Candidate Forum to Benefit Marcella’s Kitchen
With the November 6 general elections drawing near, a new opportunity to hear from local candidates has now been scheduled. On Tuesday, October 23 at 6:00PM, Marcella’s Kitchen will host a candidate forum and chilli supper that
Michael Barney, 58
Mr. Michael Patrick Barney, age 58 of Benton, KY died on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Born Wednesday, November 18, 1959 in Detroit, MI, he was a Carpenter with the Carpenters
Letters to the Editor

I would like to take just a moment to give a hearty thank you to the organizers of the Veterans Day Parade. Thank you for making it possible for me and our church to attend the parade
Tenth for the Marshals at the KHSAA State Golf Championship
What every high school golf team wants to do…and that’s play on the last day of the season which means you are in the final day of the state tournament. That’s what the Marshals did and they
Western Auto of Benton’s “A Walk Through History”
William Kuykendall Written by Justin D. Lamb Born in the Palma region of Marshall County on November 12, 1883, William “Bill” Kuykendall was the youngest child of A.J. “Joe” Kuykendall and Amanda Blewett. The Kuykendall name was
Armon Lee, 83
Mr. Armon Lee, 83, of Murray, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Murray Calloway County Hospital. Armon was born in Murray on January 18, 1935 to the late Thomas and Myrtle Hill Lee.. He was
Kentucky State Police Post 1 Welcomes New Commander
MAYFIELD, KY (October 5, 2018) – Kentucky State Police Post 1 welcomes Captain Jerry Handy as the new Post Commander. Captain Handy is a native of Dry Ridge, Kentucky. He is a 2001 graduate of the Kentucky
KSP Searching for Escapee
Paducah, KY (McCracken County) – The Kentucky State Police Post 1 in Mayfield are actively searching for an escapee. On October 5, 2018, at approximately 8:58 PM, KSP received a call stating William P. Jones, age 43,