Joe Burnett Hardison
Mr. Joe Burnett Hardison, 77, of Benton, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, at Lake Way Nursing & Rehabilitation in Benton. He was a tirebuilder for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Union City, TN. He was the
Lady Marshals wrap up Holiday Classic with 73-11 win
Marshall County and Egyptian, IL tipped off at 1:00 Friday in the final game of the three-day Lady Marshal Holiday Classic. Eleven different players scored for the Lady Marshals on their way to a 73-11 win over
McCracken County Jailer indicted, arrested on suspicion of perjury

McCracken County Jailer Tonya Ray is facing perjury charges after investigators say she is suspected of lying in a hearing involving a former deputy jailer. According to a Kentucky State Police news release, troopers arrested Ray, 43,
MCSO wraps up holiday food drive this weekend
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office will conclude its holiday season “Cram the Cruiser” food drive this weekend. MCSO Deputy Chris Greenfield opened a sheriff’s office SUV to fill with donated non-perishable foods and money Friday, Dec. 22
Benton PD seek public’s assistance in identifying subject
Benton Police Department is seeking the public’s help. According to BPD, the man in the above photo is wanted for questioning in an unnamed matter. Anyone with information as to the man’s identity and whereabouts is asked
LIHEAP Crisis Program Now Open
The Crisis Component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program will begin on January 8, 2018 and will end on March 31, 2018, or until funds have been expended whichever comes first. This program is available to
WKRECC: Scammers targeting area utility customers
West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative is urging residents to exercise caution with their personal information. According to WKRECC, several customers had been contacted by an unknown caller Friday, Dec. 22 claiming to be with the cooperative. Customers
Delivering on promises to Kentucky

OPINION COLUMN BY MITCH McCONNELL U.S. Senator, R-Ky. Over the past eight years, I received countless letters, emails, and phone calls from Kentucky families frustrated by the Obama economy. “The honest, hardworking folks can’t get ahead, the
KYTC urging residents to buckle up for holiday travel
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding residents who plan to go over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house to buckle up first. As of this morning, there had been 748 fatalities on Kentucky highways
Lady Marshals hold off Rockcastle County in 45-34 win
The Lady Marshals held Region 12’s Rockcastle County to just one field goal and three free throws in the entire first half on Thursday but the Rockets picked up their play in the second half and made