Senate confirms Kentucky native as head of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly confirmed R.D. James as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (Head of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). James is a native
Bailey Holt
Ms. Bailey Nicole Holt, 15 of Benton, KY died on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Marshall County High School. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Born Wednesday, May 15, 2002 in Paducah, KY, she was the
Preston Cope
Mr. Preston Ryan Cope, age 15 of Benton, KY died on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was a member of Zion’s Cause Baptist Church. He attended Marshall County High School where he was a
Marjorie Jones
Mrs. Marjorie Floyd Jones, age 94 of Benton, KY died on Monday, January 22, 2018, at Marshall Co. Hospital in Benton, KY. She was a retired Nurse Aide for the Calvert City Convalescent Center and was also a nurse
KSP appeals for privacy of families in wake of Marshall County tragedy
Kentucky State Police (KSP) is appealing to the media and general public to allow privacy for families impacted by this week’s tragic shooting in Marshall County. Families of Marshall County students have contacted KSP with serious privacy concerns, particularly in
Student accused of shooting to remain in custody
Marshall County Assistant Attorney Jason Darnall, read a prepared statement outside of the courtroom at the Marshall County Judicial Building. Darnall was joined by County Attorney Jeff Edwards. Darnall stated that following the teen’s first hearing, the
Kentucky Nurses Association releases statement of Marshall County High shooting
The Kentucky Nurses Association is extremely saddened by the tragedy of the school shooting at Marshall County High School and the injuries and deaths that resulted. We call on all nurses in Marshall County to support the
Christian Fellowship School sends prayers and support to Marshall County students
Christian Fellowship School gathered Tuesday afternoon and prayed for our neighbors. Today, Thursday January 25th, the school is wearing orange and blue to show our support. We also prayed this morning as the younger Marshall County students
Schedule of community events and fundraisers
Many events and fundraising opportunities are being scheduled in support of those affected by the Jan. 23 shooting at Marshall County High School. As we receive them, we will add them to this post. Feb. 21 Domino’s
Health officials say flu considered epidemic in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky health officials say the flu has reached epidemic levels this season. Cabinet for Health and Family Services spokesman Doug Hogan says that’s because there have been more cases this flu season than