take the kids and enjoy the spirit of the holiday? There’s plenty going on in the lakes area. Below is a compilation of Halloween activities found in Marshall County as
Bettie Bowland
Bettie L. Bowland, 87, of Paducah, Kentucky died on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. She was a member of Reidland Christian Church. Born Sunday, March 16, 1930 in Paducah, Kentucky, she was
Kentucky bill to protect drivers who accidentally hit protesters
FRANKFORT (AP) — A Republican lawmaker in Kentucky has filed legislation that would shield drivers from criminal and civil penalties if they unintentionally run over protesters who are blocking the street without a permit. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports
Juvenile justice agency launches community supervision fund
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Juvenile justice officials in Kentucky are launching an incentive fund for local programs that supervise young offenders in the community. Officials say the program is aimed at cutting taxpayer costs and reserving secure
‘Awesome Fallsome’ contest winners announced
The fall season just got a little more festive for three area homeowners awarded cash prizes for their outdoor decorating efforts. The “Awesome Fallsome Contest” hosted by Park Avenue Properties Real Estate encouraged residents to submit photos