Strader signs with University of Evansville soccer program
Seth Stader signed his National Letter of Intent Wednesday at Marshall County High School to play soccer at the University of Evansville, under Head Coach Marshall Ray. Ray is a former Marshall County stand-out soccer player and
Senate weighs in on feed truck regs
FRANKFORT – The Senate passed a measure today that would allow a weight variance for feed trucks in a move supporters claimed would make Kentucky more competitive when trying to attract and retain agricultural industries. “We are
Senate panel explores medical tort-reform bill
FRANKFORT – A sweeping measure to regulate everything from trial attorney fees, medical record copying charges and how malpractice lawsuits are brought passed the state Senate Health and Welfare Committee today. The legislation was described as an
Marshals complete district sweep of Murray in Tuesday’s win
The Marshals followed up their overtime loss on Friday to Graves County with good wins over Russellville Saturday and Murray Tuesday. They overcame a 12 point deficit against Russellville to win 58-56 behind a break out scoring performance
Lady Marshals finish up busy five-day stretch against Murray
It’s been a busy few days for the Lady Marshals, playing four games in fives days that began with Friday’s loss to Graves County and a close battle with Ballard Memorial on Saturday that resulted in a
Gang violence legislation heading to House floor
FRANKFORT-The first significant revision of Kentucky’s criminal gang laws since Prohibition received the approval of a House committee today. House Bill 169, sponsored by Rep. Robert Benvenuti, R-Lexington, would crack down on the growing recruitment of criminal
TVA net income up in first quarter of 2018 fiscal year
The Tennessee Valley Authority reported recently in its FY18 first quarter financial disclosure a net income of $288 million for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2017. Net income was up $186 million from the same period
Western Auto of Benton’s “A Walk Through History”
West Kentucky’s Favorite Son Alben Barkley Written by Justin D. Lamb Above: Alben Barkley speaks at Benton City Park on Memorial Day 1955. Also pictured left to right are Benton Mayor Louis R. O’Daniel, Earl T. Osborne,
Deadline for Turkey Quota Hunt Applications at Land Between the Lakes
Land Between the Lakes , KY/TN – February 7, 2018 – The deadline for Turkey Quota Hunt applications at Land Between the Lakes is February 28, 2018. Hunters may apply online at https://lblquotahunt.hometracker.com/ or by phone at
Senate moves accountability measure for cities
FRANKFORT – A bill that would strengthen an existing law that requires Kentucky cities to have yearly audits passed the Senate yesterday. Known as Senate Bill 91, the legislation would add “teeth” to the audit requirement by