Robert “Bob Wiley, 71
Mr. Robert Ellis “Bob” Wiley, age 71, of Benton, KY was called home by His Lord and Saviour Jesus on Saturday, August 4, 2018. He died at home with his family by his side. Bob was a
Dr. Robert Jackson appointed Interim President of Murray State University
MURRAY, Ky. — The Murray State University Board of Regents has named Dr. Robert Jackson interim president, effective August 16. A 1985 graduate of Murray State University, Jackson currently serves as the president of the MSU Foundation.
KSP Investigating Graves County Sheriff
Bowling Green, KY (August 7, 2018)-Detectives with the Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement/Special Investigations branch are currently investigating a Western Kentucky Sheriff. Investigators received a tip in early July regarding Sheriff Dewayne Redmon. The investigation is ongoing
Calvert City to Welcome Kaleb Lee and Pryor Baird from The Voice
Calvert Area Development Association (CADA) is planning a Fall Festival featuring a concert by Kaleb Lee & Pryor Baird from The Voice at 6pm!! Food trucks will be there among lots of other things. Make plans NOW
LBL Sustainable Recreation Open House

We need your input to take us into the future. Land Between the Lakes Invites you to our Sustainable Recreation Open House. We are passionate about connecting people to the outdoors through outstanding and innovative recreation and
Cook places 12th at AMA National Motocross Championship

Benton’s Cameron Cook recently competed in the largest amateur motocross championship event in the world. The 37th Annual Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, presented by Lucas Oil, took place July 30 – August 4.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest of Benton man
On Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at approximately 12:40AM, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 2000 Lincoln Towncar on John Puryear Drive for traffic violations. When deputies approached the vehicle, they observed the passenger, Gary D. Kelley,
Cecil Day, 81
Mr. Cecil Day, age 81, of Mayfield passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, IL. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Mayfield, KY and Bible Baptist
West Central Kentucky Gas Prices Creep Downward, Inventory Continues to Shrink

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are down by two cents this week to $2.726 per gallon this week according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. With the exception of a few states (including Kentucky, -2 cents),
Lady Marshals second in Scott County Invitational
The Lady Marshals traveled to Lexington Monday to play in the Scott County Lady Cardinal Invitational and came away with a second place finish behind Scott County who took the win. They were led by Hallie Riley