MCHS students participate in writer’s workshop

Students from Marshall County High School took part in P.A.W.W. (Purchase Area Writer’s Workshop) this month, on campus at Murray State University. This program offers young authors the chance to workshop with other teens, and grow their

Benton Police Department

On Sunday 7/15/2018 Sgt. Treadway was dispatched to Eastside Village to check on a person passed out behind the wheel. After investigation, Mr. Paul S. Griffin (Ledbetter, KY) was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st

Benton Police need assistance in active felony warrant

Benton Police Department needs your help in locating Mitchell Carl McDonald (49 years old) . Mr. McDonald has an active felony warrant. The warrant stemmed from an investigation that started in 2006 by then Officer Treadway. On

Western Auto of Benton’s “A Walk Through History”

Remembering Local Baseball Legend Tye Goheen Written by Justin Lamb Marshall County has seen its share of sports legends throughout the years, but very few can compare to baseball legend Leonus “Tye” Goheen. With a tremendous curve

Marshall County KY Sheriff’s Department

On July 10th, Deputy Barry Howell responded to Patriot Street in Gilbertsville in reference to an Assault complaint. As a result, Lori Jo Blades of Gilbertsville was arrested and charged with Assault 4th Degree. On July 15th,

KSP Post 1 Trooper and Detective of the Year

Hickory, KY (July 16, 2018) – A Kentucky State Trooper and Detective assigned to Post 1, received recognition from Lt.  Gov. Jenean Hampton, Justice Secretary John Tilley and Kentucky State Police Commissioner Richard Sanders, at a ceremony

Monica Jean Schmittinger, 41

Mrs. Monica Jean Schmittinger, age 41, of Benton, KY died on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY. Born Tuesday, April 5, 1977 in Lansdale, PA, she was the