Marshall County students named to MSU fall 2017 dean’s list

Murray State University has announced its dean’s list recipients for the fall 2017 semester. The list recognizes the academic accomplishments of the University’s undergraduate students. “We take great pride in our students’ academic achievements,” said Dr. Mark

Fire crews respond to Phelps Road hay, equipment fire

West Marshall and Palma-Briensburg volunteer fire department crews responded to a trash fire that reportedly got out of hand Wednesday and set fire to an excavator at a local livestock farm. West Marshall Fire Chief Brian Andrus

More PR’s as swim team places second at Madisonville

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Both the boy’s and girl’s swim teams placed second and in combined scoring, the Marshall County Swim Team placed second Tuesday at Madisonville with 151 points, behind first place Madisonville North Hopkins with 214. Logan County took third with 89

Ronald Gene Burkeen

Ronald Gene Burkeen, 62, of Benton, died on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. Born Thursday, Nov. 24, 1955, in Benton, he was a member of North Marshall Church

Of Ky. Children Screened, More Ready to Start School

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky education officials say a higher percentage of children who took a screening test have been determined to be ready for kindergarten. The Daily News in Bowling Green reports 51.4 percent of children who

NWS issues wind advisory today for western Kentucky

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The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a wind advisory, which will remain in effect from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 throughout western Kentucky, southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. Residents should expect southwest