Senate bill promotes safe disposal of narcotics
FRANKFORT – In an effort to help curb Kentucky’s opioid epidemic, the state Senate passed a measure today that would encourage the use of a drug disposal product to help patients safely get rid of unused painkillers.
Child marriage bill proceeds to full House
FRANKFORT-Legislation that would rein in child marriage across Kentucky was approved unanimously today by the House Judiciary Committee. Senate Bill 48, sponsored by Rep. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, would prohibit anyone under the age of 17 from
Congressman James Comer Supports STOP School Violence Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the STOP School Violence Act (H.R. 4909). Congressman Comer is a proud cosponsor of this bill, which would create a grant program to help schools implement measures to
Peggy Gregory
Mrs. Peggy June (Jackson) Gregory, age 83 of Benton, KY passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at her home. She was a member of Brooks Chapel United Methodist Church and was a retired bookkeeper for the Bank
Marshall County track teams win first meet of the season
The first meet of the season for the Marshall County track meet was a chilly one and was shortened due to the cold temperatures. The Marshall County All-Comers meet was held at South Marshall Middle School which
Registration night at MCHS for 8th grade students set for Monday
UPDATE: Monday’s meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. It was originally planned for 3:30 p.m. The following release has been changed to reflect the correct time. Marshall County High School will host 8th grade parents and
Bill addresses the prosecution of child molesters
FRANKFORT – A bill that would make it easier to prosecute child molesters is currently in the House for consideration. The measure, known as Senate Bill 137, would allow out-of-court statements from a child who has been
Sheriff’s Department seeks shoplifting suspects
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the identity of these two people. These two were involved in a shoplifting at Shop-O-Rama on Tuesday. Please contact CPT. Brett Edwards at (270) 527-3112 if you know who they
Bill would put mental health workers in Kentucky schools
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — After deadly school shooting rampages, including one in their own state, Kentucky lawmakers are considering whether to put mental health professionals in schools in hopes of easing stress in students’ lives that could
District prepared for National Walkout Day, Students for Student Safety Sit-In at the Capitol
Marshall County students participating in National School Walkout Day will have a safe area for observance. Superintendent Trent Lovett said via email Tuesday night that some Marshall County students will be taking part in the Students for