$22 billion state spending bill passes
A $22 billion state spending plan that would restore some funding cuts proposed by the governor while ensuring that Kentucky fully funds its public pension systems has received final passage in the House after being approved by
William Ben Thompson, 82
William Ben Thompson, 82 of Benton, died on Monday, April 2, 2018, at Murray-Calloway Co. Hospital in Murray. He was a 1954 graduate of Hardin High School and was a retired Farmer. He served as Deacon and
Marshals blow out Russellville, University Heights in games Saturday
The Marshall County baseball team improved to 4-1 following two wins on Saturday, 34-2 over Russellville and 21-3 over University Heights. In the 1:00 game against Russellville, the Marshals scored their 34 runs on 17 hits led
Tennis team defeats CCA and Lyon County
As with all spring sports last week, the tennis team cancelled matches with Lyon County, Ballard Memorial and Christian County but were able to re-schedule their matches with Lyon County along with a match against CCA at
Abstinence education requirement heads to governor
A bill that would require the inclusion of abstinence education in any human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases curriculum received final passage today in the state Senate. Senate Bill 71, as amended in the House, passed by
Road plan heads to governor
A two-year state road plan that would authorize over $2.4 billion for bridges, repaving and other highway needs throughout Kentucky over the next two fiscal years is on its way to the governor’s desk after receiving passage
Calvin E. “Hap” McCaslin, Sr., 92
Mr. Calvin E. “Hap” McCaslin, Sr., 92 of Benton, KY died on Monday, April 2, 2018, at his residence. Born Sunday, July 5, 1925 in Warrensville, Pennsylvania, he was a retired Engineer for DT & I Railroad,
Lida Sheppard Hill, 94
Mrs. Lida Sheppard Hill, 94 of Benton, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, at Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City. Born Sunday, March 16, 1924 in Hites, Mrs. Hill relocated and spent most of her years
Francis Gerald Bean, 88
Francis Gerald Bean, 88 of Benton, KY passed away Monday, April 2, 2018, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. Born Wednesday, January 22, 1930 in Elmer, Oklahoma, he was the son of the
MCHS meeting with metal detector company
Marshall County Schools will be taking metal detectors on a test drive next month. Superintendent Trent Lovett said last week the district has been in talks with a California-based security company. The company will demonstrate their threat