Rep. Will Coursey’s bill to increase mental health services in schools passes KY House overwhelmingly

FRANKFORT – State Rep. Will Coursey’s effort to increase the number of mental-health professionals in Kentucky’s schools took a step closer to becoming law this morning when the Kentucky House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly for his House
Joe Lassiter
Mr. Joe Mason Lassiter, age 65 of Benton, KY passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018, at Continued Care Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was a forklift operator for Metzger Foods. Born Friday, December 5, 1952 in
Woodlands Nature Station Hosts Girl Scout Day

Land Between the Lakes , Ky./Tenn. – March 16, 2018 – Woodlands Nature Station will host Girl Scout Day on March 24, 2018, from 10am-3pm at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The theme is Outdoor
Western Auto of Benton’s “A Walk Through History”
SOUTH CAROLINA OF KENTUCKY PART VII: GENERAL PAINE’S FEDERAL SALVATION Written by Justin Lamb General Paine The date of July 19, 1864 was a day which many Civil War-era Jackson Purchase residents would soon not forget. For
Followup: Neal discusses proposed safety options, special law enforcement officers

Marshall County Judge Executive Kevin Neal hopes education leaders will consider listening to victims and families impacted by the Jan. 23 high school shooting that claimed the lives of two local students. Last week Neal released recommendations
Spring sports season underway at Marshall County, check the schedules

The annual spring sports Meet the Marshals was held in Reed Conder Gymnasium Friday evening with the introductions of the tennis, track, softball and baseball teams. Both the track and tennis teams seasons are already underway. The