Law enforcement, emergency personnel focus on strengths, weaknesses during active shooter scenario
Local first responders and staff with the Marshall County Health Department have taken steps to prepare for an emergency active shooter situation should it happen in the county. Participants on Oct. 20 held an active shooter training
Brian Porter
Brian Porter, 46, of Calvert City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, at his home. Born Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1971, in Myrtle Beach, S.C., he was the son of Billy Porter of GA and Martha Porter of
PTL honors Kentucky State Police members at annual banquet
Six members of the Kentucky State Police were honored by Paschall Truck Lines on Oct. 12 at a ceremony in Murray at the annual Vendor Appreciation Banquet. The members of the Kentucky State Police Commercial Enforcement Division
CFS qualifies three for state cross country championships
Christian Fellowship had five athletes participate in the Region One Class 1A cross country meet Saturday at Marshall County High School. Three advanced to state meet which will be held Saturday Nov. 4 at the Kentucky State Horse Park in Lexington.
No Treats at the Gas Pump in West Central Kentucky
West Central Kentucky gas prices jumped by 12 cents this week to $2.341 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The Great Lakes and Central states collectively are seeing gas prices increase more than any other
Schools release November breakfast, lunch menus
Calvert City arrest report: Oct. 30, 2017
Scott Anthony Anderson, 28, of 719 Elder St., Calvert City was arrested on Oct. 23, 2017, on a Marshall County Warrant for probation violation (for felony offense). Wendy Garnett, 45, of 187 Hall Drive, Calvert City was
Bevin: Kentucky Teachers Wealthier in Defined Contribution Retirement Plan vs. Defined Benefits Plan
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2017) – Today the Bevin administration released data showing new teachers enrolling in the defined contribution retirement plan, a 401(a) plan, can be wealthier at retirement than if they began in the defined
Sheriff’s office makes trespassing, DUI arrests
On Saturday, Oct. 28 Deputy Josh Anderson was dispatched to the Purchase Parkway near exit 52 in reference to a subject trying to flag people down. Upon arrival Deputy Anderson made contact with the subject standing in
Benton residents face charges after altercation with gun
A Benton man was arrested last night, after police say he shot a firearm into the air during an altercation at a home in the county and then later fled police. According to Marshall County Sheriff’s Department,