Whitehaven to host Christmas open house
The Whitehaven Welcome Center along Interstate 24 at US 45 Paducah Exit 7 will be hosting its annual Christmas Open House from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 in Paducah. The event is free
KSP assists in escort of US capital Christmas tree through region
Kentucky State Police had the distinction of assisting the United States Forestry Service with escorting a Christmas tree designated for the U.S. Capital in Washington D.C. The tree began its 3,627-mile journey from the Kootenai National Forest
Ellon Chambers Callihan
Mrs. Ellon Marie (Chambers) Callihan, 86 of Benton, KY died on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at her home. She was retired from ISP Chemicals where she worked as a Chemical Technician for over 30 years. Born Thursday,
Two face charges in separate drug investigations
A Marshall County resident was arrested and a second charged Thursday and in separate drug investigations. According to Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, about 2:39 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, deputies conducted a traffic stop on 10th St. in
Glenda Cunningham Fields
Glenda Cunningham Fields, 83, of Benton passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at her home. She was a retired social worker for the State of KY Department of Families and Children. She is survived by one son,
State Releases County Unemployment Data for October

FRANKFORT, KY (AP) – Unemployment rates fell in 88 Kentucky counties, stayed the same in 10 and rose in 22 counties between October 2016 and October 2017, according to the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics,
Graves County, Victory Rock Prep win in Thursday’s Hoopfest
Graves County and Victory Rock Prep, Florida emerged winners in the third and fourth games in Thursday’s Hoopfest. The reigning Region One champion Eagles led University Heights Academy by 10 points at the end of the first
Marshals earn 57-48 win over Massac County in Thursday’s Hoopfest game
Marshall County senior Aaron Reed scored 18 points with 12 rebounds to help lead the Marshals to a 57-48 win over Massac County in the second game of Thursday’s opening session of the 2017 Hoopfest. Reed’s performance
Lady Marshals open Hoopfest with 57-26 win over Massac County
In their first game of the season, the Marshall County Lady Marshals defeated Massac County 57-26 in the opening game of the 2017 Marshall County Hoopfest under first-year Head Coach Martin Clapp. The Lady Marshals never trailed
KSP seek public help in locating stolen boat
Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s assistance locating a stolen boat. On Nov. 11, 2017, KSP Post 1 began investigating the theft of a boat and trailer from a residence on Emmaus Church Road in