Crossroads Lawn and Garden reopens after Thanksgiving fire
Thanksgiving has proven to hold both amazing and terrible things for the Boyan family. The family began building its business on Thanksgiving in 2013 at the junction of U.S. Highway 68 and Ky. 408 in Fairdealing before
Darnall announces candidacy for county attorney
Jason Darnall, assistant county attorney in Marshall County, announced on Monday his intent to run for the county attorney’s seat in 2018. Darnall, who will run on the Independent ticket, has served as assistant county attorney since
Darnall seeks election to county attorney’s seat
I am pleased to announce that I am running as an Independent candidate for Marshall County Attorney. I am thrilled to have the chance to run for the office. As soon as Jeff told me he would
A Walk Through History by Justin Lamb (Sponsored by Western Auto of Benton)
Elbert Lawrence Cooper Written by Justin D. Lamb Elbert Lawrence Cooper in 1913 (Photo courtesy of Juliet Gray) Following his death in 1938, the Tribune-Democrat wrote this following tribute to Elbert Lawrence Cooper, “Mr. Cooper was held
Thursday’s Hoopfest kicks off a six day showcase of the nation’s top prospects
The wait is almost over for one of the nation’s best high school basketball showcase events in one of the top high school basketball facilities – the Marshall County Hoopfest. The 21st year of the event which began
Calvert City Police Report November 27, 2017
The following people were arrested/charged by the Calvert City Police Department: Alton Ray Borders, 50, of 352 Walton Lane, Benton was arrested on November 13, 2017 for DUI 1st offense. He was also charged with no registration
Small Game Hunting begins Friday at LBL

GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) – Small game hunting season opens at Land Between the Lakes on Friday. Season dates and regulations differ from state-wide dates and regulations. Hunters should be sure to check for details on the
Benton man arrested after police say he altered license plate
A Benton man was arrested last week after police say he altered the decal on his license plate. According to Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, detectives were investigating a report of drug activity about 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.
Local man facing drug charges after arrest on warrants

A Marshall County man is facing additional charges, after police say he was caught with methamphetamine. According to Benton Police Department, officers on Sunday, Nov. 26, located Damon Turner near the 600 block of Poplar Street in
Reader calls for elected officials accused of sexual harassment to resign from office

Editor, I recognize that inappropriate sexual harassment knows no political boundaries. Will it ever be eradicated? Probably not. Accountability from the voters and the political parties, then it may be greatly curtailed. After the tragic murder of